How El Padrino Became One of Ghana’s Top Luxury Restaurants
El Padrino has emerged as a haven in Accra for luxury enthusiasts, foodies, cigar aficionados, and celebrities from West Africa and around the world.
Ghanaian celebs including Juliet Ibrahim, Nana Aba Anamoah, Yvonne Nelson, and Kwesi Arthur are regulars and Africa’s most awarded hip hop star, Sarkodie celebrated his birthday at El Padrino with an intimate dinner for family and friends.

Open daily from noon for lunch until late night, El Padrino also hosts special events including cognac tastings, new product launches, private receptions, and corporate dinners.
“We opened our doors shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic which was one of the most challenging periods in recent history, especially for the hospitality industry. Thankfully we emerged through this time and have developed a very close knit community of patrons who truly appreciate and reflect our vision of a luxury experience in dining and entertainment,” shares Paulo Borgi, Manager at El Padrino.
Here are the top 5 reasons why El Padrino has become one of Ghana’s top restaurants and a favorite of celebs and high profile personalities.
Exclusivity

Privacy is a high priority for celebrities and high-profile personalities and El Padrino is a hidden gem for intimate dinners, drinks, or meetings. They also require reservations to avoid overcrowding and adequate spacing between tables to ensure privacy. The venue is nestled in a quaint corner of The Atlantic Tower in Airport City, a perfect hideaway to escape the Accra hustle.
Luxury Design at El Padrino

El Padrino’s decor oozes luxury with its classic design in rich woods and leathers in deep browns and cream. The comfortable sofas and chairs are reminiscent of a salon of a distinguished home and afford guests maximum relaxation as they enjoy their food and drinks.

Fine Dining & Bar

As one of Accra’s top fine dining restaurants, El Padrino’s menu features continental fare including steak, seafood, pasta, and many fresh and healthy options for lunch and dinner. The bar is complete with single malt whiskies, cognac, vintage rums, and wines to perfect pair with a meal or for stand-alone enjoyment.
El Padrino Menu

Starters Fresh and delicious
EXOTIC MINI BURGERS GHS95
Blue Cheese Burger | Lemon and Thyme Chicken Burger | Fish Burger OCTOPUS A LA PLANCHA GHS100
Grilled tender octopus, mashed potato, arugula, garlic, lemon and olive oil.TUNA TARTARE GHS100
Fresh tuna mixed with avocado, chives, parsley, cucumber, mayo, wasabi
sauce and sriracha. GINGERED OCTOPUS GHS115
Fried tender octopus served with buttery lemon ginger sauce garnished with
red chili pepper.PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES GHS65
French fries parmesan cheese, parsley with a drizzle of truffle oil and mayonnaise.MINI SKEWERS GHS85
Marinated beef & chicken skewers slowly grilled. (4 skewers)ZUCCHINI CARPACCIO GHS90
Zucchini carpaccio with Parmesan Cheese, truffle oil, white pine garnished with
parsleyAUBERGINE FONDU GHS90
Aubergine mixed with cheese, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell
pepper, onions, garlic, truffle oil, served with nachosSESAME SHRIMPS GHS95
Sesame coated shrimps Rocca leaves, parmesan served with soya sauce. (6pcs)ARTICHOKE HEART GHS95
Artichoke Heart Filled with goat cheese and olives served with balsamic vinegar
and garnished with fresh thyme. (3pcs)SALMON SKEWERS GHS95
Marinated salmon grilled with zucchini served with couscous. (3 skewers)SALMON AVOCADO CAKE GHS120
Salmon, mashed avocado, spring onions, cucumbers, capers served with
avocado cilantro sauce.BEEF CARPACCIO WITH TRUFFLE OIL GHS140
Beef Tenderloin, arugula, parmesan cheese, capers, truffle oil.
SALMON WRAP GHS110
Grilled chopped salmon fillet, creamy cheese, lettuce, lemon, capers served
with sour cream sauce and French fries.BEEF WRAP GHS105
Sliced beef, mixed with rainbow bel pepper, onion, fresh mushrooms,
cheddar cheese, served with pico de gallo sauce and French fries.CHICKEN SPINACH WRAP GHS100
Shredded chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese, hot sauce, jalapeno, served
with guacamole sauce and French fries. VEGGIE WRAP GHS95
Tortilla bread, mixed cheese, fresh mushroom, red pepper, green pepper,
yellow pepper, onions, sweet corn, carrot, zucchini, lettuce served with
guacamole sauce and French fries.
Salads Fresh and delicious
TERRE MER SALAD GHS185
Lettuce, arugula, cherry tomatoes, duck confit, lobster, smoked salmon, avocado
garnished with baies roses. Recommended dressing: LEMON DIJON SAUCE DUCK CONFIT WITH WALNUTS & MANGO SALAD GHS155
Slowly cooked Duck thigh, walnuts, mango, lettuce, rocket leaves, spring onions,
garnished with baies roses. Recommended dressing: HONEY CHIPOTLE SAUCE LOBSTER AVOCADO MANGO SALAD GHS150
Lobster Tail, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, lime, avocado and mango,
garnished with baies roses. Recommended dressing: AVOCADO CILANTRO
SAUCEQUINOA VEGAN SALAD GHS80
Red and white Quinoa mixed with onion, garlic, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro
leaves and chili powder. Recommended dressing: THAI PEANUT SAUCE ROCAGULA SALAD GHS95
Rocca, arugula, Cherry tomatoes, mango, walnuts, fresh mushrooms, parmesan
cheese. Recommended dressing: BALSAMIC VINEGAR DRESSING. CHICKEN & APPLE ALMOND SALAD GHS110
Grilled chicken breast, apple, almonds, lettuce, and carrots.
Recommended dressing: HONEY DIJON SAUCE / Add BACON: 15GHC SHRIMPY GREEN SALAD GHS120
Shrimps, Lola rosa, arugula, avocado, asparagus, white pine, cucumber, cherry
tomatoes served with pesto sauce

