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Carmen

Cra. 36 #10A-27 | El Poblado, Medellin, Colombia
4.311.9625
Ranked #1 of 172 restaurants in Medellin
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Price range: INR1,126 - INR1,407
Cuisines: Contemporary
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Orange Park, Florida
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Excellent service with a true international cuisine that showed a lot of care from the chefs and waiters. Good job! More

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Medellin, Colombia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Pricy but the best food I had during my 2 week visit to Medellin More

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Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

From the thoughtful selection of rare and quality ingredients to the dazzling presentations and incredible flavors, the team at Carmen does food right! As an amateur chef and food lover, I was blown away by the tenderness of the chicharron and the whipped-buttery texture of the fois gras. I was impressed by the amount of thought and care put into... More

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Boston
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

beautiful presentation and staff really wanted to deliver the best More

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Medellin, Colombia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Their happy hour on Thursdays with little tasting dishes from the chef, awesome. We stayed as well for dinner. Our friends were extremely impressed, we sat outside, very romantic, ordered the momentos, several plates chosen by the chef with the companion wine, It was a perfect experience, not a dull dish, could be compared to famously great restaurants in USA... More

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Medellin
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We went to Carmen last night after hearing rave reviews. We have lived in Medellin for two years, and have been told by many locals and expats that this is the best restaurant in town. We're from California, and we were both impressed by the decor and creativity of the menu. The service was also very good. The problem, however,... More

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Medellin
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Great food and recipes, tastier and perfectly sized courses in a very confortable ambiance. The service was detailed, informative and very enjoyable. This is one of the few places in town that can deliver first class food. More

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Medellín, Colombia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I am an American living in Medellin so my husband and I return to our favorite restaurant for special occasions, when friends visit, or whenever we want to eat something truly spectacular. Each time we discover an item on their menu that wows us. Our latest discovery is their margarita which we had last night. Instead of salting the rim... More

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Bogota, Colombia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I would highly recommend this restaurant for a leisurely lunch or a romantic date night. Sit outside and listen to the fountain. The food was unique but also very comforting and savory. I enjoyed the Pork Two Ways while my husband tried one of the specials of the day. Not a bite was left behind! Try the mojitos and the... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

A tad pretentious (reference to the food more than the service) but a very pleasant night out all the same. Thoughtful and imaginative dishes but a little short on quantity. Good but not great. More

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