Location: Santa Marta
Top Restaurants in Santa Marta
Best South American food near Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia
Best South American restaurants nearby. Discover the best South American food in Santa Marta. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for South American restaurants near you.. The oldest city in Colombia, romantic Santa Marta is fringed by beautiful beaches and the stunning mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range. Ancient ruins take cover in the lush mangrove forests of Tayrona National Park, the perfect spot for a day hike. Snorkel along vibrant reefs, then make your way to a café for a multicultural meal that incorporates the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. When the sun goes down, the nightlife kicks up its heels in the bars and discos of the Parque de Los Novios.
Things to do in Santa Marta
10. Eli's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Welcome to Eli's at Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina, natural food infused with Colombian passion. Eli's offers gourmet dining in a Colonial setting, poolside or on romantic rooftop terraces. Our head chef Ana Mendoza selects the freshest ingredients, sourced
Reviewed By Clare R
I stayed at Casa Carolina for a few days and ate at Eli's several times and even chose to return for one last meal after I'd checked out on the last day. The setting is wonderful, so relaxed overlooking the pool in an enclosed atrium of the hotel with swing seats to relax in before and after your meal and greenery to complete the ambiance. The staff are all lovely and very accommodating and friendly, always with a cheerful smile. I loved the food and enjoyed choosing several different options over a few days - each one being wonderful. Beautiful flavours cooked to perfection and presented in a very attractive but unpretentious way at a very reasonable price. I loved it!
9. El Humo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
We are a new proposal of haute cuisine in Santa Marta, full of flavor, color and passion for what we do. Find in our menu dishes 100% handmade, without dyes and / or preservatives, we treat the food with respect so that a product with quality always arriv
Reviewed By susisails2017
We were biking by and saw a board outside, advertising a reasonably priced lunch. We skidded to a stop and entered a comfortably cool and interesting decorated place with a varied menu. My husband had the fish filet with pesto and I had a delicious goulash with roasted herbed veggies and potatoes. Then we went all out and had a huge, just baked, chocolate cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream. The chef spoke to us a few times to make sure everything was okay. He also poured my coffee and warm milk into a tiny, contemporary cup. I highly recommend this hideaway and look forward to eating there again soon!we had the pleasure of serving you.
8. Josefina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Confort Food from Santa Marta. The recipes that we use at our restaurant reflect the old days when people used to cook slowly and hand selected fresh ingredients. Try our "Arroz de Cerdo" rice with pork that is cooked using similar techniques as risotto.
Reviewed By yoshs114
As a tourist I really wanted to experience something local. A friend had recommended this spot; newly opened and meeting rave reviews. Josefina's really impressed. We picked up lunch on the go and actually returned at the end of our stay to grab a bite on our way out of town. Well worth the visit and will definitely return next time I'm in town.
7. Gnam Gelateria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
You are welcome to enjoy one of the best ice cream of Colombia.
Reviewed By 38xd
I went to this nice spot and found a wonderful surprise, the maracuya gelato was amazing and perfectly combine thanks to the young attendant, I am coming back to discover other flavors and enjoy the live music outside.
6. El Morro 1525
Reviewed By famosaterra
Definitely one of, if not my favorite place to wine and dine in Rodadero! View from the outside is spectacular and the music is in keeping with that Latin Tropical culture you would expect and love from Colombia! Very Salsaesque!
5. La Muzzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By matthijss_amsterdam
Just left La Muzzeria - what a great food and lovely location! I had a pizza and some cocktails - now I know why this is the #1 pizza restaurant in town!! Italian style thin crost...yummy! Just go there and enjoy the food, amazing service and just enjoy....thatâs it! I recommend and you wonât regret!Muchas gracias,usted queda como un gran amigo de la MuzzerÃa ...siempre bienvenido .-
4. Bistroveg
Overall Ratings
5 based on 53 reviews
Bistroveg by Ouzo is a vegetarian restaurant with vegan and gluten free options. Through the experience of American chef Mike McMurdo and local chef Juan Bautista, it delivers local and international flavors.
Reviewed By Heiole
Iâm not really a vegetarian so my friendo had to talk me into going to the restaurant. But the flavours and creativity the restaurant present really makes you forget your craving for meat or fish. A really pleasant surprise for me! The service was also friendly and attentive. I really recommend trying this place!!
3. Restaurante Lamart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 762 reviews
Reviewed By Maija S
Lamart does amazing seafood always packed full of yummy flavour and beautifully presented. The thai curry is incredible and most recently we had a really delicious fresh corvina fish and cayeye. Definitely recommend for a romantic lunch or dinner - it is especially nice at night when the street is all lit up!
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2. Carmesi, Cocina Fusion
Overall Ratings
5 based on 188 reviews
Mediterranean cuisine fused with the Colombian Caribbean
Reviewed By Mochilero22
Nice enough place .. super busy which is always a good sign.. food was nice .. but so special that I would return for round 2. Peeking into the kitchen - the cooks seemed to be working with care + precision which is nice to see from ones table .. but the food was really rather simple ... in a high end way.Thanks a lot for your visit. We hope see you again at the 2nd round! :)Best Regards,Sebastian
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1. CinTo Cocina de Playa
Cocina de playa, pescados, cazuelas, parrilla, arroces, ceviches,platos para niños... Un nuevo lugar para disfrutar gran variedad de platos en familia
Reviewed By ktlpuyo
We chose to eat here based on another recommendation from a friend. The food was good, service was fast, and the atmosphere was nice. The only downfall for us, is we went during "dry law" here in Colombia, due to elections, and could not try any cocktails. Maybe next time! :)
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