I came with my partner and parents to celebrate my birthday at Alma in Cartagena. I was hoping for a place with a very nice, elegant, yet relaxed ambiance with amazing food and this place met all my expectations. The restaurant itself is beautiful, full...of decorations that maintain some of the traditional Colombian elements, making it feel authentic and honoring the heritage of such a rich place. The service was top notch: there is nothing like the attentiveness and warmth of Colombian people. I’ve traveled to many places in the world and have never seen anything that is as special. The food was to die for: from the small plate of fish croquetas that was given to us to start off as courtesy of the chef, to the bread basket, to all our main dishes, even to the desserts, everything was tasted delicious and was intentional, well balanced, and true to Caribbean cuisine. I tried the Pesca del día al Cabrito which was a delicious, fresh fish, cooked inside a plantain leaf and with a delicious sauce made with onions and tomatoes. It came with a side of patacones (fried plantains) as well as coconut rice that was to die for. Portion sizes were generous! My partner ordered the Sancocho de Pescado and he also loved how delicious it was and how home-made and authentic it tasted. The desserts were also amazing! We got the Colombia which was a moist chocolate cake, perfectly balanced with aromatic hints of coffee as well as tangy uchuva. I got a small dessert as well for free for my birthday courtesy of the chef which I also really enjoyed! I could not recommend this place enough especially if you come for abroad. I was born and raised in Colombia so this was a very special place to spend my birthday. Prices are steep, especially for those paying in Colombian pesos so be aware of that. Very happy with the beautiful ambiance, amazing food, and unparalleled service!More