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Chalice Bar And Tapas
99
/100 (41 ratings)
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"Delicious food served with quality customer service in a lovely location. Good change up from the usual Italian establishments of the area...."
Stephanie
"Ok I need to talk about 2 very important things - 1 is the food - authentic, delicious, yummy goodness! 2 - is the customer service. I cant wait to..."
Simis8c8c
"So the decor and music is pretty terrible, if kinda authentically terrible - itās like a Latin 90s throw back. But the food is amazing, the wine..."
Kate McMahon
"We came here on a Friday night for some dinner and wine and we left with so much more! Amazing, genuine service, memories, and a truly remarkable..."
Tisharni Gamo
"Great knowledge of craft beers, *delicious* tapas (try the cheese empanada!), super friendly..."
Rob Curulli
"Thank you for the delicious food and friendly service. We will definitely be back in the..."
Josh Roberts
"The torrentes wine from Argentina was so good! loved the vegetarian empanadas aswell..."
Carly Hughes
"Great drinks Selection! Will be back to try some food..."
Angela Whatserface
"Thanks for a class night Jonathan! Excellent cocktail, wonderful..."
elliot wray
"Greak drinks selection and the empanadas are to die for. Will defs be..."
Nicky Wark
"Great atmosphere. Jonathan was a great bartender...."
Kate Wray
San Telmo
90
/100 (4070 ratings)
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Polenta
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Sit down
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Argentinian
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Gift Cards Available
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"This Argentinian restaurant is a hidden gem in a small laneway in Melbourne, the decor, furniture, interior design, the open kitchen, even the front..."
Martin Carabott
"My husband and I had dinner on April 25th (Anzac Day) at San Telmo. We had no reservations and the place was full. We decided to wait and go for a..."
Diane Yanire
"I feel like writing one of those reviews that are so positive that people wouldnāt take it seriously. But I honestly canāt recommend this place..."
Adam Brown
"The very best food is served here with the very best service from the staff. We will definitely go again and also highly recommend it to our friends..."
Mario Messina
"We were lucky enough to have been recommended San Telmo. It's a hidden gem! We loved every meal we ordered. It was so hard to choose my favourite but..."
Kathy Friggieri
"Brilliant food, had the Ojo De Bife, best steak I've ever had. Try the burnt carrots, they're delightful, perfect to go on the side of the steak...."
Syaza Nadhirah Marzuki
"..Absolutely love this place! Great meat, wine, empanadas, quilmes, flan con dulce de leche, music ļæ½... best place in Melbourne..."
Enedina Tordo
"Wow! Just wow.. really delicious food! A bit pricey, but it was worth it! Would surely be coming back and referring the place to my..."
Czaracellane Valerio
"Loved our experience here. Had the empanadas for entree which were delicious. I can recommend the pork with crackling - best I have ever..."
Helen Nicholson
"A very nice place to visit to eat the tasty potatoes, grilled sardines with a very tasty sauce, the steak was first class. One of the best in..."
Chantal Jenkins
"Fantastic restaurant! Beautiful food and exceptional service. Would recommend to..."
Andrew Latter
"Have eaten here a couple of times, amazing food, excellent service, great atmosphere & the restaurant is decorated beautifully, love the cowhides..."
Lisa-Maree McKinnon
"First date night dining with the bf post lockdown. We pre paid the $110 set menu which came with empanadas, fried broccoli, chorizo, short ribs, and..."
Nicky Tran
"Came here for my birthday (feb) and it was soooo good! From the starters to the main! Now I get the hype about this place. They know their meats!!..."
Josephine
"My friends and I went to San Telmo as a last meal before covid. It still counts as one of the best decisions in my life!!Ordered:š®..."
Jasmine
"Friend picked this place and we went on a Sunday night. Booked at 6.15 and it was a full restaurant, must be in for a treat! Everything we ordered..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"My partner and I had an amazing experience here at San Telmo. We ordered the Ceviche, Tartar, Calamar, Papas and Ojo de bife. The ceviche was okay..."
Tina
"First time at San Telmo but wonāt be the last and must say that it was a super All round dining experience of Argentinian theme.Food was..."
ARMANEATS
"Delicious from the first to the last dish. Great wine list. Definitely visiting again..."
Michelle Hahm
"Excellent steak, excellent..."
Lachlan Chan
"We went to San Telmo on a Sunday evening and it was a full-house and bustling. The atmosphere was great - it wasnāt too dark yet the lighting was..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Had the ceviche, calamar, solomillo and ojo de bife.Ceviche was alright. Fresh and tangy but nothing special. Should choose something else..."
Assiral
"š±Lizzieās first impression: Iāve been here a few times and itās always very consistent ā I love the darker ambience which gives off a more..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"First time visiting San Telmo with a group of 8. We ordered the El Banquete ($90pp) for a 10 course meal. The team were extremely accommodating to my..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Came in on a Saturday night and even though it was crazy busy, food still came out quickly, staff were friendly, and everything was delicious. Ojo De..."
Good Food
"Best Argentinian chargrilled steak house in Melbourne, highly recommend premium dry-aged Ribeye and roasted sweet potatoes. Great atmosphere for..."
Hexian Wang
"We visited San Telmo and my mind was blown by the fact that Iāve never been before, it certainly delivered to expectations and itās sky high..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Super..."
Ginny XU
"Best Steakhouse in Melbourne that I've been to yet! Love the ambience, it's quite a classy and romantic setting - good for date night. Service is..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Although, the food is quite pricey, we love all the dishes that we had. The ribeye steak is definitely our highlight of thr meal...."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Always a great option for date night. You can tell thereās a lot of care put towards the food and drinks menu. The world class service creates an..."
Austin Wong
"Well presented food. Beautiful atmosphere. There were four of us and we ordered 3 appetizers, 2 sides, and 2 steaks.Appetizers and sides are..."
Valerie
"š® caramel flan salted peanut pralineš limĆ³n sorbetš„© solomillo steakš„ morcilla black spiced sausageš„..."
