Mesa Franca

Yuca bread was crunchy yet super soft inside as well as very flavorful. The steak with the lentils sauce was scrumptious. The fish wasn't our favorite, and for the price of about £26 we were expecting something more. The service was really good and prompt. Our waiter was very kind.

The most amazing fine cuisine experience I've had in a very very long time. Each item meticulously crafted and provided an escape from the ordinary into a place of indulgence. Seriously. This establishment deserves a standing ovation at the end of the meal. Thank you.

Had a wonderful dinner at Mesa Franca this weekend. Everything we tried was delicious, especially the beet spread, the lasagnette, and the slow cooked pork belly. Our server Freddy was wonderful!

Disappointing Experience – Wouldn’t Return Visited Mesa Franco on a Tuesday evening and unfortunately, it was a thoroughly disappointing experience from start to finish. First off, we didn’t have a reservation and were seated in a rather unwelcoming area of the restaurant – not a great first impression. The chairs were incredibly uncomfortable, which only added to the overall lack of warmth in the atmosphere. It was quite chilly inside, so I can only imagine how cold it must be out on the terrace. The menu was another letdown – the English version had higher prices than the Spanish one, which felt unnecessarily exploitative. When we pointed this out the waitress still Insisted on charging us the higher prices. On top of that, they didn’t have the cut of steak listed on the menu and offered a lesser substitute without much of an apology. Food took nearly an hour to arrive, and when it did, the steak and sauce for the steak was cold. To make matters worse, the cocktail I ordered came long after I’d finished eating and was about 95% ice (see photo). Between the poor service, uncomfortable seating, and subpar food and drink, I can confidently say we won’t be going back.

Had an AMAZING dinner here with a large group. Each dish was unique and the vibe was hip and fun.

Incredible place and honest food. The flavors on the food were surreal and the ambience of the place is very intimate.

I squeezed in right before they closed and was so grateful for an amazing meal after a delayed flight into Bogotá. Friendly staff didn’t rush me at all. Cocktails and food amazing. I had the beef special and the meat was cooked perfectly! Durazno old fashion was wonderfully crafted. Truly a marvelous meal.

I was very excited to try Mesa Franca. Unfortunately I left wanting the experience to be just a little more….something. It wasn’t that the experience was negative it just wasn’t spectacular. The bread is amazing! Make sure to get the bread, you won’t regret it. The Lasagnette is also the star of the menu. Don’t miss out on that. Try the smoke and ice cocktail. It was fun and surpassed my expectation of a spicy cocktail. The carrots were a little undercooked. Not soft yet not really crunchy either. The most disappointing dish was the curry dish. The presentation 10/10 but the flavor…. 4/10. There was no flavor. For a dish as beautiful and vibrant as it is, it lacked the complexity and depth of the red curry. No lemongrass, no umami from shrimp paste,no spice from chilies….not even coconut milk. I was devastated…it looked so beautiful but tasted so bland and the mushroom rice that comes with the dish was even worse. The rice grains were not cooked through and were so hard to chew that my teeth literally hurt after the meal. I was very disappointed and would probably only go back for the bread and Lasagnette.