Mesa Franca

We ordered the mushroom noodles and shrimp tagliatelle. The flavors had depth and were wonderful. The only negative is the shrimp tagliatelle was a tad salty. The chocolate dessert was rich and decadent. The atmosphere was very vibrant. Totally recommend this restaurant.

Had some mixed reviews on this place, but it certainly is a worthy establishment. Going from good to bad, the atmosphere was wonderful! The design on the outside models itself as a quaint home, typical of the chapinero district, while inside it presents a sleek modern design. The mood lighting is great and fits the vibe. Chairs are comfortable and people are kind. The food was a mixed bag for our group of four with two excellent, one great and one average review. We all agreed that the empanadas were excellent and high quality. For the pork, we generally enjoyed it, but some thought it was a but dry despite the sauce, although I thought it fine. The beer was also delicious with the butter, but quickly lost its luster (in taste and appearence due to slight decomposition) which made it the generally agreed upon worst, despite fantastic initial taste. Finally the catch of the day was deemed excellent as well, but I was unable to try it (allergy restriction). Unfortunately, the bar for service was lower than expected. As a high end restaurant it surprised me to see the waiters with such superficial care. Though they treated us kindly the results told a different story. Out of the numerous dishes they have, only one we ordered was marked as taking more than 30 minutes. Surprisingly, this one arrived first. The rest varied in lengthy arrival times; most annoyingly, the pork took well over an hour. We were even unlucky with the beverages, as a beer we ordered took over 30 minutes to arrive. This left long periods of unusual wait with no info from the servers. Service is certainly lacking here, so be prepared to do something while waiting ambiguously for food to arrive. Despite the poor service, the wonderful atmosphere and stellar food carried the restaurant through to a four star review.

I had high hopes for this place and our expectations were fulfilled. We ordered 4 dishes and our favorite one was the black rice with fish. 🐟 Our least favorite were the empanadas. I think there’s potential to do more with them, a different sauce, a more exotic filling. The shrimp and hash brown dish was excellent dish but I felt the potato was a bit overpowering.🍤 🥔 The yuca focaccia was mouthwatering. Hard to taste the yuca but so good! 🤤 Service was 10/10 and the price acceptable. Would definitely go back!

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.

Was honestly a bit disappointed with this meal. Nothing was bad per se, but nothing was amazing. Well, besides the watermelon ceviche, with fish added. That was fantastic. The rest was very forgettable. The service was great, the presentation of the dishes was beautiful, and I liked the atmosphere, although a bit too noisy. Maybe I just didn't make great choices with what I ordered, but I wouldn't com back, considering the expensive prices, weighed with flavor.

Favorite spot in bogota, food is incredible I’ve prob had their whole menu by now. The atmosphere is great and staff is amazing.

My experience left much to be desired. While the food was passable, the service was nothing short of awful. From the beginning, obtaining a menu proved to be a challenge as I had to actively seek out a waitress not once, but twice. Additionally, there was a need to remind them about our previously placed order, which was a rather frustrating start to the evening. During the brief encounter with a waitress for our order, there was an unexpected and unwelcome rush. In less than a minute, she expressed a need for us to speed up our decision-making process, citing her obligation to greet people at the door. This pressure led to a hurried order, diminishing the overall enjoyment of our meal. While I understand that establishments can face busy periods, a more considerate approach to customer service would have greatly improved the overall experience. I hope this feedback contributes to a better understanding of customer expectations at Mesa Franca.

A splendid place that provides a spectacular dining experience. Food is locally sourced. The chef does a phenomenal adding their own twists to each dish. I was blown away by the Tamal Conejo.

We ordered the mushroom noodles and shrimp tagliatelle. The flavors had depth and were wonderful. The only negative is the shrimp tagliatelle was a tad salty. The chocolate dessert was rich and decadent. The atmosphere was very vibrant. Totally recommend this restaurant.

Had some mixed reviews on this place, but it certainly is a worthy establishment. Going from good to bad, the atmosphere was wonderful! The design on the outside models itself as a quaint home, typical of the chapinero district, while inside it presents a sleek modern design. The mood lighting is great and fits the vibe. Chairs are comfortable and people are kind. The food was a mixed bag for our group of four with two excellent, one great and one average review. We all agreed that the empanadas were excellent and high quality. For the pork, we generally enjoyed it, but some thought it was a but dry despite the sauce, although I thought it fine. The beer was also delicious with the butter, but quickly lost its luster (in taste and appearence due to slight decomposition) which made it the generally agreed upon worst, despite fantastic initial taste. Finally the catch of the day was deemed excellent as well, but I was unable to try it (allergy restriction). Unfortunately, the bar for service was lower than expected. As a high end restaurant it surprised me to see the waiters with such superficial care. Though they treated us kindly the results told a different story. Out of the numerous dishes they have, only one we ordered was marked as taking more than 30 minutes. Surprisingly, this one arrived first. The rest varied in lengthy arrival times; most annoyingly, the pork took well over an hour. We were even unlucky with the beverages, as a beer we ordered took over 30 minutes to arrive. This left long periods of unusual wait with no info from the servers. Service is certainly lacking here, so be prepared to do something while waiting ambiguously for food to arrive. Despite the poor service, the wonderful atmosphere and stellar food carried the restaurant through to a four star review.

I had high hopes for this place and our expectations were fulfilled. We ordered 4 dishes and our favorite one was the black rice with fish. 🐟 Our least favorite were the empanadas. I think there’s potential to do more with them, a different sauce, a more exotic filling. The shrimp and hash brown dish was excellent dish but I felt the potato was a bit overpowering.🍤 🥔 The yuca focaccia was mouthwatering. Hard to taste the yuca but so good! 🤤 Service was 10/10 and the price acceptable. Would definitely go back!

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.

Was honestly a bit disappointed with this meal. Nothing was bad per se, but nothing was amazing. Well, besides the watermelon ceviche, with fish added. That was fantastic. The rest was very forgettable. The service was great, the presentation of the dishes was beautiful, and I liked the atmosphere, although a bit too noisy. Maybe I just didn't make great choices with what I ordered, but I wouldn't com back, considering the expensive prices, weighed with flavor.

Favorite spot in bogota, food is incredible I’ve prob had their whole menu by now. The atmosphere is great and staff is amazing.

My experience left much to be desired. While the food was passable, the service was nothing short of awful. From the beginning, obtaining a menu proved to be a challenge as I had to actively seek out a waitress not once, but twice. Additionally, there was a need to remind them about our previously placed order, which was a rather frustrating start to the evening. During the brief encounter with a waitress for our order, there was an unexpected and unwelcome rush. In less than a minute, she expressed a need for us to speed up our decision-making process, citing her obligation to greet people at the door. This pressure led to a hurried order, diminishing the overall enjoyment of our meal. While I understand that establishments can face busy periods, a more considerate approach to customer service would have greatly improved the overall experience. I hope this feedback contributes to a better understanding of customer expectations at Mesa Franca.

A splendid place that provides a spectacular dining experience. Food is locally sourced. The chef does a phenomenal adding their own twists to each dish. I was blown away by the Tamal Conejo.