Sense Of Food
"Came here last night to have a memorable good steak dinner on our last night in Melbourne. Hands down we had pur wish granted and this was probably..."
Rizkywahyu
"Came here a family dinner after hearing about all the good reviews. Arrived 15 mins early and we were sat down at the table near the kitchen so we..."
Foodiee
"We arrived without a booking, and were quickly accommodated at the bar.Ā It was great watching the kitchen go about their work in a calm manner, and..."
Al.bee
"Nice atmosphere, the food was great, we love the steak and the beef tartare there, recommend for sharing, the wine menu was quite impressive. However..."
FoodieInMel
"Absolutely fantastic, the steak was cooked to perfection, service was attentive to detail;My favourite was the flan- not usually a fan of these..."
Ss
"Absolutely love their steak, perfect place for meat lovers, the wine selection was lovely, the service could be improved however...."
FoodieInMel
"First class dining experienceGreat food, tasty, excellent meat cuts, innovative vegetables, great serviceWe will definitely come back..."
Marshall Segan
"We got the set menu for $70 per person that came with delicious homemade sausages for entree. the bread was average. The steak was a large portion so..."
Bear Noms
"We loved šIf you love your steak but also like to order a bit of variety, this is the place to go. We ordered the kingfish ceviche and bread..."
Withaknifeandfork
"First time at San Telmo, a slightly more casual atmosphere to their sister restaurant Palermo.Probably better for a friendly catch up than..."
@eat.wit.chu
"Argentine steakhouse punches in! We booked the restaurant in advance and sent a text message to confirm. After arriving on time, the waiter showed us..."
Sophia
"Great Argentinian food - cerviche, flatbread with eggplant, cuttlefish and beef short rib are impeccable. Rib eye was a little tough and rare but..."
Thunder8621
"Came here for a birthday dinner and was absolutely stunned by the service, food and atmosphere. Dry aged steak was cooked to perfection, melts in the..."
Angela Fan
"Awesome steak house, great service. This place has a great wine selection as well.The meat is cooked perfectly to our liking, the only..."
Josh
"Definitely agree that they have nice espresso martini! The steak is decent but what stole my heart more is their mushroom empanada š Blew my mind..."
Vivi Susanti
"Went to San Telmo with my friend. Overall the food was amazing, we ordered the crepes for dessert afterwards and it was perfect; just the right..."
Mchrista3
"Really enjoyed the feel and food of this Melbourne Argentinian restaurant. The place was packed and buzzing on a Friday night and our group were..."
Food_Glorious_Food
"This place was so busy on a Wednesday night. Just before our second part of Harry Potter theatre shows my colleagues and I decided to pop in here for..."
Split The Bill
"Great service, amazing wine list, and perfectly cooked steaks accompanied by delicious sides. Been to a few Argentinian restaurants now and this one..."
Cro.psi
"Great steak place with a rather unusual decor full of leather. Place is busy even on weekdays dinner. Great food, lovely atmosphere, delicious wine..."
Caroline
"Came here for birthday celebration after hearing great reviews from my friends. Love the different cut of steak offered. This place does a really..."
Sammy
"Following the Argentine ethos that eating, drinking and most importantly life are there to be enjoyed with friends, family and lovers. From midday to..."
Robin
"A little piece of Argentina in the middle of Melbourne cbd!Top service, great quality produce.The polenta chips are fantastic, but the..."
SamWasHere
"Came here last night and the food was amazing! Our server Alex was also fantastic! He was extremely friendly and professional. He also gave us some..."
Jemima Sung
"Wow!! We had no idea we were walking into a place like this!! The music, the atmosphere, the staff...THE FOOD!!!Absolutely delicious.. 100% coming..."
Maria Karavidas
"Came here for a special anniversary. The staff were real friendly and informative. Julia in particular was really friendly and helpful.The..."
Iliketoeat
"I organised dinner with 2 of my friends for our combined birthday celebration, When I made the online booking,I requested to have a seated table (and..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Wow, 5 stars on every metric. Do yourself a favor dine at San Telmo! The imported Argentinian grill ensures phenomenal meat dishes. The service and..."
Buddy Johnson
"Sat outside on a beautiful autumn evening. Awesome service - the waitress explained the menu wonderfully and we had the exact right amount of food...."
Lover Of Good Food
"San Telmo is hands down one of my favourite places in Melbourne. I'm originally from South America so I'm always excited to try South American..."
Simply WonderFood
"San Telmo is a delightful place with delicious food. The vibrancy and elegant interior reminded me of a beautiful classy hotel. The dining..."
Mr S
"San Telmo would now have to be one of The Dear Luncherās favourite places to dine. As The Secretary of Steak, many places of equal stature in the..."
The Dear Luncher
"Came here for Valentines day, we really enjoyed our dinner. We love everything that we ordered, the staff are very nice, they are very helpful with..."
Kezia
"Fantastic experience. A must for steak lovers. The sides were delicious and complemented the meat well. Was tough to get our booking but..."
Roberto Gelvezon
"My one and only place I will go when im craving for steak. you name it, they have it, from a piece of decent steak to very high grade beef or dry..."
Foodninja
"4.3/5Food -Ceviche:Decent! Quality was well but the sauce lacked much taste. The fish has a very strong taste..."
Jimmy Nguyen
"Before come here,make sure to booked first otherwise youāre not gonna get a table for sure. I walked in, no staffs coming to welcome us,need to..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Came here for our Christmas team lunch. Enjoyed the $80 banquet and excellent service. San Telmo had a very friendly ambience. The beef steak and..."
TV
"If you want to sit somewhere quiet, ask to sit where the bar is. Ordered the squid for entree which was underwhelming, will not be getting that..."
Jo N
"So so good!We came here for the New Years banquet and werenāt disappointed. From start to finish the food was amazing and the staff more..."
