Restaurante Candé in Cartagena

We loved this place! The food, the music, the service… the coconut ceviche was the best I’ve ever had.It’s pricey, but great!

Great atmosphere! Nice sea food! Huge portions. Entertaining staff. Had a meal for 3 for 120€ but it was definitely worth it! 2 starters 3 mains a bottle of wine and some water and coffee. Would definitely come back :)

FOOD…SERVICE…ATMOSPHERE…were amazing. Must try when ur visiting Cartagena!

Ordered the seafood platter for 2. Food quality was DISGUSTING. We sent it back after a few bites and they replaced it with the land platter. Flavor was lacking and some plates had too much salt. The ambiance and food presentation was nice, but we we were thoroughly disappointed. This place is a TOURIST TRAP.

Great food and fun entertainment! Definitely a place for a fun date night. The music can be a little loud. The staff were very accommodating- please note the dress code- no open toed shoes (sandalsfor men!

Wow! We were a large group of 40 people with kids and experienced an amazing sit down dinner with live music and rotating dancing in various bright colourful costumes. The fish and ceviche were out of this world. The venue is decorated fabulously. Highly recommended.

Great food, great decor! Everything we ate at candé was very delicious, and the staff was great! The fish was fresh, the meats were cooked to perfection. Great restaurant

Absolutely amazing place. It’s fancy but cosy, a band came up on stage and played local music. The food was delicious! High quality seafood and fish. The desserts are not so good, but besides that - VERY recommended.

The decor, the service, the food, the staff especially the traditionally dressed waitresses, the ambience, the music and the dancers. This is my top place to eat in Cartagena. Strongly recommend the ram stew which reminded me of Caribbean curry goat. We were in the city for 5 days and ate here in 3 occasions.

To be fair... with the price we paid, service was OK, and juices were awesome. But the lobster had an acid flavour, like its been in the fridge for too long, not fresh at all. Fried entries were warmed up in a microwave, so they were not crunchy at all. You get better food in a street stand to be honest.

Food was amazing and priced fairly! The dinner show was fantastic very lively. Drinks were nice!

I had an outstanding meal here. Really enjoyed it. The lobster bisque as a starter was huge so we didn’t have much space left for main so just beat that in mind.Also the coconut lemonade was delicious and the perfect thing to cool off from the heat.Service was spot on and I will definitely go back.

Decided to visit after being recommended. The food is great, however the subpar cleanliness left me speechless and disgusted! Flies shouldnt be part of the menu, just saying. If it was like this in the front, I cant even imagine what it looks like in the kitchen. Couldnt enjoy much of the food with all the "uninvited" guests.

I highly recommend this place. In the afternoon you can walk in but, at you will need a reservation. Live music and good seafood, a perfect restaurant.

Today I had a great pleasure discovering this excellent spot in Cartagena de Indias . Authentic Caribbean food , terrific service and nice decoration.. If you are in Cartagena you must visit this amazing restaurant

Its probably the best restaurant in Cartagena! We found it through a guide who recommended it. Went on a Thursday night and it was full but we made it and came back with two other friends for lunch two days in a row after that. Employees really know what they are doing, ambiance is amazing, the patio is lovely and the food is Superb. Keep it up guys and dont miss it if youre every visiting here.

Entertaining experience with live music, traditional dancers -- even the food was entertaining (tiny crab claws in fire!This is a must do while in Cartagena! Great service team. 171,000 pesos per person all in.

Excellent restaurant, the food is super delicious, the attention is excellent, the staff is very friendly and knows the entire menu perfectly. The fried snapper was excellent and the entree of three ceviches was wonderful. Mr. Carlos who is at the entrance convinced us to go in and have lunch and it was really worth it.

Columbian food, atmosphere and music, Cartagena style. If you have one night in a Cartagena, this is the restaurant to visit. There is even live music with a white jacket combo. You feel like this could Cuba back in the day. If you can, reserve in the main room.

