Carmen Cartagena
It's the Cartagena location of Carmen, the restaurant of chefs Rob Pevitts and Carmen Ángel. It's on Calle del Santísimo, in San Diego, and serves lunch and dinner by reservation.
- Hours
- Lunch: Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dinner: Sunday to Thursday from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- High prices; the menu is on the official website.
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Calle del Santísimo, Calle 38 #8-19, San Diego, Centro histórico, Cartagena
Carmen started in Medellín and later opened its Cartagena house on Calle del Santísimo, inside the wall. The kitchen takes ingredients and recipes from Colombia's Caribbean and turns them into chef-driven dishes.
The menu changes and there's a house cocktail program. It's a place to sit down and take your time; several guides recommend it for a special occasion.
Lunch is Wednesday to Sunday and dinner every day. You can book by phone, email or online through their website.
What to see
- Cooking with Caribbean ingredients.
- The house cocktails.
- The colonial house in San Diego.
Getting there
- On foot from the Plaza de San Diego: two blocks along Calle del Santísimo.
- Taxi to Calle 38 and Carrera 8, San Diego.
Tips
- Book ahead in high season: +57 310 394 9344 or reservas@carmencartagena.com.
- Look at the menu on the website before you go to get an idea of the bill.
- Take a taxi back if you leave San Diego late.
FAQ
Where is Carmen in Cartagena?
On Calle del Santísimo, Calle 38 #8-19, in the San Diego neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes, it's best to book by phone, email or on the website.
Is it open for lunch?
Wednesday to Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday it only opens in the evening.
On the map
Photos: Tom Plan My Trip · Tom Plan My Trip · Wikimedia Commons
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