Cristian
"This restaurant does the best steak. Freshly prepared and they cook it right in front of you if you sit at the bar. The larger steaks take..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"When we arrived, my party and I had no idea where to start. Many of us hadn't been to this restaurant before so we were very, very indecisive...."
Anonymous Panda
"Pros: steak was phenomenal. It was cooked to absolute perfection. Quite rare when asked for medium rare steak that it is actually medium rare..."
Linda
"Came as a group of 4, all love this place so the expectations were high. Friendly and attentive staff. Wine: deliciousFood:..."
Linda
"Finally tried out the steak here at San Telmo and I could not have left more happy!We didn't have a booking and was seated at the bar which..."
Hillary Finds Food
Palermo
90
/100 (363 ratings)
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Steakhouse
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Argentinian
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Dinner
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Salad
Oyster
Suckling Pig
Croquettes
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Beef
Sit down
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Full Bar
Private Dining
Reservations
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"We went to Palermo for dinner and we were blown away with the flavours, the atmosphere, the music, the wine and specially the service. Our waiter..."
Miguel Bellido
"We were 8 people and a last minute booking. Very welcoming with bubbly attentative service. We had a set menu with each dish so full of flavour and..."
Jennifer Michelsson
"Great service. The wait staff were fantastic. The food was to die for. And the cocktail?..."
Tanya Morris
"The food and the service is fantastic, the place has a good vibe and a great wine..."
Adam Adamopoulos
"We came for my birthday dinner on the 23rd after our friend highly recommended the restaurant. I can honestly say it was the best meat I have ever..."
Alexa Dolley
"Loved loved loved Palermo. We had an early dinner here after the theatre. Have eaten at San Telmo several times and it was just as good if not..."
Karen Mitchell
"Canāt say enough about this restaurant. great ambiance delicious food. Great little wine..."
David Gray
"Go there...It is a fantastic place to eat with friends... Art De Dente- It is the Dental surgery for you-Calming and the most advanced clinic with..."
Mini Ravindran
"Fantastic beautiful steak !!great service staff the..."
Lee Kennedy
"Thank you to the wonderful staff for accomodating my family. Loved the ambiance and food was divine, we will definitely be returning...."
Jessica Saker
"Went for lunch today and thought the food was great. Ordered a range of food to try and share. Wasnāt disappointed. No room for dessert though...."
Chris Shanahan
"Thanks Johnny and Paul, for an incredible night. Was awesome. You picked us awesome food. Cheers..."
Jimmy Henry
"Mouth watering beef served up! Delicious. Palermo is a must try CBD..."
Susan Butt
"One of our favourite restaurants! Love everything from the menu to the service. Canāt wait till you..."
AEC
"Got put onto Palermo when i failed to book a seat and their sister restaurant San Telmo.After dining at San Telmo for several years i found the..."
Funky
"The eye fillet steak was tender melt in your mouth with such a delicious chargrilled taste that adding anything to it was a sin. Did not disappoint,..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"My friend and I ate here at the end of last year, and had no problem getting a table. Service was amazing as soon as we walked in: friendly but not..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Absolutely stunning ambience, amazing food and great customer service! We had a wonderful 1st dining experience at Palermo, especially with their..."
KP
"Excellent option to try South American cuisine. The food is very tasty and innovative. The meat option are great but I would ensure you try the fish..."
Srslyfoods
"One of the best meat house Iāve been too, the service was on point. Food was full of flavours, the meat was cook perfectly. Would come back here..."
Truccie
"Went here for dinner with friends. My goodness this place is Amazing! We shared a selection of South American dishes, Wine & enjoyed a high quality..."
Freezinghot
"My new favourite place in the city! Went here on a whim as we were passing it and it seemed intriguing. I've actually been to San Telmo its sibling..."
Alisha
"Really good steak! We ordered the beef empanadas and provolone cheese to start with. Both delicious and full of flavour. For mains we ordered the..."
Whatdoyafeellike
"Wonderful dinner last night at Palermo. We had booked for a birthday/date night back in June but the restaurant had to close for renovations.Ā The..."
Peter Backwell
"Actually: 4.5A sister restaurant of one my favourite restaurants (San Thelmo). It definitely did not disappoint. From the booking to..."
Mzlanah
"Went here for our anniversary and had a very enjoyable night. My partner and I tend to order with our eyes and we were spoiled for choice. Although..."
Wearekimleaf
"Pros: the enpanadas especially the beef one was scrumptious. I was skeptical about having prunes with beef but the prunes are quite subtle and..."
Linda
"The hip neighbourhood of Palermo boasts some of the best steak in the world (Don Julio recently entering the top 50) so it was only fitting they..."
Mustard
"Had a wonderful time at Palermo. The staff were lovely, and the food was delicious. We had the eye fillet and the smoked cauliflower (which was..."
Fatcat
"He service was outstanding. A handsome guy were exposing the menu in detail to us. And giving us recommendations for portion when we order gilled..."
Echooooooo
"Boyfriend and I dined here on one of our very first dates so Palermo holds a very special place in my heart. At the time, Palermo was newly opened..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Waiter was friendly and provided great service, atmosphere was nice too. Weāve been to San Telmo too so found that the food was very similar but..."
Jen
"The experience we had in Palermo last night was great. We were lucky to be introduced to the amazing and very knowledgeable host/waiter/bartender..."
Vinh Q Dang
"I went to Palermo with a friend after discovering it was part of the San Telmo/Asado family. 3 from 3 for me! Great dinner and atmosphere. I would..."
Blefdot
"Practically the twin sister of San Telmo. We had a dinner here for 10 people, so we ordered the set menu. The patatas bravas were fantastic, and so..."
Wandering Ella
"I went to Palermo last Sunday night with my roommate who comes from China, we find it in google map, which is near from our apartment. we two arrived..."
Phoebe Zhang
"4.5I'm a big fan of San Telmo so when my friend suggested Palermo for dinner, I was eager in anticipation for what was in store. The night..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Great ambiance, great food and great service. Can't go wrong with a steakhouse! Make sure you get the empanadas, croquetas, sausage, steak (of..."
