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The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over Col$60,000)
$$$ (Col$40,000 to Col$60,000)
$$ (Col$20,000 to Col$40,000) 
$ (under Col$20,000)
These prices are for a three course meal for one. They include service and taxes but not drinks.

El Patio
This trendy Italian restaurant located in the traditional neighborhood of La Perseverancia in the city center offers fantastic food and bohemian atmosphere, and is frequented by Bogota’s elite.

Carrera 4A, no 27-86
Tel: (1) 282 6141.
Price: $$$$

Casa Medina
This restaurant in one of Bogota’s most atmospheric hotels offers excellent French cuisine is beautiful surroundings; Casa Medina Express provides lighter, quicker meals, usually for business people.

Carrera 7, no 69A-22
Tel: (1) 217 0288.
Website: http://www.hoteles-charleston.com/
Price: $$$

Restaurante Frances La Table de Michel (Roa Miguel)
International food, particularly French specialties, are served here, and the menu is translated into several languages, including English. Wines are inevitably French with a few Chilean distractions.

Calle 69A, no 4-15
Tel: (1) 347 7939.
Price: $$$

Andres Carnes de Res
OK, it is not exactly Bogota (situated north of the city, get there by TransMilenio from Portal del Norte and then continue by frequent buses to Chia; or just get a cab), but this place serves no nonsense food in generous portions and the party atmosphere makes it a very popular spot with Bogotans.

Calle 3, no 11A-56
Tel: (1) 863 7880.
Website: http://mido.worldtravelguide.net/js/tiny_mce/plugins/paste/www.andrescarnederes.com
Price: $$

H Sasson
If you feel like taking a day off from the local food, H Sasson is a very good Asian cuisines fusion (Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese) haven. Two floors, open grill, pleasant decor.

Calle 83, no 12-49 (Antiguo Country-Zona Rosa)
Tel: (1) 616 4520.
Price: $$

Restaurante Fulanitos
Informal place serving dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Valle del Cauca in southern Colombia. Very good choice at the lower price end.

Carrera 3, no 8-61
Tel: (1) 352 0173.
Price: $



Nightlife:

The most happening spot is the Zona Rosa in the north of the city near the Andino and Atlantis shopping centers. The area offers lots of entertainment possibilities but particularly happening is Zona T with numerous bars, cafes, night clubs and restaurants.

Bars: Cafe Para Dos, Calle 14 no 3-12, is a very informal bar serving excellent mixed juices, where people sit on cushions on the floor. For something a bit stronger, try Museo del Tequilla, Carrera 13A no 86A-18 - with 1,585 bottles of tequila, it’s the unofficial Tequila Museum. Mexican food (the very hot variety) is available here and there is usually some live Mexican music too. The unimaginatively named Pub, Carrera 12A no 83-48, is a popular Irish pub offering Murphy’s on tap and fast food.

Clubs: Cha-Cha, 7th Avenue and 33rd Street, is one of the most exclusive (and expensive) clubs in town. It is located on the 41st floor of what once was the Hilton Hotel, in the old ballroom, and has kept the traditional elegant décor. Think crystal chandeliers meet electronic music. World-famous DJs often play here. Equally chic is Scirocco, currently one of the hottest places in Bogota. Try their unique watermelon Martinis, while listening to house music. Be warned drinks are on the expensive side. Salto del Angel, in the Park at 93rd Street, and Lola, 15th Avenue and 92nd Street, which attracts a student crowd, are cheaper, but also good places to go.

Live Music: Salome Pagana, Carrera 14A no 82-16, is a well- known salsateca with Son Cubano (Cuban music with Spanish and African influences). El Sitio, Carrera 11A no 93-52, is a trendy venue lit by candles, the music is usually live rock or techno DJ. Quiebra Canto, Carrera 5 no 17-76, is a split disco with a choice of music depending on the day; weekends are usually reserved for live music.

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