Paladar in Southwark

100% gluten free, great food, nice atmosphere. Quite expensive but worth every penny. The Habanero cocktail was delicious! The outdoor seating looks very nice too, will try book to sit outside next time.

Amazing food and amazing vibes staff were so friendly and the food was delicious

A magical experience. The flavours in every dish we ordered were impeccably balanced and creatively melded. The texture and taste of the food was excellent without fail. Truly the work of a culinary artist. It is refreshing to go to a restaurant where equal attention is paid to flavour, presentation and ambience where the experience is centered on the quality of the food. Portion sizes were substantial - not too small despite the beautiful presentation. I would recommend the set menu for maximum value for money.

As ever food was excellent - absolutely must try guacamole and plantain... Also very good cocktail mixing for our lunch!

“A hidden gem in London” Paladar is a real treasure! The chicken was a marvel, so flavorful and tender that every bite was a pleasure. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are adorable, attentive without being intrusive. An incredible discovery that I recommend with my eyes closed!

We had dinner with a big group of people and had a large selection of dishes to share. Food kept coming out of the kitchen at a steady pace and the service was very good. The dishes are streetfood style, very tasty, medium sized portions so you can eat a variety of things. The aubergine dish and a tuna starter were our clear favourites. Plenty of choice for our vegetarians.

Flavours that will stay with you for a while.. The tuna starter is a pure orgasm in the mouth. Been there a couple of times and never left dissatisfied. Great atmosphere with lovely people. All gluten free

Food was delicious but slightly small shareable portions for what we paid for , staff was lovely with big smiles and very attentive. Lovely atmosphere with classic salsa and Latin music being played throughout. Overall would highly recommend !

Very rude staff, tried to blame me for their mistake and resolved the issue by chucking the menus on the table and telling me to “Enjoy my dinner”. Food very mediocre thankfully company of my friends ok. Extremely overpriced and previous visitors commented on this huge increase from before.

A hidden gem and very authentic Latin American food. Amazing service. Highly recommended!

The prices are a bit high for the quantity and quality of the food. It is very tasty but not exceptional.

I recently visited this amazing gluten-free restaurant for their lunch set menu and found it to be quite the acquired taste—perfect for those seeking something unique. The atmosphere was serene, as the place was almost empty around lunchtime, which made for a peaceful dining experience. However, once we were seated, Ecuadorian music suddenly filled the air—perhaps a welcome for their first customers of the day. While I appreciated the cleanliness and the friendly staff, my partner did have a strange encounter with one of the waiters, who seemed to be staring at him from over my shoulder throughout the meal, which made things a bit uncomfortable. The cocktails were also priced at £16+, which felt a little steep for lunch. All in all, it’s a nice spot if you’re after something different, but I likely won’t be returning.

The decoration environment is very nice A small restaurant where many locals come Food is delicious and cheap The service is very good and enthusiastic It should be Spanish and Latin American food! Had the classic octopus feet and ate a hard green banana for the first time Fried banana slices are just as delicious as fried sweet potato slices Pork and pork belly pancakes I returned home in a second, and the overall meal was spicy, I liked it very much! Satisfy your craving!

Always enjoy the food at Palador, a true flavours of South America, friendly service, great atmosphere, and well balanced and reasonably priced wine list. worth a visit anytime!

Amazing experience. The service was awesome, and the food was some of the best we have ever had. Our favorite was the Cochinita pibil and the grilled chimichurri prawns. Our favorite dessert was the pumpkin flan. We may pass on the califlower and the churros next time. My drink was fabulous. Overall, had a great time, the staff were chatty and even kept the kitchen open for us to have dessert. The inside is modern, trendy, and clean. Highly, highly recommend if you’re in town or live in London.

Really great place with tasty food, amazing service, and a lovely atmosphere. It's a good balance of authentic Latin food, made in a dynamic and thoughtful way. Jose who served us was very attentive and considerate. He made the experience even more special. Thank you.