I Have A Reservation
"Highly recommend the beef tartare for starters and the wagyu ribeye MBS 9 as the main to share. Good service, environment, food. No..."
Becky
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne at the moment, have literally dined here over 15 times this year, the food is always on point, and..."
Jay
"Dinner for two on a Friday night and the vibe was great. It wasnāt a full house, however it was decently busy. We were sat at our tables and the..."
Catherine
"Loved our dinner at Palermo. Our large group had the set menu and it was awesome. A great selection and plenty to round. Highlights included the..."
Custardbun
"Having visited San Telmo in the past and loving it, we were excited to try Palermo, one of its sister restaurants. In short, we had an excellent..."
JM
"High quality service and second to none food. The staff were great at recommending food and wine. Would definitely recommend the sweet potato to have..."
Simon Hunt
"Palermo is an Argentinian Steakhouse in the city. You might notice some similarities from their sister restaurant San Telmo. The dƩcor is classy and..."
Olive Sundays
"I came here to treat myself after work and get a taste of Argentinian food. I entered and left like I was very special; the host offered to take my..."
Mark Boyce
"Amazing dining experience, from the food to the service, atmosphere and drinks- everything was perfect! Standouts were the beef tartare, empanadas,..."
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"Palmero honestly took my breath away. The service there was absolutely divine with our waiter introducing us to the menu and giving us background to..."
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"Absolutely fantastic visit to Palermo on a Friday night. I recommend booking in as they do get very busy, we arrived at 8:15 and the restaurant was..."
Sarah Vo
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Mahmood.symits
"The food is amazing however if your ordering from the grill your In for a lengthy wait but it is worth it! Service is a little slow on drink orders..."
Samantha Riely
"We ordered the flank steak and the striploin. Both steaks arrived beautiful and medium rare. The steaks were tender and flavourful and beautifully..."
Willtravelforfood17
"I came here for my birthday on Saturday night with my boyfriend. I just want to say every single one of our dishes were absolutely delicious! We will..."
Suz
"Iām a cheese lover so of course I ordered the Provoleta. I highly recommend it ! Enough for 2 to share . The meat was well cooked and soooo tender...."
Miss T.A
"We went for a function, so perhaps it's different for your average diner, but this place is amazing. Great food, great service, and so cosy and..."
Spicynoise
"Brilliant! Having been to San Telmo I was expecting a similar deal at Palermo, even the neon sign is identical. Spacious and a great fitout. Food..."
Lucas Kowalski
"This was a fantastic meal. The service was exceptional from the very start. I didnāt have an opportunity to take pictures but the kingfish ceviche..."
Luke Purcell
"Top resturant this. probably preferred this too San Telmo. we had the special pork to start & followed up with the lamb rump & hanger steak..."
Ben McDuffie
"My daughter and I had a delightful experience at Palermo. Surprised at how sparsely populated the room was. However the service and food were..."
Peter W
"Been here twice including Valentine's day with the missus. Great food and vibe. Recommend the croquetas, ojo de bife, broccolini side, zanahorias..."
Muzzing Panda
"Itās all about the meat. Argentinian restaurant so if you are after the big veggie dinner youād better look elsewhere. Five of us in a friendly..."
Gerd
"Have been here several times now, and have never been disappointed. Palermo has converted me on skirt steak, and ordering a full rib eye is a must..."
Tom Wilkinson
"Firstly, the service here was so friendly, it was a big positive as soon as we entered. They were also helpful with the menu, and drinks. The food..."
Lisa Giles
"Thoroughly enjoyed dinner at Palermo. Very similar in style to its sister restaurant, San Telmo, Palermo has a Argentinian inspired menu with a large..."
Kate Dougherty
"Came here a few days ago for dinner, and loved every bit of it. The service we received was brilliant, mainly due to the recommendations our waitress..."
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"In the same spirit and from the stable of San Telmo and Pastuso, Palermo was able to still surprise me with Argentinian dishes which I haven't had..."
Hungry Ronin
"Delicious food, great service and some nice ambience. Would definitely recommend the fried broccoli - not a fan usually but I gulped these down in a..."
Brekkycakes
"What a great experience all round.First off - Josh, our waiter, what an absolute gem. Every recommendation was excellent, service was..."
HospoHead
"Food was delicious and well executed. There was a little wait in between courses but we didn't mind it. We ordered the corn empanada, white fish..."
Hangry Horace
"Named after the funky Buenos Aires suburb, which in turn was named after Saint Benedict of Palermo, Sicily, Palermo Melbourne sets out to capture the..."
The City Lane
"Absolutely top notch. Went there and layed it on thick with a couple of the raw dishes followed by meat meat meat. Loved the way the kitchen was open..."
JDP79
"Ate at Palermo a few days ago with a group of friends (about 8 of us), it was faultless and amazing. Great service and spectacular food. Not being an..."
Patrick Baird
"Really enjoyed our meal, the skirt steak was delicious and tender. All dishes perfect for sharing. We sat at the kitchen bar and watched the charcoal..."
Kathy Yu
"Food and ambience were generally good but it took over an hour for our ribs and steak to arrive. Our server was very friendly and attentive though...."
AF
"From the team behind Melbourneās lauded San Telmo and Pastuso, Palermo is an exciting new addition to Melbourneās dining scene. The restaurant..."
Gastrology
"I have never been to a restaurant where the staff is so courteous and conscious about the perfection of the food and willing go above and beyond to..."
Darshil Mehta
"I have found a new place to add to my favourites. Everything was spot on. Food was incredible - all dishes I had were mouthwatering but my top pick..."
Lina
"Wonderful service, excellent dietary accommodations. The veg and sides were phenomenal. Unfortunately the dry aged cuts had run out by the end of the..."
Stan Domeshok
"Just booked that primo packages to celebrate my love one's birthday tonight and everything was fully satisfy. Good ambience and super friendly..."
