Santa Elena Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Santa Elena

January 17, 2018 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best restaurant in Santa Elena, Colombia including La Provincia, Toscano, Turban Kabab House, Pergamino Cafe, Oci.Mde, La Pampa Parrilla Argentina, Cambria Cafe Resto, Restaurante Malevo, Kabuki Cocina Peruana Y Japonesa, ARTE DOLCE
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1. La Provincia

Carrera 42 3s 81 | Centro Empresarial Milla de Oro, Medellin 050022, Colombia Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi French, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$196 - HK$785 +57 4 3220192
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 859 reviews

La Provincia

23 years after having opened our doors to the city of Medellin, we moved to a new space in the Golden Mile Business Center Dress Code Formal

Reviewed By Francine C - Montreal, Canada

In a beautiful contemporary restaurant, we spent a ver gourmet but simple evening,with professionel and attentive personnel , happy to serveyou very well, with the best standards! ………and the food is fresh and creaive,,,but not toomuch...

2. Toscano

Calle 8a # 34-20 | Poblado - Provenza, Medellin 050021, Colombia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +57 3113094
Excellent
83%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Toscano

Reviewed By JohnnySilva - Mexico

Small but friendly Italian restaurant with great food and superb service. The onwe is taking care of business and makes you feel at home. Portobello with blue cheese was very good!!!

3. Turban Kabab House

Calle 10d # 37-42 | Poblado, Medellin 050021, Colombia Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Wifi Fast Food, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +57 4 4481148
Excellent
78%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 184 reviews

Turban Kabab House

Reviewed By Michael P

This place serves the best doner kebabs in Colombia, and probably South America. The friendly owner is from Turkey and he made a big effort to ensure we were satisfied. The food is authentic and delicious, the prices excellent and the service outstanding.

4. Pergamino Cafe

Carrera 37 8A - 37, Medellin 050011, Colombia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Brunch +57 4 4486448
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 430 reviews

Pergamino Cafe

Pergamino Café is a craft roaster with 3 specialty shop in Medellin. At our shops we serve only the best coffees from our own farms or from our allied producer program throughout the country. We roast 3 times a week to guarantee the freshest coffee and our baristas are trained consistently. We also serve fresh baked goods from a great local bakery.

Reviewed By Jason T

Coffee is pretty good, but took me 15 minutes to place my order both times I came here. Fix the service speed and it’d be a good coffee place. It’s so slow, I’m genuinely frustrated writing this.

5. Oci.Mde

Carrera 33 No. 7-21, Medellin 050030, Colombia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi South American, Colombian, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$157 - HK$314 +57 4488203
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 564 reviews

Oci.Mde

Based on the concept of meal sharing, the restaurant allows its clients to try different preparations, its plates, served at the center of the table, are elaborated with excellent quality products: freshly caught fish from the Pacific Ocean; spices from Colombia and Asia; herbs, flowers and organic ingredients, etc. Long cooking times are one of the specialties of the house such as short ribs -12 hours braised- in lemon and chili caramel sauce and pork shank glazed in balsamic and orange with creamy mash potato.

Reviewed By Truebrit57 - Buckinghamshire

This is a trendy restaurant with good food and excellent staff. Located in an area frequented by "foreigners" - menu therefore designed for the traveller/ tourist palette but also popular with local people.
Some delightful meals for vegetarians and our Columbian friend had beef which he thoroughly enjoyed. Good menu selection makes it possible to spend little or loads but it's all good.
Highly professional servers, we didn't book ahead so waited 30 minutes having drinks at the bar before a table became available.
Recommend this restaurant highly.

6. La Pampa Parrilla Argentina

Carrera 33 8 11 | El Poblado-Barrio Provenza, Medellin 050021, Colombia Valet Parking, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Latin, Gluten Free Options Brunch, Late Night, Drinks HK$78 - HK$235 +57 4 3115993
Excellent
79%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

La Pampa Parrilla Argentina

Argentinian Steak House

Reviewed By Petitjc - Toronto, Canada

Amazing Argentinian steakhouse with quite an extensive menu.
I ordered the beef tenderloin and was surprised at how big of a serving size it was. My partner ordered the T-Bone and also loved it. Cooked perfectly, I have nothing to complain about here.
Service was great as well - Shout out to Ryan our server who helped make the dining experience great.
Food came out quickly which was quite a surprise considering I noticed that most Colombian restaurants take very long in terms of delivering food.
Moderately priced for steak (I'd pay probably double or triple back in North America for what we got) so if you love steak give it a shot!

7. Cambria Cafe Resto

Carrera 43 East Number 12-16 | Barrio Manila, Medellin 000000, Colombia Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards French, European, American, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 - HK$94 +57 4 3521970
Excellent
79%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 180 reviews

Cambria Cafe Resto

Reviewed By Ashley T

I think this is the best cafe in Medellin. The staff are fantastic. They really know how to look after people and take interest in you! Thanks guys
The coffee is awesome and the cakes too!
It has a full menu for all the day
I will miss this place as I come here everyday
Well done guys

8. Restaurante Malevo

Calle 11A # 43E-32, Medellin 050021, Colombia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Street Parking, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards Grill, Wine Bar, Argentinean, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$157 +57 4 5802150
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 382 reviews

Restaurante Malevo

Inviting you to Malevo restaurant is not just an invitation. It means invite you to our home which is far away from Argentina. Each dish and every song played makes me remind me about my grandmother 's cooking, my family's recipes, the mud oven and its secrets. Vanished into the time, the barbecue and its folklore, The porteña diner and the flavor of our history. We are willing to share with you all of these features and additionally, a combination of sorrow and happiness present in the fire which lights our hearts and open our doors.

Reviewed By jodes1989 - London, United Kingdom

The positives:
- Quaint, homely setting.
- Reasonably priced cuts in comparison to Europe, but a shame about the quality.
The negatives:
- Terribly slow service. We arrived before 9pm; it was midweek and the restaurant was not especially busy. We didn’t receive our food until gone 10pm, and then the order was wrong.
- We chose imported cuts on the advice of the waiter and our expectations were fairly high. The short rib was tasty but very little meat on it. On the other hand, the rump was huge, but lacked flavour. Perhaps the cheaper local cuts would have been better value, but our choices certainly didn’t live up to expectations and were not a patch on some steaks we’ve had back home.

9. Kabuki Cocina Peruana Y Japonesa

Carrera 33 8 a-37 | Barrio Provenza Sector Poblado, Medellin 050021, Colombia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards Japanese, Peruvian, Seafood, Sushi, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$16 +57 4 3116152
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 465 reviews

Kabuki Cocina Peruana Y Japonesa

The best Sushi, Ramen and Teppanyaki in town!! The traditional japanese food and great restaurant.

Reviewed By Flaguy50 - Florida

I read the reviews on trip advisor and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed.
The service was excellent, the restaurant has a very nice ambiance and the food was very good. I had a basic dish of chicken and beef with rice. I went with two friends their food looked very good and they said it was good.
I would certainly go back and try something different to give a better description of the food quality but for what I got, I liked.

10. ARTE DOLCE

Carrera 33 Calle 7-167 | Barrio Provenza, Medellin, Colombia Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Brunch, Breakfast +57 4 3520881
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 132 reviews

ARTE DOLCE

Reviewed By Al G

Their Gelato reigns supreme in Medellin. Their desserts are delicious. I recently had the pleasure of visiting and enjoying a great dessert at this wonderful establishment with my family after a lovely evening out. The owner couldn't be nicer and was so welcoming to a foreigner like myself. I highly recommend it, stop by and enjoy the love of their art.

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