We tried Paladar for the first time to have my birthday lunch before going to the theatre. We were impressed by the welcome, the service, the choice and quality of the food, and that everything was gluten-free. I haven't had churros since becoming gluten intolerant 7 years ago, and they were amazing. We will definitely be back.

We have been here a few times and its always great 😍 highly recommend!

Truly excellent gluten free south American food, wonderfully helpful and friendly staff, fun birthday celebration! (I got to wear the sombrero!) By far the best Latin food I've had in the UK.

Paladar is absolutely incredible!! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Each dish was stunning, full of flavour and beautifully presented. If you visit you must try the squid! 10/10!!

I wish I could give them 6 stars! We had an absolutely delicious meal with lovely service. Everything was just wonderful.

We were so lucky to happen upon the hidden gem! The service was so warm and friendly, it felt like being with family. The food and drinks were delicious, and really unique! I can't recommend this place enough!

One of my favourite places in London. Fantastic for coeliacs, but don't need to be gluten free to find the food delicious. Pro tip - sit in the courtyard. Highly recommend the trip.

Can’t get enough of this place. The food is incredible, especially for my wife who is coeliac (the entire restaurant is gluten free). Great place for a date. The cocktails are amazing (recommend the pisco sour) and the food is delicious and so well presented. This is a hidden gem on the London restaurant scene.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had, served by some of the nicest staff ever!!! Pisco sours, plantain chips, croquettes, ceviche, chicken, dessert platter… 😍

El ambiente está muy bien, el staff es muy amable, es un poco caro para el tamaño de las porciones, la comida vegana pedimos que no fuera picante y estaba picante. Nos dieron empanadas "veganas" y eran de carne, no volvería

It is not suitable for vegans. They told me that the empanadas are vegan and were meat. There is only 1 vegan option on the menu other than side and it is VERY spicy (the cauliflower). Besides, it's not delicious, it was poorly cooked! The rice, salad and so on were ALL spicy, how Latin American surprised me! I could only eat the fries and spent 45 pounds I don't recommend it

Possible to eat anything on the menu

This Restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the staff is very friendly, the food amazing, I love it.

Gorgeous in every way - food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend 😊

excellent food and tastefully decorated space. the service is very cordial, especially the young lady who serves the guests. we enjoyed the ambiance and delicious food.

Quirky decor, stylish food, relaxed atmosphere. Modern Latin American dishes inspired by food from various countries, extensive wine list and attentive but unobtrusive service. All food is gluten-free. Well worth a visit.

Lovely restaurant. As we were a large group (13) we had the set menu. Everything was delicious. As a coeliac pescatarian the staff made sure that I knew which dishes I was fine to eat . It’s always daunting trying somewhere new as a coeliac but Paladar made it so easy and reassured me at all times

The food was sooo good, and everything was gluten-free! The garden was also really nice to sit in. Definitely coming back!!

Some of the best food you’ll find in London. Amazing flavours, great atmosphere and friendly staff! I went with a coeliac friend and it was just so nice for her to be able to look at the whole menu, not just some special gluten-free section. Highly recommend the empanadas and tapioca / cheese dice, and we also had the aubergine and the cochinita pibil - absolutely delicious!

I loved this place.. really cute Latin American place 😊

I went with family for a celebration meal and it was the perfect setting. They have a beautiful courtyard, with plants and flowers everywhere. The food was great. We shared all the plates and enjoyed every one. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, beautiful garden and everyone's so friendly. There is no way anyone can tell that the food is gluten free!

Paladar is a fantastic Restaurant. I recommend the Tostadas, Squid and Eggplant dishes. The staff are friendly and obviously enjoy working here.