Nope Not Today
"Great food and service too! We were very looked after. Food came promptly not much waiting between. Everything was well cooked and flavoured. Lovely..."
Sandy L
"I mean Wow. Very good experience. The food was cooked to perfection and it was top quality and fresh. Service was fast and friendly. It s highly..."
bob sam
"It's a nice fine restaurant with several beautiful signature dishes. The appetizer pan grilled cheese is crispy at top and soft at the bottom. The..."
chinupguy
"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is made on open fire, which gives it that āoh damn! that is goodā taste. I would highly..."
Handre Louw
Asado
87
/100 (2187 ratings)
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Steakhouse
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Tapas
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Octopus
Ceviche
Lamb
Fish
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Beef
Salad
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Argentinian
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Latin
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Full Bar
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Fine Dining
"Being drawn in by the the red ASADO sign out the front this is the place for Spanish food and Argentinian style charcoal grilled..."
Dave Parker
"Nice service and atmosphere. Empanadas was great as well as the ceviche and cheese. The steak was a little tough, I couldnāt taste the aged part. ..."
Jessie Tran
"I went to Asado recently and was very impressed with everything that was to offer, this includes excellent service, fit out and of course a lovely..."
JLN
"Amazing restaurant. Came here for their bottomless lunch, and about 4 or maybe it was 5 jugs of their super tasty sangria made with malbec wine...."
Joan Lee
"Very similar menu with the other branch like San Telmo and Palermo. We ordered the feed menu, very good spread. We ordered additional short..."
Sezza
"Sometimes when I miss home I just walk to asado to have this amazing dessertDonāt forget to ask extra dulce de leche! Amazing views..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"The broccolini makes me want to be a vegetarian! Which is strange in and Argentinian restaurant..."
Sydgirl66
"Grabbed some takeaway food here. Had the chorizo roll, which was tasty and fresh. A bit of a wait at lunchtime, but good..."
Dumba
"We came here for our anniversary. Service was impeccable and food was amazing. Every dish was a winner.We ordered:- ox tongue pintxos -..."
Chiresa
"Such an amazing atmosphere in there! Love our experience here on fathers day. Quick service and great recommendations by the wait staff.You..."
Ruth Li
"Had a delicious dinner here. We tried the pork & beef meatballs, provolone cheese, char grilled chicken and broccoli slaw. Everthing was amazing. The..."
AMac
"Loved the empanadas and croquette starters. We chose the roast pork, lamb and chicken to share, as well as the cos lettuce salad and potatoes. It..."
Custardbun
"Visited this place for Saturday lunch and place is surprisingly not busy. We ordered some tapas, steak and sides to share among 6 of us. Food is..."
Savoury Girl
"Asado is a great place. We were greeted with a friendly smile. The restaurant has a great vibe... cosy and dark. We ordered empanadas, tapas with a..."
Paul J Fisher
"Spanish tapas eatery that is same group from SanTelmo. They also do steak which was charred and grilled to medium rare. Great food and great sangria...."
Missfoodieguide
"Had the most delicious meal here! All dishes were so packed full of flavour and cooked to perfection. The pork cooked over the fire pit was the..."
Karen
"Fantastic service and amazing food. The restaurant has a deep, dark vibe like others form this group, but is lighter and brighter with the addition..."
Got_2_lunch
"Lighting was dimmed to set the mood, staff were super helpful and friendly, especially this being our first time.Must definitely try the beef..."
Tania
"Staff are always so lovely. Food is seriously game-changing! Meat like youāve never had before and even the drinks/cocktails are great. Canāt..."
Joanna Falalis
"Tried this restaurant for dinner. You choose a few tapas before your main and sides arrive. We chose the beef steak Parilla for the main, roasted..."
Amid
"Delicious food and wonderful service. The skirt steak was the standout dish - tender and cooked to perfection. Make sure you try the empanadas too -..."
Winston
"Sister restaurant to Palermo and San Telmo, Asado is the latest addition to the Argentinian group. Set amongst the romantic boardwalk of Southbank,..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Awesome food and great atmosphere, the waitress we had was great and helped out with any queries we had. If you're into cocktails you must try the..."
Simon Miras
"I got myself the breakfast combo, a well crafter egg and bacon bun with their freshly brewed latte.I went to Asadotogo which is just next to the..."
Siya Thomas
"My friend felt like tapas but as in Melbourne everything is booked/full. We walked past Asado by the Yarra and thought why not? And we are so glad we..."
Karen
"Went to Asado whit my partner for dinner, location was clean with good atmosphere and customer service was friendly and warm.We tried many dish,..."
GL
"We love dining at Asado. The food is authentic an delicious. A huge shout out to an exceptional waiter MartĆn who is so good at what he does...he..."
AEC
"Came here a few weeks ago with a group of mates. Now, as a group of blokes, you expect us to be pretty fussy about the meat we eat, its got to be..."
Naveed Kazi
"The service was GREAT, friendly staff! The papas was from another world! The meat was a little bit burn (just for me) but tasty. The empanadas... OMG..."
Dani
"Food is abit Spanish and very Argentinian. Everything we ordered was delicious, the skirt steak was tender with a faint charred flavour. Starters..."
Stan
"I'm so glad I finally found a wonderful steak restaurant in Southbank! The friendly staff made us feel very welcomed once we walked in. The rib eye..."
Food For Thought
"From the melt-in-the-mouth pastry of the empanadas filled with sensationally flavoursome fillings of either beef or sweetcorn+cheese to the silky..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Unbelievabley amazing food and service. Got the Lomo, chorizo and a few empanadas. Everything cooked to perfection. The pinot noir and Melbac wines..."
Burger Hunter
"Genuine Spanish feel to the food, tapas was reasonable with a good choice of veg and non veg options, Value proposition is okay but not..."
David Coe
"Wonderful service, lovely food and a great atmosphere. We had two wonderful wait staff who were attentive, friendly and just made the whole thing..."
