01Indian
Santa Masala
Indian cuisine in the historic centre.
Carrera 3 #18-52 · Historic Centre
Explore Santa Masala: Santa Masala (opens a new tab)Featured selection · editorial placement
Colombia · Caribbean · Santa Marta
Where to eat in Santa Marta
An Indian dinner, Caribbean cooking or an Italian meal: compare cuisines and locations to find your next table. Start with this general selection or choose one of the four themed guides; each listing links to the restaurant or its menu.
Last reviewed: October 2026
We review public information about restaurant operations, menus, locations and links each month. This review does not imply personal visits or guarantee current availability of dishes or services; confirm directly before visiting.
A selection for different occasions
01–10Editorial order
02Italian and pizza
Hestia
Pizzas and pasta for an Italian-inspired meal.
Calle 20 #2-23 · Historic Centre
03Mediterranean and fusion
Babaganoush
Mediterranean and international cuisine in Taganga.
Taganga · Outside the Historic Centre
04Restaurant
Punta Brava Restaurante
See its profile for its food offering and visitor information.
El Rodadero · Outside the Historic Centre
05Restaurant and bar
Burukuka
Check the restaurant’s menu before your visit.
El Rodadero · Outside the Historic Centre
06Japanese and sushi
Unagui Sushi — Aluna Plaza
Sushi at the Aluna Plaza location. Link to its menu on Rappi.
Aluna Plaza, Pozos Colorados · Outside the Historic Centre
07Italian and international
Marmi
Pasta and seafood dishes in Prado Plaza.
Carrera 4 #26-40 · Prado Plaza, south of the city centre
08Grill and burgers
Porthos
Cuts of meat and burgers next to Parque de los Novios.
Calle 19 #3-25 · Historic Centre
09Grill and burgers
Buffalo Grill
Charcoal-grilled meats, burgers and Colombian dishes.
Calle 19 #3-116 · Historic Centre
10Colombian cuisine from Magdalena
Guásimo
Fish, plantain and regional recipes from Magdalena.
Carrera 2 #19-15 · Historic Centre
More tables to discover
11–2929 places in total
11Agua de Río
Café, bistro and breakfast
Carrera 2 #16-47 · Historic Centre
Breakfast, sandwiches and seasonal cooking with local ingredients.
View restaurant: Agua de Río (opens a new tab)12La Muzzería
Pizza and Colombian fusion
Carrera 3 #16-02 · Historic Centre
Pizzas, pasta and variations on cayeye in Callejón del Correo.
View restaurant: La Muzzería (opens a new tab)13La Fresca
Italian
Calle 18 #3-75 · Historic Centre
Pizzas, pasta and Italian recipes near Parque de los Novios.
View restaurant: La Fresca (opens a new tab)14Cinto Cantina Caribe
Caribbean and grill
Calle 18 #3-18 · Historic Centre
Fish, seafood and grilled meats in a Caribbean cantina.
View restaurant: Cinto Cantina Caribe (opens a new tab)15Mompox
Colombian and Caribbean
Calle 17 #2-43 · Historic Centre
A bistro inspired by Colombian and Caribbean cuisine in the city centre.
View restaurant: Mompox (opens a new tab)16El Patrón Mexicano — Zazué
Mexican
Zazué, Pozos Colorados · Outside the Historic Centre
Mexican cuisine in the Zazué shopping centre.
View restaurant: El Patrón Mexicano — Zazué (opens a new tab)17Casa Magdalena
International cuisine with local ingredients
Calle 17 #2-09 · Historic Centre
International cuisine with local ingredients.
View restaurant: Casa Magdalena (opens a new tab)18Flor de Lima
Peruvian and Caribbean
Carrera 4 con Calle 18 · Historic Centre
A fusion of Peruvian recipes and Caribbean flavours.
View restaurant: Flor de Lima (opens a new tab)19Asahi Sushi
Japanese and sushi
Carrera 127 #4-33, local 2 · Outside the Historic Centre
Japanese cuisine and sushi at its Santa Marta location.
View restaurant: Asahi Sushi (opens a new tab)20Lulo
Latin American, arepas and breakfast
Carrera 3 #16-34 · Historic Centre
Corn arepas, ceviches and plant-based options.
View restaurant: Lulo (opens a new tab)21Artesanal
Pizza and oven cooking
Calle 18 #2-72 · Historic Centre
Artisan pizzas and oven-cooked dishes on Calle 18.
View restaurant: Artesanal (opens a new tab)22Smoke House
Smoked meats and grill
Calle 18 #3-35 · Historic Centre
Burgers and smoked meats.
View restaurant: Smoke House (opens a new tab)23Siete Mares
Caribbean and seafood
Carrera 1c #22-93 · Opposite the Marina Internacional
Seafood and meat dishes opposite the marina. Its website displays a renovation notice: confirm availability before visiting.
View restaurant: Siete Mares (opens a new tab)24Chili Chang
Asian and sushi
Zazué, Pozos Colorados · Outside the Historic Centre
Food inspired by Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Indian cuisine.
View restaurant: Chili Chang (opens a new tab)25Cambiante Marina
Local bistro
Carrera 1 #23-99 · Marina
Bistro cooking with local flavours.
View restaurant: Cambiante Marina (opens a new tab)26Serena Tropical
Caribbean and breakfast
Carrera 1 #22-93 · Camellón/Marina
Breakfast and tropical cuisine next to the marina.
View restaurant: Serena Tropical (opens a new tab)27Mañe Cayón
Fish and seafood
Carrera 1a #26-37 · Los Cocos, south of the city centre
Fish, rice dishes and seafood casseroles.
View restaurant: Mañe Cayón (opens a new tab)28Clan-Destino
Grill and burgers
Carrera 1A #26-09 · Bellavista, south of the city centre
Grilled meats and burgers in Bellavista.
View restaurant: Clan-Destino (opens a new tab)29Oliva
Bakery and breakfast
Carrera 4 #26-40, local 113 · Prado Plaza, south of the city centre
Bread, pastries and international cuisine.
View restaurant: Oliva (opens a new tab)Questions to help you choose
Are all the restaurants in the historic centre?
No. The listings cover different parts of Santa Marta and nearby areas, including El Rodadero, Bello Horizonte and Taganga. Check the address of your chosen branch before planning the journey.
How is the selection ordered?
The order is editorial, rather than a ranking calculated from customer reviews. Santa Masala has a featured position and the guide includes promotional content; compare the restaurants and their menus to make your choice.
A guide with
a place at the table.
We bring together different cuisines and areas with links to information about each restaurant. Menus, prices, opening hours and availability may change: confirm them directly before visiting.