Pan de Nobles Express (Carrera 9 #60-98, Bogota) – for South American standards, this is a uniquer take-out restaurant: it serves mainly burgers made of gluten, soy and lentils. That, along with falafel & quinoa, tufu, and turnovers. There’s also a vegan menú. In other words, food for those who have eaten at “Whole Foods” […]
Restaurante Don Juan (#34-60, Local 1, Carrera 6, Centro, Cartagena) – this classy restaurant in the historic section of Cartagena serves Spanish (as in Spain) cuisine – with a heavy Basque influence. Since this restaurant is a favorite with the President of Colombia (bringing foreign guests here whenever they’re passing through Cartagena), it regualrly attracts […]
Tapas Macarena (Carrera 4 #26-01, Bogota) – this cozy (meaning small) restaurant is known for its mussels in white wine sauce and olives. Regular patrons also recommend tapas ítems like the Serrano ham, patatas bravas, and olives that are served here.
Wilder’s Pizza (Carrera 4 #26, Bogota) – this is a popular pizza restaurant located in the “La Macarena” district of Bogotá (known for its foreign residents and artists who are attracted to the area – thanks to the area’s spectacular view of the city, as well as its hip restaurant & bar scene).
Wok (Carrera 13 #82-74, Bogota) – for those in the mood for Asian cuisine, this is perhaps the most highly-recommended Asian restaurant in Bogotá (it is actually a chain of several “Wok” restaurants in the Colombian capital). The influences range from Thai to Cantonese to Indonesian. There are also vegetarian and vegan options. Sushi lovers […]
Tegui (Costa Rica 5852, Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires) – another of Buenos Aires’ finer restaurants, Tegui is the creation of head chef Germán Martitegui, who has a solid reputation with seafood dishes – from seared red tuna in almond gazpacho (garnished with raspberries and arugula sprouts) to oysters topped with trout roe and green apples. […]
Sucre (Sucre 676, Belgrano, Buenos Aires) — located in the city’s Belgrano district, Sucre offers dishes with Peruvian, Spanish, Japanese and Italian influences. Its wine cellar has a large selection of national and international vintages. Dishes ranging from ceviche, to bondiola (pork shoulder) and Patagonian lamb are among the most recommended here. The restaurant’s impressive […]
Sottovoce (Av. del Libertador 1098, Buenos Aires) – with a name like “Sottovoce”, this restaurant has to be Italian. Olives Ascolanas (Olives stuffed with batter-fried veal) and the Eggplant Parmigiana (eggplant au gratin with parmesan cheese, tomato and basil) are among the appetizers served here. An array of pastas is served here — all […]
Romario (Gurruchaga 1493, e/Gorriti, Palermo Hollywood, Buenos Aires) – this is a wood-fired pizza restaurant that also delivers (apparently using rollerbladers to deliver the pizzas!). Most visitors give the pizza served here a good rating. Foreigners, especially Americans used to eating pizza in America, Italy and elsewhere will point out that Argentine pizza is distinctive […]
Parrilla La Cabrera (Cabrera 5099, Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires) – this is a carnivore’s paradise. This parrilla (grilled meat) restaurant is reputed to be the best in Buenos Aires, offering patrons the best cuts of beef. The buzz around this restaurant often means that one must reserve a table to guarantee a place there (especially […]