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La Colombianita

101 Moray St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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Find La Colombianita

101 Moray St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 415 254 331
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Colombianita

Bright, airy, and buzzing with South American comfort, South Melbourne’s La Colombianita delivers nostalgic home cooking with serious heart. Expats craving genuine sazón line up for Sunday lunch, packing tables for heaping plates of bandeja paisa, stewed beans, and crisp empanadas. In the kitchen, regional staples get careful craft—notably the house-made morcilla and bubbling cazuelita. Morning drop-ins lean into comforting bowls of calentado alongside mugs of rich chocolate con queso, served steaming with chunks of cheese melting into the brew.

  • House-Made Specialties: Traditional plates featuring house-made morcilla and rich, bubbling cazuelita.
  • Chocolate con Queso: Steaming Colombian hot chocolate served with melting chunks of cheese.
  • Lively Cafe Atmosphere: A bright, airy dining room backed by warm, attentive Latin hospitality.
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Why Choose La Colombianita

From house-made regional specialties to comforting breakfasts and shared meals, here is why diners choose La Colombianita.

  • Comforting Traditional Colombian Staples

    Authentic comfort classics like ajiaco and bandeja paisa deliver the deep, satisfying flavors of homemade Colombian cooking.

    We missed the 'home taste,' and they delivered it to us—we felt right at home.

    Aura Lopez

  • House-Made Specialty Preparations

    Regional specialties such as morcilla and cazuelita are prepared fresh in-house rather than commercially pre-packaged.

    They make the best morcilla and cazualita in-house!

    Diana A Tay

  • Traditional Breakfast and Hot Chocolate

    Authentic morning staples like calentado and warm chocolate with melted cheese bring nostalgic comfort to Melbourne mornings.

    Un chocolate colombiano en estos días de invierno siempre será una buena opción, mejor si es en La Colombianita. Las porciones estuvieron perfectas y el sazón como en casa.

    Viviana Gomez

  • Airy Dual Cafe and Restaurant Setting

    A bright, airy cafe layout pairs traditional Colombian cuisine with an easygoing cafe setting for indoor or outdoor coffee.

    A beautifully light and airy Colombian restaurant/cafe with a mix of traditional cafe food and authentic Colombian fare.

    Terry Reidy

  • Welcoming Setting to Share Culture

    An inviting space and welcoming staff make it effortless to introduce partners and family to genuine Colombian gastronomy.

    Took my partner to La Colombianita to try colombian food and he really enjoyed it and I did as well.

    Marcela Giraldo

  • Shared Gatherings for Family and Friends

    Vibrant family meals and gatherings bring friends and relatives together over shared, generous platters.

    hoy fuimos a almorzar con mi esposo y mi hija y quedamos los tres felices. Volveremos con más familia y amigos!!

    Fernanda Sepulveda

Beloved regional Colombian specialties prepared fresh in-house

  • Bandeja paisa

    probé la bandeja paisa y estaba deliciosa

    santy barbosa

  • Morcilla

    The Morcilla brought me home and gave me that warm fuzzy feeling, despite how far away we are.

    Marcela Giraldo

  • Ajiaco

    We tried the Ajiaco, Bandeja Paisa, and Tres Leches as they recommended, and it was a fantastic choice.

    Aura Lopez

  • Calentado

    El calentado y el chocolate, uufff de lo mejor que he probado en Melbourne.

    santiago bravo henao

Other favorites

Traditional beverages, sweet baked goods, and Colombian sides

  • Chocolate con queso

    their chocolate con queso is so creamy - love it when the cheese melts

    Diana A Tay

  • Leche asada

    The leche asada was by far my favourite of any colombian dessert I've had in Melbourne.

    Juan Sandoval

  • Tres leches

    We tried the Ajiaco, Bandeja Paisa, and Tres Leches as they recommended, and it was a fantastic choice.

    Aura Lopez

  • Arepa de chocolo

    We had arepa de chocolo and Colombian chocolate with cheese and was delicious!!

    Veronica Monsalve Vallejo

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a table in advance?

Advance bookings are accepted and recommended, especially during busy peak times and special events when the dining room gets crowded.

What traditional Colombian dishes should I try?

Popular authentic items include the bandeja paisa, ajiaco soup, house-made morcilla, calentado, empanadas, and Colombian hot chocolate served with cheese.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, there is outdoor seating available in addition to indoor dining space, accompanied by background music.

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