El Fuerte Restaurant.

Occupying the former Fort San Anselmo, El Fuerte is a distinct architectural landmark in Mompox that functions as both a historic site and a dedicated pizzeria. The restaurant is housed within a colonial-era warehouse, where high ceilings and a central open-air patio provide a breezy, atmospheric backdrop for dinner. Run by an Austrian-Colombian couple, the kitchen centers its menu around a wood-fired brick oven, producing thin-crust pizzas and handmade pastas that stand out in a region dominated by traditional river fish. While the pizzas are the primary draw, the gazpacho and shrimp salads offer lighter alternatives. The service is professional and the decor is thoughtfully curated, making it one of the more polished dining options in town. Note that the establishment is cash-only.