OCI.mde · Restaurant · Medellin
Chef Laura Londono's slow-cooked ode to leisure
OCI.mde - Ocio, as in leisure - is chef Laura Londono's argument that a great meal should be unhurried. A graduate of the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon with two-Michelin-kitchen experience behind her, she opened it in 2013 with her architect husband Santiago Arango, and the two disciplines show: this is a room designed as carefully as it is cooked.
The kitchen works slow and low, coaxing depth out of hyper-local Colombian ingredients that travel the shortest possible distance to the plate. The result is contemporary fusion that stays rooted in place - spice-driven, herbal and quietly precise, the sort of cooking that rewards attention.
The setting is a warm, modern townhouse with a pleasant terrace on a quiet, tree-lined Provenza street, scored to a 1980s soundtrack that sets the easy pace. It sits a half-step off the neighborhood's busiest blocks, which is part of its charm.
This is a room for a long, conversational dinner rather than a quick in-and-out, and it suits a date or a small group who want the evening to stretch. Service matches the philosophy: attentive but never rushed.
Reserve through OCI.mde's booking page below.
Address: Tv. 7A #30-224 casa 130, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
OCI.mde takes reservations through CoverManager. 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: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about OCI.mde
How do I get a reservation at OCI.mde in Medellin?
Tables at OCI.mde 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 OCI.mde?
OCI.mde 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 OCI.mde?
OCI.mde 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 OCI.mde located?
OCI.mde is in Medellin, at Tv. 7A #30-224 casa 130, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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