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{{Infobox restaurant
| name             = Celele
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| location         = [[Cartagena, Colombia]]
| coordinates      = 
| owner            = Jaime Rodríguez
| head_chef        = Jaime Rodríguez
| food_type        = Contemporary Colombian Caribbean
| founder          = Jaime Rodríguez, Sebastián Pinzón
| opened           = December 2018
| website          = {{URL|https://celelerestaurante.com/}}
}}

'''Celele''' is a contemporary restaurant in the Getsemaní neighborhood of [[Cartagena, Colombia]]. The establishment is known for its focus on the culinary traditions, biodiversity, and food history of the Colombian Caribbean region.

== History and concept ==
The restaurant was founded by chefs Jaime Rodríguez and Sebastián Pinzón. Prior to opening the physical location, the founders spent several years conducting field research through their initiative, Proyecto Caribe Lab. This project involved traveling across the Caribbean coast of Colombia to document indigenous ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and micro-cultures.

Celele opened in December 2018. In 2021, Pinzón departed the project, leaving Rodríguez to lead the restaurant. The design of the establishment incorporates local artisan crafts and visual elements reflecting the culture of Cartagena.

== Cuisine ==
The menu at Celele relies on ingredients sourced from small-scale farmers, foragers, and fishermen across the Caribbean region of Colombia. The kitchen utilizes traditional regional techniques combined with contemporary presentation. 

Dishes regularly incorporate regional components such as rare varieties of local beans, edible flowers, underutilized tropical fruits like corozo and mamey, and local seafood. The beverage program features cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks made from native ferments and regional fruits.

== Recognition and awards ==
Celele has received several accolades from culinary organizations:
* '''Miele One to Watch Award''' (Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants) – 2019
* '''Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award''' – 2021
* '''Sustainable Restaurant Award''' (The World's 50 Best Restaurants) – 2025

The restaurant has maintained a regular presence on the annual lists compiled by [[The World's 50 Best Restaurants]]:
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Year !! Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants !! The World's 50 Best Restaurants
|-
| 2020 || 49 || —
|-
| 2022 || 19 || —
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| 2023 || 16 || —
|-
| 2024 || 6 || —
|-
| 2025 || 5 || 48
|}

In 2024, head chef Jaime Rodríguez received three knives and the "Terroir" special distinction at The Best Chef Awards.

== References ==
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[[Category:Restaurants in Colombia]]
[[Category:Restaurants established in 2018]]
[[Category:2018 establishments in Colombia]]