Restaurante San Valentin
A chic, plant-filled venue in the heart of Cartagena offering authentic Colombian cuisine, unique cocktails, and a lively atmosphere with live music.
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Restaurante San Valentin
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Must-see attractions
A chic, plant-filled venue in the heart of Cartagena offering authentic Colombian cuisine, unique cocktails, and a lively atmosphere with live music.
"Experience authentic Colombian cuisine in a lively atmosphere with great vibes and live music!"
Request first floor for entertainment
For better service and to enjoy entertainment shows, consider requesting a table on the first floor.
Explore beyond signature dishes
Try diverse menu items beyond the filet for an enhanced and varied dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Colombian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+57 310 4153330
Address
centro calle Vicente Garcia, Cl. 37 #2886 6-33, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
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Lively Atmosphere and Live Music
Experience authentic Colombian cuisine in a vibrant setting, perfect for celebrations with sparklers and live music performances.
Diverse Menu with Local Flavors
Savor a wide array of local dishes and unique cocktails in a stylish, plant-filled venue.
Unique Cocktail Creations
Indulge in creatively crafted cocktails, a perfect complement to the flavorful local cuisine.
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Request first floor for entertainment
For better service and to enjoy entertainment shows, consider requesting a table on the first floor.
Explore beyond signature dishes
Try diverse menu items beyond the filet for an enhanced and varied dining experience.
Make reservations
It's a very crowded place, and reservations are highly recommended.
Avoid 'Posta Cartagenera'
Based on reviews, avoid ordering 'Posta Cartagenera' due to potential overcooked meat.
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Request first floor for entertainment
For better service and to enjoy entertainment shows, consider requesting a table on the first floor.
Explore beyond signature dishes
Try diverse menu items beyond the filet for an enhanced and varied dining experience.
Make reservations
It's a very crowded place, and reservations are highly recommended.
Avoid 'Posta Cartagenera'
Based on reviews, avoid ordering 'Posta Cartagenera' due to potential overcooked meat.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Restaurante San Valentin is celebrated for its lively atmosphere and live music, making it a popular spot for celebrations and enjoying the vibrant ambiance. While many praise the variety on the menu and fair prices, some diners have noted that the food can be bland or overpriced, and service quality can be inconsistent, with notable delays and rude staff reported.
"The food is very tasty. I wouldn't get the sangria (white) but definitely would go again and try the drink I saw most people drinking (mango). The ambiance and the band playing was awesome."
Anorahs Madison
"Food was just okay. But great place for good vibes. And if you’re looking for a reason to dress up. They celebrate birthdays with sparklers and dancers. There’s good music playing on a big screen, then live music at 9pm."
Gaelle Eustache
"Food is not good for the price ! It’s so bland and emotionless ! I ordered sea bass fillet with coconut and coconut lemonade (I explicitly asked for less sugar), it was so high in sugar !
The service was good ! It was very very crowded and you need a reservation. Since it was just me, I got a walk-in.
Atmosphere / ambience is great. There is live music too. I think the raving reviews are for vibe and not food !
Wouldn’t recommend"
Sandhya Nair
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant boasts a chic, plant-filled venue with a lively atmosphere, often featuring live music and great vibes, making it ideal for celebrations.
Yes, it's highly recommended as the restaurant can get very crowded, especially during peak times.
Popular choices include seafood dishes like paella and ceviche, as well as meat options and their unique cocktails. Coconut rice is also frequently mentioned.
Some reviews suggest avoiding the 'Posta Cartagenera' due to potential overcooking and to explore other menu items for a better dining experience.
Yes, some guests find the live music to be extremely loud, which may affect conversation.
The restaurant offers a wide range of drinks, including unique cocktails and sangria. The mango drink is often recommended.
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San Valentin was recommended to us by a local as one of his favorite spots. We ate dinner here but when we walked by at lunch the large space was even more crowded than at night. We weren’t blown away by the food, but we only tried a couple dishes from the large menu.
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One restaurant I would avoid is San Valentín in the Old Town. It was good but overpriced and very geared towards tourists. I had the langostinos caribeños ( Caribbean shrimp) and wasn’t happy with the portion size in relation to the price.
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