Carmen
Carmen Restaurante
A contemporary Caribbean restaurant in a colonial mansion in the Old Town, known for its multi-course tasting menus and creative cocktails, perfect for a formal dinner.
Helmed by Rob Pevitts and Carmen Ángel, this restaurant uses Colombian Caribbean ingredients to create contemporary dishes and has been a fine dining staple in the Old Town for years. Signatures include Pez Negro (catch of the day with truffle-stuffed dumplings) and Cerdo 2 Veces (pork belly glazed with tamarind and palm sugar), alongside 7- or 9-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings. Located in a traditional mansion on Calle del Santísimo in the San Diego neighborhood; shorts are discouraged for dinner. Reservations are recommended at least a week in advance during peak season. Average cost is around 200,000 COP, within walking distance in the Old Town.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 18:00–23:00; lunch approx. Thu–Sun 12:30–15:00, please reconfirm as guide details may vary
Nearby sights
- San Diego
- Las Bóvedas
- Monument to India Catalina
- Walled City & Clock Tower
- Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
- Plaza de Bolívar
- Museo del Oro Zenú
- Palace of the Inquisition