X.O · Restaurant · Medellin
The 13-course tasting that put Medellin on the 50 Best list
X.O is the room that put Medellin on the map for serious diners - the first restaurant in the city ever to crack Latin America's 50 Best, landing at number 27. Chefs Rob Pevitts, Mateo Rios and Sebastian Marin run it as part of the Grupo Carmen family, and chef Marin has since picked up international recognition of his own.
The format is a thirteen-course seafood tasting that reads the whole of Colombia's biodiversity, from Pacific catch to Amazonian fruit. Plates rotate, but the through-line holds: shrimp under a macadamia puree, lobster with koji beurre blanc and Andean yacon, each course arriving with its own small idea.
What sets X.O apart is the soundtrack. The meal is paced to music, each course matched to a song, so the evening moves like an album rather than a menu - a deliberate
Address: Cra. 36 #10a-45, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Medellin
X.O takes reservations through Meitre. 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.
Frequently asked about X.O
How do I get a reservation at X.O in Medellin?
Tables at X.O are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Medellin plan, MyRSVP 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 X.O?
X.O 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 X.O?
X.O runs 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 X.O located?
X.O is in Medellin, at Cra. 36 #10a-45, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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