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Provenza restaurants we actually recommend

Our shortlist for eating in Provenza, grouped by cuisine and occasion.

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Where to eat

Provenza restaurants: our shortlist

Provenza has plenty of restaurants, and not all of them are worth one of your nights in Medellín. These are the Provenza restaurants we send our own guests to, all within a six-minute walk of Haven. Most are one or two minutes away.

We've grouped them by cuisine and occasion. Our guide rates price on a 1-to-4 scale: almost all of the chef-driven spots sit at the top, and there are mid-range options for everyday meals.

Three belong to the Carmen group: Carmen, X.O. and Don Diablo. They're a minute from the hotel, right next to each other, and cover three very different nights out.

Chef-driven

Chef-driven cooking and tasting menus

Carmen is the place to start, and the restaurant we recommend most for a first night in Medellín. From the same group, X.O. is a tasting counter with many courses and very few seats. Book days ahead.

Test Kitchen Lab works with ferments and strictly Colombian ingredients in an eight-course menu with fixed seatings. Sambombi Bistró Local, from chef Jhon Zárate, made the Latin America's 50 Best 2025 list. Order to share here; the menu keeps changing.

Colombian

Provenza restaurants for Colombian food

Boro is the opening of the year: the Medellín debut of Jaime Rodríguez, the chef behind Celele, built on native Colombian ingredients. It opened in mid-2026, and reservations are a good idea.

Mar y Fuego cooks between the sea and the grill, with fresh fish and a leafy terrace strung with lights. In style and menu, it's one of the easiest picks for a group or a family.

More options

Steak, vegan and daytime spots

If you're here for the beef

Don Diablo, from the Carmen group, is the steakhouse for a business dinner, with dry-aged cuts and a wine list built around them. Osso, Renzo Garibaldi's Lima-born butcher and grill, is more laid-back and a notch lower on price.

Meat-free

Paloma, formerly Kaime, is mid-range vegan cooking that wins over committed carnivores. It changed name and owners in 2026, so confirm before you go.

Daytime

Floretto Brunch & Coffee for a slow breakfast and Amor-Acuyá Gelato for the afternoon. They're the two spots in the neighborhood where you can show up without a reservation or a big bill.

Six minutes or less

Provenza restaurants we recommend

In order of recommendation. Each card shows the walk from Haven and what to order.

  1. Carmen

    1 min walk

    Provenza · $$$$

    Medellín's modern classic: chef-driven cooking celebrating Colombian biodiversity in an intimate garden setting, steps from the hotel.

    Our tip: Book dinner and start with a cocktail at the bar. Closed Sundays.

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  2. Sambombi Bistró Local

    6 min walk

    Provenza · $$$

    Chef Jhon Zárate's local-produce bistro, on Latin America's 50 Best 2025 list. Small sharing plates on an ever-changing menu.

    Our tip: Sit at the kitchen counter; four to six plates suit two people. Closed Sundays.

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  3. Boro

    2 min walk

    Provenza · $$$$

    Medellín debut of Celele's chef Jaime Rodríguez: a contemporary bistro built on Colombia's native pantry, opened mid-2026.

    Our tip: The opening of the year; book ahead. Save room for the much-praised desserts.

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  4. Mar y Fuego

    2 min walk

    Provenza · $$$

    Signature Colombian cooking from sea and grill, with fresh fish and a leafy, lantern-lit terrace in the heart of Provenza.

    Our tip: Share the white-fish tiradito and the seafood rice.

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  5. Test Kitchen Lab

    2 min walk

    Provenza · $$$$

    Chef's counter devoted to ferments and strictly Colombian ingredients: an eight-course menu with cocktail or wine pairings.

    Our tip: Seatings are fixed; arrive on time and take the pairing, it is central to the experience.

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  6. X.O.

    1 min walk

    Provenza · $$$$

    Grupo Carmen's tasting counter: a multi-course journey through ingredients from small Colombian growers.

    Our tip: Ask for counter seats facing the kitchen; seats are scarce, book days ahead.

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  7. Osso

    2 min walk

    Provenza · $$$

    Renzo Garibaldi's Lima butcher-grill arrives in Provenza: house dry-aged beef in a relaxed room.

    Our tip: Start with the beef tartare and ask about the day's dry-aged cut.

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  8. Don Diablo

    1 min walk

    Provenza · $$$$

    Grupo Carmen's polished steakhouse: dry-aged cuts, attentive service and a wine list built for red meat.

    Our tip: Ideal for business dinners; the tartare and aged cuts are the safe bets. Closed Sundays.

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  9. Paloma (antes Kaime)

    3 min walk

    Provenza · $$

    Creative vegan cooking that wins over meat-eaters too: al pastor tacos, curry and crispy cauliflower on a leafy street.

    Our tip: Confirm hours first: it changed name and ownership in 2026. Gluten-free options.

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  10. Floretto Brunch & Coffee

    2 min walk

    Provenza · $$

    Beautifully plated brunch amid greenery, a couple of blocks from the Provenza bustle.

    Our tip: The waffles and egg-avocado sandwich are favorites. Closes mid-afternoon.

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  11. Amor-Acuyá Gelato

    2 min walk

    Provenza · $

    Artisanal gelato built on Colombian fruits, with a queue that speaks for itself, two blocks from the hotel.

    Our tip: Try the namesake flavor and salted caramel; vegan sorbets available. Opens at 1 pm.

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Before you go

Reservations and timing

Book chef-driven restaurants well ahead, especially Thursday through Saturday, in December and during the Flower Festival in August. X.O. and Test Kitchen Lab have very limited seating.

According to our data, Carmen, Don Diablo and Sambombi are closed Sundays. If your free night is a Sunday, plan around that.

For a drink first, Bar Carmen is right next to the restaurant, and Haven's 360° Rooftop & Restaurant is a minute away if you want to catch sunset before dinner.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the best restaurant in Provenza?

For a first night, Carmen. For the newest opening, Boro. For a tasting menu, X.O. or Test Kitchen Lab.

Are there mid-range restaurants in Provenza?

Yes: Paloma, Floretto Brunch & Coffee and, for dessert, Amor-Acuyá Gelato. The chef-driven places are at the high end.

Which Provenza restaurants are closed on Sundays?

According to our data, Carmen, Don Diablo and Sambombi. Always double-check, since hours change.

Are there vegan options in Provenza?

Paloma is fully vegan and has gluten-free options. Amor-Acuyá Gelato has vegan sorbets.

How far are they from the hotel?

All within a six-minute walk of Haven; most are one or two minutes away.

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