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El Chato es un restaurante contemporáneo colombiano que celebra el trabajo de los productores locales. Bajo la dirección del chef Álvaro Clavijo, su cocina aplica técnicas globales para exaltar exclusivamente ingredientes colombianos, con respeto por su origen y estacionalidad. El menú cambia según el ritmo de la tierra, aprovechando cada insumo al máximo. Ofrecemos opción a la carta o menú degustación.
Hip, intimate restaurant featuring creative dishes sourced from small, local suppliers.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Cl. 65 #4-76, Chapinero, Alto, Bogotá, Colombia
Phone: +57 321 9718676
Website: https://www.apparta.co/el-chato/reservas?utm_medium=Google
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Reviews
Diego Serrano
El Chato was a great experience!
We were dying to try it after they won best in Latin America now on 2025.
All the food was amazing! The highlight for us was the first dish. The trout thingy they served us had an explosion of flavors.
We did the wine pairing and had a great time.
It was nice, didn’t felt pretentious. I was able to enjoy it with my partner and mom.
… moreWe were dying to try it after they won best in Latin America now on 2025.
All the food was amazing! The highlight for us was the first dish. The trout thingy they served us had an explosion of flavors.
We did the wine pairing and had a great time.
It was nice, didn’t felt pretentious. I was able to enjoy it with my partner and mom.
ali kurshat altinsoy
El Chato in Bogota is a fantastic restaurant and deserves to be on everyone’s must-visit list of dining destinations.
the food is delicious, meticulous and totally gorgeous – a feast for all the senses. the staff is great whilst the space itself is both comforting, intimate and exciting.
… morethe food is delicious, meticulous and totally gorgeous – a feast for all the senses. the staff is great whilst the space itself is both comforting, intimate and exciting.
Chelsea Janes
Perhaps had I not been keenly aware of the fact El Chato was recently voted the best restaurant in all of Latin America, I would have gone in with lower expectations and been delighted. However, that was unfortunately not the case… I will say that the oysters were yummy and the bathroom was cute. As for the rest… First, we were not very warmly greeted and all of the waitstaff in general seemed quite impersonal and preoccupied. Second, as soon as we sat down, they informed us that the two dishes we had come here to try were not available – the lamb and beef. What remained was mostly seafood, which hadn’t been what we’d expected. Third, the crab claws had nearly no crab in them and tasted like a poor copy of KFC. The bread likewise was unremarkable, especially considering we had to pay extra for it. Fourth, the portions were indeed tiny, as they would be on the tasting menu. Ordering just two items left me quite hungry, but nothing else on the menu looked good… so i found myself slurping down the sauces just to fill myself up. And finally, the desserts were not sweet nor flavorful at all. Darn. Overall, I’d give this a pass. It’s certainly made me reevaluate taking the Top 50 list seriously at any rate…
… moreCamila Galfione
A sublime experience. Traditional Colombian dishes elevated into a fine-dining tasting menu.
Note for the restaurant: improving the speakers’ sound quality would enhance the overall experience.
… moreNote for the restaurant: improving the speakers’ sound quality would enhance the overall experience.
Ricardo Garção
Tasting menu: original interpretations of colombian gastronomy, pushed to the sensory limit in some cases, moderate in others. Overall an amazing experience guided by clearly qualified professionals. Could be considered overpriced considering the average colombian dining and food-scene… but not obscene. Wine pairing menu is affordable (for colombia standards), respectable and certainly exotic, but lacks a few great wines to go along a few of the most expressive dishes. Convenient location, great attention to detail, modern atmosphere and awesome soundtrack! It appears it would be worthy of 2 stars were it not for political issues with Colombia and the Michelin people.
… moreSelsabila Michel-El Moutaouakil
La comida fue deliciosa y muy rica! I don’t eat pork and they accomodate to my diet. Explanations given for each meal were clear and allow me to understand what I am eating. Excellent Colombian culinary journey
… moreAntonio Costagliola di Fiore
El Chato is one of Bogotá’s culinary gems. The cuisine is outstanding, with every dish crafted to highlight fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Their cocktail list is equally impressive, especially their signature cocktail, which truly elevates the dining experience. It’s no surprise that El Chato has earned its place among the 50 Best.
If I had to suggest an improvement, it would be to have a dedicated server for each table to ensure an even smoother service. That said, the team was impeccable in timing and in making us feel genuinely welcomed. I will definitely return if I come back to Bogotá — highly recommended!
