Padella opens in Borough Market
By Something CuratedPasta-centric Padella, a new eatery by the duo behind the acclaimed Highbury Italian Trullo, opened last month in Borough Market.
With Borough Market just around the corner, the area surrounding London Bridge is not exactly short on great food options. Sometimes, in fact, the choice can be overwhelming: which is why Padella, a new restaurant with a delightfully straightforward and artful focus on pasta, is a great addition to the food culture already at play in the marketplace.
Founded by Tim Siadatan and Jordan Frieda, the duo behind the acclaimed Highbury Italian Trullo, Padella opened last month with just 8 antipasti and 6 pasta dishes on offer. The restaurant is as simple and tasteful as its edibles, with a unique open kitchen plan visible from the street, glossy marble countertops and plenty of space for people watching, as well.
Its sleek design and minimalist interiors are kept welcoming and connected by the marble countertop which wraps around both the kitchen and eating area, forming an almost complete square (save for the entrance!) that further unifies the diner with her food. Bar stools wrapping around the kitchen and sidebar, made from brightening yet sturdy pine wood, add a further sense of warmth and casual community dining. The ability for both chefs and diners to observe the street and in turn be observed is a sophisticated design choice that allows the restaurant to absorb and respond to the bustling energy of the market while keeping its own sense of place and identity.
