Our Paladar,

20 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904

"Our Paladar is special. My go-to restaurant to bring friends, family, and visitors, and my first recommendation to anyone wondering where to dine in Rochester. Their food is exceptional - they nail the classics (like a perfect carbonara with homemade pasta) while also having creative dishes you can’t find elsewhere. The wine list is thoughtful and there’s a cocktail for everyone. More importantly, perhaps, they’ve created a warm, familial but still elegant atmosphere. Their staff members are kind and professional yet unpretentious. The restaurant itself captures the essence of the historic railway depot with modern touches and subtle odes to their Cuban roots. In a town dominated by restaurants attached to sterile hotels, this place is a gem! Looking forward to many more dinners to come :)"

"Would recommend. We had a wonderful first dining experience at Our Paladar. Food was wonderful. Support staff was wonderful. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and wine and even brought out a little sample glass for my wife to try after dinner. Furniture was relatively new, chairs were comfortable. I was impressed with the walnut tables and the interesting chair shape. We are relatively new to Rochester and think we might make this our new "fancy dinner" place."

"I'm in the restaurant now with my neighbor. I had to bring him down to Our Paladar to try a variety of my favorites. I have tried different menu options that have never disappointed me. But, sometimes, it nice just to relax and go with 2 of my favorites. The Focaccia Bread and the Croquetas. I top it off with a nice cocktail, perfect evey time. The experience is always friendly and upbeat."

"5/5 STARS!! We had the most WONDERFUL anniversary dinner here! We love what they have done with the inside of this place since they opened! All of our food was truely fantastic! The pasta made in-house, the herb butter, the toppings for the oysters, the smokey notes of the cocktail, and all of the little details of flavor were very thoughtful. The menu was concise and everything we had was truely special. We already have plans to bring friends and family here to expirience what we did! We can't wait to see what other surprises #OurPaladar has in store for us next time."

"Delightful Dining Experience with Unique Dessert Twist I visited this restaurant last Friday with a friend for dinner, and we were promptly seated as the place wasn't too busy. The atmosphere was welcoming, albeit a bit on the loud side. We started with raw oysters and octopus for appetizers; both were flavorful, though the octopus could have been fresher. The meal was on the higher end of the price spectrum. For our main courses, I went for the swordfish while my friend chose the fried chicken. Both entrees hit the mark in terms of taste. The highlight of the evening was a unique dessert—vanilla ice cream served with olive oil and sea salt. I had never tried this combination before and found it to be unexpectedly delightful. In terms of overall experience, I'd say it's on par with restaurants like Crav and 5 West. Would recommend for an evening out with good food and a touch of culinary adventure."