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📍 Cartagena · Colombia

The best original restaurants in Cartagena

The most-recommended original restaurants in Cartagena according to real Peoople creators. Honest reviews, no paid placements.

1,600 restaurants
8 neighborhoods
12K+ local foodies
45K+ reviews

Restaurants near you in Cartagena

Turn on your location and we'll show you top-rated spots in your area. Or explore by neighborhood directly.

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For dinner
Top dinners in Cartagena
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Brunch
Weekends
Specialty coffee
To work and read
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Terraces
Good weather in Cartagena

Explore by neighborhood

Every neighborhood in Cartagena has its own scene. This is what foodies recommend depending on where you are.

Ciudad Amurallada
Cartagena
Getsemaní
Cartagena
Bocagrande
Cartagena
Manga
Cartagena
Castillogrande
Cartagena
La Boquilla
Cartagena
San Diego
Cartagena
El Cabrero
Cartagena

By cuisine

Filter directly by what you feel like tonight.

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Tapas
2,340
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Japanese
680
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Italian
1,120
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Mexican
340
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Meat
890
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Brunch
420
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Vegan
260
Michelin
21

For the perfect moment

Long-tail queries the community searches — each link takes you to a curated selection.

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Foodies from Cartagena you should follow

Real creators recommending for years. No sponsors, no empty hype.

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@cartagena
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@cartagen
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@lcartagena
Rookie
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@CARTAGENO
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@cartagena3
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@jcartagena
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat tapas in Cartagena?+
The classic tapas neighborhoods are listed above. On this page you'll find bars and restaurants recommended by Cartagena foodies, sorted by popularity in the last weeks.
Which restaurants have Michelin stars in Cartagena?+
Filter by "Michelin" in the cuisines section to see every starred restaurant in Cartagena recommended by our community.
Which are good brunch spots in Cartagena?+
Weekend brunches are a local tradition in Cartagena. Filter by "Brunch" to see what the community recommends.
Are there late-night restaurants in Cartagena?+
Yes. Filter by "Late night" to see options open after midnight, from classic tapas to modern cuisine.
Are these recommendations real or paid?+
All are honest opinions from Cartagena foodies on Peoople. No sponsored listings, no commercial deals with restaurants. Order is calculated by number of recent recommendations.

Cartagena, a foodie capital

Cartagena is one of the foodie capitals of its region. With 1,600+ restaurants recommended by the community, the scene goes from historic taverns to cutting-edge fusion. On Peoople, each recommendation is signed by a real foodie who has eaten there and decided to share the experience. Filter by neighborhood, cuisine, occasion or time of day — and discover where the people who truly know Cartagena actually eat.

Eat well in Cartagena, every time

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