I am genuinely surprised by the high rating this restaurant has on Google, as our experience was far from deserving of such praise. From the moment we arrived, things started on the wrong foot. Despite having a reservation, the host was quite rude and dismissive, which set a negative tone for the rest of the evening. The service throughout our visit was subpar. We noticed that every table around us received a complimentary item, yet we were completely overlooked. When it came to our order, the wait time was excessive. We ordered two bottles of wine, but only received one. To make matters worse, the second bottle, which never arrived, was still included in our final bill. Speaking of the bill, I strongly advise everyone to carefully check theirs before paying. We noticed discrepancies between the prices listed on the menu and those on our final bill for several items. This kind of mistake is unacceptable and leaves a very poor impression. Overall, our experience was disappointing, and I cannot understand how this restaurant has such a high rating. We won’t be returning, and I suggest others approach with caution.

First time coming here and I loved it! The atmosphere was really nice with traditional salsa music playing in the background. Food was beautifully presented and really tasty. The customer service was really friendly and welcoming.

We were transported to South America! The food was incredible and the service so friendly. We will be back! Special thank you to Adam

Great dinner with a friend on the lovely terrace out the back. Food was excellent, and fairly priced. They were out of the ceviche which was a shame, but all the other food we has was delicious. Tuna tostadas - some of the best ever! Good wine list too!

Really enjoyed the flavours and it was a great idea to share.

Our fifth visit in 7 years (we are not local). Fabulous food and wine and great staff to match. We love the plantain crisps as an old favourite and the ceviche, lamb, pork belly and tuna were amazing!!!

Best Gluten Free restaurant in London!

We booked Paladar based on its style of cuisine, cool fitout, its reviews and its location which was close to our hotel near Waterloo before heading to a show at The Old Vic. We were not disappointed one little bit! Excellent service from the whole team and the food was superb! The home made ice cream was sublime. Best I’ve ever tasted. Could not recommend this place highly enough. Thanks Paladar for helping to make our weekend!

Pricey but worth it for s special meal. Wine and food is amazing.

This was the most delicious food I've had in the UK for two weeks. All the food was great, and the servers were nice. As for the taste, if you can give me a 6 on Google Maps, I'd be happy to give it to you.

The restaurant was a fantastic find. Our daughter suffers from celiac disease and in this restaurant she was able to eat anything without worrying. The cuisine is impeccable in terms of taste and presentation. The flavors are incredible. The Latin flavor in an elegant fusion is fantastic. The staff is very friendly.

Ordered through Deliveroo on 7 August expecting a gourmet treat for my gueara . I still cannot believe the food is from the same restaurant almost all praise Everything "crispy" like plantains, pork belky was,hardened and could not be chewed. The guacamole was so incredibly salty I decided it was beyond saving, after trying to rescue it with lime I'm willing to think this was some weird accident, but i won't risk it again

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. My first time here and can only highly recommend it! 👌🏼

I could not commend this place more highly! It is my new favourite place in the city. I was in London for work and did a Google search for 'gluten free food near me'. This place came up and I'm so glad it did. The atmosphere is fabulous, the food is delicious, it's reasonably priced and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Although I hadn't booked, they offered me a seat in the reception until they could accommodate me. Everyone made me feel incredibly welcome as a solo diner, and they even showed me their beautiful 'secret garden'. I will definitely be back!

Incredible Latin American food and amazing courtyard space. We had the sea bass ceviche & pork tacos, highly recommend!

Overpriced (15%service charges), portion is small and taste average

Paladar is my go-to restaurant in London where I know I won't ever be disappointed by the food, drinks or service. I love bringing people here so I can share how amazing it is with others. Top quality food.

An absolute beautiful place to eat, the ambiance is immaculate. The food is spectacular and the service is warm and welcoming.

We don't get out much as a married couple with kids, so when we do it's special...and what a special night we had here. Food was gorgeous, staff looked after us and the atmosphere was great. Our first visit, but we're coming back...this time with friends. Highly recommend. Beautiful experience.

Alberto and Nadia made my birthday meal so special last night! The food was incredible and the atmosphere and service was impeccable. Alberto kindly gave us a tour of the restaurant and showed us the wonderful art work on display. Thank you!

