Carmen · Restaurant · Medellin
Chef Carmen Angel's garden-set Colombian flagship
Carmen is the flagship of chef Carmen Angel and partner Rob Pevitts, and one of the most consistent tables in Medellin. The cooking is contemporary Colombian, built to show off the country's biodiversity without ever tipping into a lecture.
The setting does a lot of the work. Carmen occupies an El Poblado townhouse where the architecture folds a garden into the dining rooms - wood, exposed brick, greenery and light throughout. A Chef's Bar counter lets you sit close to the pass and watch the kitchen work, while Bar Carmen handles an ambitious cocktail side.
Order the blue-crab empanadas with guanabana sauce, the Meyer-lemon ceviche pulled from Pacific fish, and the Cerdo 2 Veces, a tamarind-glazed plate of pork belly and tenderloin. You can go a la carte or take the seven-course tasting; either way the menu leans on named local farmers, fishermen and artisans, and the sourcing story is part of the pleasure.
It reads modern and warm rather than stiff, which makes it as natural for a first night in the city as for a milestone dinner. Service is polished without being formal.
Both Carmen and its sister rooms book through the Grupo Carmen system, but the restaurant also lists on OpenTable, so the button below takes you straight to a live table.
Book on OpenTable through the link below.
Address: Cra. 36 #10a-27, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
Carmen takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Medellin; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 18:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 14:30, 18:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 14:30, 18:30 - 22:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30, 18:30 - 22:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 14:30, 18:30 - 22:30
- Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30, 18:30 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Carmen
How do I get a reservation at Carmen in Medellin?
Tables at Carmen are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Medellin plan, our Medellin partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Carmen?
Carmen is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Carmen?
Carmen keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Carmen located?
Carmen is in Medellin, at Cra. 36 #10a-27, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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