Medellin, the charming Colombian city surrounded by mountains, is not only famous for its spring-like weather and beautiful landscapes, but also for its vibrant food scene. On this occasion, we will explore some of the best restaurants in Medellín, highlighting their culinary specialty and the reasons why they are must-see destinations for lovers of good food.
El Cielo


Located in the trendy neighborhood of El Poblado, El Cielo is a fine dining restaurant that offers a unique culinary experience. His specialty lies in molecular cuisine, where the chef uses innovative techniques to transform traditional ingredients into surprising dishes. Each visit to El Cielo is a multisensory experience, where flavors, textures and artistic presentations combine to create an unforgettable experience. If you are looking for a gastronomic adventure out of the ordinary, El Cielo is the perfect place to let yourself be surprised.
Visiting this place is an experience where you will know flavors that you had never tried before, mixtures that you did not think possible and even ways of eating different from the traditional ones. In this place you will show why this is the best restaurant in the city and it is said that of the whole country.
Carmen:
Located in Medellín’s picturesque El Poblado neighborhood, Carmen Restaurant offers a bold fusion of traditional Colombian cuisine and contemporary creativity. The owner chef, Carmen Ángel, has managed to reinvent typical Colombian dishes, presenting them with a sophisticated and elegant touch.
From ajiaco (a chicken and potato soup) to lamb in panela sauce, every dish at Carmen tells a story and immerses you in Colombia’s culinary richness. Visiting this restaurant is an opportunity to taste the authentic local cuisine with a touch of innovation and a lot of creativity, along with excellent attention from all the staff.


Oci.Mde


Oci.Mde, located in the charming Poblado district, is a restaurant that combines Mediterranean cuisine with fresh local products. Its specialty lies in the preparation of fish and seafood, offering exquisite dishes that highlight the flavors of the sea. You can not miss trying their grilled octopus with sweet chimichurri, a dish that fuses the best of Mediterranean cuisine with the native ingredients of Colombia. In addition to the delicious food, Oci.Mde offers a relaxed atmosphere and an extensive selection of wines, making it an ideal culinary destination for a romantic evening or a family evening, it adapts to all your special dates and will leave you always satisfied.
Source: Lomo de cerdo, Oblea artesanal
Hatoviejo
If you are looking for an authentic experience of Colombian cuisine, Hatoviejo is the place to be. This restaurant specializes in the traditional bandeja paisa, an iconic dish of the region. The bandeja paisa combines rice, beans, meat, pork rinds, fried egg, avocado and ripe plantain, offering a hearty culinary experience full of traditional flavors. Hatoviejo will transport you to the essence of Colombian cuisine and allow you to enjoy a comforting and delicious meal as only done in Colombia.


Niku


The gastronomic offer of this restaurant is completely different from what the city currently offers and rises to the global trends with an exclusive, disruptive and multisensory culinary, drinks and entertainment proposal. The menu, which consists of an exquisite variety of Nikkei-type food, as well as a grill of imported fish and certified Angus meat, has been developed with the intervention of renowned chefs and gastronomic advisors. The experience you can live in this restaurant is of international stature, very much at the height.
Source: Tres Mares, Arroz vegetariano
Mamba Negra
This restaurant located in the best sector of the city, has one of the best views of it and offers a varied gastronomic offer combining Mexican, Spanish and Asian cuisine. Its variety of cocktails are also recognized for being the best in all of Medellín, without a doubt it is a place to add to the list of places to visit when you are in this beautiful city and let yourself be delighted by its flavors, good music and view.
Source: Pulpo char siu, Arroz rabo de toro




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