il forno Casa Laureles is a restaurant in Laureles. Laureles is a leafy, grid-planned neighborhood loved for quiet streets, the bars of La 70, and an authentic, local Paisa feel. Expect a relaxed Medellín meal that locals and visitors both rate highly. Planning your trip? See the best restaurants in Medellín and top things to do.
il forno Casa Laureles | Medellín in Laureles – Estadio is one of Medellín’s most-reviewed restaurants. This guide covers what to order, when to visit, and how to make the most of your meal.
il forno Casa Laureles | Medellín is located in Laureles – Estadio and rates 4.5/5 across 4,799 Google reviews. Browse our full guide to the best restaurants in Medellín. Check ratings on TripAdvisor.
About il forno Casa Laureles | Medellín
Il Forno began in 2000 in a house in San Lucas, El Poblado, with twelve tables. One of its founders, Santiago Botero, had studied sculpture in Italy and worked in restaurants to pay for it; on a trip to Florence he saw a wood-fired oven and brought the technique home, at a time when there was nothing like it in Medellín. Twenty-five years on it runs 35 branches. This is the Casa Laureles site — a free-standing house rather than one of the chain’s mall units, and a markedly better room for it.
What to Order at il forno Casa Laureles | Medellín
Wood-fired pizza is the founding dish, but the pasta is where regulars land: the gratinado de solomo y queso azul is the single most-recommended plate at this branch, with the spinach-and-ricotta ravioli in napolitana sauce close behind. The three burratas added in 2024 are worth ordering to share — Genova with San Marzano tomato and pesto, La Alegría with confited uchuva, Dolce Búfala with sweet bacon — served on a paddle as in Italy. House gelato comes in sixteen flavours.
Tips for Your Visit
Casa Laureles sits at Calle 39C #73-15, essentially on the Primer Parque de Laureles. Reckon on about $33,000 COP a head for a starter, main and soft drink, which makes it one of the better-value Italian kitchens in the city. Cards are accepted, Sodexo vouchers included, and the chain takes reservations online. Note the early close: 8 PM Sunday to Thursday, 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday. Dogs are welcome.
Practical Information
Address: Cl. 39c #73-15, Laureles – Estadio, Medellín, Laureles, Antioquia, Colombia
Phone: +57 604 4486860
Hours: Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Website: www.ilforno.co
Map: View on Google Maps
Plan Your Visit to Medellín
Medellín is the capital of Antioquia and one of Colombia’s most-visited cities — known for its year-round spring weather (the "City of Eternal Spring"), modern Metro system, and walkable neighborhoods. El Poblado and Laureles are especially popular for restaurants, nightlife, and cafés. Pair restaurant visits with a Comuna 13 graffiti tour, a Guatapé day trip, or a coffee farm visit.
Getting Around Medellín
Medellín has the easiest public transit in Colombia — the Metro covers most tourist areas, and Metrocable cars reach the hilltop neighborhoods. Uber and inDriver are widely used and considered safe. For day trips beyond the city, book a guided tour or hire a private driver. Walking between restaurants in the main tourist neighbourhoods is generally safe day and night.
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