Candé

Iryna Herashchenko★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

This Caribbean restaurant was a wonderful find. The place feels authentic and cozy, with comfortable seating, soft dim lighting, and great music that creates a warm, lively atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The service made the experience even better — Nikol was outstanding. She was attentive without being intrusive, checked in at the perfect moments, and made us feel truly welcome. Everything ran smoothly thanks to her professionalism. A cozy, vibrant spot with fantastic food and top-tier service.

Valerie Juarez★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

Amazing experience. The service and food were excellent, every dish we ordered was well prepared, flavorful and great value. Our server was Laura, she was attentive and helpful. We were a group of 7 on a Friday night and had a very short wait. There was a live band and traditional Colombian dancers throughout the evening, and this only enhanced the evening without disrupting one another's company. We could all speak and hear one another without issue. I can't say the name of the dishes but the Ram stew was a standout, along with the Chicharron appetizer. Absolutely will return and recommend.

Adrian Delgado★★★★★★★★★★4.04 months ago

Candé offers an incredible atmosphere. The live music, attentive service, and beautifully designed spaces across both the first and second floors create a vibrant and immersive experience. What stands out most is the variety of seating arrangements — they accommodate everything from intimate dinners to large group gatherings comfortably. From the moment you’re waiting to be seated to the speed of food delivery and billing, the entire operation feels well organized and efficient. One of the highlights is the live cultural performance. Performers move through the different rooms dressed in traditional Colombian attire, which adds an authentic and festive touch to the evening. It really elevates the dining experience, especially if you’re visiting Cartagena for the first time. We strongly recommend making a reservation, particularly on weekends. If you walk in without one, you may still get seated on the first floor, but expect a wait. As for the food, it was good — but not the best we had in Cartagena. For approximately $150 USD (two glasses of wine, three beers, one cocktail, one appetizer, and two main courses), we felt the value leaned more toward the experience and ambiance than the culinary quality itself. Overall, Candé is worth visiting for the atmosphere and cultural show, but if your main focus is exceptional food at that price point, you may find stronger options elsewhere.

Gabo★★★★★★★★★★4.0a month ago

The service here is truly excellent; especially if you’re lucky enough to be seated in Donna’s section. The food has that wonderful homemade feel, if you are looking for that taste of local food and not for a new fresh food experience that surprises you. The entire atmosphere is clean, efficient, and feels very safe. I really appreciated the live music; the volume was perfect, and the timing was spot on so we could still enjoy our conversation. ​We were a party of four celebrating my granddaughter’s college graduation. She was even wearing her cap and gown and had her diploma with her. She got lots of congratulations from the restaurant staff that made her bright. While I know the restaurant isn't obligated to do anything extra, it was a bit disappointing thet there weren't a nice gesture from the house, even a tiny dessert would have gone a long way. As they say, the devil is in the details, and those small touches are what turn a good experience into a great one. ​That said, the service itself was top-notch. A huge thank you to Donna and her team for taking such good care of us!

Gabrielle Gilbert★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

Absolutely loved this place. I am in love with Cartagena and this was my first time here. Really beautiful space, no AC at the time but lots of fans so it was comfortable. Everything I ordered was surprisingly DIVINE! So savory and delicious. Fav was the eggplant appetizer but every single thing tasted amazing!