Caribbean & Latin
Carta Ajena Restaurante
Experience exceptional Colombian dining in Cartagena with a 4.9/5 rating. Discover amazing food and outstanding service at this highly-rated restaurant.
4.9$$Caribbean & Latin
View RestaurantMar y Zielo
Nestled in the heart of Cartagena's vibrant El Centro, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience, consistently earning high praise with a 4.6/5 rating. Diners highlight the truly amazing food, with particular appreciation for creative starters like the kale dish and well-executed croquettes. The friendly staff and beautiful ambiance contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. While the menu is thoughtfully curated, the quality of both the food and cocktails shines through. With outdoor seating available and the capacity to accommodate groups, it's an excellent choice for a delightful meal in this historic Colombian city.
Caribbean & Latin · Fusion•$$•4.6(918)•Cartagena
Nestled in the heart of Cartagena's vibrant El Centro, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience, consistently earning high praise with a 4.6/5 rating. Diners highlight the truly amazing food, with particular appreciation for creative starters like the kale dish and well-executed croquettes. The friendly staff and beautiful ambiance contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. While the menu is thoughtfully curated, the quality of both the food and cocktails shines through. With outdoor seating available and the capacity to accommodate groups, it's an excellent choice for a delightful meal in this historic Colombian city.
About Mar y Zielo
Nestled in the heart of Cartagena's vibrant El Centro, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience, consistently earning high praise with a 4.6/5 rating. Diners highlight the truly amazing food, with particular appreciation for creative starters like the kale dish and well-executed croquettes. The friendly staff and beautiful ambiance contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. While the menu is thoughtfully curated, the quality of both the food and cocktails shines through. With outdoor seating available and the capacity to accommodate groups, it's an excellent choice for a delightful meal in this historic Colombian city.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
+3 more
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love Mar y
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.6 / 5.0(918 reviews)
Best meal I have had in Columbia, the food was AMAZING and the drinks were good too! 100% would recommend and I do plan on coming back! Bravo 👏🏼 Very nice, I like 👍👍. Really amazing starters especially the one with kale. Croquettas were really good too. Staff was very friendly and the place was beautiful. Tred to order cocktails and two of my choices were not available, kinda weird for a restaurant with a relatively small menu - but the cocktail was great so it works out I guess 🤷 Truly exceptional experience. The food was perfect and exciting, the wine recommendations were delicious, the decor/ambience is to die for, and the service is spectacular. Highly recommend checking out the rooftop bar after dinner for a nightcap.
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
Cra. 5 #34-63, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
+57 317 6911393
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Opening Hours
Closed Now
Monday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM
Recent Reviews
Keele B.
November 14, 2025
Best meal I have had in Columbia, the food was AMAZING and the drinks were good too! 100% would recommend and I do plan on coming back! Bravo 👏🏼
Spang
August 28, 2025
Very nice, I like 👍👍. Really amazing starters especially the one with kale. Croquettas were really good too. Staff was very friendly and the place was beautiful. Tred to order cocktails and two of my choices were not available, kinda weird for a restaurant with a relatively small menu - but the cocktail was great so it works out I guess 🤷
Kayleigh C.
June 15, 2025
Truly exceptional experience. The food was perfect and exciting, the wine recommendations were delicious, the decor/ambience is to die for, and the service is spectacular. Highly recommend checking out the rooftop bar after dinner for a nightcap.
Natulya S.
August 12, 2025
Everything was very good, the food is tasty with an excellent presentation. The only downside was a drink. We ordered Negroni which came with a slash ice. Not a classical version. That itself might be ok, but the glass was very tall. Since it was with the slash, you have to use the straw. It made it awkward to drink. I had to put my glass below the table every time I was sipping. They should change the glass for this version of the drink.
Marco R.
March 8, 2025
We picked the restaurant for my birthday because the ratings were good and because of the rooftop terrace. The restaurant looks great and the view to the church tower is nice. The cocktails are great but the wine bottles are expensive and the open wine didn’t convince. The food looks great but the taste also didn’t really get us. In total a great rooftop bar but for a nice dinner I would recommend something’ else
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Mar y special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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