Colombian cuisine has been recognized in the extended 51-100 list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, featuring four standout restaurants from Bogotá and Medellín. This announcement, made on November 18, highlights the diversity and quality of the country's culinary scene. The full top 50 list will be revealed on December 3.
The extended list of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, published on November 18 by The World’s 50 Best, features several Colombian establishments that underscore the richness of local gastronomy. At the top of this selection is Pujol from Mexico City, while the 100th spot goes to Fukasawa from Chile, showcasing continental diversity.
Among Colombia's standouts, Oda in Bogotá holds the 76th position. This restaurant is noted for its use of autochthonous Colombian ingredients to craft a unique menu of contemporary dishes. Debora, also in Bogotá, ranks 85th, celebrating seasonal and typical cuisine with an innovative twist.
Selma, another Bogotá venue, appears at 96th, employing local products to reinterpret classic Colombian dishes with originality. From Medellín, Sambombi Bistró Local rounds out Colombia's entries at 98th, with changing menus that highlight contributions from small farmers and the venue's territorial personality.
These inclusions not only honor the restaurants but also signal the progress of Colombian cuisine in technique, sustainability, and narratives of community and territory. The announcement affirms the variety of the country's gastronomic scene, positioning it as a regional leader.