Carmen Medellín

Great Valentine’s Day experience here. No need for reservation, we walked in at 8:30 PM during weekend. We ordered a bottle of white wine, 3 appetizers and two main dish. The total cost is around 800. 000. Highly recommend the dumping and the short rib. Great vibe for date. You won’t get disappointed.

An amazing dining experience! The food is absolutely delicious and unique, with special dishes that make this restaurant stand out. The service is outstanding—professional, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant has a classic charm and is beautifully designed, creating a perfect atmosphere for a great meal. Highly recommended!

Carmen is The Staple for great Colombian food in Medellin, and I would argue in Colombia. Medellin is full of places that invest a lot of money in the decor but the substance of the cuisine and service is subpar to put it mildly. One of the handful of exceptions is Carmen. A restaurant proud of its city and country. Constantly exploring ways to highlight the traditional cuisine, ingredients and/or flavors of Colombian in a way that’s inviting to Colombians and foreigners alike (not an easy feat). And a restaurant with a kitchen, bar and front of the house team dedicated to the entire customer experience and making sure every customer leave Medellin with a memory of the bright, bold, unique and special flavors, aroma, and colors of Colombia. Take for example the tostada dish. Made with tongue that Colombians are used to having at family get together a at Fincas but not elevated restaurants. They traded an arepa for a tostada so foreign customers have a sense of familiarity to invite them in (Mexican food and tostadas are global now) but in a way that’s inviting still show cases flavors Colombians and foreigners are equally familiar with. Or the cazuela de mariscos. A spin on the classic Caribbean or Pacific Afro Colombian communities. It has the flavors, ingredients, and textures of the classic dish but in a way that’s not so heavy to put you to sleep after. Last but not least, Maycoll, Wilfredo, and the bar have really elevated the cocktail menu to stand up to the food menu. The martini is my favorite martini in Colombia. Enjoy Carmen. You’re in good hands from the moment you walk into the door.

If flavor had a VIP section, Carmen Medellín would be the bouncer letting only the best ingredients through the door. The food? Phenomenal, every bite feels like a love letter to your stomach. The service? So good, I half expected the staff to tuck me in at night and read me a bedtime story. From the moment you walk in, you know you’re in for something special. Whether it’s the rich flavors, the stunning presentation, or the fact that you suddenly consider moving to Medellín just to eat here every day. Carmen doesn’t just serve food, it serves life-changing experiences. 11/10, I would sell my left shoe to eat here again.

A wonderful place to dine in! The restaurant offers a great selection of local dishes, each beautifully presented with great attention to detail. The flavors are delicious, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I do wish they had more vegetarian main course options, but overall, a fantastic dining experience!

Hector Ortiz helped guide us through an amazing culinary journey! He answers too many questions to count and refined our selections to aplomb! I had heard how fantastic Carmen was and it exceeded all expectations.

Fun spot serving dishes highlighting local ingredients, however not worth it for vegans or vegetarians. The menu features two vegetarian starters (mushroom tartare, watermelon and cheese ravioli) and a vegan main (bean patty). But none of these were particularly tasty. The main was bland and especially mediocre. So while you can dine at Carmen as a vegetarian/vegan, there are better options. Service is friendly but SO slow. It took 2hrs to get our mains and staff acted like this was normal.

Great atmosphere and vibe, dimly lit upstairs dining room and bar with an open kitchen concept downstairs and more well lit seating down there I think more geared towards tasting menu which I’m sure is excellent, but we chose to go a la carte which was amazing as well. Esteban was our sever and he did a great job explaining the different options to us and taking his time and not rushing us. We really appreciated the spacing between courses and amuse-bush. All the drinks and dishes were great but the one that stood out was the Cerdo 2 Veces. Would definitely come back!