Pachamama

Yummy. One of my favourite places for lunch. Aubergine, beef, churros etc all super tasty. Cute décor.
The supposedly best burger wasn’t special. I’d skip that one. Most other dishes were consistently good.
Quite pricey for small dishes. But it’s nice and worth it for having something different. Coya is another fav, but that one is much pricier

Sooooo yummy!!! I’ve eaten here twice now and it was equally delicious both times. All the food has amazing flavor profiles and the staff is friendly, which is always a plus.
The spicy sauce that comes with the fried chicken is one of the best things I’ve eaten. If they sold it separately to take home I would definitely buy some. The cheddar taqueños were also a extremely tasty. Don’t forget dessert!
The food comes out in waves as it is prepared, which gives you time to enjoy each dish on its own, and mix sauces and flavors from your favorites as the meal goes on.

I came to this place after my eyes were seriously seduced by their website. Seriously, this site is almost NSFW there is so much food porn on display! Having previously seen this place listed on «best brunch» articles I was disappointed to find they stopped doing it, but I was informed by our server on the night that it’s back. And it’s back with a bang because I haven’t been able to get a reservation yet!
The food here is very good, with pretty good portion sizes that allow you have a taste of multiple dishes without feeling to stuffed. The cocktails are delicious and though we didn’t use the happy hour the offer was very good.
I really love the décor here. I felt like I was in the back yard of a real Peruvian household, the kind of «family dinner» type scene you see in movies, with strings of lights hung around, artfully placed «cracks» on the walls & even a horse (okay not a real horse, but he still made me double take when I spotted him first!)
My only real gripe with this place & reason it’s not getting 5 stars is the price. For what we ate I just didn’t feel like the price reflected good value. I was a little shocked when we opened the bill & had a scan through the items. Each dish on it’s own doesn’t seem super expensive but it all adds up pretty quickly. This place will firmly go onto our «special occasions» list, which is fine, it just wasn’t what I expected from the tone of their website/​décor/​etc. Will definitely keep trying for that brunch reservation too!

