The 10 best restaurants in Cali
1. The Petite Suisse
As its name suggests, this is a purely Swiss restaurant. The
chef’s mission is to offer all diners the most traditional
Swiss dishes, meaning you can expect a mix of German,
French and Italian flavours. When you arrive with your partner, don’t forget to order potages
des grisons, dried meat soup, beef stroganoff with Swiss sauce. If
you go in a group, you can order a duo of fish in a seafood sauce, made up of fillets sautéed in cognac and shrimp sauce.
Address: Calle 18 # 105-75, casa 19.
Telephone: 3106120480
Website: www.lapetitesuisse.com
2. Flying saucers
In this century-old house, everything is authentic, from its name to its
dishes. What you order here will be the result of a
gastronomic investigation, inspired by the flavors of the Colombian Pacific. Here you can
expect a fusion of Mediterranean food with
local ingredients and dishes. Don’t leave without ordering one of their ceviches as a starter, their chicken
with guava jam and blue cheese sauce as a main course, and
a good cocktail made with local fruits as a side dish.
Address: Avenida 3 Norte # 7-19.
Phone: 3176393003
Website: www.platillosvoladores.com
3. The Entourage
Here you can eat in a true Cali atmosphere: fresh and warm spaces . With a beautiful terrace. Their specialty is
fusion food with a Pacific influence that you can enjoy with a delicious Gin Tonic.
But the most unique thing about this house is its natural color. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with a classic atmosphere and outside you will find a beautiful garden.
Address: Calle 4 # 34-32, San Fernando.
Phone: 3183349364
Website: www.lacomitivarestaurante.com
4. The false olive tree
This restaurant stands out because each dish is meticulously prepared and the chef focuses on even the smallest detail. On the menu you can find flavours from different corners of the world; however, Mediterranean flavours predominate. Diners enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, with background music and a very pleasant terrace with a harmonious garden.
Address: Calle 16 # 103-00, Ciudad Jardín.
Phone: 3188585182
Website: www.elfalsoolivo.com
5. The kitchen
More than just a kitchen, it’s your home. This charming restaurant opens its doors in
a picturesque house, but we like to call it your home because its kitchen is
open, so here you can taste not only the food, but also appreciate its preparation.
And what makes it picturesque is the mix of French and Italian styles
in its tables and dishes, plus the place has live Cuban music every night.
Address: Carrera 10 # 4-10, San Antonio.
Phone: (2) 3742690
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lacocina.cali/
6. Zumaia
The brainchild of young chef Luis Carlos Bonilla, Zumaia is one of those restaurants where the chef’s inspirations and experiences are reflected in the food; the dishes stand out for their Spanish, Peruvian and Nikkei fusions, which make them unique in a city like Cali. It is a must to order a causa limeña with grilled octopus and salmon tartar.
Address: Carrera 6 # 2-10, San Antonio.
Phone: 3215426489
Website: www.zumaiarestaurante.com
7. Gastroteca
If you love exquisite cuisine, you can’t miss
Gastroteca, a restaurant that is concerned with designing dishes that combine
with the pairing of the best flavors of Argentine wine. Here creativity is the essence of all its dishes as well as the magnificent presentation of its dishes and the
Argentine vineyards.
Address: Carrera 16 # 103-00, Ciudad Jardín.
Phone: 3173310102
Address: Avenida 4 Oeste # 5-31.
Phone: 3155669317
Website: www.gastroteca.com
8. Litany
Litany is the name of the main river in Lebanon, so when you enter you can
expect a gastronomic journey along that river. Its cuisine seeks to fuse
Colombian flavors with the flavors and culture of the Middle East.
While you enjoy some delicious kippes, falafel or babaganush,
you can watch a beautiful Arabic dance show from the Middle Eastern culture. But if you want us to recommend something, try the anjar, or if
you want something lighter, the fatush; all typical of the region. Here the atmosphere
lends itself to all kinds of meetings, family, work, but above all
romantic due to the privacy and the decoration of petals and low armchairs.
If you are a true lover of exotic food, do not miss it.
Address: Calle 15 AN # 9N-35, Granada.
Phone: (2) 6602680
Website: www.restaurantelitany.com
9. The cocotte
Entering Cocotte is like stepping on a little piece of French soil. We say a
little piece because it is actually a small and cozy place, but the advantage is that
it allows for even more personalized attention. Like any French restaurant
, its wine list is extensive, its duck and rabbit magre are
exquisite, its fruit crumble and chocolate cocotte are the best and the
options for vegetarians are succulent.
Address: Avenida 2 Norte # 4-13, Centenario.
Phone: (2) 6504558
Website: https://www.facebook.com/La-Cocotte-129057043955439/
10. Ringlet
In this corner of Cali, tradition is respected, the recipes of ancestors are
exalted and the ingredients, flavors and cooking times are respected. But what
is most respected is the freshness and love in its preparation, since here
only dishes prepared at the moment are served. So stop by this
corner and order some marranitas or aborrajados to whet your appetite and
fill your stomach, order some carne a la criolla, a cola endiablada or arroz
atollado and finish with some casquitos de guayaba. Are you curious about its
name? Ringlete refers to a beautiful Cali tradition, where
godparents give their godchildren a flower pot, ringlets and
colored papers.
Address: 15 A North Street # 9N-31.
Telephone: (2) 6601177
Website: www.restaurantelitany.com