MmmFood
"What a wonderful culinary experience. We had a set menu which allowed us to sample many of the items on the menu. Truly a most amazingly delicious..."
Lois Loves Eating
"Argetinian food with a spanish twist. A spanish centric secletion of beer and cocktails. Highlights were the beef tongue skewers, Empanadas and the..."
GGx
"Came here for a date night and we have been craving it ever since. Make a reservation if you plan on going because it gets full and you have to wait..."
Saza_Lives_To_Eat
"The food here is delicious! Service is friendly and professional, and the staff are knowledgeable about what the restaurant serves. The only..."
Om Nom Nom
"This place was amazing. Beautiful coal bbq Argentian meat. We ordered the ox beef, chicken skewer and lamb enchilada for entree and then for mains we..."
Dee Tuncer
"Attentive and knowledgeable staff and AMAZING food! Cannot recommend the carrots with goats curd enough! Any meat you pick will be amazing, and I can..."
CJ Helena
"Unfortunately only went here for drinks and tapas before a show so didnāt get to experience the full luxury meat experience. But the oysters were..."
Carla
"First the positive - excellent flavours, good choice, super delicious apple crumble ice cream! Then the less positive, $5 for ONE empanada? Taking..."
Quicksmart
"This was the first time I tired Argentinian cuisine and I must say that the food was delicious and glad I came to this right place. My favourite was..."
Veena Balakrishnan
"Food 9/10Value 7/10Great flavours on pretty much every dish we had during our $110 a head set menu. Standouts were kingfish ceviche,..."
Denny Patron
"I absolutely recommend a visit but advise against the $110 food banquet and it is shocking value for money. The food quality is excellent, highlights..."
Birdman
"Although our experience of dinning with Asado is strictly restricted to the pop-up outside Arts Centre, Melbourne, we chose to write a review..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Everything we ordered was delicious and service from Alejandro was great. The beef tartare was my favorite (covered in potato crisps in the photo)...."
Buy All The Fries!
"I was reminded of San Telmo - great food, being steaks cooked to perfection, really succulent lamb and a good drinks list to boot. The sangrias are..."
Michan
"Asado a predominately Argentinean restaurant focusing on just that, asado. It's got a few Spanish tapas/pintxos as well as other South American..."
Mustard
"Absolute cracker of a place! Tucked just off the main walk, Asado hit many highs throughout the night. Funny and attentive waiter opened the evening..."
JDP79
"My favourite meat restaurant at the moment! I want to go back and have everything else in the menu!!!!!Originally planned to go to San..."
Marina Bykova
"Had a delicious meal at Asado last week. Massive open space with good atmosphere. Food was top notch. Definitely rivals San Telmo. Between 3, we..."
Kate Dougherty
"Asado lives up the expectations which its sister restaurants San Telmo and Palermo have set for it. We went to Asado after we couldnt get into San..."
Tina Wilson
"The folks behind San Telmo, Pastuso and Palermo have opened a new restaurant in Southbank, Asado. It takes what works at those venues ā tasty South..."
The City Lane
"My advice is arrive hungry. Seriously the food is rich and punchy. It's hard not to get carried away and over order. There was not one dish that we..."
Nelly
"Was so excited to try this new restaurant in Melbourne. Definitely did not leave disappointed. To begin, I was greeted by the friendly staff upon..."
Hillary Finds Food
"It's a new restaurant and so we thought we'll give it a try without making a booking. Luckily it's a large space and many tables available on a..."
Elonie
"We started with bread (pan con tomate) which was nice. The white fish ceviche was not outstanding, but still good. Chorizo was really exceptional -..."
STRADS
"I've been wanting to try the food here since it opened about a month ago. Everyday on my way to work I would walk past thinking I need to pop in for..."
St!nger
"I went to Asado during their soft opening and they served a set menu which consisted of toasted bread with tomato, empanadas, ceviche, chorizo,..."
Jin Jau Liau
"Yay to Asado Bar and Grill opening on Southbank. It was quite busy for a Tuesday night on itās first week of opening. Service was excellent and..."
Split The Bill
"Stumbled across this newly opened restaurant and was absolutely left with a satisfied appetite! Staff were very accommodating and easy to approach if..."
Justine Fajardo
"Gorgeous interiors and friendly staff. The black opal wagyu beef is beautifully cooked using charcoal. Itās a tad tougher than the usual beef steak..."
The Gal Travels
"Listen I walked forty five minutes across the city with a ravenous Argentinean to eat here. We sat down, deliberated briefly, and then ordered our..."
David Wnek
"What a journey! The staff is lovely, what the heck! Wonderful customer service. The food š¤¤ so good, each plate beautiful, well balanced unexpected..."
Cristian āAmebaGraficaā Merino Cartes
"Classy and trendy place to fix your meat cravings! Price a bit high but the food is impeccable. Portion size small for my standard. Better to make a..."
Hossein Zounubi
"Christmas Holiday period 2021 Booked out. So make sure you book. You will not be disappointed Some of the most amazing tastes and defiantly on the..."
Chris Behrendorff
"Was in a hurry because we had a flight to catch (disappointed about that) but the staff was so generous, sweet and professional and advised us some..."
Deepak Sivanandan
"This is certainly the best restaurant my husband and I have been to in years. The food was to die for! Absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was so..."
Ally Lord
"Birthday dinner date with the hubby. We found that the staff were really friendly and helpful. We ordered the provolone, octopus, pork, lamb, salad..."
Armina
Corte
85
/100 (476 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
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Argentinian
Argentinian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Salad
Tapas
Meatballs
Pork
Sit down
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Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
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Reservations
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Table Service
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Mid-range
"My friends love casual dining and I had a lovely experience of tasting some high quality foods, including classics that have been polished to..."
Munching With Mel
"Love the atmosphere, the service, the food... this place is a little gem we keep going back to every second month at a minimum... the desserts are..."
Caroline Caz Lloyd-Stephens
"Had a birthday dinner here for 10 guests and the staffs were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing too especially the steak ! Would..."
