Cuisine of Bogota for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The restaurants dedicated to the national cuisine offer their guests to try numerous unique and exotic dishes. The local cuisine is distinguished by the widest choice of meat dishes, spicy side dishes and delicious sweets. Fans of meat will surely fall in love with the dish called "bandeja paisa" - a platter with several kinds of meat, homemade sausages, avocado and fried slices of banana. The dish is usually served on a large platter; bandeja paisa is present at every festive table as the dish has already become a kind of a symbol of the city. The dish called lechona is no less popular. This is a roasted suckling pig. Some chefs prefer to cook it on coals in order to make the meat particularly delicious. Suckling pig is usually stuffed with rice and vegetables. It is richly flavored with spices, so the dish really amazes tourists with its fantastic flavor and taste.

Fans of European cuisine will surely like the dish called sobre barriga - a juicy steak, which can be served with vegetables, rice or stewed beans. Of course, the national cuisine has many original dishes that will be surely liked by fans of exotic food. For example, Conejo guisado con Coco – a rabbit stewed in coconut milk with spices. Fans of first course dishes will fell like in paradise in this city as you can hardly find such a variety anywhere else. Simply no one can resist the delicious aroma of the local meat soups. Make sure you do not forget to try the local mazamorro meat soup with vegetables and beans, as well as Ajiaco soup made from poultry. Frijoles beans are the most common side dish in the local dining facilities. The dish can be cooked in a number of ways. It can be stewed with herbs, steamed or used as a garnish to stuffed game. Frijoles can also be served as a separate dish, which is particularly liked by vegetarians.

Rice is often served as a side dish in the local cuisine, but fried bananas remain the most unusual addition to various meat dishes. Fried potatoes are by far more a familiar garnish to the majority of travelers. However, the local chefs prepare in accordance with a special recipe. Such ingredients as tomatoes and cheese are added to the dish, so it turns out to be spicier and more unusual. Do not forget about fresh vegetables, many sorts of which are always present on every table. As a rule, fresh vegetables are served as an addition to the main dish and are used as decoration. Instead of ordinary bread guests will be served several kinds of griddle-cakes, the most common of which is called arepa. Sweet tooth travellers will be surely pleases by the choice of desserts in the local restaurants. Travellers are recommended to order the dessert called arros con coco – rice cooked in coconut milk and served with fresh or dried fruits. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Prudencia is one of the most famous and prestigious restaurants in Bogota. It specializes in modern international cuisine. The majority of signature dishes are cooked in accordance with exclusive recipes developed by the chef. Vegetarian guests and all adherents of the healthy lifestyle will genuinely enjoy their visit to Prudencia. The restaurant’s menu features nutritious meat dishes, original vegetable salads, and various garnishes. Moreover, this restaurant bakes its own bread, and all guests are welcome to try it.

The charming La Castana café is a great place to try popular Colombian cuisine dishes, mouthwatering pies, and a broad range of delicious pastries. The regional cuisine was significantly shaped by French gastronomic traditions. In the menu of this café, guests will find various types of French toasts. For breakfast, La Castana traditionally offers delicious pancakes with meat.

Tramonti restaurant specializes in Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. The popular dining establishment is open in a beautiful hut in the national style. In the menu, visitors will find such signature dishes as gorgeous risotto with seafood, fine meat, and pasta, as well as dozens of original recipes with the interesting artistic design. Besides a fantastic variety of dishes, the restaurant has other advantages. For example, it is an incredibly romantic place perfect for an unforgettable dinner.

The city is not deprived of excellent restaurants specializing in Asian cuisine. Takrai Thai Cuisine remains one of the leaders in this category. Among the signature dishes of this restaurant, guests will find green curry with eggplants, various soups with seafood, and delicious food with beef. Fans of Thai cuisine will be pleased to try signature dishes with rice noodles that are cooked in a wok. The recipes of many traditional Thai dishes were changed in accordance with traditions of Colombian cuisine, so travelers should be prepared to trying many unique gastronomic masterpieces.

Casa San Isidro restaurant owns many prestigious awards. It offers mostly French cuisine. The restaurant is open in the territory of a unique nature reserve that is located at a height of more than 3,000 meters above the sea level. The restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings. Many guests prefer to visit Casa San Isidro before the sunset in order to enjoy the gorgeous view. Besides many popular French dishes, the restaurant offers a fabulous selection of wine from different regions of France.