Tasting-menu restaurant exploring Colombian biodiversity and regional traditions, with an on-site BioLab to maximize ingredient use. Single location, open Wednesday to Saturday evenings; reservations required. Part of chef Carmen Ángel's restaurant group.
- Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants: #59 (2022), #27 (2023), #89 (2024)
- Named in El Colombiano's Dec 2025 report on Condé Nast Traveler's Medellín picks, described as a 13-course menu with produce from local farmers
Why we listed it
Listed by The World's 50 Best: X.O. Medellín at #27 in the 2023 list. Listed by The World's 50 Best: X.O. Medellín at #59 in the 2022 list.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Listed by The World's 50 Best: Bar Carmen listed at No. 100 (new entry), Medellin, bartender Maycoll Tobon. Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Bar Carmen named to World's 50 Best Bars 2025; menu of locally sourced ingredients by Maycoll Tobon (live URL returns 403 to bots; content read via Wayback snapshot of 2026-04-29).
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Listed by Time Out: Carmen listed among best restaurants in Colombia (Sept 2025); Pacific-coast ceviche and beef tenderloin with Andean potato gratin; locations in Medellin and Cartagena. Listed by Fodor's: Address Cra. 36 #10A-27; described as a forerunner of Medellin's gastro boom; garden views, glass conservatory and patio; Fodor's Choice, $$$.
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Listed by Fodor's: Fodor's Choice; address Cra. 37 No. 8A-37; pergamino.co; baristas guide guests through beans and preparation; baked treats; street-side patio. Listed by National Geographic: Pergamino, run by the Echavarria family, highlighted among local coffee producers with cafes across the city (Best of the World 2026).
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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Relatively recent addition; visiting DJs spin vinyl; classic cocktails; lava lamps, rotating art exhibitions, lounge-style (live URL returns 403 to bots; content read via Wayback snapshot).
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