Incredible experience in Cartagena! Very authentic and well balanced Caribbean cuisine in a high-end restaurant with the best service I’ve had so far in Colombia!The dishes are all recommendable, great presentation and beautiful interior on top. The coconut rice is so incredibly good, I cannot put it in words.Definitely come here when in Cartagena, two important things to note: Dress appropriately (no tank tops/beachwearand get a reservation. It is almost always full!

Must Go: Check out Cande restaurant when in Cartagena. The food is superb 😋. Everything we ordered was amazing. There is live entertainment and the ambiance is a whole vibe ✨️. Be sure to make reservations as this is a hot spot 🔥.

Great food , customer service and music . Nice ambience with top notch servers .

Long wait to get in, nice place if you like live entertainment. Vary friendly server.Food was ok.

I came to this restaurant for my birthday couple days ago and had excellent experience. The staff were very accommodating when we arrived 20 minutes late due to a bad traffic jam. They sat us in one of the inside rooms and were disappointed not to see the band but since we were late for our reservations we were not gonna complain. However, someone must have noticed the request during the reservations they quickly moved us to the main room where the band was playing so we were very happy. We ordered the red snapper one fried and the other grilled in a banana leaf both were delicious. We also tried couple of cocktails, which were excellent too. The food and drinks came with great presentations. We were getting ready to order dessert but they brought us a complimentary dessert with candle which was a nice gesture. The service was equally great and enjoyed the entertainment. Overall, we had excellent experience and highly recommended this place while in Cartagena.

Friendly staff, good food and great entertainment. It is a bit pricier than some other restaurant but if you consider the entertainment that you get for the price, it is a good deal. Make reservation online. Also for dinner no flip flops/sandals allowed for the guys since it is semi-formal. They do have shoes that you can borrow if you forget

Special setting with beautiful interior design, a tree in the center of the restaurant, comfortable music, and good lighting. Amazing food. The dish with chicken, pork, and rice was fantastic. Also fun with the occasional on-stage entertainment (recommend asking for a table close to the stage if you want to experience it up-close!The visit to the bathroom is an experience, as well.

An incredible dining experience, with live music and a wonderful atmosphere. The beef and rice seafood were outstanding. A word of advice - the local crab are very different (smallerthan those grown in cold waters.

I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. The Lobster Bisque was just amazing with a lobster in the middle of the soup. All the meals were exceptionally good. The decor is amazing. Theres lots of entertainment.. a band playing.. local dancers.. I mean its definitely a must see... And eat :)

This place was BEAUTIFUL! There was entertainment throughout our meal and the esthetic was very well put together. I was even impressed by the bathroom! Food was exceptionally good as well.

Today, with my friends we ate there.We booked for 8 persons, they managed to accommodate us well.The food was delicious.Value for price.great ambiance. I highly recommend this place

You will have to take my word for it that the main course was great. I didnt get a picture of it. I will just say everything here was delicious and the service was amazing. They even had the live singer sing me happy birthday. 5/5

100% authentic Colombian cuisine which I so appreciate. Came for breakfast. Excellent service + the food was amazing. Gorgeous interiors. Would love to come for dinner some time.

Atención: rude, the way they stopped you at the front door and questioned about your reservation makes you believe they were the top bar in the worldFood: they might (accidentallyput triple salt in all the plates. Anyway out throat burn but we can resist to ask for another beverage because it will take us another 20 mins to waitPlace: near serrezuela but those mosquitos in second floor just eat you alive.RUN.

What an amazing place, probably the best food Ive ever had.Great service, good music and an extraordinary menu.Prices are not cheap, of course, but totally in line with what is offered.And the best part: a truly Cartagenian experience :)

Absolutely fantastic. Amazing food, excellent service, great atmosphere and music, dancing to watch. Highly highly recommend.

Beautiful restaurant. The food was perfect and the ambiance was as well. Hellen was a great waitress, who was very attentive and she helped me select a meal. The prices were fair. I highly recommend this location!

Exceptional food, delicious drinks, very attentive servers (ours was Wendy), all wrapped in an atmosphere of class. They had live music which was a delightful touch to an exceptional dining experience. A great choice in Cartagena.

