Palomar London

Been there in the end of May. Good experience and nice spot for seafood dishes and savoury flavoured meals. Nice bar area and good selection of wines. Octopus and Butterbean hummus was 10/10 full of flavour and melts in your mouth. It felt a little bit chaotic but overall experience was great

A new all time favourite restaurant in London, I’m so glad I found this place. Great for a date night or cute meal with friends / family - just be warned it’s mostly bar style seating (very cool because you can watch the chefs) with some table space at the back. Between 2 we shared the falafel and heirloom tomatoes starters, the hamachi crudo (amazing), stream trout, and chicken mains with some layered potatoes, and then the chocolate tart for desert. Couldn’t recommend any of the dishes more honestly. Lovely staff, really cool inside set up being right in front of the chefs, and just generally a great atmosphere.

I have waited almost nine years to visit The Palomar and it absolutely lived up to expectations! I had the best seat in the house and could see every plate before it went out. Beautiful presentation, bold and subtle flavours, good drinks list,attentive staff. All in all a truly great experience, thank you. Bravo to the team!

Wow, wow, WOW! I was blown away by this place. To start, our waiter was the lovely Irish guy (sorry mate, didn't get your name) and he was so knowledgeable: both about the food menu and the drinks. He pointed out some highlights and elegantly presented the menu. After having shared many small dishes, I can honestly say that I don't think you can actually go wrong at this place, which is crazy! We had the bread to start with carrot tahini and Baba ganoush. I was so pleased that the Baba ganoush wasn't unbelievably smoky (if anyone reading has been to Oma in London Bridge, you know) and had an excellent aubergine texture. The carrot tahini was amazing. The sweetness from the carrot was perfect. Then, we had the Hamachi crudo and the cucumber dish. The fish was so soft, and the cucumber dish surprised me by actually being amazing. The candied almonds, chilli oil etc all worked and made it a real treat. Never thought I'd order cucumber at a restaurant! Finally, we had the octopus and the cabbage, with a side of the potatoes. The octopus was phenomenal - melt-in-the-mouth soft. Perfectly cooked. The cabbage was really tasty and delicously charred, and the potatoes were just amazing. Just look at them in the picture... Of course they are! Crispy goodness with stunning texture on the inside. (This ended up being a touch too much food for 2 people, but I was very happy with my little leftover box, and it didn't last past midnight the same day 😂). Drinks: I got a White Manhattan (£16) and was very impressed. I've never had a fat-washed cocktail before, and it was delightful. Followed it up with a simple Buffalo Trace on the rocks for a not unreasonable price of £12 for a double. 10/10, definitely worth the price. And, to be cheeky, I can't help but compare it to Oma in London Bridge - a Michelin starred Greek restaurant which has some of the same dishes (Baba ganoush, white fish crudo, octopus). I must say, Palomar is better!

Food? A total win—especially the asparagus, beef, and chicken, all showing off. Service? Even better. The lovely lady taking care of us deserves her own round of applause. Only twist: the tables are so close you get a free side of your neighbours’ life updates. Dinner and drama—what a deal. 🍽️