La Chagra (Amazonian Flavors)

You come here for the experience and you leave feeling fulfilled! The staff was very welcoming as well as accommodating. They spoke perfect English to guide you through the flavors of the Amazon. I loved the lore and the preparations were a work of art. Do yourself a favor and get both the experience as well as the cocktail pairing. You won’t try anything else like this! It was amazing!

Definitely an experience worth having. You leave here with a deep understanding and respect for the Amazonian food. Be ready to be amazed and enjoy all the flavour combinations. Diego had a very good insight on the food and took his time taking us on a journey through the Amazon forest. Will definitely be back here in the future. 😊

The restaurant is cozy and pays homage to indigenous culture. The food was absolutely delicious, but the most important thing, is the experience. It is a huge opportunity to learn and understand Amazonian culture and how our land is deeply connected with the Amazon rainforest. They respect the natural cycles of the environment and promote Amazon conservation.

We had a lovely experience at the tasting menu on Colombian Valentine's day, which was the restaurant's 11 year anniversary. The menu felt very well balanced, and successfully highlighted many native ingredients.

Wow. Amazing experience of food, culture and art. This is truly unique experience where you get to eat foods you may not normally eat and have them prepaired and displayed in such a fantastic way. Go with an open mind and Heart and trust the chef as he leads you on a journey of the Amazon.

I am sure there are great ways to prepare Amazonian ingredients, but this restaurant hasn't figured it out. I came in open-minded and eager to experience new, revelatory flavors. However, none of the dishes were particularly good. Some were awful. For example, one entailed mixing an excessive amount of cream cheese with white fish and serving it with a spoon. I enjoy lox and bagels, but the ratio of cream cheese to fish was ridiculous. I would be shocked if there were a good historical or cultural rationale for it. There certainly was not a good culinary rationale for it - probably the dumbest dish I have ever encountered in a restaurant. They also had a creamy ant larvae dish that was flavorless. Why serve ant larvae if it isn't going to taste like anything? Complete waste of time and energy. The desserts were solid, but again, not revelatory or even that good. Presentation is good. You'll see in other posts that the dishes photograph well. Server was friendly but was slow even though the restaurant was almost empty. Given how pricey this restaurant is relative to other restaurants in Medellin, the value is horrible. It is more of an exercise in promotional marketing than a restaurant with thoughtful food. Read the other negative reviews if you are still considering going here. You should not go here

This was the most unique dining experience I have ever had! We had the 11 course meal and our minds were literally blown. The amount of attention and detail that went into not only the food, but the decoration and presentation of each dish was unparalleled. My wife and I were in awe with every new course that came out - unique plates, colorful powders decorating the side of the dish, I could go on forever. The flavors of the food were amazing. My wife and I loved each dish more than the previous. This restaurant somehow managed to spin “different” into “delicious”. We will definitely be back every time we go to Medellin!

This was the most unique experience of the whole Colombia. From the presentation of the plates, the combination of the ingredients, to the amazing service and ideal pairing selection, we enjoyed every minute we spent in La Chagra. You can feel the amount of study and love curated in each of the multiple step dinner. It’s a must do in Medellin!