Sambombi · Restaurant · Medellin
A weekly-changing bistro built on Antioquia farms
Sambombi Bistro Local put the local in its name and means it. Open since 2018 in Provenza, it runs a weekly-changing menu of modern Colombian cooking sourced straight from small Antioquia farmers, and it has built a real sustainability stance around that - no plastic bottles, biodegradable packaging, genuinely short supply chains.
The room is intimate, with an open kitchen and a three-seat chef's counter that puts you close to the work. It has earned a place on The World's 50 Best Discovery list, which tells you the cooking is more ambitious than the low-key setting first suggests.
Because the menu turns over weekly, the move is to trust the kitchen rather than arrive with a fixed order. Recent plates have included a tuna tartare on sourdough with harissa mayo and cassava gnocchi with native herbs, but the specifics shift with what the farms send.
That format makes it a favorite of curious diners and repeat regulars, who come precisely because they never see the same menu twice. It rewards an open mind more than a craving.
The scale is small, so a reservation is worth it. Bookings run through the venue's own site - the link below opens it in a new tab.
Address: Cra. 35 #7-10, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
Sambombi takes reservations through Precompro. 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: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30
- Friday: 12:00 - 14:30, 19:00 - 22:30
- Saturday: 13:00 - 15:30, 19:00 - 22:30
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Sambombi
How do I get a reservation at Sambombi in Medellin?
Tables at Sambombi 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 Sambombi?
Sambombi 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 Sambombi?
Sambombi 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 Sambombi located?
Sambombi is in Medellin, at Cra. 35 #7-10, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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