Went to Balboa (aka The Trafalgar) as a birthday dinner with my family.
The place is small but very welcoming.
The service is great especially as some of us hadn't eaten in here before and my husband asked what they recommended and about each course on the menu (menu is small but that quality is better than quantity) and we were not disappointed with any of the food.
I would highly recommend giving this place a try you won't regret, I suggest making a reservation especially if you are in a large group of people.
They don't have a drink licence so you can bring your own alcohol (but not soft drinks).
I look forward to eating here again.
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This is the most underrated restaurant in London !
Balboa was honestly one of the loveliest restaurants I’ve visited, the ambiance was cute and warm - with an open kitchen plan and fun Colombian music playing in the background. The interiors were everything I would want in my dream home - the tables had little bottles of dry flowers and were so pretty - each table had their own set.
The menu was not individual items - you have the option to have a set menu of 2 dishes or 3 dishes but is still so reasonably priced. The menu also had some nice cocktails which we unfortunately didn’t try.
We had the prawn ceviche which was zesty, sweet and fresh. The other prawn starter was a hot (as in heat) coconut based dish - really tasty ! For mains we had the sea bass which was nice - wrapped in a banana leaf, lots of flavour from the caramelised plantain
BUT THE SHOW STOPPER WAS THE SEA FOOD STICKY RICE. YOUR LIFE WILL BE CHANGED IT EAS DELICIOUS - I’ve never had anything like it.
The staff were really kind and welcoming - and didn’t force you to pay service charge. In fact it wasn’t even included on the bill, they deserve a massive thank you for being so kind and hospitable. The restaurant is generally booked out so I recommend you make a reservation before you go.
INCREDIBLE RESTAURANT WITH THE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD IN LONDON !
Having lived in South America as a child was really looking forward to coming here ! WOW the food was out of this world fresh tasty.. this is a hidden gem of a find and 💯 will be coming back
Staff where all amazing such a lovely vibe to the place as well
One of the best in London. Nice cuisine and kindness if people made our dinners perfect. All the dishes from starter to dessert were delicious - not too salty, unique and fresh - and even the price was reasonable! We loved this restaurant. If I choose one restaurant to visit once again in London, I would choose Balboa.
One of the best Colombian places I’ve ever eaten. The food looks five star & tastes the same! Highly recommend. The chef & staff are also so amazingly friendly.
Lovely restaurant near Greenwich park. Food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the staff was really nice. This was our first time trying Colombian pacific food and it lived up to the expectations. I would honestly recommend all the dishes we had. Definitely worth trying!
Wonderful family run restaurant. I’ve tried many things on the menu and enjoyed all of it! You can take your own wine and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere, would highly recommend for some Colombian cuisine
Great food, lot of positively surprising taste.
It's all going to be OK
+5
Outstanding food and price. I've eaten here three times when in London for work and it's been excellent every time. With a seaonal menu there is a warm mocktail on the drink menu which was delicious. The backed seabass was purfectly cooked and the chocolate brownie as good as ever. I can't recommend this little gem highlily enough. Price is also fantatsic.
Great food, lovely atmosphere.
Small and homespun (you have to walk through the kitchen to go to the toilet), but charmingly so.
The whole menu, except one dessert, is gluten free, so a real treat for people with intolerances.
Bring your own booze (corkage is a reasonable £5) and enjoy.
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