The V60 here is spot on, and the cold brew was solid too. Baristas actually know their beans and took the time to explain the brew methods. Wish I lived closer, honestly.

The steak came out exactly as ordered, and the seasoning was on point. Service was efficient&mdash;checked in just enough, didn&rsquo;t hover. The view&rsquo;s nice, but honestly it hits better during the day. Prices are a bit steep for the portion size, but you&rsquo;re paying for the location. Solid spot if you&rsquo;re already in the area.

The staff were friendly enough, and the food came out looking really nice. We ordered a few things to share&mdash;the presentation was the highlight, honestly. Flavors were decent, pretty solid overall. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price. But it&rsquo;s a fine spot if you&rsquo;re in the area.

Been coming here for a while now. The bandeja paisa is always solid, same portion every time. Not the flashiest spot in the neighborhood, but it&#39;s consistent. That&#39;s why I keep going back. Service can be a bit slow on weekends, but the food makes up for it.

Been coming here for lunch on my monthly trips. The seafood casserole&#39;s always solid, home-style cooking and the price is fair. Never had a bad meal yet.

Great spot for real Mexican food in Manizales. They have way more options than most places around here. Really enjoyed the variety on the menu.

Stopped by for a drink and ended up staying for the spicy wings&mdash;they&#39;ve got that real kick, not the fake heat some places use. Nico and Victor were on top of refills without hovering. Good spot to unwind, though it did get a bit loud later in the evening. Would come back for the wings and a cold beer.

Stopped by for a quick bite and honestly the service was super fast. We got our food in like no time, which was great cause we were starving. The arepas were solid, nothing fancy but hit the spot. Place was a bit busy but we managed to grab a table. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and hungry. 😊

The seating was comfortable, which I always appreciate. I grabbed a quick bite and the food hit the spot, nothing fancy but satisfying. Service was friendly enough, didn&#39;t have to wait long. Solid place if you just want something easy without any hassle.

Tucked inside a hotel, easy to walk past. But the food surprised me. Ingredients tasted fresh, well-sourced. Dishes were simple though, nothing fancy. Had the grilled fish, cooked just right. Maybe a bit overpriced for what you get, but solid if you&#39;re staying nearby. Wouldn&#39;t go out of my way for it.

The chai here is legit. Strong, spicy, not overly sweet. I just sat with a cup and watched the city for a while. That was it. The view is a bonus, but honestly the tea alone is worth it. Could use a bit more kick, but I&#39;m not complaining.

The pesto beef ravioli was solid&mdash;rich filling, pasta cooked right. Fungi tagliatelle hit the spot too. Place is tucked in a quiet neighborhood, took a quick cab ride to find it.

The picanha here is the real deal, cooked just right. Portion was decent for the price, which is what I care about most. Place was pretty packed on a Saturday night, but we got our food without a long wait. I&#39;d come back for that steak again.

Stopped here after the hot springs. Chorizo was solid, hit the spot. Service was quick enough for a casual stop. Nothing fancy, but it works.

The waiter remembered my coffee order from last time and brought those homemade cookies again. Such a nice touch. Seats were comfy too, made the whole meal feel easy.

Been coming here since they opened and honestly the burgers still hit that homemade spot. Some of my old faves are off the menu which kinda sucks, but the meat and bun quality never changed. Took my friends last week and we all left happy. Solid pick if you&#39;re craving a real burger 🍔

The food was fine for the price, nothing crazy. If you&rsquo;re craving real Mexican flavors, this might not hit the spot. But the place itself is comfortable, I liked the vibe. Good enough for a casual stop if you&rsquo;re in the area.

The rooftop view of Manizales is the main draw here, and it doesn&#39;t disappoint. The salmon with coconut sauce was well-prepared and flavorful, and the pesto chicken was also a solid choice. Just note that the dessert selection can be limited if you arrive early.

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The best restaurants in Salento

El Barista Slow Coffee

Octavo by Rausch

Bayrisch

La Condesa Taquería

Güeritos Manizales

La Pizzeria

Coffee Shop La Tienda de los Mecatos

Delirio Bistro Café

Restaurante Lomo Biche Parrilla

Restaurante Fogón Azteca

Vulgar Restaurante

Café De Mi Tierra

El Mister

La Casa del Cheesecake

Macas Cafe

8X8 Cocina & Bar

Jahn Café

Giovanni Restaurante

La Trattoria

Pizza & Birra Express

Patagonia mia

Restaurante Los Arrieros

Choripaco

El Colmado Cocina

Gelato Nostro

Burger Hill

Nippon

Gallo Pinto

Restaurante El Sarape

Rooftop La Azotea