Apogeo Restaurante & Rooftop

Apogeo is as much a restaurant as it is a rooftop, and it earns its place on both lists. Several floors of warm, stylish interior dining with full AC lead up to an open rooftop terrace reachable by elevator. The views aren't ocean-facing but they're genuinely beautiful: colonial domes, church towers, and the University of Cartagena in the backdrop, the kind of Cartagena panorama that reminds you how remarkable the architecture of this city actually is. The menu blends Mediterranean and Latin influences with real creativity, and the handcrafted cocktail list matches the food's ambition. Live music on weekend nights adds to what is already a well-rounded evening out. Smart casual dress code.