Quinua Y Amaranto
Egipto, Bogotá
Restaurant in Bogotá, Colombia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Quinua Y Amaranto is worth considering for an easy daytime meal in Bogotá's La Candelaria, especially if the day already revolves around the historic center. Treat it as a practical neighborhood stop rather than a special-occasion booking; for a more planned dining experience, compare it with Prudencia, Tábula, or Casa Mamá Luz.
About Quinua Y Amaranto
Quinua Y Amaranto in Bogotá works best as a casual, daytime-to-early-evening option on most weekdays, with shorter Friday and weekend hours. That makes it easier to fold into a Bogotá day than to frame as a late-night plan.
A practical Bogotá choice for an earlier meal
The opening pattern favors earlier dining: Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM. Those hours make it a poor fit for a late dinner but a plausible option when your Bogotá schedule points toward daytime dining.
Use Quinua Y Amaranto as a timing-led Bogotá option rather than a trophy booking. For a broader dining plan, you can also compare it with Prudencia or Tábula; La Puerta Falsa Restaurant is another Bogotá option to consider.
Who should put it on the Bogotá shortlist
Consider it if the priority is a casual Bogotá meal during its posted hours. Skip it as the centerpiece for a late-night dinner, or for any plan that depends on a specific menu, chef, price point, drinks program, or room style.
For a broader city plan, use our full Bogotá restaurants guide alongside options such as Casa Mamá Luz, Contra Corriente, La Puerta Falsa Restaurant, Prudencia, and Tábula. If the meal is part of a bigger trip, pair it with our Bogotá hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Cl. 11 #2-95, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
- Website
- quinuayamaranto.com.co
- Phone
- +57 310 8500710
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Quinua Y Amaranto settles into La Candelaria's layered streets with a quietly historic presence. The restaurant leans on the neighbourhood's colonial architecture—thick walls and high ceilings—that softens sound and gives the compact interior an intimate, tucked-away feeling. The focus on pre‑Columbian grains keeps the room rooted in local tradition rather than culinary spectacle, so the atmosphere reads as thoughtful and unpretentious. It feels like a small, charming local spot where the city’s past is present in the fabric of the building and in the spare, grain-forward cooking on the plate.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood destination for relaxed, unfussy meals rather than formal occasions. It works well for students, local workers, and visitors who want an authentic taste of Bogotá’s culinary history without the polish of the Zona Rosa fine-dining scene. Lunch and dinner both suit the restaurant’s menu of comforting, grain-based dishes and daily soups. If you’re exploring La Candelaria on foot and want a calm, characterful stop to ground the day—rather than a showy tasting-menu experience—Quinua Y Amaranto fits that bill.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the grains that define the menu: start with the Sopa del Día to get a feel for the kitchen’s daily approach, then order a hearty main such as the Vegetarian Lasagna for a satisfying, grounded meal. Save room for the Quinoa Dessert to appreciate how the restaurant treats these indigenous ingredients in sweet form. Because the kitchen emphasizes quinoa and amaranth across dishes, ask staff which plates showcase those grains when you sit down; the daily soup is also a reliable window into the chef’s current flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting atmosphere with a focus on fresh, healthy meals in a charming historic neighborhood setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Sopa del Día
- Vegetarian Lasagna
- Quinoa Dessert
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Cl. 11 #2-95, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Casa Mamá Luz, Notable alternative
- Prudencia, Notable alternative
- La Puerta Falsa Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Tábula, Notable alternative
- Contra Corriente, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Bogotá
Quinua Y Amaranto is the easier, more location-driven choice if the plan is centered on La Candelaria and the meal needs to fit around museums, walking, or a short daytime window. La Puerta Falsa Restaurant is the more casual historic-center cross-shop, while Prudencia is the better pick when the meal itself is the main event.
For ambiance and a more deliberate dining plan, Tábula and Casa Mamá Luz make more sense to compare before committing. Choose them when the room, pacing, and overall experience matter more than proximity to La Candelaria. Quinua Y Amaranto wins on convenience; the others are stronger candidates for a night planned around food.
Contra Corriente belongs on the backup list if this address does not fit the day's route or timing. Booking difficulty for Quinua Y Amaranto reads as easy, so it is the safer option when plans are loose, but diners chasing a more polished Bogotá dinner should cross-shop before deciding.
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Compare Quinua Y Amaranto
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Quinua Y Amaranto | Bogotá | No published awards |
| Casa Mamá Luz | Bogotá | 2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
| Prudencia | Bogotá | No published awards |
| La Puerta Falsa Restaurant | Bogotá | No published awards |
| Tábula | Bogotá | No published awards |
| Contra Corriente | Bogotá | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an earlier meal or dinner better at Quinua Y Amaranto?
Quinua Y Amaranto is better suited to earlier dining than to a late dinner. It closes at 7:30 PM Monday through Thursday, at 4 PM on Friday and Sunday, and at 4 PM on Saturday. Check the venue directly before making a firm plan.
What are alternatives to Quinua Y Amaranto in Bogotá?
Other Bogotá options to compare include La Puerta Falsa Restaurant, Tábula, Prudencia, Casa Mamá Luz, and Contra Corriente. Choose based on your timing and the kind of meal you want, then confirm current details directly with the venue.
What should a first-timer know about Quinua Y Amaranto?
Treat it as a casual Bogotá venue with posted hours that lean earlier in the day. Confirm current information before you go.
Is Quinua Y Amaranto good for a special occasion?
It may work for a casual earlier meal. For a more planned Bogotá meal, compare it with options such as Prudencia, Tábula, Casa Mamá Luz, La Puerta Falsa Restaurant, or Contra Corriente.
What should I wear to Quinua Y Amaranto?
Dress casually. Casual dress is the dress-code guidance for Quinua Y Amaranto in Bogotá.
