ABOUT US

In July 2015, Giuliana and Luca founded an Italian restaurant in the heart of Quinta Camacho, Bogotá, inspired by family memories and the desire to share with the city the true essence of Italy. From the very beginning, their purpose has been clear: that every guest who walks through the door feels transported to an Italian villa; that is why the restaurant’s motto is “Italy in Bogotá.”

The restaurant has two floors full of charm. On the second floor is Siena's Piazza del Campo, where the wood-fired oven fills the air with irresistible aromas, and also Piazza Maggiore in Bologna, the most elegant and refined space, ideal for special celebrations. On the first floor, Piazza Navona in Rome shines brightly as the most vibrant and welcoming area, combining a lively bar with a charming terrace. Here, among cocktails, good music, and warm service, guests experience the most joyful and social side of the restaurant—perfect for sharing with friends or family.

OUR PLATES

The menu at 18 Scalini is a culinary journey that combines tradition and innovation, offering a wide variety of flavors that represent the very best of Italy. Our selection takes you from the north to the south of the country, without forgetting its heart in the center. Guests can enjoy classics such as carbonara, amatriciana, a comforting minestrone, the authentic pizza margherita, traditional saltimbocca alla romana, or the delicious rovelline lucchesi—dishes that recall the kitchens of Italian mothers and grandmothers.


But at 18 Scalini there is also space for creativity, with recipes born at home that have become the restaurant’s signature. Highlights include the flavorful salmon al cartoccio, the surprising spaghetti flambé, prepared right in front of diners, the Amore Sauce and the unmistakable 18 Scalini lasagna, which blends tradition with our own identity. A complete culinary experience for those who wish to feel in Italy through every plate.

DIFFERENT SETTINGS

Piazza Navona
Una de las plazas más icónicas de Roma, la ciudad donde los dueños de 18 Scalini se conocieron y donde Luca pasó gran parte de su vida. En la época romana ese enorme espacio ovalado fue utilizado para competencias deportivas sobre todo carreras navales, ahora reúne fuentes bellísimas, edificios e iglesias majestuosas, Su energía vibrante y su encanto barroco nos inspiraron para nombrar así nuestro primer piso como punto de encuentro donde el arte, la gastronomía y la historia se entrelazan en un ambiente elegante y animado. 

Piazza del Campo
La plaza central de Siena, famosa por su espectacular forma de concha y su impresionante arquitectura medieval, donde se corre el Palio más famoso de Italia y donde estudió Giuliana. Es de tal belleza que es prácticamente imposible describirla con palabras.
En este ambiente, donde desembocan los 18 SCALINI de la escalera de nuestra casa, construimos un magnífico horno de leña de donde sacamos unas de las mejores pizzas de Bogotá y nuestro famoso Salmone al Cartoccio.             
                                    
Piazza Maggiore
La plaza principal de Bologna, símbolo de la grandeza renacentista de la ciudad. Esta ciudad nos encanta, es alegre y elegante, es un espacio maravilloso donde la historia y la vida cotidiana conviven armoniosamente y es lo que quisimos plasmar en nuestro segundo piso. Bologna es la cuna de algunos de los platos más emblemáticos de Italia en los que nos inspiramos para armar, desarrollar el Menú de 18 SCALINI.

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