La PUERTA de la CATEDRAL

What a delightful restaurant to visit and dine at in the heart of downtown Bogotá! While getting there can be a bit hectic, stepping inside instantly transports you to a different, vibrant vibe. The space is impeccably maintained and exudes a chic, historic charm. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, greeting us with genuine smiles and attentive service. We ordered a few breakfast dishes, and every single one was delicious. I had the best calentado of my life—rich, deeply flavorful, and with a perfect texture. I never knew it could taste that amazing; it reminded me of a really good dirty rice, but with its own unique twist. The prices were very reasonable considering the quality of the food and the overall experience. Plus, the stylish decor made it a fun spot to snap some great photos and videos. If you're visiting Bogotá, this place is an absolute must-try!

Wow. Everything about this was place amazing. Alexander (Alex) helped me pick the perfect meal and dessert. He was incredibly kind and practiced Spanish with me. The Santafereño Ajiaco was out of this world. SO GOOD. And he recommended the Cathedral Dessert and it did not disappoint. I was solo dining and the food and his kindness (really, the entire staff!) made my experience here special and warm. Mil gracias de mi corazón La Puerta de la Catedral y Alex!

As suggested ordered a chicken leg set. The check leg cooks very tender and easy fall apart in your mouth, tasty good . I asked for less rice, and I don’t eat the banana and potato, the rest like corn, all good. The cherry lemonade is a bit sour, I like sweet, but just fine.

After visiting the Botero Museum, we went to this restaurant near Plaza de Bolívar, and it was a very good experience. The place has a cozy, traditional atmosphere, perfect for resting after walking around the historic center. The service was friendly, the food tasty, and the prices fair. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a pleasant stop during a cultural tour of Bogotá.

La Puerta de la Catedral, a recommendation from our Bogotá-born Airbnb host, is a must for your trip to Bogotá. The ajiaco, patacones, and arepa de choclo lived up to the hype from our host. The rich and flavorful ajiaco was a delightful comfort after a long Sunday exploring La Candelaria. The generous portions make sharing a great option if you want to try multiple dishes. The inviting setting allowed us to appreciate the building’s natural character. While we chose to lunch here I’m certain it would be a lovely place for dinner as well.

The best Ajiaco soup in town. However, there was even a better dish than that: Patacones gratinados The base was so fresh and crispy; meat was so tender and melted cheese was the extravagant. It is a bit crowded and the tables are so close to each other but the food was so good that it’s worth it ;)

A great pit stop. The eggs with ham and cheese were sizeable and cooked more or less spot on; no matter where you go, Colombians know how to scramble an egg. My mates got the tamal combo with chocolate, which they both admitted was too much food - just get the plain tamal and see how you go!

Really nice local restaurant. The service is good and staff is friendly. The food is good - we had a "bandeja paisa" (a generous portion). The atmosphere is a bit busy but the place is large, so it wasn’t an issue.