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El Santisimo

Centro, Calle del Torno # 39 - 76, Cartagena, Colombia
575 660 15 31
Ranked #16 of 153 restaurants in Cartagena
4.0 of 5 stars 124 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Santiago, Chile
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Santisimo is a really beautiful restaurant located in Cartagena. The decoration is gorgeous and every little detail is taken care of to deliver a wonderful atmosphere. The big "but" is the food: quite espensive if you compare it to most of the good restaurants in Cartagena, it leads you to believe you'll have the most amazing dinner of your trip...... More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The menu is eclectic and the food is good. The prices are a bit steep but the experience feels worth the price tag when you purchase the add-on of unlimited cocktail/wine service for the duration of the meal. Service is superb as long as the dining room is not crowded. More

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Bogota
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Cartagena. Great ambiance. Great food - ask for catch of the day, they may have fresh grouper (Mero) or Dorado (Mahi Mahi). As in most places in Colombia real fresh juice is offered! Good value. More

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

and that it is an all in one price place. We thought it was beautiful, fun, and with very good service, part of the great food culture of Cartagena.... we loved it. More

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Paris, France
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We loved the look of the place- a huge back walled bar with a tree of lights, cool artwork and imaginative use of colour. It feels vibrant and buzzy as you walk in. They do a deal of aperitif,3 courses(not limited on choice) and as much wine or beer as you want within a 2 hour time for 50 us... More

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Bogota, Colombia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Nice place, we went a group of 20, horrible Sangria *more like a juice!!!, good fish and a must for dessert el flan de cafe con chantilly de bayles, best desert I have tried in years. Service slow, food takes ages to come...Ok place overall. Expensive like all good restaurants in Cartagena More

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New York City, New York
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

El Santisimo is a must for any foodie traveling through Cartagena. The service is a bit slow, but the food is as beautifully presented as it is delicious. The all-inclusive 2 hour deal is hard to beat and the seafood dishes are the best. More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We did not have a reservation but the four of us were served at a table for eight. In both directions there were cross-bars supporting the table top into which our knees bumped, so we had to sit back from the table. Althought many of the main courses (platos fuertes) come with meat or fish without sides such as rice... More

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Cannes, France
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Excellent fusion menu carefully crafted by Federico. Interesting wine list. Don't leave Cartagena without trying the Santisimo ! More

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Bogota, Colombia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

It´s a gorgeous place, beautifully decorated by Fesderico and Marta (the owners) and the food... well, it´s just amazing the welcome drink, called "Deadly Sin" it´s amazing... this restaurant is all about senses and sins ;) More

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