The options of ceviche and pisco sours available on food and cocktail menus across the capital demonstrate Londoners’ appetite for Peruvian cuisine. It’s therefore unsurprising that a few swanky Peruvian restaurants have popped up, riding on the coattails of this demand. The interest in Latin-​American food stems from its vivacious colours, a healthy focus on fish and grilled meats and its reliance on fresh herbs and ingredients. The balance of acidic citrus flavours with hints of spicy heat makes it highly palatable– after all, our taste buds have been seasoned to Mexican flavours and we’re eager to embrace something equally bold and delicious.
One of the establishments that specialises in Peruvian fare is Pachamama, located in Marylebone, just a hop and skip away from the bustle of Oxford Street. Inconspicuous from street level, a descending stairway separates central London from a vibrant hacienda of rustic-​cum-​chic décor. Despite its subterranean setting, the restaurant doesn’t feel stale or claustrophobic– the atmosphere is breezy and lively and the chirpy waiting staff flow between tables, constantly demonstrating an open and warm demeanour.
Pieces of rustic furniture– think stripped antique sideboards and retro fringed lampshades– feature alongside exposed brickwork and whitewashed walls. Lightbulbs hang from strings overhead and inaugural visits are marked by a vase of simple white blossoms placed on the table. These elements intermingle to create a space that is fun, casual and quirky.
We were drawn to the idea of a Peruvian brunch, a new menu offered by the restaurant, and made a reservation for a Saturday afternoon. It was busy, but the floor was well staffed, so servers were always poised and approachable. I immediately spotted the tell-​tale sign of a visual feast: mobile phones and cameras were at the ready to capture each plate as it arrived. It wasn’t difficult to see why– the plates whizzing by were ornate and assembled with an artistic touch– each one a humble waffle in glorious Technicolor.
Our waitress was enthusiastic and went through the brunch menu with us in detail. Waffles were made from either sweet potato (gluten-​free) or quinoa, the former a naturally soft and sweet base while the latter was more textured and dense. Selections of sweet and savoury toppings were possible, six in total. Waffles were larger dishes and were best shared– especially because they came out of the kitchen as they were prepared. It was suggested that we order one of the sides each.
I immediately honed in on the beetroot cured salmon, avocado and poached egg while my boyfriend leaped on the buttermilk fried chicken with yacon & aji sauce. I also ordered the aubergine with pecans and smoked yogurt on the side– apparently the restaurant’s most popular choice.
My salmon was infused with a stripe of blazing red from beetroot and the avocado was perfectly ripe. The egg was poached to perfection and burst its golden yolk with a gentle prod. The flavours were fresh, simple and satisfying. There were no table sauces or accompanying condiments on the plate, however– the squishy potato waffle would have benefited from this, as a single egg didn’t provide much yolk and it was slightly dry as a consequence.
The side was more of a revelation. The pieces of aubergine were tender, pulling apart effortlessly and revealing a soft, fleshy inside. Marinated in a smoky sauce that was rich and moreish, it sat in a creamy yogurt bed and was generously topped with crunchy chopped pecans. The textures and nuances made this a standout dish– it vacillated from being sweet, smoky and sticky in a single forkful.
The fried chicken topping was perhaps the star of the waffle menu– it was extremely popular with adjacent diners that afternoon and irrefutably delicious. This boasted a crunchy exterior with a perfectly moist centre without a single bite of stodgy mush. The sweet sauce drizzled over the dish was like honey. The syrupy sweetness sang in unison with the savoury chicken (because sweet and savoury can coexist when done properly).
The food was visually impressive and the service was superlative, but I recommend that you select your dishes with the intention to share– we chose a waffle each, both from the savoury menu, and lamented not going one sweet and one savoury. My waffle also arrived promptly, but I was almost finished by the time the second one arrived. Be prepared for tapas style brunching.
We had an enjoyable and tasty brunch at Pachamama– the ambience was more lively and casual than I expected and service was impeccable. The food was artistically presented and appealing. The only deterrent was the price point, so we’ll be limiting our brunch trips to Peru for special occasions– unless we come across some lost Inca gold, that is.

Really friendly waiter with plenty of good suggestions.
Food was good but pricey.
Ordered a cocktail that had more inedible features that acceptable.
The music was so very loud it was difficult to have a conversation.

You want to feel cool? Go there!
The concept? You order a variety of small dishes to share (from £4 for simplest stuff to £10−15 for elaborate dishes) — around 3 per person is a good average, so plan on spending accordingly. Everything is amazing, some dishes more than other (especially the sweet potato and the eggplant veggie dishes — incredible). And there are 30 – 40 different items on the menu, so everybody will find stuff he likes.
Also do not restrain from ordering a cocktail — I think they are a bit pricey (£8−12) but they are awesome. Really. And again, you have a very long list to choose from, even if you see pretty fast that pisco is their choice alcohol.
Only downside: they bring the dishes couple by couple, but very fast, so you’d better not stop eating for too long or you won’t have any space left on your table with unfinished small plates all around…

One of the best restaurants in London. Went few times and each time it was a great experience. Décor is minimalistic and cool (great for a date, family dinner and birthday party), drinks are fantastic and food is incredibly tasty. I recommend fried aubergine, beef short ribs, pork belly and pardon peppers. For dessert: Peruvian chocolate, toasted quinoa, (comes as a sort of deconstructed cake idea) which is surprising and worth enjoying the treat and its extra calories. Service is friendly and quick, I would suggest the servers of the food would be better trained but other than that, this place is going to enjoy long years of success. I will be visiting soon yet again:_)))))))