Truly fantastic food here. We went for the three course early bird set menu - beef empanadas, pork belly arepa, chicken thighs, pibil and churros. It was hands down the best South American food I've eaten in the UK, and at £24/29 for two or three courses, incredible value. I have never really liked churros, but my word, Paladar turned me around with their two dipping sauces and incredible dough. Both starters were superb. The sauce for the chicken was out of this world. Chimichurri fries are a great side. And don't get me started on the cocktails (pisquina and mezcalita, both stunning)... Even the rose was great and under £7 a glass, unheard of in London. Staff were wonderful. Food and drink were magnificent. I don't normally write reviews half an hour after leaving, but I had to get this down ASAP. That's how good Paladar is.

INCREDIBLE! This restaurant is a must try if you're in London. Everything is gluten free, and absolutely fantastic. The conchinita dish was seriously to die for. Our server Alberto was friendly and attentive. If I could rate this place 6 stars I absolutely would. Wonderful job everyone 👏

As a Mexican, I didn't have high expectations about food in England. Many people told me before I arrived that London food was really bad... and they weren't wrong... until I meet this place. O M G, that was INSANE. The pollo in achiote was so freaking delicious. My husband, who is vegan, found delicious vegan options for him as well. Everything was too good that I couldn't stop eating. I felt that I was going to explode but just wanted to force myself to keep trying. We had the guacamole banana chips, the achiote chicken, the mole, potatoes, a side of rice, the cheese cake, and also the churros. The service was also exceptional. They all were very kind and friendly. One more thing that really surprised me was how the restaurant looks inside. It's very beautiful, especially downstairs 😍 so green and pretty. I'm so so SO happy we stopped by

Great spot for punchy flavours and a great atmosphere. The Cochinita Pibil was great as was the tostada. The place has great vibes and the garden looked like a bright summer spot. The service was a bit patchy as we ended up waiting too long between courses though all the servers were extremely friendly. The place was definitely one for birthday / special occasions as the prices are a bit steep but a great experience overall.

Paladar was a treat for dinner as one in our party of 4 has celiacs disease. The menu is 100% gluten free and 110% tasty. We tried a bunch of different dishes on the menu and ate family style. The octopus and ceviche were our favourites. Their drinks were well crafted and we were never without water. We did the desert plate and the purple corn churros were the bomb! I can’t say enough about how great the service here was. We will definitely be back

We had the most wonderful lunch at Paladar. From the moment we walked in I knew it would be great - the staff are so friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere and is nicely decorated. We sat in the covered garden which felt very special - you feel like you're on holiday! The food was 10/10 from start to finish - especially the tuna tostadas!!! I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend this place!

10/10 all round here. We went for lunch with our 1 year old son(sorry about the mess he caused!) The staff were so friendly, food was great and service was fantastic! If in the area worth a visit. Highly recommend

First rate. Everything we ordered, we would order again. Food and drinks.

Delicious. As in everything is delicious. I even asked if they made anything that did not taste good. Well, we did not find the answer. We were simply looking for a restaurant that would provide a few good true gluten free options for someone in our party that lives with Coeliac disease. She was in heaven when she discovered everything was gluten free, everything. If you find yourself turning up your nose to anything gf, you will be missing out to all the fabulous flavors Paladar has to offer. The service and atmosphere were wonderful. I would happily recommend Paladar to anyone.

Excellent food, service and ambience. Highly recommend!

Just brilliant. Lunch included the lamb kebabs and the aubergine mains. Highly recommended

It was nice, wasn’t blown away but was a nice visit. Great staff and service. Food was prompt. Enjoyed myself thoroughly.

Food was delicious and service was excellent. Definitely worth going back to.

