Executive Chef Néstor Mesa from Basilic nominated as Best Chef at the 2025 La Barra Awards
At Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia, we proudly celebrate the nomination of our Executive Chef Néstor Mesa, from Basilic Restaurant, in the Best Chef category at the 2025 La Barra Awards. This recognition highlights his creativity, technique, and dedication to a culinary vision that fuses the best of France and Colombia, offering a unique dining experience in the heart of Bogotá.
The La Barra Awards celebrate 20 years of honoring talent and innovation in Colombian gastronomy. This special edition, to be held on November 12, will recognize professionals and restaurants that have transformed national cuisine, focusing on sustainability, local ingredients, and excellence in service.
For Chef Néstor Mesa, this nomination reflects the result of constant work focused on reinterpreting French gastronomy in Bogotá with the authentic touch of Colombian ingredients. His vision at Basilic has positioned the restaurant as a benchmark for gastronomic experiences in Bogotá, where elegance, technique, and a strong connection with local producers take center stage.
The La Barra Awards methodology combines the evaluation of a national Executive Committee, regional juries, and — for the first time — public voting, ensuring transparency and representativeness in each nomination.
