Medellín
TYPICAL FOODS YOU MUST TRY
Try all of the natural fruit juices – mora (blackberry), lulo, mandarina (tangerine), maracuyá (passion fruit)
Other foods to try include: bandeja paisa, morcilla, chicharrón, chorizo, patacones, ajiaco, empanadas, papas criollas, pan de bono, pan de yuca, almojábana, arepas de choclo, arepas de queso. You won’t be disappointed!
HIGH END RESTAURANTS
Panka
High end Peruvian / Japanese fusion with fun plating in Provenza.
El Botánico
Has a diverse menu and great atmosphere but the cocktails are the star of the show.
La Provincia
Modern and elegant take on Mediterranean food.
Colosal
Located on top of the valley this restaurant has some of the best food and views in the city.
El Cielo
The only Michelin Star restaurant in Medellin that takes you on a culinary tour of Colombia. (Make reservations 3 months in advance.)
Oci
French techniques with Colombian ingredients, menu is based on what is in season.
Rocoto
Peruvian themed rooftop in Provenza.
Dos Santos
Upscale Mexican food with a show.
Carmen
Ranked in the Top 100 Latin American Restaurants! This restaurant has a delicious tasting menu.
Alambique
Delicious modern take on local food and you will feel like you are in a jungle.
Mamba Negra
Catalonian food with one of the best views in the city.
TRADITIONAL COLOMBIAN RESTAURANTS
Mondongos
Chain of traditional Colombian food.
Andres carne de res
Great party ambiance at night and elevated Colombian food.
Sancho paisa
Danielle’s favorite! “Sit upstairs” great introduction to Colombian food near the airport.
La Matriarca
Fun family friendly Colombian restaurant near the hotels.
La Octava Maravilla
Very traditional local restaurant on top of the mountain with a view.
El Rancherito
Traditional last meal before going to the airport for Sebastian. Colombian food with a little market in front.
CAFÉS + BRUNCH
bread factory
Traditional Swiss bakery with a Colombian twist.
pergamino cafe
Sebastian’s favorite coffee near the hotels and Danielle’s favorite breakfast!
cambria
Upscale brunch with a focus on pastries.
cafe noir
Trendy breakfast that turns into a craft cocktail bar at night.
repeat
Upscale brunch with a focus on drinks.
aire de romero
Recommended breakfast at El Tesoro shopping mall.
rooftop bars
envy
Rooftop with a pool in the middle and a Japanese twist to the menu.
la deriva
Dining focused bar.
panorama
More Americanized brunch and dinner food.
bololoi
Casual cocktail bar with a beautiful view of the city.
el zarzo
Quaint bar with a great view on top of a boutique hotel.
mosquito rooftop
Small rooftop bar that gets lively at night.
shopping
centro comercial el tesoro
Danielle’s favorite mall! “This says a lot!”
santa fe mall
Large multi-level shopping mall with hundreds of stores.
centro comercial oviedo
Contemporary four-story mall with beautiful vegetation as a focal point.
things to do
Comuna 13 GraffiTour
Urban art, graffiti, dancing locals, rap artists, painters (recommend a guided tour).
Glamping in Guatapé
Luxury camping experience.
Horseback Riding Tour
Horseback riding in the mountains and traditional Colombian lunch.
El Jardín Botánico
Large, open, green space with over 4500 types of flowers and 139 different bird species.
Parque Arvi
Nature reserve just outside of Medellín.
Plaza Botero
Iconic sculptures belonging to the famous Colombian artist Botero.