Paladar is a vibrant Latin-American restaurant and bar in Elephant and Castle serving fresh food and innovative cocktails inspired by the flavours of South America. Boasting beautiful indoor and outdoor areas, plus an ever-changing range of weekly offers, this fun spot is perfect for casual dining all year round. More than just a restaurant, Paladar is also an art gallery and showcases up-and-coming Latin American artists – with all works available to buy. A perk for both the creator and the diner, there’s always something new to see at this forward-thinking spot.
There are four distinct dining areas at Paladar, including the main dining room, the chef’s table (a semi-private space available to hire), the courtyard garden and the front terrace. The main area is light, airy and spacious, and it’s here where diners can admire the beautiful artworks on the walls. While the pretty courtyard is popular during the warmer months, boasting twinkling lights, alfresco tables and shades and fans to protect guests from the sun. It also has infra-red heaters so diners can make use of the area in the winter, too.
Alongside the daily menu is a tasting offering and a set lunch option. The regular menu features an array of nibbles and sharing dishes which span meat, fish and vegetables. You might start with the likes of green plantain crisps with taquero guacamole, or shredded chicken empanadas with chilli salsa. Larger dishes, meanwhile, include grilled octopus with ají panca and tomato purée, Andean potatoes and mint sauce, seabass ceviche with coconut tiger’s milk and toasted coconut flakes, and grilled chicken thighs with plantain and pineapple mofongo and Guasacaca sauce. To finish, don’t miss the purple corn churros with chocolate and ancho chilli sauce.
A range of dessert wines and dessert cocktails are also on offer to round off your meal. While the wine list features bottles from Peru, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico.