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FM RESTAURANTE

CALLE 2DA DE BADILLO | 36-151, Cartagena, Colombia
57 5 6647973
Ranked #15 of 153 restaurants in Cartagena
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Cuisines: Mediterranean
Dining options: Reservations
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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

My hotel booked this place last night as I wanted somewhere that didn't focus entirely on meat, which was getting to be a bit much down in South America. The ambiance is lovely. You definitely get the feeling that this is where the trendy go to have dinner. There are some interesting things on the menu. The green gaspacho as... 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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This is by far the best restaurant that we have tried so far in Cartagena. Not cheap but rather special. The decor is minimal colonial with funky twists. A giant Alice in Wonderland light fitting(think Delano Miami South beach) in the front dining room dominates the room with white linen tablecloths, heavy modern wine glasses and subdued uplights on the... More

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Quito, Ecuador
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

This is a relatively new place in Cartsgena, but is located in a very nice old house. Everything has been refurnish and environment is great. Service is nice and permanent, and regarding food, just one word: supreme! How not to mention that Francisco Monroy, the owner, is always around looking everything is OK. Price is not bad, as we are... More

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Houston, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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I loved Francisco Montoya's new place. A beautiful old house, you can eat at the Patio or inside the air conditioned nicely decorated rooms. Excelent grouper (mero)...! I loved the salmon timbal with tomato coulis....! Do not miss the chocolate mousse.....! Very good service and Francisco is a gem....! More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Slick interior, feels a bit like a hamptons outfit. The menu is different and goes beyond the typical colombian fare. The reviews at our table were mixed. We loved the warm, fresh bread rolls and the tuna tartar. The mini crab sandwiches are good but more a big lunch than an appetizer. when we asked to wrap them up to... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Once again, an average dinner in San Diego. The walled city restaurants have ambiance and hospitality down pat but the kitchen staff really doesn't have the chops to deliver high level fare. You're better off eating in one of the few typical Colombian places, or street food for a tenth of the price. More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Restaurant very close to Hotel Santa Clara, good quality food and ingredients, no surprises, no disappointments, helpful staff and little waiting for food. Dinner for two with wine, tax, tip, $240,000 (approx $150 US). Live piano on Friday night. Easy to get a table at 7:30pm, busy by 9:30pm when we left. Small patio in centre of restaurant. More

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Toronto, Canada
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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We stayed in Cartagena for 1 week and went to FM twice because it was simply just that good. On our first visit I had the cool Green Gazpacho soup as an appetizer and my husband had a creamy Roquefort Cheese Fondue. Both appetizers were fantastic. The soup had a subtle blend of flavours and one can rarely go wrong... More

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Culver City, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had a fantastic meal at FM this month. The restaurant is across the street from the Parque Fernandez Madrid and next door to the Casa La Fe hotel. I had an incredible Gaspacho Verde, a Pepper Steak that was not at all like the ones found in the US (but VERY good) and finished the meal off with a... More

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London
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

This is a beautfil building and lovely dining room (at the front of the restaurant overlooking the street). It has bare white painted walls and the décor is very stylish with the biggest lampshade hanging from the ceiling that I have ever seen in my life. The menu was in Spanish but the waiter went through it in English and... More

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