Leo

Leo is the restaurant of Leonor Espinosa, one of the chefs most closely associated with the rise of modern Colombian cuisine, and it remains one of the reference points for fine dining in Bogotá. The restaurant describes its cooking as a gastronomic journey through the cultures that live in Colombia's many biomes, and the city's own tourism information highlights how it revives ancestral ingredients and techniques from Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities. In 2025 Leo was ranked No. 23 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants.

The experience is built around tasting menus that move between regions, ecosystems and the communities that cook in them. The menus are published on the restaurant's website, and they change over time as research continues, so it is worth reading the current version before you book. The restaurant's website also has a section on Funleo, a project that sits alongside the restaurant, and the site displays the logos of several international awards and rankings the restaurant has received.

Reservations are made online through the booking link on the restaurant's website, which also sets out the terms and conditions for bookings. For questions, the restaurant lists the email address [email protected] and the phone number +57 317 6616866. Book as early as you can for weekend dinners, and tell the team about allergies or dietary needs at the time of booking, since a set tasting menu is harder to adapt on the night.

Leo suits diners who want a long, thoughtful meal and an introduction to ingredients they are unlikely to find elsewhere. Couples and food-focused travellers are the natural audience; it is less suited to young children or to anyone short of time. Allow at least three hours for the full menu, and plan transport home in advance.

The restaurant is on Calle 65 Bis in Chapinero Alto, in the north-east of the city. El Chato is a short walk away, and several of the city's other ambitious kitchens, including Afluente and Humo Negro, are in the same area. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the simplest way to get there; maps links on the restaurant's site help drivers find the entrance.