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Criterion

Calle 69a No. 5-75, Bogota, Colombia
571 3101377
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Ranked #44 of 659 restaurants in Bogota
Price range: S$38 - S$88
Cuisines: International
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Columbus, Georgia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

First, since the restaurant has no visible sign in front, we had to hunt for it. The hostess was not very welcoming either. Service was very slow even though when we arrived, there were diners at only 2 other tables. They didn't have the wine we ordered, so had to choose a more expensive one. The menu has a very... More

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bogota, colombia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

In all fairness, I got to "know" this famous Bogotá restaurant under special conditions: an industry-event *breakfast*. Otherwise, my title would've read *Grossly* Overrated (or maybe not). As is the case with many "famous" restaurants, Criterion was a big disappointment. I had a keen eye on this one, since I had heard so many wonders about this venue. My observations... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I was visiting friends a week ago and we went to this restaurant and it was the best experience ever! great food, and awesome service! you need to go there on your next visit to Bogota!

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Bogota, Colombia
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Watch a cookery programme with a top chef and then go here to understand the execution of fine food. The menu de degustation with the superior wines is sublime. Really very good.

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See 24 more reviews by Global_Pikey for Bogota
Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Had dinner here last week with a few coworkers. It is located right off Carrere 7 and Calle 68. There are a number of restaurants and bars in the area. I'm not sure why the coworker from Brazil said it was French inspired... We were seated near the back of the restaurant and started the evening with wine. They had... More

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See 8 more reviews by GDVinHTown for Bogota
Miami
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

I have to thank a select group of friends that invited me for dinner to that spectacular restaurant. Quality food with lots of creativity in the name of the dishes and the mixing of the culinary elements, that the owners chefs make sure to check & reassure when they browse the tables they service and they chat with the guests.... More

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See 7 more reviews by marlecz for Bogota
Santiago, Chile
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45 reviews 45 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Very nice place, excellent food, great service, excellent wines... in summary: excellent We went in a party of 10 so we were asked at the time of reservation if we want a separate dinning room. Maybe I would prefer the terrace but all the restaurant is beautiful

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See 2 more reviews by ClaudiaCM for Bogota
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

The food here is absolutely outstanding! Go for the 9course taster menu with wine- you won't regret it! The food and wine is truly exquisite, the atmosphere and setting is lovely and for me, this restaurant really cant be beat. The service when we went once was a bit patchy (our matching wines did not always appear with the intended... More

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Bogota, Colombia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

It is the most expensive restaurant in town, and service couldn't be worse. If waiters hadn't become so arrogant and the food so inconsistent it could have secured its place as one of Bogotá's finest. It used to be my favorite and now I don't even want to try.

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

This is an attractive restaurant, in a calm patch amidst Bogota's concrete jungle, not far from Chapinero. I too had the 9 course tasting meal. The thing with tasting menus (other than you really have to deserve it if you order one-- which I rarely do) is that the chef in question often feels compelled to juxtapose improbable flavours on... More

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