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PRICE RANGE
£97 - £126
CUISINES
Healthy, Contemporary, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Best service in Cartagena!
1. Best service in Cartagena!
"Great culinary experience with excellent service"
Jose V
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2. Outstanding setting!
2. Outstanding setting!
"the most amazing location they could possibly have found in Cartagena"
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3. A 5 start oasis in Old Town
3. A 5 start oasis in Old Town
"This was absolutely the best restaurant I have ever been to."
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Incredible experience. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. The food was far beyond my expectations and there was a bit of history tied into the experience. Our first tasting menu experience was one we wont forget. 10/10 recommend!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

1621 is the best part of the Sofitel Santa Clara property. The meal and service were both top notch, with a bill that doesn’t come close to equaling the tremendous experience (this meal would be 2-4X in most cities in the US & Western Europe)....From start to finish, 1621 was truly a one of a kind dining experience. The passion of the service shines bright throughout the meal…. They honor the history of the property in a very unique way, our waiter, Jesus, was excellent, and the others that pitched in during our 10-course dinner were also superb. The food & presentation were at a Michelin level and you definitely do not leave hungry. If you are in Cartagena for a special experience, don’t overthink it….. 1621 is absolutely worth every second, every peso, and every course. 10/10More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2023

Dear Donkey2016, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. Our team is really proud to know that you had a truly dining experience...!!. Thanks to mention Jesus who took care of your service. We want to offer...More

Reviewed 2 days ago

A tasting experience like no other! The food was diverse and outstanding and the service was like none other! The six course pairing option was perfect. You can’t go wrong with Kenny, Anderson, Jessika, Adrianna and the rest of the terrific staff!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Service, food, wine, and all the above! We had a lovely evening with Manuel and the whole 1621 team. Would do it all over again!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Dear mattpereda, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had a delicious experience....!! Thanks to mention Manuel who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

Reviewed 4 days ago

Our first experience on the night of Thursday March 14 was spectacular. The ambiance of this restaurant is far beyond any expectation of a Colombian restaurant. Then, top that off with a culinary explosion of your taste buds. Not to be forgotten, our server Alexander...was hands down the most pleasant and descriptive we have ever had. This restaurant is the total package of sensory sensation. Be prepared to be wowed!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Dear G4618YYscottt, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had an awesome experience....!! Thanks to mention Dalexandro who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

Reviewed 4 days ago

- Amazing food. We had the 6 piece menu with no pairing. Every single item of each dish is there for a very good reason. You can definitely see the care and attention to detail, and also taste it - The team in the kitchen...made sure our dietary preferences were respected (e.g no raw meat), going as far as to swap one ingredient for one of the servings of the same dish - Adriana was very sweet and accommodating during the service, it definitely elevated the whole experience - The sommelier gave us a great suggestion, we went with a white wine from Chile and loved it - We were there to celebrate a birthday and the team was courteous enough to offer a small but incredible raspberry cake so we could sing happy birthdayMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Dear E5417GGdiogof, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had an amazing experience....!! Thanks to mention Adriana who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

My husband and I have gone to 1621 every time we go to Cartagena. The tasting menu is our go-to choice, especially since you get the option of 6 or 10 courses with wine pairings at what can only be describe as a killer price....I believe the current COP to USD comparison is about $130 per person for the 10 course with wine pairing, and the quality is above some Michelin star restaurants I have had. Not only is the food always divine, with interesting ingredients and expert technique, but the service staff are outstanding. We made our reservations in person this time and when talking about any special occasions, my husband mentioned my upcoming graduation from a doc program. Adriana and Ana did the most special thing for me (pictured), creating a little diploma and packaging our favorite cocktail garnishes so we could have a celebratory cocktail when my actual date comes. Though there are many delicious restaurant options in Cartagena, I will always make sure to go here on my last night visiting, as the others pale in comparison to the total package of 1621. Thanks to the chef and staff!!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Z1847PTjuliac, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had an amazing experience....!! Thanks to mention our Sommelier Ana and Adriana who took care of your service. We...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

The best of the best… 100% satisfaction. All the service and food are top #1. Every plate is a experience that you will not forget. We say hello to the chef Laura and also the kindness and expertise that makes this restaurant top in the...world.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear U3312KOoliviam, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had the best experience....!! Thanks to mention our Chef Laura who took care of your service. We want to...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Excellent service, extraordinary food and just a great experience in a colonial and nature enviroment. Kenny, Rafael and Ana María were great hosts. Recomiended!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear nirvanaz2024, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had a great experience....!! Thanks to mention our staff who took care of your service. We want to offer...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Adrianna was the best! She made us feel so comfortable and was a lovely guide through our experience. We suggest the wine pairing with your meal.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear carll947, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had a very nice experience....!! Thanks to mention Adriana who took care of your service. We want to offer...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Rafael was an amazing waiter! This was truly the best dining experience we have had, even after living in NYC. Highly recommend the wine pairing and everything about this place is incredible.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Dear melaniehV8696PU, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had an amazing experience....!! Thanks to mention Rafael who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Over the top experience, outstanding service food, space, and tableware. A place to repeat. If you have the change: dine there! Manuel was our server, and he coud’t do a better job. Everything was over the topMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear manuelamR435EB, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had an outstanding experience....!! Thanks to mention Manuel who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We did six course taste testing with wine pairing excellent food and wine. The history of the restaurant and ambiance were phenomenalMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Dear Supreet D, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had a phenomenal experience....!! We want to offer the best for every dining experience. Our Chef has created...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Best restaurant I’ve been to. Me and my girlfriend both done the 10 course food and wine tasting menu. Dalaxandro was our server, great service .every meal had a story. The manager told us the history of the building from the moment we came in...the door so it really is quite an experience. Ana the sommelier paired unique wines with each course and really put some thought into it. The ambiance is incredible, the food and wine was an education in addition to being great.finished off my meal with a Cuban cigar. It doesn’t get any better than that.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear 307diarmuidh, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had a great experience....!! Thanks to mention Dalexandro who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The food and wine pairing were exceptional! I highly recommend this experience. Outstanding service, especially from Dalexandro. A must when in Cartagena!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Angie Amaris, Director General at Restaurante 1621, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear agalindo16, Thank you to send a comment on Tripadvisor about your experience in our 1621 Restaurant. It fills us of joy to read that you had an exceptional experience....!! Thanks to mention Dalexandro who took care of your service. We want to offer the...More

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I only recommend it for dinners with a couple or friends, without children
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Restaurante 1621 is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5