… moreIf I had to suggest an improvement, it would be to have a dedicated server for each table to ensure an even smoother service. That said, the team was impeccable in timing and in making us feel genuinely welcomed. I will definitely return if I come back to Bogotá — highly recommended!
Charles Cook
El Chato is dining on a different level. Its frequent ranking as one of the best restaurants in the world is well-deserved. I cannot recommend it highly enough, this is a must-go if you’re into fine dining and are visiting Bogota.
We opted for the tasting menu, which is served in two shifts every night. The tasting menu guests are seated on the second floor, while the a la carte restaurant is on the first floor. The design of the second floor lovely, with half of the space taken up by the open, stainless steel kitchen, and the other half taken up by the guest area, with about 6 tables. The atmosphere is intimate, and though the floor is bustling with activity from kitchen staff and servers, it doesn’t feel too busy.
The 12-course tasting menu was one of the best we’ve ever had. El Chato uses almost exclusively Colombian products, and uncommon products as that (two particularly interesting dishes were the beef heart tacos and the chocolate mousse dessert with powder from coca leaves). The flavors are novel, beautifully balanced, and there isn’t a dull moment in the menu. It’s some of the best food we’ve ever had, getting close our favorite restaurant ever, De Librije. We both had the non-alcoholic pairing, which rivals some of the best pairings in Europe: homemade teas, kombuchas, cocktails, generally fitting the dishes very well. The staff were friendly enough to give us refills on some of our favorites!
What’s not advertised enough by El Chato is their vegetarian tasting menu. It is put together with at least as much thought as the regular tasting menu, and is truly exceptional. Beautiful flavors, novel dishes, and incredible ingredients. Again, it’s one of the best vegetarian tasting menus we’ve ever had (topped only by Encanto in Lisbon).
The service was excellent as well. Our server and the sommelier were super friendly, knowledgeable, professional yet not distant, and just lovely to interact with. The same goes for the chef and other kitchen staff we interacted with.
El Chato is perfection. It produces some of the best food in the world. An absolute gem. My only recommendation to them would be that they start advertising their phenomenal vegetarian tasting menu more.
… moreWe opted for the tasting menu, which is served in two shifts every night. The tasting menu guests are seated on the second floor, while the a la carte restaurant is on the first floor. The design of the second floor lovely, with half of the space taken up by the open, stainless steel kitchen, and the other half taken up by the guest area, with about 6 tables. The atmosphere is intimate, and though the floor is bustling with activity from kitchen staff and servers, it doesn’t feel too busy.
The 12-course tasting menu was one of the best we’ve ever had. El Chato uses almost exclusively Colombian products, and uncommon products as that (two particularly interesting dishes were the beef heart tacos and the chocolate mousse dessert with powder from coca leaves). The flavors are novel, beautifully balanced, and there isn’t a dull moment in the menu. It’s some of the best food we’ve ever had, getting close our favorite restaurant ever, De Librije. We both had the non-alcoholic pairing, which rivals some of the best pairings in Europe: homemade teas, kombuchas, cocktails, generally fitting the dishes very well. The staff were friendly enough to give us refills on some of our favorites!
What’s not advertised enough by El Chato is their vegetarian tasting menu. It is put together with at least as much thought as the regular tasting menu, and is truly exceptional. Beautiful flavors, novel dishes, and incredible ingredients. Again, it’s one of the best vegetarian tasting menus we’ve ever had (topped only by Encanto in Lisbon).
The service was excellent as well. Our server and the sommelier were super friendly, knowledgeable, professional yet not distant, and just lovely to interact with. The same goes for the chef and other kitchen staff we interacted with.
El Chato is perfection. It produces some of the best food in the world. An absolute gem. My only recommendation to them would be that they start advertising their phenomenal vegetarian tasting menu more.
Diego Acevedo
This place is a complete joke, I can’t understand how it was ranked #1 in Latin America, we tried almost every dish and everything was consistently mediocre. I’m giving it 3 starts because the servers are very good and the ambiance is nice
… moreAlice Garcia
The atmosphere is totally unique and lovely. The spices on the walls makes you get curious about each one. The service is super good, cordial, nice and with great manners. The food is totally amazing they make you lose your mind and they have interesting twists on everyday ingredients and the flavours and presentations are good. The soup made from “pepino melon” is insanely good. The only unfortunate part on my experience was an iron shaving they use to clean the pots that happened to be in my dish. They have amazing wines and great infusions.
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