Escudo De CubaCaribbean Restaurant in London
About Escudo De Cuba
Caribbean Restaurant in London
Stepping into Escudo de Cuba felt like a mini-vacation. It's tucked away in London, but the vibrant atmosphere instantly transported me to a Cuban bar. The decor is beautiful—pictures show warm lighting, colourful walls, and plenty of comfortable seating both inside and out. It has a lively but relaxed feel, perfect for a casual get-together.
The menu is packed with classic Cuban dishes, and the cocktails are clearly a big draw. They have a great selection of mojitos, and I saw a photo of perfectly plated chicken empanadas that looked incredible. I also spotted pollo cubanito and masitas de cerdo on the menu, which are apparently crowd favorites. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality and generous cocktail deals they offer.
What makes Escudo de Cuba special is its ability to offer a fun, authentic Cuban experience without the hefty London price tag. It's perfect for a casual weeknight dinner with friends, a pre-theatre drink, or a weekend celebration. The friendly staff and delicious food make this a hidden gem that’s definitely worth seeking out.
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Absolutely stunning bar which reminds me of the beauty of Cuba. Friendly, hard working staff. They are quick to take food and drink orders. The cocktails are delicious, strong and well mixed. The food is delicious and well cooked. I was pleasantly surprised because bar food isn't usually great. This place is a hidden gem in overpriced London.
Overall, really good. 2 cocktails for £12. The food selection is good and the food is of decent quality. The decor and atmosphere is nice. There is indoor and outdoor seating.
Delicious food and cheap, strong drinks! We came on a thursday and there was a deal until 9pm where you could get 2 cocktails for £10. We got the fuego negro, basil and ginger mojito, tormenta negra, and a grapefruit one that i can't remember the name of. They were all really good. To eat we had the chicken empanadas, pollo cubanito, and masitas de cerdo. It was all amazing, highly recommend this place.
Bueno Absolutely great place with top customer service from each member of staff who are all very helpful, smile and make you feel right at home. Best authentic Cuban food in London. Fairly priced this place has a lovely feel and atmosphere. Drinks are made with perfection by professionals. Highly recommended what a place.
I did love it! I did feel slight loss of space as the resturant was busy. I did also feel pressed to order and to pay our bill as while myself and ymmy friend were looking at the menu, we had been asked three times to make an order. We did politely have to say that we have just entered the restaurant so can we have 1 minute to decide please. Similar experience when leaving, we had finished our food but we wanted one more drink ans they already brought our bill and asked us to pay. We said we wanted one more drink of which they brought us and then brought us the bill and asked us to pay straight away. As I brought my friend to this restaurant, I did feel embarrassed that we couldn't relax and have our meal and drinks. Don't worry, we had a sharing starter, 6 tapas and 6 drinks so they definitely got their monies worth, so I recommend the resturant to be more relaxed on their customers.