La Maria bistro
La Maria Bistro offers a Colombian twist on Italian favorites, with wood-fired pizzas and unique breakfast dishes in a charming atmosphere.
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La Maria bistro
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Must-see attractions
La Maria Bistro offers a Colombian twist on Italian favorites, with wood-fired pizzas and unique breakfast dishes in a charming atmosphere.
"One of the best restaurants in Villa de Leyva, highly recommended for its delicious food and great service!"
Try the Signature Dishes
Don't miss unique offerings like 'Taquitos de Tuetano' or 'Romananeco broccoli' for a memorable meal.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially for dining during peak hours due to limited seating.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian-Colombian Fusion
Price
Mid-range
Address
parque nariño, Cra. 8 #11-56, Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, Colombia
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Artisan Pizzas from a Wood-Fired Oven
La Maria Bistro's pizzas are a must-try, featuring creative toppings like Romanesco broccoli and a delicious dough.
Colombian Twist on Breakfast Classics
Experience unique breakfast dishes like the 'Huevos Rotos con Pulpo' and the highly praised 'arepa boyacense'.
Inviting Atmosphere and Friendly Service
Enjoy a relaxing meal in a beautiful interior with attentive and helpful staff, perfect for a special occasion.
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Try the Signature Dishes
Don't miss unique offerings like 'Taquitos de Tuetano' or 'Romananeco broccoli' for a memorable meal.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially for dining during peak hours due to limited seating.
Explore Fresh Juices
The fresh juices are a delightful and refreshing addition to any meal, praised for their quality.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visiting during less busy times can help avoid potential issues with table availability.
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Try the Signature Dishes
Don't miss unique offerings like 'Taquitos de Tuetano' or 'Romananeco broccoli' for a memorable meal.
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially for dining during peak hours due to limited seating.
Explore Fresh Juices
The fresh juices are a delightful and refreshing addition to any meal, praised for their quality.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visiting during less busy times can help avoid potential issues with table availability.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Maria Bistro is celebrated for its delicious and unique dishes, particularly its artisan pizzas and creative breakfast offerings. Diners rave about the fresh ingredients and the inviting, relaxing atmosphere. While some found certain dishes like the 'Taquitos de Tuetano' could be improved, the overall experience is highly recommended for its great food and service.
"Unique menu with excellent food. Service was great and beautiful interior with seating near the street. Music was a nice touch. You will pay more for this experience compared to other restaurants but we know this already, right?"
Colin
"Place is in the center, in front of a really nice park... Staff is great and educated... I had an Infusiones de Frutos Rojos (like 8, its really good) and girlfriend had Mimosas and White wine.
We first ordered Benedict Eggs (Huevos Benedictinos), it was good but missing one poached egg ??? and it was way too sweet for a salsa holandesa mix...
Then we had the Huevos Rotos con Pulpo (Broken Eggs with Octopus), it was really good but only 2 skimmed parts of different octopus cuts (not the same animal or width or height in their tails).. it also had serrano it was a good spanish mix. Potatoes were great too.
Then we had the Taquitos de Tuetano, and theh were good but, they should use a different kind of bone, as they are using the head of the femur.. and you end up with maybe 20 grams of tuetano for 3 tacos (all empty with only seasonings lol) i didn't get it.. half of the bone they used was non usable, hard and non cooked to get the tuetano out and also a waste. It did look nice and all plates were instagrammables.
At the end the waiter asked us to leave because they wanted to put together one of the 2 only tables for couples... all others had over 10 people in there... Blah.. im not sure if ill get back.. but they gotta fix their tuetanos tacos as they do look good and seems they are the signature dish."
Leonardo Casci
"We had a delicious breakfast at La María Bistro and were especially excited to try the arepa boyacense—it ended up being the best arepa we’ve had in Colombia! The entire meal was delicious, they offer a variety of breakfast options ranging from traditional Colombian dishes to healthy choices. The portions were generous, and everything was full of flavor. Highly recommended"
JC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include their artisan pizzas, especially those with creative toppings like Romanesco broccoli, and unique breakfast items like 'Huevos Rotos con Pulpo'.
Yes, the restaurant is known for offering healthy and delicious options that are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
It is recommended to make reservations, especially if you plan to visit during busy times, as seating can be limited.
The atmosphere is described as cool, relaxing, and beautiful, with friendly staff creating a pleasant dining experience.
Diners enjoy the fresh juices and creative cocktails like 'Infusiones de Frutos Rojos' and Sangria.
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