Nicky Tran
"Staff were very polite and friendly. Loved the pizza. The base was really light and crispy and toppings were simple, fresh and flavoursome. We..."
Annie Leung
"We love everything about this place, from the service to food! Perfecto! The ambience is nice, staffs attentive, food portion are good. We cant eat..."
MissCat
"Beautiful venue, food is fabulous, staff are really lovely. Great vibe, a new Melbourne favourite for me!..."
Sarah O
"Our god mother had a function here and it was fabulous! The function room was perfect- rustic looking. Food and wine was delicious, staff were..."
Split The Bill
"Oh hello ciao cielo (and cucina; actually my fave is cucina)New location, bigger venue, twice as nice. I have a true weakness for..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Birthday Dinner at Ciao Cielo, such a satisfying me experience. The atmosphere was amazing and the service reached a new high. We got drunk off the..."
Giulia Goolia
"Great Italian place in a beautiful setting. I go here all the time- the staff are lovely and the food is consistently really delicious. Such an asset..."
Jenn.lucinda
"Great ambience looking through front rustic doors , unfortunately the main two areas were booked for a private function but we could still get..."
Nikki
"Ciao Cielo - literally translated from Italian as Hello Sky - is a sparkling addition to the Melbourne restaurant landscape. Situated on lively Bay..."
Robin
"From the very moment we entered, until our warm goodbyes we were made to feel part of the family.Amazing food, impeccable service and..."
Jay Marios
"Such a romantic charming ambience for Italian fine dining with a team of friendly staff and a beautiful and delicious selection of dishes! The..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Lovely food; great staff, excellent ambiance :) really enjoyed my pasta dishes here as well as entree ! Oh and the limoncello martini is to die for !..."
Angelique Markos
"This place is really nice if you're looking for a fancy dinner. The restaurant is really romantic and our waiter was lovely and so helpful. The food..."
Salad Lover
"EDIT. Moving from 4 to 5.Since the last review, we have been back here several more times. Stats speak louder than words...."
Secret Taster
"Housed in a Port Melbourne heritage listed courthouse, built in the early 1860ās, Ciao Cielo is a fine diningĀ Italian restaurant with their more..."
Foodinfocusz
"Venue is amazing! Little side area is cute but it's a bit of a greenhouse as there's no ventilation. Bolognese ragu was really delicious. Meat just..."
Lole Lole Lole
"This is Ciao Cieloās relatively new Restaurant at 115 Bay Street which is situated in an old Court House and is absolutely brilliant. Seats about..."
Veta Bajaj
"Incredible dining experience at Ciao Cielo. The staff were incredible helpful in making suggestions and very friendly the whole night.The..."
Gem
"Good menu, entree a little small, mains good size, great taste. Good service not impeccable, and a good selection of wines. Loved the atmosphere, i..."
HelloSpank
"There's of course the classics; simple italiano inspired by traditional recipes, executed faultlessly with a combination of fresh produce and teaming..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Ciao Cielo has been around for eight years serving up amazing Italian food and has recently relocated to a bigger more breathtaking venue. The..."
Olive Sundays
"Our top picks from the Ciao Cielo menu include the Spencer Gulf King Prawn risotto. Superbly executed, the rice in the risotto was puffy and..."
Gastrology
"Wonderful setting and service. Entree main and dessert were faultless. Best gnocchi Iāve ever had. Full of flavour, seasonal and fresh. We will be..."
Helen
"Great little restaurant pumping out great foodSmall in size so bookings would be recommended The spanner crab spaghetti was..."
Trentmdawson
"This is a lovely and intimate restaurant full of ambience. The service is excellent and our waiter's wine recommendation was spot on. The food..."
Nalia
"1st time there and certainly will not be the last. Atmosphere, the food and service were excellent. Went away feeling full without feeling sick or..."
John Simek
"I loved Ciao Cielo; four of us went along and all were impressed. It was $340 for 3 courses each with sides, coffees and a bottle of wine. It was..."
Big L
"Ciao Ciela is a charming old world restaurant serving truly authentic Italian dishes that makes you want to come back before you even leave. There is..."
TheBearReview
"The decor is very nice and romantic. Food is yum! Pan seared scallops are perfectly cooked. Love it! And the eye fillet steak and the pasta are great..."
Long Ka Vivian Chu
"Great little place that takes you back to Italy without the 20 hours of flying and jet lag!!Amazing decor equally matched with quality..."
Sjhawk9
"For a start, Ciao Cielo has a lovely ambience and warm welcoming staff. The decor is high quality Italian bistro and the music is well chosen. The..."
John Carver
"I brought my partner here for his birthday and I am so glad I did. The service and food were great. There was not a single dish we didn't enjoy,..."
Tigers_eye
"It is a very nice fine dinning restaurant. The food was very tasty. The venue was very cozy. The manager took care of order with cautious. The..."
Michelle Wong
"A great little gem in Port Melbourne!This restaurant is a very small venue with limit seating, but beautiful decor with a nice soft, calm..."
Ravvy
"Really love this place! We really enjoyed the service and the food here. I just came back from Italy and was so disappointed with Italian good from..."
Thien-an Nguyen
"I came here for dinner on a week night, a beautiful little local restaurant ideal for dates and small gatherings. Delightful decor, candle lit tables..."
Matt
"Fantastic! Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad the time finally came. I really couldn't fault anything with this restaurant...."
Kady
"Went there for lunch a couple of weeks back. Food was fresh and tasty and the service is great. Very friendly staff and the restaurant is cosy. Happy..."
Hungrygypo
"Superb food! Friendly staff and cosy and elegant environment. Will definitely come back. Definitely need to try the truffle potato dauphines! Soft..."
Rosie
"Had a most enjoyable Birthday lunch for my wife.The meal was superb and Kate knows how to make any meal for her customers a special..."
Stephen Gannoni
"This is the most amazing place to dine. Service is excellent and only surpassed by the quality of the food.The atmosphere is..."
