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most of which the restaurant
features in its five-course tasting
menu. A guided tour is included
with lunch.
MENDOZA: Mar y Monte
$
Cuyo and the
Wine Country
GODOY CRUZ: 1884
Chilean/Argentinian
Map
B3
Perú 765, 5500
Te l
(0261) 200-4929
Mar y Monte merges Chilean
seafood with Argentinian
standards that include wild
game. A distinctive menu offers
enjoyable meals.
$$$
Fine Dining
Map
B2
MALARGÜE: El Bodegón de
María
Belgrano 1188, 5501
Te l
(0261) 424-3336
This prestigious restaurant by
famous Argentinian chef Francis
Mallmann is located in the
beautiful surroundings of
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón.
Fresh, regional ingredients, and a
superb Patagonian-style menu.
$
Italian/Argentinian
Map
B3
Ave Gral Ortega 502, 5613
Te l
(02627) 471-655
Quality home-style cooking in an
unpretentious, rural environment
with pleasant service. The pasta,
pizza, and beef are worthwhile,
but the
caprese
empanadas and
trout are amazing.
MENDOZA: Tasca de La
Plaza España
$
Spanish/Argentinian
Map
B3
Montevideo 117, 5500
Te l
(0261) 423-1403
Closed
Sun
A casual spot with eclectic decor.
Come here for wonderfully
executed tapas and superb
seafood dishes.
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Casa de
Contratista
$$
MENDOZA: Décimo
$
Traditional Argentinian
Map
B2
International
Map
B2
Almirante Brown 1761, 5505
Te l
(0261) 496-5967
Garibaldi 7, 10th Floor, 5500
Te l
(0261) 434-0135
Closed
Sun
Located on the 10th floor of
a nondescript building, Décimo
is the place for sweeping
views of the glittering lights
of Mendoza. Well-prepared
cocktails and standard fare.
Laid-back service.
Closed
Mon-
MENDOZA: Anna Bistro
$$
Thu; Sun dinner
Food, wine, and art come
together at this country estate
turned cultural center. The hearty,
simple menu offers fish, meats,
casseroles, and snacks. Outdoor
tables overlook Malbec vineyards.
Fine Dining
Map
B3
Ave Juan B. Justo 161, 5500
Te l
(0261) 425-1818
Elegant, acclaimed bistro founded
by two French brothers. Choose
from several set menus and over
200 wines. Attentive service and
charming garden seating.
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Brindillas $$$
Fine Dining
MENDOZA: Facundo
$
Map
B2
Parrilla
Map
B3
MENDOZA: Azafrán
$$
Guardia Vieja 2898, 5509
Te l
(0261) 496-3650
Sarmiento 641, 5500
Te l
(0261) 420-2866
Well-established, bright, and
cheerful grill, popular with tourists.
There are
parrilla
meat classics,
international dishes, a salad bar,
and great appetizers on offer.
Fine Dining
Map
B3
Closed
Sun
Sarmiento 765, 5500
Te l
(0261) 429-4200
This casual yet refined place is a
pleasant place to dine. Good
salad selection and beautifully
presented mains. Try the kid and
mushroom raviolis.
& Mon
An enjoyable restaurant with a
sleek design and superlative
food. Try their five- to seven-
course tasting menu for inventive
and flavorful gourmet takes on
local products.
MENDOZA: La Florencia
$
Parrilla
Map
B3
MENDOZA: Bistro M
$$
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Cavas Wine
Lodge $$$
Fine Dining
Map
B2
Costaflores s/n, Alto Agrelo, 5507
Te l
(0261) 410-6927
Romantic candlelit ambience at
a luxury hotel, with panoramic
views of the Andes. Meats such
as slow-roasted lamb and beef
are served with organic
vegetables. Reservations
required. No children under 12.
Sarmiento 698, 5500
Te l
(0261) 429-1564
This casual
parrilla
caters more
to Mendoza locals than tourists,
with Argentinian favorites like
milanesa
cutlets and grilled
beef. Rustic-chic decor as well
as relaxed outdoor seating.
Italian/Argentinian
Map
B3
Chile 1124, 5500
Te l
(0261) 441-1200
Located off the lobby of the Park
Hyatt, with delightful terrace
seating. Authentic dishes made
from fresh, local ingredients
prepared in an open kitchen.
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Ruca
Malén $$$
Fine Dining
Map
B2
Ruta Nacional 7, Km 1059, 5507
Te l
(0261) 413-8909
A winery restaurant known for
fine five-course meals of beef,
trout, or chicken, paired with
generous samples of premium
red and white vintages. Indoor
and terrace dining are available.
MAIPÚ: Cavé Gourmet
$
Gourmet
Map
B2
Zanichilli 709, 5515
Te l
(0261) 410-6597
Closed
Apr-Sep
This delicatessen is known for
signature items grown, dried,
pickled, and packed in-house,
Palatial architecture at hotel and restaurant Cavas Wine Lodge
For more information on types of restaurants
see pp284-5
