THE BEST Restaurants in Cartagena
From street food to fine dining — discover the best restaurants in Cartagena with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🍽️ Restaurants in Cartagena
- La Cevicheria — A tiny corner spot in San Diego made famous by Anthony Bourdain for its fresh ceviche and Caribbean seafood.
- Carmen — An acclaimed restaurant in a colonial home in San Diego serving contemporary Colombian cuisine highlighting Caribbean ingredients.
- Restaurante 1621 — Located in the Sofitel Santa Clara hotel, this refined restaurant holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its fine dining.
- La Mulata — Known for authentic Caribbean cuisine with beautiful presentation and home-cooked flavors, near Castillo San Felipe fortress.
- La Vitrola — An iconic Old Town restaurant evoking 1940s Havana with ceiling fans, palm fronds, and traditional Colombian and Caribbean dishes.
- Club de Pesca — Located in the 1741 San Sebastián del Pastelillo fort on Manga Island, offering seafood with bay views and a private dock.
- Vera — An Italian restaurant in the Mansion Tcherassi hotel featuring an exuberant garden interior and restored colonial walls.
- Don Juan — A refined restaurant in the historic center specializing in Colombian and Caribbean cuisine with fresh local ingredients.