Mesa Franca

Yuca bread was crunchy yet super soft inside as well as very flavorful. The steak with the lentils sauce was scrumptious. The fish wasn't our favorite, and for the price of about £26 we were expecting something more. The service was really good and prompt. Our waiter was very kind.

Had a wonderful dinner at Mesa Franca this weekend. Everything we tried was delicious, especially the beet spread, the lasagnette, and the slow cooked pork belly. Our server Freddy was wonderful!

The most amazing fine cuisine experience I've had in a very very long time. Each item meticulously crafted and provided an escape from the ordinary into a place of indulgence. Seriously. This establishment deserves a standing ovation at the end of the meal. Thank you.

Disappointing Experience – Wouldn’t Return Visited Mesa Franco on a Tuesday evening and unfortunately, it was a thoroughly disappointing experience from start to finish. First off, we didn’t have a reservation and were seated in a rather unwelcoming area of the restaurant – not a great first impression. The chairs were incredibly uncomfortable, which only added to the overall lack of warmth in the atmosphere. It was quite chilly inside, so I can only imagine how cold it must be out on the terrace. The menu was another letdown – the English version had higher prices than the Spanish one, which felt unnecessarily exploitative. When we pointed this out the waitress still Insisted on charging us the higher prices. On top of that, they didn’t have the cut of steak listed on the menu and offered a lesser substitute without much of an apology. Food took nearly an hour to arrive, and when it did, the steak and sauce for the steak was cold. To make matters worse, the cocktail I ordered came long after I’d finished eating and was about 95% ice (see photo). Between the poor service, uncomfortable seating, and subpar food and drink, I can confidently say we won’t be going back.

Had an AMAZING dinner here with a large group. Each dish was unique and the vibe was hip and fun.

We were really looking forward to our second visit to Mesa Franca, but unfortunately, it was a major letdown. We waited over an hour for our food, only to have everything brought out at once—and cold. If you’re going to make guests wait that long, the least you expect is properly timed and warm dishes. Plates weren’t changed between courses, even though the concept of the restaurant revolves around sharing. It felt rushed and disorganized. While we still respect the effort behind the menu and the chef’s research into local ingredients, the seasoning was overwhelmingly salty this time. We also asked for water that never arrived, and at that point we decided to just ask for the bill. What bothered us most: the tip was automatically added without asking. That’s not the norm anywhere else we’ve eaten in Colombia. We always tip—gladly—but this time we didn’t feel it was earned. Sadly, we paid an extra 6€ for what turned out to be a frustrating experience. The place feels overhyped and under-managed. A real shame, because it could be great.

We ordered the mushroom noodles and shrimp tagliatelle. The flavors had depth and were wonderful. The only negative is the shrimp tagliatelle was a tad salty. The chocolate dessert was rich and decadent. The atmosphere was very vibrant. Totally recommend this restaurant.

I had high hopes for this place and our expectations were fulfilled. We ordered 4 dishes and our favorite one was the black rice with fish. 🐟 Our least favorite were the empanadas. I think there’s potential to do more with them, a different sauce, a more exotic filling. The shrimp and hash brown dish was excellent dish but I felt the potato was a bit overpowering.🍤 🥔 The yuca focaccia was mouthwatering. Hard to taste the yuca but so good! 🤤 Service was 10/10 and the price acceptable. Would definitely go back!