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Well yes, Colombian restaurants in Medellin need special attention too.
Obviously, there's a great deal of selection when it comes to Colombian restaurants in Medellin, but not only is there a huge difference between the different restaurants, it's also worth remembering that it's a huge nation with a vast and varying approach to cooking. Therefore, this page will focus on what I'll call Colombian cuisine, fusion, traditional and restaurants representing food from the whole nation, not only Antioquia.
Hands down, the best Colombian restaurant in Medellin (ok, a little outside the city but well worth it!) Prepare yourselves. Seriously... for some of the best food I have ever tasted. Period.
Queareparaenamorarte meaning, "what do I have to do to make you fall in love with me?", serves food of such sumptuous taste and quality that it is entirely in a class of its own. The proprietor, Julian Estrada, professor, food historian and chef, traveled the country researching traditional recipes and food ways, saving them from extinction by recreating them here.
Prepared with great love and attention, slowly stewed, marinated, grilled or deep fried, the food is light, nuanced and incredibly tasty. We shared the Parantela de Empanadas, served with Creole chili sauces made with mango, pineapple, cilantro and guanabana (a delicious Colombian fruit also known as Soursop in English.) Scrumptious and the touch of the fruity chili sauces added a little "zing" to the experience.
For main course, I had the Tamal de Guapi. A tamale made with flour from plantain and coconut, wrapped around shrimps and passion fruit. These are prepared by being steamed in plantain leaves. Delicious.
My mother-in-law had the Pusando de Fogon de Negros. Fish broth with coconut milk served with plantain, yuca, tiger prawns and sea bass. Hands down, the best fish "soup" I've ever tasted. My wife had the Fajas de Sobrebarriga con Salsa tejo. Marinated beef, prepared on the grill and served with a delicious sauce (ingredients remain a secret). Check out their full menu under (carta) at the
Best Colombian restaurant in Medellin
As far as Colombian restaurants in Medellin go, this is far more typical. Located directly opposite the Hotel Intercontinental, this upmarket Colombian grill serves solid steaks, chucho (chicken or beef marinated, and grilled on skewers), pork of all shapes and sizes and a decent pepper steak. There is both outside and inside seating with the same menu. Outside, next to a bar decorated as a traditional "campesino" store, is less formal and if having dinner, you'll have a view of the sparkling lights from the city. Peaceful, but note that the main road, Las Palmas, is directly in front of the restaurant but surprisingly quiet every time I go. The meat is superb and so are the chicharron (pork scratchings) they serve as a snack when you arrive. It's relatively upmarket and the food consists of straightforward, hearty Colombian meat dishes.
We hope you enjoy the best Colombian restaurants in Medellin!
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