Ex-Brindisa Head Chef Will Open a New Argentinean Grill in Southwark | Eater London

"Opening on Southwark Bridge Road near Borough station, this traditional Argentinean parrilla focuses on charcoal-grilled meats and fish while also offering a range of pastas. It is the first restaurant from Nicolas (Nico) Modad — formerly head chef at Brindisa Tapas’ flagship Borough Market site — and Federico Fugazza, founder of the Argentine street-food stall Porteña, with Mijal Lasus as operations manager; the trio conceived the project after socialising at nearby Chilean restaurant El Vergel and have taken on the site after its owner retired. The 44-cover venue's menu highlights include pulpo asado (grilled octopus with stuffed polenta, smoked paprika and salsa criolla), grilled lamb cutlets, Argentine rib-eye and sirloin steaks, and starters such as mollejas (sweetbreads with chimi lemon sauce), provoletas (grilled Provolone) and empanadas. A selection of pastas — notably spinach and ricotta ravioli with mushrooms — reflects the founders' Italian heritage. The restaurant opens fully on Monday 29 January, with a soft-launch period running dinner-only Mon 22–Fri 26 January, lunch and dinner on Saturday 27 January, and brunch only on Sunday 28 January." - Adam Coghlan