Ocio (OCI.mde)
It's chef Laura Londoño's restaurant, which many still know as OCI.mde. It opened in 2013 in Provenza and is now at Transversal 7A #30-224, in El Poblado; it's open Tuesday to Saturday.
- Hours
- Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays (checked 2026-10-12).
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Transversal 7A #30-224, house 130, La Florida, El Poblado, Medellín
Ocio opened in August 2013 on a quiet street in Provenza. Many guides and reviews call it OCI.mde. The chef and owner is Laura Londoño, who studied at the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon and worked in kitchens in Paris, Italy and Sydney before coming back to Medellín.
The menu changes every six months with Colombian products: fish from the Pacific, Andean tubers, flowers and herbs from organic farms. The house is known for long, low-temperature cooking, and the dish people mention most is the ribs. You order to share at the table.
Today it's in a house in La Florida, El Poblado, with a glass-roofed bar facing the trees. Eighties music plays and there's a wine and cocktail list.
What to see
- The slow-cooked ribs.
- The seasonal menu, designed for sharing.
- The glass-roofed bar facing the trees.
Getting there
- Taxi or car: ask for Transversal 7A #30-224, casa 130, in El Poblado.
- From Provenza it's about 5 minutes by car.
Tips
- Book a few days ahead, especially for Thursday to Saturday.
- Go as a group and order several dishes for the table; that way you try more of the menu.
- It's closed Sunday and Monday.
FAQ
Are OCI.mde and Ocio the same restaurant?
Yes. It's chef Laura Londoño's restaurant; it now goes by Ocio and the Instagram account @ocio.mde.
Where is Ocio?
At Transversal 7A #30-224, casa 130, El Poblado. It used to be at Carrera 33 #7-21, in Provenza.
What days is it open?
Tuesday to Saturday, from noon. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
