Carmen Cartagena on Postcard

"Restaurante Carmen Carmen lies at the crossroads where quality, creativity, and sustainability (plus every other big-city culinary trend) meet. The namesake proprietress, alongside musician husband Rob Pevitts (both San Francisco Cordon Bleu graduates), is the genius who imported the restaurant’s California-sybarite style to Cartagena. She also brought a passion for everything that comes from the sea, and even imported her father, who’s responsible for serving up crab, lobster, fish, and octopus in line with standards he picked up on his many travels in New York and Japan. By Travesías"

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Brett Gallagher

Google

Beautiful setting with both interior and courtyard (no a/c) tables, capped by attentive and informed wait staff. The ceviche and mushroom tartar starters were delicious. Crab rice very good, fish was delicious (but a little salty - a problem we've experienced in Cartagena) and the brisket very good. Had the creme for dessert, sweet, but tasty. Can't give partial stars, but closer to a 5 than a 4, hence my rating.

Brigette Wolf

Google

this is one of my all-time favorite dining experiences. Carmen was incredible- my friends and I went on a Wednesday night and had the 8 course (maybe it was 7?) menu with wine pairings. So worth it. We were there just under 3 hours and loved every minute of it. The food was incredible, the wine was perfect and the service was so welcoming! We sat outisde in the courtyard and it was BEAUTIFUL!!!

Luisa María Pérez Zuluaga

Google

Carmen Cartagena is, without a doubt, the best restaurant in the city. As a local, I’ve had the chance to visit many places, but none compare to the quality of the food and service that Carmen offers. Additionally, the service is excellent, always attentive and friendly, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Guillermo Grisales

Google

Carmen is one of the best restaurants in Cartagena, an old Spanish house setting full of plants and a festive atmosphere. Reserve in advance because is a very sought after place for a casual elegant dinner. Great service and very knowledgeable. The menu is varied between local and international dishes.

Steven Coyle

Google

Best tasting cocktails in Cartagena. Especially the El Dorado. The fish and brisket and pork were also all amazing. I think the fish & coconut rice was my favorite. The steak was good, but not as excellent as the other dishes. I would skip on the steak and order more off the non-steak menu.

Vincent Lee

Google

Food was ok but it was not amazingly good. We arrived without reservation, they did not want to sit us inside with AC because they said they had reservations. We were outside hot and humid. When we left, all their tables were still occupied. So I wondered why they did not want to let us sit inside. I totally understood if they had reservations. But all their tables inside were still unoccupied at 9 pm. Totally disappointed. I will never come back. There are many more places better than this one in town.

Danielle Luffman

Google

We were excited to try out Carmen, after trying a few restaurants in Cartagena. Unfortunately, the food lacked some flavor. I would recommend doing smaller portions and concentrating on making the little portions more flavorful. The octopus was great quality and very tender. The ambience was amazing.

Luis Arias

Google

Outstanding service from the staff. Cocktails were made just perfect. Chef Felipe did an amazing job with the menu. You will not be disappointed if you choose Carmen as your restaurant for last meal in town.

Brett Gallagher

Google

Beautiful setting with both interior and courtyard (no a/c) tables, capped by attentive and informed wait staff. The ceviche and mushroom tartar starters were delicious. Crab rice very good, fish was delicious (but a little salty - a problem we've experienced in Cartagena) and the brisket very good. Had the creme for dessert, sweet, but tasty. Can't give partial stars, but closer to a 5 than a 4, hence my rating.

Brigette Wolf

Google

this is one of my all-time favorite dining experiences. Carmen was incredible- my friends and I went on a Wednesday night and had the 8 course (maybe it was 7?) menu with wine pairings. So worth it. We were there just under 3 hours and loved every minute of it. The food was incredible, the wine was perfect and the service was so welcoming! We sat outisde in the courtyard and it was BEAUTIFUL!!!

Luisa María Pérez Zuluaga

Google

Carmen Cartagena is, without a doubt, the best restaurant in the city. As a local, I’ve had the chance to visit many places, but none compare to the quality of the food and service that Carmen offers. Additionally, the service is excellent, always attentive and friendly, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Guillermo Grisales

Google

Carmen is one of the best restaurants in Cartagena, an old Spanish house setting full of plants and a festive atmosphere. Reserve in advance because is a very sought after place for a casual elegant dinner. Great service and very knowledgeable. The menu is varied between local and international dishes.

Steven Coyle

Google

Best tasting cocktails in Cartagena. Especially the El Dorado. The fish and brisket and pork were also all amazing. I think the fish & coconut rice was my favorite. The steak was good, but not as excellent as the other dishes. I would skip on the steak and order more off the non-steak menu.

Vincent Lee

Google

Food was ok but it was not amazingly good. We arrived without reservation, they did not want to sit us inside with AC because they said they had reservations. We were outside hot and humid. When we left, all their tables were still occupied. So I wondered why they did not want to let us sit inside. I totally understood if they had reservations. But all their tables inside were still unoccupied at 9 pm. Totally disappointed. I will never come back. There are many more places better than this one in town.

Danielle Luffman

Google

We were excited to try out Carmen, after trying a few restaurants in Cartagena. Unfortunately, the food lacked some flavor. I would recommend doing smaller portions and concentrating on making the little portions more flavorful. The octopus was great quality and very tender. The ambience was amazing.

Luis Arias

Google

Outstanding service from the staff. Cocktails were made just perfect. Chef Felipe did an amazing job with the menu. You will not be disappointed if you choose Carmen as your restaurant for last meal in town.

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