Excellent food! We ordered Chef’s special tasters menu pairing with Argentinian Wine and it was sublime. Stunning ceviche, scrumptious octopus, succulent lamb, and an absolute showstopper of a cheesecake dessert. Every dish was distinct, flavourful, and utterly delicious. With exotic south American flavours, it was a nice break from western and asian cuisine. It was the perfect place for our final dinner in London (for now). We definitely would come back and will be recommending it to our local London friends.

Incredible!!!! Coeliacs, you MUST go here! Definitely would recommend the tuna tacos, lamb skewers, octopus and churros… all were mouth watering and delicious. Felt extremely safe because the whole menu is 💯 gluten free. The aesthetic of the place is also extremely beautiful. Very satisfied.

Great experience! I love the mix of different Latin American styles in one place, higly recommended to know more about Latin cuisine and I think even Latin Americans can have a surprise. Very good service!

Phenomenal Gluten Free food! Wait staff couldn’t have been friendlier! Food was phenomenal!

Highly recommended - everything was delicious (tuna tostadas were my favourite) including the drinks (try the mezcarita). Service couldn't have been more friendly. Good option in walking distance of Waterloo, but with a local feel. Only downside was that the weather wasn't warm enough for the garden but we were happily accommodated inside, and it's a good reason to go again and try it on another occasion!

Decent place: portions are generous, space is nice and it's good value for money. Drinks could be better (the glass of red we tried had been opened for a while) but I'd come back for the set menu. Chimichurri chips were a great idea!

This amazing place just keep getting better. The cooking has always been wonderful, with great flavours of authentic modern Latin American cooking, phenomenal cocktails, a great wine list and absolutely charming service.

If you get the chance, ask for a table in their courtyard area tucked at the side and back of the restaurant. It is beautiful and calm there. Waitress happy to explain the menu which is a mixture of small and large plates. We had some veggie friends who joined us and there is certainly enough choice all round. The flavours of the food and sauces was absolutely stunning. My new find and just a 10 minute walk from Waterloo station.

Great gem in Elephant and Castle. Staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful with recommendations. The food was HEAVENLY. Everything was so delicious and beautifully presented. The decor is great - colourful, lots of plants everywhere, modern and clean, super cute for a romantic date or birthday celebration. We had intended to get the set menu but that didn't seem available so we did end up spending quite a lot more money than we had expected.

Amazing food and service! Must try if you are in the area

Great place to eat latin american food. Art exhibitions on display constantly and good variety of cocktails.

Signature cuisine, very well prepared and delicious. Very friendly staff. Well decorated place. However, some details need to be improved: good atmosphere, but the music is a bit loud; somewhat small portions; and they charge 15% taxes on the final bill, not reflected in the restaurant's menu.

One of those rare hidden gems -- the food, drink and atmosphere are all at that extra level ...

Thanks Nadia and Lorena for a great evening & good food :)

a total change of scenery, a most pleasant taste journey. elegant dishes, a very warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere and harmonious decoration. I recommend, and I will come back 😍

Cheerful, cheerful atmosphere with the desire to start dancing. For a Spanish person like me, the atmosphere was a 10 and the service was very helpful. The meal was very good... perhaps I would say abundant, I would have appreciated better recommendations regarding quantity. But all 10

One of the best meals I've ever had. The dishes are fairly expensive, but the presentation and taste easily make up for it. We genuinely did not have a single complaint, or any feedback on what they could've done better. The atmosphere was great as we were seated in their backyard "garden" and the service was top notch.

Amazing food, hugely recommend, but it's sadly just not good value. 11 GBP for four small churro shards for dessert seemed a little ridiculous. But it was very good food and ingredients - just small portions and too expensive. The filling for the empanadas could've used something more interesting.

