San Giorgio Trattoria
One of Bogota's best pasta places. Small and romantic trattoria environment.
Address: Carrera 12A #83-17, Bogota
Phone: 610-2846
Hours: M-Sat 12pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Website: www.sangiorgiotrattoria.com
Bogota's brisk climate is perfect for sitting down and chowing. Dining is a very social activity for Bogotanos. You will find that even the most high-end restaurants will seem reasonably priced compared to what you are used to in the United States and Europe. We have categorized all restaurants as cheap, affordable, and expensive. To give you a better idea of what that means, cheap meals (per person and excluding drinks) cost about $10.00 USD. Affordable places (per person and excluding drinks) cost about $20.00 USD. And, expensive restaurants (per person and excluding drinks) cost about $40.00 USD.
Luna
A wonderful Italian restaurant with a high ceilings and walls that are lined with wines. From meats to pastas, everything that the waiters carry looks delicious. I can't help myself from always ordering the Cesar salad with calamari and pesto soup.
Address: Calle 83 #12-20, Bogota
Phone: 257-2088
Hours: Tues-Sun 12pm-12am, Mon 12pm-3pm, and 7pm-11pm
Useful Information: Credit Cards, Reservations
Pravda
Deliciously dangerous martinis and a great view of the T (people-watching). Great selection of liquors. Small but well-done food menu. We enjoy the smoked salmon with potato pancakes and the veggie burger. Can be hard to find a table outside after 5:30, but there is a spacious downstairs.
Address: Calle 83 #12-24, Bogota
Phone: 257-2088 (same as Luna)
Hours: M-F 12pm-3am, Sat-Sun and holidays 8am-3am
Café y Crepes
A converted old house makes a wonderfully romantic restaurant, especially when French food is involved.
Address: Carrera 16 #82-17, Bogota
Phone: 236-2688
Hours: M-Sat 12pm-1am
Useful Information: Reservations, Credit Cards, WiFi, Live Music (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), Delivery
Website: www.cafeycrepes.com
El Corral Gourmet
Colombia's answer to Wendy's, but better. There is El Corral and El Corral Gourmet. The regular El Corral is a typical fast food place, except, the burgers happen to be AMAZING. It is worth waiting the extra 12 minutes for your burger to be cooked "a la parrilla." Seriously, our vegetarian friend sneaks them every now and again. The "gourmet" version is elegant, has table service only, and a more extensive menu.
Address: 82 y Calle T, Centro Comerical Andino Food Court (Carrera 11 and Calle 82), Centro Comercial Atlantis Food Court (Calle 81 with Carrera 13)
Phone: 317-300-4079
Hours: Sun-Mon 12pm-9pm, Tues-Sat 12pm-10pm
Useful Information: WiFi, Credit Cards
Website: www.elcorral.com
Lina's Cafe
A perfect place for a friendly get-together, casual meal or meeting. Delicious salads and sandwiches. Their smoked salmon salad and tuna salads are amazing! The location featured below is right beside the Centro Comercial Andino. It's covered by a wooden canopy.
Address: Carrera 11 #82-51
Phone: 616-8585
Hours: M-Sat 7:30am-10pm, Sun 8am-7pm
Useful Information: Credit Cards, Delivery, Reservations, WiFi
Juan Del Mar
From seafood to pizza, this Cartagenian chef is bringing the coast to Bogota in a very upscale and original way. Great place for a first date! Order the pizza as an appetizer to share if you prefer to have fish as your main course.
Address: Calle 81 #8-78
Phone: 477 4757
Hours: M-Sun 12:30pm-4pm and 7pm-11:30pm
Useful Information: Credit Cards, Reservations, Valet Parking
Webiste: www.juandelmar.com
La Brasserie
Delicious French cuisine in a great atmosphere. Imagine a classy wooden bar with a private garden patio in the back. Upscale clientele. It's an easy option for large groups of people with different tastes. Try the escargot as an appetizer- they come on a bed of creamy potatoes.
Address: Carrera 13 #85-35, Bogota
Phone: 618-4577
Hours: M-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-6pm
Useful Information: WiFi, Reservations (recommended), Credit Cards, Parking Valet
Andres DC
A much more urban version of the original restaurant in Chia. It has the same delicious menu, but lacks the wild atmosphere. If you can't make it out to Chia, then you will still have a wonderful time and not realize what you're missing. There is a $20.000 ($10 USD) cover on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. on.
Address: Calle 82 #12-21
Phone: 863 7880
Hours: Sun-W 12pm to 10pm and Th-Sat 12pm-3am
Useful Information: WiFi, Valet Parking, Credit Cards, Reservations (recommended)
Website: www.andrescarnederes.com
La Bifería
You want meat? Great meat? The Biferia is where you have to go. The prices are reasonable for the quality of meat that you are getting. The house mashed potatoes are delicious. They even have posters on the wall that describe all the possible cuts you can have and their characteristics. Casual to elegant atmosphere. Also, to be sure you always have the best quality meat, stop by and bring some home as they will sell you their great meat to go!
Address: Calle 79B #8-79, Bogota
Phone: 210-4322
Hours: M-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun and holidays 12pm-7pm
Useful Information: Credit Cards, Reservations, Valet Parking
Website: www.labiferia.com.co/
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