It was about 10 PM and my husband and I wanted to go out to have a drink and a snack somewhere. I recommended Pachamama in our neighbourhood since we haven’t checked it out yet and boy am I glad we went.
Food: The menu is Peruvian tapas. All small servings, but enough to share for two people. We ordered the tequenos, beef croquettes, crispy lamb belly, fried aubergine and for dessert the chocolate with quinoa ice cream. Everything was absolutely delicious. I couldn’t pick a favourite out of the five dishes we ordered because they were all equally good.
Drinks: We ordered two glasses of their special solysombra cocktails which were big and delicious.
Price: 61.88 GBP for two people.
Ambiance: The restaurant is located lower level and when you walk down the stairs the feel of the restaurant is cozy, fun and friendly. It’s actually much larger than I expected.
Service: The service is very friendly. The hostess, the bartenders, the servers were all super friendly and helpful with questions we had about the menu.
Would I go back? Definitely! We can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu.

We went for family brunch on a weekday. The design is open, light and welcoming, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the menu fascinating and each of the ‘small dishes’ we ordered was simply fabulous. An all-​around great experience.

Delicious food. Worth the price. Love the tapas style. Definitely give the quinoa and peas a try.

Really good food, beautiful presentation however very expensive for what it was
I wouldn’t be able to afford to come back unless special occasion
Well worth one visit though — rating based on price and restaurant atmosphere
The brunch menu also looks fab!

Had a really lovely dinner here, service and atmosphere were great. Fried aubergine was the surprising highlight!
The only downside is that some of the dishes are a bit pricey, although the portion sizes are fairly generous.

4.5÷5
Um…seeing the poor reviews on here kinda shocked me.
Maybe I went on a really good day, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
If price is a deterrent, definitely go for lunch: they offer most of the same dishes and ceviches but all are marked at £6…very reasonable.
I’m pretty sure I loved or really enjoyed everything I sampled except the fried aubergine.
Favorites, aka must-try’s:
lamb belly with jalapeño & miso
sea bass, samphire, tiger’s milk, radish and sweet potato
sweet plaintain, feta, English malt
The décor’s cool too: hacienda meets modern aesthetic. Quiet day when I came, but I heard it’s quite lively (esp. the bar) at night. Very nice service.
Would definitely return!

It’s very hard for me to see how this restaurant survives — far too expensive for the quality of food. We tried several different ceviches and meat dishes. The ceviches were not good — we did not finish any of them.
My chicken was totally raw inside — the restaurant was so dark that I ate several pieces of it wondering why it was so chewy before I used my phone light to look at it.
The bright point was the service — our waiter was fantastic.

Went for the new lunch menu, 4 small plates for £18. Some of the plates were very small. We had the ceviche, anticuchos, ribs and dish of the day, the duck.
Most dishes were over salty. The duck was great but quite small.
The place was empty when we walked in but then discovered that everyone was seated in a side room. Very strange.

I give this place 6 – 8 months before it folds.
South American food is the new sushi for London and Pachamama is the new wannabe on this trend.
Save your money and go to Ceviche or Coya instead.
The head chef of Ottolenghi started this place. On a Friday night when any restaurant worth its measure should be packed to the gills this place was empty (granted it is new).
The ambience was upscale and nice. Good Pisco-​based cocktails. Kudos!
But the food was so-​so. The best thing we had was the lamb belly. Most dishes were half the size of what you expect at a high quality tapas style place. e.g. The tacos were the size of thumbnails. Half an hour later the ceviche made our tummies hurt. And we know (and make) good gastric-​parts friendly ceviche.
6 dishes and £70 later my dinner companion and I were still hungry. We had the choice of spending another £70−80 on 6 more courses to fill up or crossing the street to Tommi’s Burgers to get 2 burger meals for £20. We went to Tommi’s and were happy for it.

A very nice dining experience. All the dishes we tried were at least good, and some exceptional. The service is friendly and accommodating. It’s not an inexpensive meal but for the quality it’s pretty reasonable. I wasn’t totally sold on the décor — faux exposed brick rankles — but in generally the ambiance is nice. Certainly a place worth checking out.