Quimbaya
Madrid, Spain
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
If you want to take your tastebuds on a culinary journey, Quimbaya provides the perfect opportunity, thanks to chef Edwin Rodríguez’s ability to recreate the flavours of his native Colombia, the birthplace of the movement known as Magic Realism. This restaurant, which takes its name from an indigenous native group famous for its gold craftsmanship, features a small bar displaying a superb array of Colombian spirits, and a minimalist dining room with an open-view kitchen where guests can partly interact with the chefs at work. The cuisine here is based around a single 10-course tasting menu called Memorias that, in the restaurant’s own words, takes you on “a journey back to our memories in order to remember flavours that feed the soul and revive stories of dishes that are a vivid expression of all things Colombian”.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Exclusive intimacy with only 8 tables and kitchen view: Quimbaya offers a highly personalized dining experience in a very intimate setting, featuring just eight tables and a direct view of the kitchen, which is unusual for Michelin-starred restaurants that often have larger spaces.
Non-traditional Colombian cuisine with a creative, authorial approach: Although inspired by Colombian flavors, Quimbaya does not serve traditional Colombian dishes. Instead, it presents unique culinary creations by Chef Edwin Rodríguez, blending Colombian culinary traditions with contemporary techniques and personal interpretation, making it a signature cuisine restaurant rather than a traditional one.
A tasting menu journey through Colombia’s diverse gastronomic regions: The restaurant’s tasting menu takes diners on a culinary voyage through Colombia’s varied regions—Caribbean, Pacific, Andes, Orinoco, and Amazon—each dish telling a story inspired by these areas, linking flavors and narratives in a sophisticated, storytelling-driven dining experience.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at Quimbaya, the Michelin-starred Colombian restaurant in Madrid, reflect traditional Colombian flavors with a contemporary twist. Key ingredients include:
Plumuda (small fish): Featured in the signature dish "plu con pla," a typical food of the Colombian Pacific region, combined with plantain to showcase coastal flavors.
Plantain: Used alongside plumuda in traditional dishes, plantain is a staple in Colombian cuisine and adds a sweet, starchy contrast to seafood.
Tree tomato (tamarillo): A native Colombian fruit that appears in various textures and preparations, adding bright acidity and complexity to dishes.
Blackberry: Often paired with other ingredients like anchovy to create layered flavors and textures, highlighting the balance of sweet and savory.
Anchovy: Used to add umami and depth, anchovy is incorporated in creative ways to complement fruit and other elements on the tasting menu.
These ingredients are integral to the restaurant's 10-course tasting menu "Memorias," which aims to evoke Colombian culinary memories and stories through innovative presentations and a refined dining experience.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Menú Degustación Temporada 2025
- Miércoles y Jueves (cenas): €195
- Viernes y Sábados (comidas y cenas): €225
- Domingos (comidas): €175
Regala Experiencias Quimbaya
- Bono Regalo: €120
Eventos & Catering
- Precio variable según solicitud del cliente