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Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2026
Where to Eat in Medellín, Colombia: A Local's List
From a no-frills stew shop to sceney concepts that make the most of Colombia's culinary bounty.
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- GestoRestaurantIntimate restaurant on chef's own farmland, cultivating ingredients.
- Elsewhere
- BoroRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaInvestigative take on Colombian ingredients in contemporary bistro setting.
- CeleleRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaExploration of ingredients from the Colombian Caribbean.
- AhítoRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaElevated take on well-loved dishes from home kitchens.
- Wake MedellínHotelMedellín, ColombiaNew hotel-slash-restaurant-slash-wellness center.
- CarmenRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaColombia-first, ingredient-forward fine-dining experience.
- Bar CarmenRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaOn the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars.
- Ajiacos y MondongosRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaRenowned for classic Colombian fare like ajiaco chicken soup.
- Sambombi Bistró LocalRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaOn the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
- BaravanRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaWine bar-style spot with one of the city's best wine lists.
- Campesino CaféRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaSpot for breakfast staples and diving deep into region's brews.
- 55dBRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaCocktail lounge and listening bar with vinyl collection.
- IdílicoRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaBeloved fine-dining restaurant creatively refining emblematic dishes.
- Test Kitchen LabRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaCulinary experience built on investigations into Colombian ingredients.
- ZombraRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaSustainability-focused menu with familiar flavors from France and India.
- Plaza Minorista José María VillaMarketMedellín, ColombiaPremier fresh marketplace for native fruits and local eateries.
- La Esquina de la RicuraRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaEatery within the market serving arepas and catfish soup.
- Don Teo TrailerRestaurantMedellín, ColombiaLaid-back local favorite for 'fast good' with conscious sourcing.
- Salón CentroTheatreMedellín, ColombiaCasual yet elevated eatery innovating with local ingredients.
- PersonaMuseumMedellín, ColombiaSpot for drinks by candlelight.
- El Club del JazzSightMedellín, ColombiaDisfruta de la mejor experiencia de jazz en Medellín en El Club del Jazz.
- KrudoRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
- Viches y VinilosRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
- Chez MiguRestaurantMedellín, Colombia
- SinparRestaurantMedellín, Colombia