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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Listed among 10 standout Medellín places to eat, Apr 30 2026; opened 2019; named Best Modern Colombian Restaurant of 2023. Listed by Time Out: Listed at #10 in best restaurants in Colombia, updated Sep 18 2025.

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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 Colombia One: Restaurant operates two locations: the original in Laureles and a more recent one in El Poblado.

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Listed by Colombia One: April 2026: El Social in Provenza, founded 1969, picada featuring empanadas, arepas and grilled meat. Listed by Medellín CVB: CVB gastronomy guide features the El Social Maestro branch (not the Provenza branch).

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Listed as Colombian author cuisine combining sea and land flavors. Listed by El Tiempo: Ranked #21 in Tulio Recomienda top 50, published Dec 14 2023.

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Listed by Time Out: ElCielo listed among best restaurants in Colombia (Sept 2025), locations in Bogota and Medellin; 12-course tasting menu with wine pairing; chef Juan Manuel Barrientos described as Colombia's first Michelin-starred chef. Listed by Fodor's: El Cielo listed with a highly conceptual tasting menu of locally sourced Colombian ingredients (older address Cra. 40 #10A-22).

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Listed by The World's 50 Best: No. 98 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 (published 18 Nov 2025); chef Jhon Zarate; menu changes to incorporate ingredients from small farmers. Listed by Time Out: Sambombi Bistro listed (Sept 2025): small sharing plates, locally sourced ingredients, artisanal beers and wines.

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Listed by Colombia One: April 2026 article: restaurant founded 1982 on Vía de Las Palmas, designed as a showcase of Colombian culture and gastronomy; empanadas, bandeja paisa, chicharrón.

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Listed by Time Out: Listed (#6) as a specialist in traditional ajiaco and mondongo soups; page dated 18 Sept 2025.

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Listed by Fodor's: Ocio described as one of El Poblado's most stylish spots; chef Laura Londono; slow-cooked meats such as short ribs and ham hock (lists older address Cra. 33 #7-21). Listed by Time Out: Oci.Mde listed (Sept 2025): Asian cuisine techniques and flavours combined with Colombian ingredients; slow-cooked meats and marinated fish.

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Listed under Mecatear: Colombian cuisine with hand-made arepas, traditional breakfasts, soups and home-style dishes; links to the Instagram account.

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Listed by Frommer's: Editorial description as a popular Medellín grill and steakhouse, 'something of an institution' (older Parque Lleras address).

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Listed by Frommer's: Editorial review ('another of Medellín's world-class restaurants'), address Carrera 42 3S-81, phone 4/322-0192.

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Listed by El Colombiano: Tabun operating as a Middle Eastern restaurant at Paseo Provenza, El Poblado (Jan 29 2010, former address).

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Listed by Forbes Travel Guide: Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzeria on first floor of a Poblado office building, Mamba Negra on 22nd floor, Apr 30 2026.

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Listed by El Colombiano: Names Cierto at the Landmark hotel in Manila among El Poblado rooftops, Jun 6 2025.

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Listed by Time Out: Alambique tucked away just off Parque Poblado; upstairs bohemian interiors; pork crisp ceviche and seafood stew; experimental cocktails fusing fruit and botanicals (Sept 2025).

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Listed by Time Out: Cafe Zorba listed (Sept 2025): addictive vegetarian pizzas, craft beers, botanical cocktails; relaxed open-air atmosphere for tourists and residents; live music on Wednesdays from jazz to tango.