Bernabé Café Bistro
Bernabé Café & Bistro
A creative bistro on Royal Street that uses coffee in both its dishes and drinks; the trout, eggplant bake and steak all receive praise.
Bernabé is at Carrera 6 (3-29) on Royal Street, about a block and a half from the square, and is widely regarded as the town's most refined restaurant. The menu is mostly fusion, with local coffee used in sauces and drinks. Diners often order Quindío-style trout, smoked trout salad, Parmesan-baked eggplant, fillet steak and pasta. The setting is quiet, making it a good change from traditional set meals. It fills up at weekends, so booking ahead is recommended. Prices average about COP 40,000–60,000 per person, which is on the higher end for the town. Tripadvisor notes that it accepts cash only.
Opening hours
Roughly 14:30–21:00; closed Fridays (some sources list an 11:00 opening)
Nearby sights
- Calle Real & Plaza de Bolívar, Salento
- Mirador Alto de la Cruz
- Finca Don Elías
- Finca El Ocaso
- Barbas–Bremen Reserve
- Cementerio Libre de Circasia
- Cocora Valley
- Otún Quimbaya Flora and Fauna Sanctuary