I normally don't give a 1 star rating and this would have been a 5 stars. But the last few minutes completely ruined the experience. This was my second visit to Paladar, so this was me giving them a second chance. The place is nice and the food is extraordinary and the waitressing team also very good and attentive. So, why the 1 star rating? Simple: the hostess! On my first visit I already was a bit un ease with her attitude as she comes across a bit short and maybe a little rude. That's the reason I wanted to give it another chance because, everybody can have a bad day. The first time I was on passing with a friend so we were relatively quick, but the second time I was out on a day out, making this visit a special one. We had delicious food and wanted to order some coffee. But no one was coming to our table after desert to our surprise (and the waitress) we were given the bill before finishing our meal. The poor waitress was really apologetic as she too knew that this was not the way to go. I tend to tip on top of the service but on this occasion I decided not to, I was about to ask to remove the 15% service charge completely. But decided against as the rest of the team is a no fault of the poor customer service skills of the hostess. On my way out I did spoke with her and said that next time if she needed the table at a certain time she should have let us know before we ordered or if we were taking too long she could have also said something before the bill. Also I found the fact that she sent the waitress to deliver the message really poor management and leadership skills. You are supposed to protect your team, not be there so you safe face as manager. Her excuse that they have a maxim time of 120 minutes per table does not really holds any water as we arrived at 17:17 and left at 18:20. And the table next to ours was already there before we arrived and after we left. So it was really not because of time. The whole situation was really uncomfortable for us and it even had a whiff of some sort of discrimination that she didn't want us there. Terrible situation. And unfortunately what was going to become a must. Is now a definite I will not be coming back. The food is delicious but please avoid this place as the service by the hostess has the potential to leave you with a sour taste and ruin what could otherwise have been a fantastic day out.

The service was a little hit and miss. When we came in we felt really hurried because the waiter said we needed to order as the kitchen closed at 2.45pm. Our booking was for 2.30pm and there was another booking for 2.45pm so I'm not sure why they are taking bookings for these times if they close their kitchen then. There was no atmosphere at all and there were people constantly trapsing in and out talking to the waiter. The food was okay, but not amazing. The squid main course was very overpriced for it what it was. We felt it was all quite overpriced, and the 15% service charge felt too steep. I wouldn't recommend.

Can't rate this highly enough, everything was gluten free, fabulous food, fabulous wine and fabulous staff, had an amazing evening, never felt rushed or ignored, just felt special and enjoyed every minute.

We did go in around 5PM so the atmosphere was laid back and the service was fine. What I could not understand was the lack of flavour in everything we ate. The lamb was tough, the plantain tasted stale like it was prepared a few days back and the dusted corn dried out my mouth and I needed lots of water to make it go in. Maybe it was the time we went but we just did not enjoy this experience.

Such a vibrant venue from the decor to the music to the friendly staff. Enjoyed a birthday dinner here with my friends (one is vegan and one is coeliac) and because of the gluten free & VG options we were all able to share plates and eat together which was so nice. Highlights were the Green plantain crisps, taquero guacamole & Potato & salsa criolla, yellow-corn empanadas, roast aubergine, beans & Green herb steamed rice. The plates were beautifully presented and each mouthful was an explosion of flavour :)

The rating speaks for itself. Got to this restaurant at 5:30 with no reservation but they were able to fit us in (and had a sleeping baby with us that they didn’t look down on which is always nice) Cannot speak higher of the service and the food- flavour combinations were explosions in your mouth.

This restaurant is amazing! We passed by by chance and ended up finding this very authentic food. Guacamole is crazy, and the cocktails transport you right to the beach. And the desserts are amazing, incredible. But what really won us over was the atmosphere and the attention of the service, we were celebrating my partner's birthday and they treated us like royalty, we almost felt at home! In short, what a discovery! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great and the people are super nice. Oh, and a warning: the mains are huge, so don't go overboard with the starters! hehhe

Very good restaurant. The dishes are elaborate and succulent

Great dedicated gluten free restaurant. Lots of options and the food tasted great!

Descubrir Paladar ha sido un verdadero placer culinario. El servicio es impecable, el personal es amable y atento, lo que realza aún más la experiencia. Además, la presentación de los platos es simplemente espectacular. Recomendado probar los diferentes platos que ofrecen.