El Chato is one of Bogota's standout contemporary Colombian tasting menu addresses. Through Colombia Luxury Services we request your table at the right time and handle what surrounds it: private transfers, host coordination and the rest of your night or itinerary.
The experience
El Chato is the Bogotá restaurant of chef Álvaro Clavijo, who trained in Barcelona and Paris and worked at Per Se and Noma before returning to Colombia to open it in 2017. The kitchen pairs European technique with native ingredients from local producers, and the menu follows the seasons. The room is dimly lit and intimate, with a modern yet rustic design and a view into the open kitchen. It is a serious dining room that stays relaxed, suited to a long evening built around the tasting menu.
At a glance
Price level: $$ moderate · $$$ premium · $$$$ ultra-premium, indicative; final pricing confirmed when you book.
On the menu
The kitchen offers a tasting menu and an à la carte option. Dishes cited by listings include chicken hearts with candied native potatoes, mussels with coconut rice and arracacha, escargot with golden berry and seaweed, tuna Wellington and smoked morrillo. The menu is renewed with the seasons and built around local producers.
Menu highlights compiled from public sources and rotate seasonally; your concierge confirms current dishes.
Why book El Chato with CLS
- Reservation requests handled early, with the best available options
- The right table and timing for your group
- Private transport coordinated around your booking
- A host to manage the experience end to end
- Folded into your wider CLS itinerary
- Local expertise on the best nights and menus
What CLS arranges
- Restaurant reservation secured by CLS
- Preferred table & timing
- Host coordination
- Private transfer coordination
- Special-occasion arrangements on request
Add-ons
- Private chef or pre-dinner at your villa
- Photographer
- Private security
- Decorations for celebrations
- Extend into a full night out / bar tour
Perfect for
- Couples & date nights
- Groups of friends
- Special occasions
- Corporate dinners
- UHNW travelers
Frequently asked questions
What kind of restaurant is El Chato?
El Chato is a contemporary Colombian tasting menu in Chapinero Alto, Bogota.
What is El Chato known for?
El Chato is known for chef Álvaro Clavijo's seasonal Colombian cooking with European technique, named best restaurant in Latin America in 2025..
Has El Chato won any awards?
No. 1, Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
What's the dress code at El Chato?
Smart casual. We confirm the exact policy when you book.
Does El Chato offer a tasting menu?
Yes. Listings show both a tasting menu and an à la carte option. Reservations are recommended; our concierge can arrange them.
Is El Chato good for a business dinner?
Yes for small groups. The room is intimate and relaxed, with smart casual dress and an open kitchen, which suits a focused, unhurried dinner.
Can CLS get us a table when it is fully booked?
We request your table as early as possible and use our local network to find the best available option; for El Chato, booking ahead is the safest way.
Is transport included?
We coordinate private transfers to and from the venue with a professional driver.
Can you build this into a bigger night or itinerary?
Yes. We line up dinners, bars, clubs and transport so the night flows as one plan.
How do we book?
Through your CLS concierge on WhatsApp: tell us your date and group size and we confirm.
Can you handle a special occasion?
Yes, we can arrange birthdays, proposals and celebrations with decorations and extras.
Where is El Chato located?
Chapinero Alto, Bogota.
Reserve El Chato
Tell us your date and group size, and we confirm availability within hours.
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