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.
Experience a 4.5-star rooftop dining gem in Cartagena's El Centro. Savor delicious food with stunning views. Reservations recommended.
Perched high above the vibrant streets of Cartagena's El Centro, this rooftop establishment offers a truly memorable dining experience. With an impressive 4.5-star rating, it's clear that guests are captivated by both the culinary offerings and the breathtaking panoramic views. Diners frequently praise the exceptional quality of the food, with particular acclaim for dishes like the exquisite coconut rice. The atmosphere is enhanced by live music and ample outdoor seating, making it an ideal spot for groups looking to enjoy the city's energy from a unique vantage point. While the menu features a range of flavors, the setting and the overall pleasant experience are consistently highlighted as the main draws.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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My taste buds got an orgasm during my late lunch at this spot. The coconut rice was the best I've ever had in Cartagena, and the ambiance, coupled with the stunning view, made the experience truly unforgettable. Everything was simply perfection. Had a nice experience here, just a heads up there are only 3 basic cocktails included in the all you can drink brunch promo. Food service wasn't terribly slow as the other reviews describe. It's kind of spread out through the 11:30am- 3pm time frame with the dessert being served a bit after 3pm. The drinks are a bit slow coming especially as 2pm approaches. All in all it was a good deal, but they definitely should include some other cocktails in the promo just for variety. On top of hotel within walled city. Very cute and great for pictures. Food and drinks were great. I went solo and still had a good experience.
Find the Restaurant
Calle del Curato #38-99 Cuarto piso, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
View on Google MapsJuly 20, 2025
My taste buds got an orgasm during my late lunch at this spot. The coconut rice was the best I've ever had in Cartagena, and the ambiance, coupled with the stunning view, made the experience truly unforgettable. Everything was simply perfection.
March 16, 2025
Had a nice experience here, just a heads up there are only 3 basic cocktails included in the all you can drink brunch promo. Food service wasn't terribly slow as the other reviews describe. It's kind of spread out through the 11:30am- 3pm time frame with the dessert being served a bit after 3pm. The drinks are a bit slow coming especially as 2pm approaches. All in all it was a good deal, but they definitely should include some other cocktails in the promo just for variety.
July 24, 2025
On top of hotel within walled city. Very cute and great for pictures. Food and drinks were great. I went solo and still had a good experience.
February 18, 2025
The four of us had a lovely evening here. The location was so pleasant with a beautiful breeze and soft lighting. Service was wonderful by Karoline as she was patient with our attempts at Spanish and questions about the menu. She was fun to interact with throughout the evening. We started with appetizers (the bao and calamari were both delicious), as were our mains (local fish, shrimp). The meals were an appropriate size which left room for dessert. The coco flan and the meringue dish were a great finish to the evening. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a relaxing evening with delicious food on a beautiful rooftop patio.
October 11, 2025
I ordered a shrimp pizza, and it came with clam shells on it — pretty random. They didn’t offered to replace it and said they would double-check and bring it back once it was fixed. At that point we didn’t want it anymore. We also waited over an hour for our food, and our drinks sat empty the entire time without any refills. I’m not one to complain, but they still charged us for the pizza that had clam pieces in it, even though we only had one slice. I definitely would not recommend this place.
Features and amenities that make Rooftop La special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Everything you need to know before you visit
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