Main Course Fresh and delicious
GENTLE ANGUS BEEF GHS380
AUSTRALIAN ANGUS BEEF (300G) served with corn on the cob & mashed
potatoes.MEDAILLONS OF ANGUS BEEF GHS280
AUSTRALIAN ANGUS BEEF (200G) served with corn on the cob & mashed
potatoes.RIBEYE STEAK GHS260
Tender ribeye grilled and toasted with butter, rosemary, potato gratin served
with truffle peppercorn sauce.GRILLED TERIYAKI RIBS GHS240
Lamb chops ribs cooked with teriyaki sauce, onions, carrots, served with
sweet pickles.T-BONE STEAK GHS220
Seared T-bone steak with butter, thyme, rosemary, garlic served with
moutarde a l’ancienneSKILLET SEARED SALMON GHS195
Salmon fillet (180g), lemon, parsley, butter and garlic served with asparagus.VERDE SHRIMPS GHS195
Shrimps, spinach, basil, chilli pepper, parmesan garnished with lime.CHICKEN FONDU GHS190
Chicken breast topped with cheese fondu, chili red pepper, oregano, paprika,
slices of crispy bacon served with cheddar marinara sauce.CHICKEN PICCATA GHS185
Chicken breast marinated with butter sauce, capers, parsley, lemon, served
with potato cubes and fresh mushrooms.SWEET PORKY GHS185
Sweet marinated pork shoulder slowly cooked served with mixed vegetables.
Risotto Fresh and delicious
VEGGIE RISOTTO GHS120
Risotto mixed with pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, artichoke, asparagus, carrots,
beetroots, palmito, cooked in coconut oil served with creamy curry sauce OYSTER MUSHROOM RISOTTO GHS135
Risotto mixed with pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, oyster mushroom,
caramelized onions served with bechamel sauce CHICKEN RISOTTO GHS140
Risotto mixed with pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, marinated chicken breast,
broccoli served with bechamel sauce. SHRIMP RISOTTO GHS150
Risotto mixed with pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, marinated shrimp, carrots,
zucchini served with creamy curry sauce.
Pasta Fresh and delicious
CHICKEN LINGUINI GHS140
Chicken breast, basil, garlic, oregano, parmesan, marinara sauce.PENNE CAJUN SHRIMP GHS150
Shrimps, onion, mustard, chili pepper, cherry tomatoes, garlic, Cajun, parmesan,
bechamel sauce.TRUFFLE OYSTER GHS150
Truffle paste, oyster mushroom, linguini, and parmesan.LOBSTER TAGLIATELLE GHS165
Lobster tail, cherry tomatoes, parsley, spring onions, basil, mozzarella cheese,
parmesan, pink sauce.
Sea Delice Fresh and delicious
FISH FILET WITH GARLIC & HERBS GHS170
Baked fish with garlic and herbs, peas puree, red bell pepper, cucumber,
served with couscous.VEGGIE FISH GHS175
Fish fillet gently fried, mixed vegetables, served with carrots puree.PRAWNS GHS180
Fresh prawns gently cooked with butter, carrots, zucchini, cherry tomatoes,
rosemary, avocado and cilantro sauce.SEAR TUNA GHS200
Sear tuna with sesame seed, soya sesame sauce, mango, arugula, cherry
tomatoes, served with wasabi lime sauce.
Dessert Fresh and delicious
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE GHS70
Our homemade chocolate brownie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.CARROT CAKE GHS55
Served with walnuts and creamy butter cheese LAZY CAKE GHS60
Served with vanilla ice cream MANGO PANNA COTTA GHS65
Creamy fresh mango with our delicious panna cotta topped with sliced mango
and mint.
Drinks and Cocktail Menu: Drinks Menu Price List.
Live Music
One of Accra’s landmark weekly events is the live Jazz & Blues Night event with the De Dynamics band on Thursday evenings followed by DJ Night on Fridays and a live band on Saturdays. At times, guests such as KOD or Kwesi Arthur have jumped in with the band for an impromptu surprise performance. Vocalists Eunice and Prosper Sax keep guests engaged and entertained with a selection of jazz and soul classics throughout the night.
Cigars

El Padrino features West Africa’s largest walk-in humidor, a glass-enclosed temperature-controlled chamber that displays an expansive selection of Cuban cigars and cigarillos and a diverse range of tobacco blends and cigar types such as Cohiba and Montecristo allowing both novices and aficionados an opportunity to indulge in the absolute highest quality in taste, aroma, and ambiance.
Celebrity Guests
Nikkia Samonas Sarkodie Nana Aba Anamoah Yvonne Nelson Brommon
El Padrino is located at The Atlantic Tower in Airport City, Accra, Ghana.
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