Centro
Henry Comida Rapida, Carrera 1 and Calle 19 (On the Los Andes University Plaza). Fast food joint for the nearby university, order a godzilla and you'll be served with what is most likely the biggest empanada of the continent !
Asociación Construimos Futuro, Calle 15A #2-21, La Candelaria (Below hospedaje Sugamuxi), ? 3374323/27 (Cooperative of social economy with friendly and helpful staff. Good and varied breakfasts and lunches. The association holds a supermarket besides as well. Around 7000 pesos for breakfast or meal of the day.
PitaWok, Carrera 4 #14-88, La Candelaria, ? 562 75 94. Small and friendly restaurant with excellent Middle-East and Thai food: shawarmas, kebabs, pitas, Wok dishes and Arabian pastries. Food delivery as well. From 5000 pesos.
La Monapizza, Carrera 4 #12-25, La Candelaria, 282 16 65. Excellent pizzeria with sizes ranging from pizzeta to grande. The pequeña is more than enough for one person. From 8000 pesos for the small pizza.
Tapas Macarena, Cra. 4A # 26-01, La Macarena, 2439004. If you like tapas, you'll love this place. Tapas inspired by Spain, including a wide variety of beer and wine pairings. At least $15.000 per person.
La Taperia, Cra. 4A No. 26 B - 12, La Macarena, 8053252. The second tapas bar in Bogota. Great food and drink selection. Live Flamenco music on Thursdays. At least $15.000 per person.
Usaquen
Located a couple blocks north from the Hacienda Santa Barbara shopping mall, this is the little pueblo in the big city (Roughly Calle 120 / Carrera 5). Colonial structures, some small shops and boutiques, flea market on Sundays, and a variety of restaurants around a traditional town square :
Cadaqués, Calle 119B # 5-43 (First street north of the northeast corner of the park, going east towards the large parking lot, right side), ? +57 1 6201199. Lunch and Dinner. Spanish/Catalonian Fusion cuisine, including Paella, tapas, fideuá, and seafood, along with eclecltic local ingredients. Molecular cooking is a feature. Between 15,000 and 35,000 pesos.
Thezera, Cra. 5 # 117-55 (East passed Usaquen's central park, on the last street go South, and it's 2 houses down), +57 1 215-5290 . Lunch and Dinner. International cuisine including; Peppered New York Strip, Rosemary Chicken, Tuna Tartar, Lamp Chops, Coconut Breaded Grouper, and Ceviche. Live Jazz on Thursdays. Between 12,000 and 36,000 pesos.
Zona G
This zone has some of the finest eateries in Bogota. Within a few small blocks you will find plenty of options. The restaurants are more oriented toward fine dining more so than night club type activity. If you want elegant or romantic, this is a good choice. This are five star restaurants. By looking at the addresses below, you can tell that these restaurants are all neighbors.
Astrid y Gaston, Carrera 7 No 67-64, ? +57 1 211-1400. The restaurant offers the flavors of Peruvian cuisine in Bogota. Reservations are required, so do call ahead!
Bagatelle, Calle 70 A No. 4-99, ? +57 1 321-3475. Once a bakery, this restaurant has the feel of a Parisian cafe. It serves crepes, sandwiches, and salads, as well as breakfast and brunch. The Bagatelle is famous for its pan de chocolate.
Clowns Deli, Calle 70 A No. 4-45, ? +57 1 248-0254. Clowns Deli offers sandwiches and salads for a reasonable price.
Criterion, Calle 69A No. 5-75, ? +57 1 310-1377. This contemporary restaurants offers its patrons French-influenced, gourmet dishes. The menu consists of a variety of starters and meats, and also offers its guests a tasting menu that changes weekly. Criterion was awarded the Five Star Diamond Award in 2008; the only restaurant in Colombia to receive the recognition.
Gostinos 69, Carrera 5 No. 69A-30, ? +57 1 313-0612. Gostinos 69 offers its patrons seafood at reasonable prices.
Harry Sasson Restaurante, Calle 83 No. 12-49, ? +57 1 616-4520. Chef Harry Sasson creates delectable, international dishes with Asian influences. This restaurant also has a wide variety of wines from all over the world, including Argentina, France, and California.
La Hamburgueseria, Calle 70 No. 4-69, ? +57 1 321-3350. La Hamburgueseria is not fast food restaurant, but does offers a great variety of hamburgers and sandwiches, made from the best ingredients. This restaurant has many other locations, so be sure to check out the website to find the one closest to you!
La Table de Michel, Calle 69A No. 4-15, ? +57 1 347-7939, 347-7939. La Table de Miguel offers excellent French dishes. They also have a wine list made up of mainly French wines, but also a few Chilean. The great thing about this restaurant is that the menu is translated into various languages for the convenience of the diner.
Nazca, Calle 74 No 5-28, ? +57 1 321-3459. This Peruvian restaurant serves up to 96 people, and has a 'launch area,' where those waiting for tables can snack. The principle dish of Nazca is ceviche.
SUNA, Camino Natural, Calle 71 No. 4-47, ? +57 1 212-3721. Organic Restaurant and Market. Suna serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This environmentally-friendly restaurant offers a menu consisting of organic, vegetarian, raw, and vegan dishes.
Tony Roma's, Carrera 6 No. 69 A-20, ? +57 1 249-5271. This American chain-restaurant serves traditional American bbq, including short ribs and seafood.
Zona T and Zona Rosa
This zone has a mix of good dining, discos, shopping malls and more. It gets crowded on the weekend, and is popular with foreigners.
Balzac, Calle 83 No. 12-19, ? +57 1 610-5210, 610-6206. French cuisine.
Cafe Tostion, Carrera 12A No. 83-80, ? +57 1 610-5154. Names after the Colombian sportsman, this coffee shop offers a wide variety of traditional coffees. Coffee grains are also available for purchase.
Casa Mexicana, Calle 80 No. 14-08, ? +57 1 218-2874, 257-3407. As the name suggests, this restaurants offers traditional Mexican dishes, and includes a variety of beers, tequilas, and margaritas.
Club Colombia, Avenida 82 No 9-16, ? +57 1 249-5681, 321-0704. Colombian cuisine.
Crepes & Waffles, Carrera 12A No. 83-40, ? +57 1 256-4683. This chain restaurant has great crepes, both sweet and savory, and waffles, as well as soups and salads, for a great price!
Hard Rock Cafe Bogota, Calle 81 No. 13-05, ? +57 1 530-2200. The world-famous Hard Rock Cafe offers all of its favorites in a great atmosphere.