Judy
"Came here for a birthday party with some friends and had a great time. The pasta special with Pine Mushrooms and prosciutto was very tasty and the..."
GarrySmart@hotmail.com
"Perfect! Best calamari I've had in a long time. Barramundi main was delicious. Tried some goat leg too. Tender and full of flavour. Staff were very..."
Pickycat
"I visited Ciao Cielo on a Friday evening in late April. We were warmly welcomed by Kate and Christian in the front of house. We couldn't resist the..."
Sonia Gowan
"Had my birthday dinner here, and was absolutely wowed by the whole experience. Beautiful food with wonderful textures and flavours, served by..."
Ross Norris
"great valueexcelent food very creative, good service, good choice of wines, small cosy place on busy bay street, port melbourne.we will be back soon..."
Tw9710894
"I visited ciao ciello on Valentine's Day and had the 3 course menu. Started with the zucchini and goats cheese bruschetta, it was really good! Also..."
Heidi
"A slice of European heaven!! Ciao Cielo is pure bliss! As you're walking through the very casual and laid back streets of Port Melbourne, the..."
Almeida
"Quaint place with a stylish fit out. The 'must have' dish is confit duck arancini balls with orange aioli. Fellow patrons will be able to hear you..."
ChrisC
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Service was amazing from the get-go (11/10), food was phenomenal (9.5/10). Overall, a lovely and intimate gem..."
Maddi
"Absolutely divine experience! We came on a warm night and were seated outside by the friendly staff who were more than happy to provide..."
Chris Borzillo
"I arrived at approximately 6:45pm, there were two other couples sitting a few tables away. I was slightly wary when it came to making conversation..."
H.E. Pennypacker
"Fantastic entree, main and cocktail dessert. Service was fabulous. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Music set at a perfect level too. Love it!..."
Lou H
"Nice Supprise. Went with a group of 9... service and food was great will definitely be..."
Sally Humphries
"A surprising find. Went for Mother's Day and both my wife and my mum thought it was great...as did I! Excellent service, food and wine. The desserts..."
Sstaffa
"I am about to commit a mortal foodie sin. I am going to give away the location of a hidden neighbourhood gem. That's right, you heard me. I am going..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"I cannot say enough great things about my main, fish of the day, the cone Bay Barramundi fillet with pea veloute, pan fried gnocchi, shaved fennel..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Great little local restaurant. Food was excellent. My only criticism is we found service to be a little slow & tables just too close together (didn't..."
Queen Of Tarts
"We had 12 people for dinner the weekend before Christmas - it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful with a couple of us with allergy..."
Marsha
"Best coffee on the strip.... The staff are amazing; experienced, understanding, perceptive. They provided clear descriptions of the dishes and..."
Foo Dee
"Everything eaten was delicious! Best churros I've ever had and the best is that you get to pick what chocolate sauce you'd like. Great service..."
Sweet Tooth
"Nicest restaurant ive eaten at in agesVery intimate and cosyService A1Very very classyDefinately be back..."
Alison
"The best meal I've eaten in a long time! A fantastic find with incredible food, lovely and kind staff, and a wonderful..."
Maddy Reid
"Great little find..... Picture this.....a cold Melbourne day, meeting with beautiful friends to celebrate a birthday, a quaint Italian restaurant..."
Empty Nester Ready To Eat
"Returned again to our new favorite restaurant. Shifted to Albert Park recently and found Ciao Cielo! What a find, great cuisine and wonderful..."
Gemma Parker
"Came back again on Saturday night, and have to say it was sooooo good again! Thank you for always having great food and beautiful..."
Celest
"What a beautiful dining experience!The service is spot on and there is a very creative chef who takes pride in what is presented. Really really..."
Poached
"Wow, lovely!. My fiance & I went here for dinner on a saturday night, since we have recently moved to the area!We definitely did not regret our..."
Chiclife
"Foodie Paradise. Found Ciao Cielo because another favourite was full. What a blessing... The most innovative combination of flavours we have eaten in..."
Lady In Red
"I hosted a dinner there and it was fantastic. The food was innovative, delicious and matched with wine! The seared scallops with pea veloute,..."
AndrewS
"Absolutely everything was AAA+. Kate's service and passion for the food, experience etc was the best I've had in Melbourne thus far. Just do it..."
Louise Maree
"Lovely little place. I dropped in for a mulled wine in the courtyard (you don't have to have food - they are a bar too). Lovely atmosphere, nice..."
Karen Davies
"Great place for Sunday afternoons. We sat outside with the pork belly and meatballs, some sherry and listened to Alejandro on the guitar. Wonderfully..."
Dan Libbesson
"Service was courteous and obliging. Wait staff where present and attentive without pestering. Allowed us to relax and peruse the menu in our own..."
Alex Dunn
"Awesome place. Fantastic vibe. Set in what seems to be an old church. Great atmosphere with amazing music. Comprehensive wine list. Pretty keen to..."
keiran king
"We were here a couple of nights ago and all I can say is that this place is awesome. The food was delicious, everyone from our party enjoyed their..."
Brooke Roe
"Food is well presented, and ideal to share amongst a group. They have many interesting dishes that you don't always find, which would appeal to the..."
Kursat Sezai
"The food and atmosphere is amazing! Service is good and the staff is very friendly. The wood fire created such a nice ambience. We had an awesome..."
Karelien Vermaak
Los Argentinos
70
/100 (43 ratings)
Restaurants
Argentinian
Barbecue
South American
Dinner
Lunch
"A very delicious meal of a decent size. The Friday night deal is for two Argentinian fajitas at a reduced price. I was supplied with 6 warmed half..."
Brendan Eager
"The food and service was absolutely amazing. New owners have done such a great job fixing this place up. Very pleased with the way the night went and..."
Daniel Haikal
"We got paella and a mixed grill, it was delicious. A welcome alternative to most of the other places nearby which all just do the same unexciting..."
Peter
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