In the Mexican capital you get to know incredible restaurants not only for their culinary proposals, but also for the beauty and charm of their decor. From pink glamor to retro with a touch of Mexican kitsch, there are options for all tastes and budgets.
Here is a selection of beautiful and very Instagrammable restaurants in the city. Don’t forget those hashtags.
Isabella Café
Isabella Café is for lovers of pink. There is a flower mural that makes for some perfect selfies while you sip cocktails, coffee, or tea and dine on themed dishes. The glamorous atmosphere with pastel-colored walls, velvety armchairs, and neon signs with phrases like “Love yourself first” or “Empowered woman” will envelop and delight you.
Durango 330, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
T. 55 5211 4596
IG. @isabellacafemx
Mandolina
Located in Polanco, this restaurant is beautifully decorated with 5000 lemons on the ceiling and made to make you feel like you are dining on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Mandolina is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, with standout scones, sweet potato ravioli, and truffled mushroom risotto.
Av. Emilio Castelar 135, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
T. 55 8848 9053
IG. @mandolina_mx
Casa Olympia
Elegant, cozy, and retro. Casa Olympia is one of the most Instagrammable places in Polanco due its 50s and 60s style decor that includes iconic Aaron Slim photos, woven chairs, striped fabrics, and a touch of Mexican kitsch. Enjoy its ambiance and while you’re there we recommend their salted caramel ice cream or lava cake.
Anatole France 70, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
T. 55 5282 1503
IG. @casa_olympia
Ling Ling
This Asian-inspired restaurant and lounge has one of the best views of Reforma and the city beyond. Located in a 60-story skyscraper, the interior design stands out for its vaulted structure. The terrace is the heart of the place, lushly decorated with plants and vegetation that will transport you to the great Mexican gardens.
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 509, Cuauhtémoc, Cuauhtémoc
T. 55 3279 9204
Fónico
At Fónico, the food of northeastern Mexico fuses with the flavors of land and sea. The avant-garde design, created by renowned Mexican architect Francisco González Pulido, uses subdued colors against a palette of black and white. And the must-snap item for your Instagram story? A spectacular wooden spiral staircase.
Salamanca 85, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
T. 55 6385 2051
IG. @fonicocdmx
