il Castello

Having tried Italian food twice already on my tour of Columbia I didn’t have high expectations. They were pretty grim. However this was a delight. Lovely restaurant, great and attentive staff and great food. Lasagna could have been a tad warmer but it tasted good. Great evening out. Recommend.

First time there it was wonderful, great authentic Italian food, staff was very friendly. Great atmosphere they were not blasting out music like most restaurants in EL Poblado. I will definitely be going back.

Definitely the best Italian food I’ve had in Medellin. Possibly the best meal ever. Will absolutely return.

By far our favorite meal in Medellin!! Pastas and salads were incredible - very high quality, and generous with ingredients and portions. Service was also fantastic, staff were hospitable and attentive throughout the evening.

We went for dinner with really high expectations after reading many great reviews, however, we left somewhat disappointed. We had 6pm reservations and arrived a few minutes early when one of the staff greeted us and rather unpleasantly. He refused to even allow my elderly mother to sit while we wait and made us wait outside on the street. At 6pm we were allowed in and taken to our table. Service was a little more friendly and we ordered. The pizza was really disappointing. The gnocchi and penne arrabiata were average at best. And the veal was good, however, I asked them to change the pasta side to pomodoro and surprisingly their idea of pomodoro was tomatoes and basil on dry pasta. Tiramisu was also not good. But the cannoli, while not real cannoli, was delicious. I think prices were also fair. The decor and ambiance were also very nice. I wish I liked the food more as I’d definitely be a regular customer.

Visited here on Saturday night, ambience was relatively good. The food, not Italian in the slightest. They come round with a pesto bread, followed by a bread basket. Anyone who orders pizza, would leave having had 3 courses of bread. The pizza, heavily covered in cheese, resembles something you would get from Dominos, far from the Neapolitan pizza which was expected. Pasta was slightly better, just with a very bland and basic sauce. Again, plentiful on the cheese, the pasta came covered in Parmesan (Usually they ask if you want Parmesan in Italian restaurants, not just pile it on). Overall, if you’re looking for Italian food, head elsewhere. If you’re looking for a greasy pizza and overpriced pasta dish, then this is the place for you.

Superior place with great service and ambiance, really good quality food and wine!

Best Italian restaurant in el poblado. Went here a few times during my stay in Medellin and it never disappoints. If you’re craving pizza or pasta this is the spot.