Amarte — Restaurant in London

Had a little solo late lunch at Amarte, and good god. I’ve had some homemade Colombian cooking in my time, but this is something else. The flavours are both familiar and surprising all at the same time, like the comfort food you’ve never had. I had the cheese bread with cocoa salted butter (that butter!!!), the prawn en machuado and the beef and pumpkin and they were all genuinely incredible. Had I not been solo, I’m not ashamed to say I would have devoured the entire menu.

It’s so clear that the team put so much love and care to detail into everything from the coffee negroni (Colombian beans, of course), to the carefully curated menu and from the fab service to the beautiful wooden doors that, on sunny days, open up and look on to the square.

Must dash, need to assemble a small posse to come back and do the aforementioned devouring the...

I stumbled across this place as I fancied Colombian food and searched for the nearest restaurant. What a surprise it was finding Amarte! Loved everything; the food, the concept, the flavours, the warm atmosphere. It's not your typical colombian restaurant, the essence and flavours are there, but they have elevated it to a different level, creating a truly culinary experience. I had the canasta de fritos for starter, and the Amazon monkfish with coconut rice, and cassava and plantain chips. Absolutely delicious. Can't wait to be back and try the other dishes...

Amarte is a hidden gem in the heart of Chelsea, bringing Colombian cuisine to a whole new gourmet level. The food is a vibrant celebration of tradition and innovation—each dish beautifully presented and full of authentic flavor. What truly sets Amarte apart is the extraordinary service: warm, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish. It’s not just a restaurant, it’s an experience - unlike anything else in London. A must-visit for anyone looking to taste the soul of Colombia in a refined and...