Abasto

Abasto is a neighbourhood restaurant in Usaquén that has built its identity around where its food comes from. It describes itself as a place concerned with the origin of every ingredient it serves, cooking with fresh, healthy, clean produce and supporting small local farmers. The restaurant names some of its suppliers, such as Mary Molano, who supplies quinoa from Saboyá, and André Barreto, who makes a Brie-style cheese in Ubaté.

The menu runs from breakfast through to dinner, which makes Abasto useful at almost any time of day. Dishes listed on the website include a beetroot carpaccio with feta, orange vinaigrette and rocket, and prawns with achiote and coconut milk served with white rice and boronía. The bar has cocktails that use Colombian fruits, such as the Macho Rojo, made with reposado tequila, corozo juice and black-tea salt.

Opening hours at the Usaquén branch are 7:00 to 16:00 on Mondays, 7:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 to 21:00 on Saturdays and 8:00 to 16:30 on Sundays. Weekend breakfasts and lunches are the busiest times, particularly on Sundays when the Usaquén flea market draws crowds to the area, so book or arrive early. Reservations and enquiries can be made by phone on +57 601 6751319, by WhatsApp on +57 315 8715220 or by email at [email protected].

The details here refer to the Usaquén branch, which has its own phone line and email address. Abasto suits families, couples and groups who want a relaxed meal with Colombian produce at a mid-range price. The breakfast hours make it a good start to a day in the north of the city, and the long opening hours on weekdays give flexibility if you are working or travelling.

The restaurant is on Calle 118 in Usaquén, in the north of the city, close to the old square and a short walk from the Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquén, which operates around Calle 119 and Carrera 6A at weekends. Combine a market visit with lunch here for an easy Sunday in the north. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the simplest way to reach Usaquén from Chapinero or the centre.