Squeeze into a narrow restaurant (Sambal in The New York Times)

The petite Sambal, on a busy Getsemani street, is easy to miss but a neat travelers' find. Its narrow space belies a full-throttle menu of well-presented takes on local favorites, including ceviche topped with fried squid (50,000 pesos) and oxtail tacos (30,000 pesos). Service is attentive but the ambiance is low-key. An open kitchen allows you to smell your meal before you see it. Don't skip the soursop cheesecake (28,000 pesos), one of the restaurant's creative flavor combinations. Reserve the window seat for an entertaining view of buskers passing the neighborhood's legendary street graffiti outside. We strive to exceed your expectations and provide unforgettable moments for all our visitors.
Read more at: nytimes.com

We won the Travelers' Choice award from Tripadvisor! Thanks for your support!

It is with great pride and excitement that we announce that Sambal has been awarded Tripadvisor's prestigious Travellers' Choice award for 2023. This recognition places us in the top 10% of restaurants globally, and is a testament to the commitment we have with excellence in hospitality and gastronomy. We want to express our most sincere gratitude to all of you, our valued customers, for your continued support and for the constructive criticism that has allowed us to improve day by day. This award is as much yours as it is ours, and we are excited to share this achievement with each of you. This award reinforces our commitment to offering a high-quality dining experience, with exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere. We will continue to strive to exceed your expectations and provide unforgettable moments for all our visitors.

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Beyond violence: New York Times highlights foods from the Montes de María

Chefs design haute cuisine dishes, made with agro-organic products and with the quality, love and flavor of each peasant family in the Montes de María. Some dishes from this bet were mentioned in a recent article in The New York Times, which highlighted the oxtail tacos and ceviche with fried calamari.
Read more at: eluniversal.com.co

'Sambal', the Caribbean now has a taste of reconciliation

In an interview with EL HERALDO, the creators of the gastronomic concept and the line of recovery of endemic crops in danger of extinction told part of their process and the social components they include. Within the gastronomic fusions that present the priority is based on the exaltation of the region's own products and their preparations.
Read more at: elheraldo.co

New York Times highlights Montes de María in haute cuisine

The New York Times has turned its eyes to the rich culinary tradition of the Montes de María, highlighting the work of those chefs who design haute cuisine dishes with agro-organic products and with the quality, love and flavor of each peasant family in the Montes de María.
Read more at: where co

Sambal and Celele: the two signature restaurants in Cartagena

Sambal Bistro is a new restaurant located in Getsemaní, Calle Media Luna 10 #76, which comes to Cartagena to impact with its innovation. Sambal manages to have haute cuisine dishes, with agro-ecological products from the Montes de María with Jaris Market.
Read more at: elbolivarense.com

CUSTOMERS
Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
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  • Ana B.
    We walked into this small restaurant by chance and it was a great surprise. Delicious food, with Caribbean ingredients very well mixed and cooked. The cocktail they recommended to us was delicious. And the attention, especially from Bryan, was exquisite. Recommended site 100%.
    Ana B.
  • Juan M.
    We came from Chile to visit Sambal Bistro Caribeño and it was truly wonderful. Too spectacular, we ordered the 5-course menu, extraordinary flavors, presentation and service 10/10 A unique place that represents Colombian cuisine in all its splendor I recommend it 100%.
    Juan M.
  • Daisy L.
    Incredible to find such a special place in the middle of the city… fresh fish and supremely well prepared! please don't miss the dessert
    Daisy L.
  • Rafael P.
    If you want to have a pleasant experience go to sambal, the place, the decoration, the presentation of the dishes, unique flavors and the service of the staff are 10 out of 10
    Rafael P.
  • BEA N.
    It is an authentic gastronomic experience, where the mix of Colombian and especially Caribbean culture is tasted in each dish. A success without a doubt and totally recommended to stop at this restaurant. I will be back.
    BEA N.