Food was better then expected :)Cocktails with a strange aftertaste. I had baru , it tasted like inside was a bit old watermelon…Service is friendly yet too active, every two minutes you are interrupted, and then comes someone who speaks English and explain what the first person wanted. Half of the sevice people in the room will do, too many of them now. Stress as at the train station.In 45 mnts they managed to serve us 4 cocktails, appetizers and the main dish. What a speed 🥴

A real gem!… we loved everything so much about Candé during our romantic gateway in Cartagena, we ate twice at this wonderful place… from the decor, the music, the excellent food to the great service - Viviana was so kind & hospitable to us! Strongly recommended!

Truly amazing experience. The food, service and entertainment was over the top.Dress code is enforced, no tank tops, no sandals and no caps.Menu is designed for 2 people but as a solo diner, had an excellent meal as well.

I would like to thank this restaurant for pleasant atmosphere and amazing service🤩 we enjoyed it so much and would definitely visit it again. Food is on the top level!

A group of three couples had lunch here today. Two of us ordered the lobster, two ordered the grilled seasonal fish, one ordered the rabbit stew and one had eggplant with cheese. We shared a bottle of vino tinto. Everything was delicious! There was live music happening in the restaurant - even for lunch. The portions were generous and the food was perfectly cooked and presented!

This was our 5th time to this restaurant on separate trips to Cartagena.Each and everytime, the food and service were outstanding. Three employees, Juaniz, Edwin, and Juan David were exemplary, as they were attentive, courteous and professional.Companies should strive to recruit such employees that represent their brand well. At the end of the day, they, the service they provide, and the product are what attract and retain the clientele.We have tasted several dishes from their menu, all of which tasted fantastic! My favorite is the crab rice. Compliments to the Chef!Kudos!Kathy and Gabe from NY

The ambiance is so relaxing, romantic and cozyThe staff was friendly and patient because I dont speak Spanish. The food was delicious with a robust of flavor. I had crab meat mixed with shrimp with peppers and cheese and black rice. I had the Baku drink. It was good not too strong. There was a live band and a songstress. We had seats upstairs. It is best to make a reservation to guarantee a seat. We almost didnt get in because it was crowded. We waited 10 minutes and they found us a table. I will return to choose another dish.

Great environment and beautiful place. Food was average. The lobster was good and meaty but the white sauce of the lobster was a bit too heavy and salty. Rabbit was flavorful but also a bit too salty. Drinks were well presented and flavors were good but nothing spectacular. I would eat here again but not something I would seek out for given the many options in the city.

The best Caribbean cuisine in the region like by a lot!! The service, the deco, the gastronomy, variety, fair prices, should I go on… Just make sure you have a reservation and for some animation the center tables are the best.

Three words: Amazing tropical flavors!This is seriously one of my favorite spots that I’ve eaten at in Cartagena, Colombia. We tried multiple cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and desserts! Everything was phenomenal!The ceviche trilogy, mini arepas with meat and egg, and the red snapper (pescado envuelto en hoja de bijaowere my favorite dishes. Another amazing one was the filete en gratinado cartaganero! Both of these fish plates use coconut rice to have a sweet and savory contrast on your palate which make it unforgettable. Highly recommend those four dishes if you stop by! Prices are a bit high but definitely worth it.FIVE STARS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The restaurant is very well located in Cartagena’s old town, service was prompt and very kind. The best, the different and unique Caribbean flavors. Definitely a place to visit while you’re in town.

Wow!! Definitely worth the hype.Everything was cooked to perfection.We started off with a cold fish ceviche, had the filete en gratinado cartagenero & posta Cartagenera for our main course & finished off with the coconut pie & corozo ice cream for dessert.The ceviche was balanced perfectly. It was acidic & very tender.The filete en gratinado cartagenero & posta Cartagenera were very tender & flavorful.The coconut pie with corozo ice cream is a must!Henry our waiter made our overall experience amazing.

America has Ruth n Chris, Columbia has Cande. Upscale dinning, dress code, and reservations. Romantic ambiance, candles, and live music with dancers. If youre in Columbia and want to impress; this is the place. Large portions, very friendly and professional staff. Will always visit Cande!