Carmen
Contemporary restaurant inspired by Colombia, in El Poblado. It opened in 2008 and is led by chef Juan José Cárdenas. Book through its website.
- Hours
- Monday: dinner from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday: lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Friday: lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and Monday public holidays (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Paid (see the official website)
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Carrera 36 #10A-27, El Poblado, Medellín
Carmen opened in 2008 in a house in El Poblado, a few blocks from Parque Lleras. Chefs Carmen Ángel and Rob Pevitts founded it, and it was one of the restaurants that pushed chef-driven cooking forward in Medellín. Later they opened another one in Cartagena.
The cooking is contemporary and starts from Colombian products; the menu travels through the country's regions. Today the executive chef is Juan José Cárdenas. It has appeared on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list, and in 2026 Condé Nast Traveler named it when it listed Medellín among its food destinations.
It's open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday and for dinner Monday to Saturday. It's closed on Sundays.
What to see
- The contemporary menu with Colombian ingredients.
- The house in El Poblado where the restaurant is.
Getting there
- Metro: Poblado station (Line A), then about a 15-minute walk uphill.
- Taxi, or on foot from Parque Lleras.
Tips
- Book ahead on the website or by phone.
- If you want something shorter, lunch is an option Tuesday to Saturday.
FAQ
Where is Carmen?
At Carrera 36 #10A-27, El Poblado, near Parque Lleras.
Is it open on Sundays?
No. It's closed Sundays and Monday public holidays.
Do I need a reservation?
It's recommended. You can book on the restaurant's website.
