Zombra · Restaurant · Medellin
A Colombian-produce tasting menu in El Poblado from a chef who trained in France and cooked in India.
Zombra sits on Carrera 40 in El Poblado and runs one of the most disciplined kitchens in Medellin. Chef Pablo Naranjo trained in kitchens in France and spent years cooking in India before coming home, and the menu is what happens when that background gets pointed entirely at Colombian produce.
The rule the kitchen sets itself is the interesting part: the ingredients are Colombian, close to exclusively, and the technique is not. Fermentation, smoke and long-built sauces carry dishes whose components mostly came from within the country, and the result is neither traditional Colombian cooking nor a European menu wearing local produce.
The room is deliberately plain and the plating is not, with a service style that leaves the food to do the talking. It is a restaurant for people who want to concentrate, and it is a poor choice for a large celebratory group.
Service runs midday to 10pm Monday through Saturday and the kitchen is closed Sunday, which is unusual here and worth planning around. Lunch is the quieter service and the easier booking; dinner is when the full menu is running.
Book ahead. The dining room is small, the tasting menu is the reason most people come, and word has traveled well beyond Medellin.
Address: Cra. 40 #10a-22, El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia, Medellin
Zombra takes reservations on its own booking page. 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 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 12:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Zombra
How do I get a reservation at Zombra in Medellin?
Tables at Zombra 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 Zombra?
Zombra 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 Zombra?
Zombra 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 Zombra located?
Zombra is in Medellin, at Cra. 40 #10a-22, El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia. MyRSVP can build it into a full Medellin itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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