Díganme la verdad por favor ¿es real o me lo acabo de inventar?. Me bajé del taxi, crucé la puerta de una vieja casona y ya no supe si seguía en la capital o de una inexplicable manera había dado un salto hasta Cartagena: las largas paredes en el patio, el patio al rededor del bar; sobre el bar las palmeras y, sobre ellas, el brillo de un cielo estallado. De verdad, vuelvo a preguntar ¿estoy en Bogotá o estoy en Cartagena?

With retro-glam interiors, velvet booths, and cocktails that flirt with perfection, Café Bar Universal feels both nostalgic and new. The food is globally inspired, the energy is low-lit and cool, and it’s a favorite for couples who want a romantic night that ends with dessert and a Negroni. It’s not flashy, but it’s full of character—and always a hit.

There’s nothing else in the city quite like this European style bistro on Calle 65. Colombian/Lithuanian chef Andrius Didziulis dropped out of Le Cordon Bleu in London in favor of kitchen experience all around Europe (including The Square in London which has a Michelin star). Back home in Colombia, Andrius is in the kitchen of his own place.

Los foodies de verdad amamos la buena comida, pero también una inigualable estética del lugar. Por eso, nuestra siguiente recomendación es uno de los cafés imperdibles de la ciudad. En Café Bar Universal no solo vas a encontrar un irresistible menú, también disfrutarás de mimosas gratis durante toda tu estadía y música en vivo.

I have two favorite restaurants in Zona G. The first is Cafe Bar Universal. For me, it has some of the best food I have tried in my life!. Each dish is created with fresh local food, and for me, when I ate it, it was like an explosion of flavor and left me waiting eagerly for the next course.

Alas, this is our last group dining venue for hire in Bogotá today. However, we’re leaving you with a really stylish location for your event. Built on the style of contemporary European cafes, it showcases the fusion of European dishes with a Columbian twist.

This restaurant is casual and lively, and serves dishes that are not far from being haute cuisine in a space decorated with exquisite taste, and a charming collection of artworks. The restaurant offers its clients Sunday brunches from 10.30am.

Occasionally, I’ll go and nibble on a bar snack, like their sardines, with a glass of wine at Café Bar Universal. It’s more internationally influenced than other spots, but their veggie options like roasted cauliflower are ace.

Este postre sí que engaña, aunque su presentación no dice mucho, al probarlo uno queda sin palabras, es un juego de texturas, temperaturas y contrastes de sabores buenísimo, muy refrescante y totalmente recomendado.