La Vitrola Restaurante
Restaurant · Cartagena ·

La Vitrola Restaurante

Restaurant · Cartagena ·

Cuban institution with live son cubano music, fresh fish, mojitos

coconut pie
romantic atmosphere
friendly staff
attentive servers
ravioli
lobster ravioli
shrimp ravioli
ceviche
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null
La Vitrola Restaurante by null

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Cra. 2 #33-66, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia Get directions

COP 200,000+

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Reservations required
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy

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Cra. 2 #33-66, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia Get directions

+57 315 6649676
lavitrola.precompro.com
@lavitrolacartagena

COP 200,000+ · Menu

Features

•Reservations required
•Restroom
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Romantic
•Trendy
•Fancy

Last updated

Jan 16, 2026

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"The Cuban restaurant La Vitrola is an institution in Cartagena. There's always the most vibrant crowd and a band playing son cubano music. My go-to order is the yellowfin tuna and panko-breaded prawns accompanied by a mojito."

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Danny C.

Google
Romantic spot with live music! Pulp ceviche was delicious, the ropa vieja habanera was the highlight, and the coconut pie is a MUST try! Ravioli was just okay. The service was slow but added to the relaxing atmosphere.

Shaun D.

Google
Great ambiance and music, however I ordered the Jerk Chicken and it was literally RAW and PINK inside. 😳 I had them cook it some more and it was better… the other food was amazing though! Seemed to be overstaffed a bit too but overall great experience

Natalie P.

Google
Delicious and delightful vibe. I’ve been going here for years and it’s always on point. The staff is welcoming and accommodating. Definitely have the caramanolas or guava cheese to start. All the fish is fresh, be sure to ask for the coconut rice as your side. And for dessert, the coconut pie is everything!

Chandler Dylan M.

Google
La Vitrola Restaurante is one of the best restaurants in the world. Walking down the street you’d never knew it existed. You enter through a tiny door and suddenly are transported into a different era. It is the Cartagena experience one can only dream of, yet it’s real. The music, the decor, the food, and the drinks are all Impeccable. I especially enjoyed the lit candles, the old photographs, the green painted ceiling and the flower arrangements. For dinner, I had the Lobster Ravioli. They may also have the best sangria I’ve ever had. For anyone in Cartagena, La Vitrola Restaurante is a must.

Sylvia B.

Google
Best dinner we had in Cartagena. Food was superb, staff was friendly, and the live music was the cherry on top. The band even played “happy birthday” as my husbands cake and candle was brought to him. I’d come here again and again.

Misikir H.

Google
This was one of the restaurants that really satisfied me to the core on my first ever visit to Cartagena. No other restaurant came close on my first round visit to Cartagena, not even slightly close. We went all in with starters, entrees and dessert — everything hit the spot! The service was excellent and our server was super friendly and helpful. All in all it was a memorable dining experience - chef kiss!

Dan F.

Google
Lovely place, excellent service. Long pants required, but they allowed me with an apron supplied by the doorman. Once seated, we had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend having the postres, specifically the pie de coco...

Hakan Y.

Google
Do not think you have the liberty to choose freely from the menu, they serve you whatever is left that day. 32 years of history, extensive menu oh they are so proud of but only 2 starters you can choose from because they ran out. Too much buzz but nothing that lives up to the expectations - just another $ trap.