The best Fusion and international cuisine restaurants Colombia

A traditional restaurant opened more than a quarter of a century ago, very popular with the Carthaginian bourgeoisie. It is chic and authentic. You will dine to Cuban music in a setting that resembles the wooden houses of Louisiana. The prices of the dishes are, of course, high but almost everyone agrees that this is one of the best restaurants in town: the octopus carpaccio and the Indonesian langoustines sautéed with curry, coconut cream and tamarind are great culinary moments! Reservation recommended.

Beautiful colonial house, where you feel like you're dining at the bottom of the ocean. Exotic fusion of ingredients for one of the best seafood restaurants in town. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends when the Colombian jetset arrives. Juan has other establishments in the plaza that we can all recommend: Mesa Peruana, with Nikkei, Andean and Creole cuisine, and Pizzeria Gourmet with pizzas of course, not bad at all, although not cheap.

Market cuisine prepared by chef Alejandro Gutiérrez, a biologist by profession, who is very committed to the responsible use of resources and the work of small producers. The dishes are more or less elaborate, but the flavors are always refined, at reasonable prices. Attention, the menu is often rather limited compared to the restaurants of Colombia in general, but here one chooses only products of season. The setting is quite informal, you feel good. The original coffee is a delight, as are the teas and infusions.

Mike McMurdo, a Michelin-starred chef with his New York restaurant Anthos, first set up a Mexican restaurant before opening Ouzo in 2011, giving the city a great culinary showcase. The Scottish, Irish, Californian and Chinese blood that runs through Mike's veins transpires on the plate with a Mediterranean twist. Grilled octopus; fried calamari with mango; duck breast with grilled squash; beef filet with red wine and corozo sauce and papas criollas... Well installed in front of the park of Los Novios, in the shade of the trees, we are rather at ease!

At Esteban's, there's no doubt about it: they know how to marry Mediterranean and Colombian flavors! Since 2009, this friendly, colorful address has been cooking fresh produce grown by local farmers. For starters, opt for an antipasti plate, then try the generously topped pizzas - you'll be pleasantly surprised! The pastas, made on site, are also unanimously appreciated: pesto, Neapolitan or Mediterranean with a good dose of Parmesan. For a meal in a friendly, artisanal setting, with an open kitchen on a relaxing patio.

Fancy a brunch? Head to this small, modern café, a meeting place for digital nomads, local employees and other expatriates. Here, you'll find a wide range of dishes to get your day off to a good start, including vegetarian options and brunches served until 8pm! In addition to the coffee, Hiba Mia's star attraction, you'll find the unmissable Smashed Avo (avocado, feta, humus, feta...), well-stocked bagels, the tostada francesa or the Cacao Smoothie Bowl to fill you up with vitamins. A simple, healthy and gourmet address.

This modern, value-for-money address is run by a friendly, attentive local couple. Burgers, pastas, crepes, burritos, patacons and the emblematic yuca arepas are served in a family atmosphere. The restaurant warmly welcomes vegetarian food lovers with dishes featuring local flavors. Don't hesitate to ask Arnold for advice on sightseeing - he'll be delighted to point you in the right direction!

An artisan bakery, restaurant, café and more commonly known here as the "rootsbar", this bohemian address is run by Milanka, a Chilean who has lived here for ten years. Since 2022, she has been running Mil Enkantos, the breakfast meeting place for backpackers. Good coffees, fresh juices, succulent homemade chocolate croissants and vegetarian dishes are served at lunchtime or dinnertime. Ideal before embarking on a day's hike, and just a stone's throw from the beach, you're sure to get your day off to a good start.

This modern, sophisticated address opened its doors in 2023. Its bold, gourmet cuisine harmoniously combines flavors, colors and textures. Here, the chef strives to offer accessible, generous and creative cuisine. On the menu: fettuccini with lobster, shrimp, octopus, cumin and parmesan, salmon fillet on apple purée, roasted shiitakes and sweet peas or sesame-crusted tuna on ginger and carrot purée with manioc croquettes and passion fruit. We can't get enough!