TRAVELERS’ NEEDS - Argentina - page 290

SAN AGUSTÍN DEL VALLE
FÉRTIL: La Gran Picada

SAN LUIS: Los Robles $

$ Parrilla

Map B2

Traditional Argentinian

Map B2

9 de Julio 754, 5701
Te l [phone]
Locally considered the best
parrilla in town for its hearty
steaks, especially the bife de
chorizo (sirloin). Good wine
list, pleasant service, and
an airy ambience with brick
walls and lofty wood-beam
ceilings.

Rivadavia s/n, 5449
Te l (0264) 154-991970
Excellent restaurant but with
limited menu options. The
simple yet cozy ambience is
enhanced by the personalized
attention bestowed by the
on-site owner. Try the goat-
meat empanadas.

SAN JUAN: De Sánchez $ SAN RAFAEL: Naranja-Blue $

Fusion

Map B2

German/Argentinian

Map B3

Rivadavia 61 Oeste, 5400
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
San Juan's only high-end
restaurant has a French-inspired
menu and light dishes with visual
flair incorporating quail eggs and
other delicacies. Music and books
for sale line the walls.

Las Vírgenes 7200, 5600
Te l [phone] Closed Sun-

Wed
Authentic German cuisine
served in a rustic cabin in a
country setting. Expect pork
with spaetzle (dumplings),
vegetarian strudel (layered
pastry), gulasch (meat stew),
and home-baked bread paired
with excellent artisanal and
imported beers.

Enjoy charming garden seating at the
acclaimed Anna Bistro (see p295)

SAN JUAN: Club Sirio
Libanés - Palito MENDOZA: Francesco $$ $$

Italian/Argentinian

Map B3

Fusion

Map B2

Chile 1268, 5500
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
One of the most well-respected
Italian restaurants in Mendoza,
and the sister-restaurant of La
Marchigiana (below), Francesco's
specialties include pastas and
risotto, as well as fish and red
meat dishes. Formal ambience
and an extensive wine list.

Entre Rios 33 Sur, 5402
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
Unique mix of Middle Eastern
and Argentinian cuisine set
against a grand backdrop of
Moorish architecture. Offerings
include falafel, stuffed grape
leaves, and lamb empanadas.
E cient, formal service.

DK Choice
SAN RAFAEL: L'Obrador

DK Choice
SAN RAFAEL: L'Obrador $$ $$

Argentinian Argentinian

Map B3 Map B3

Camino Bentos 50, 5600
Te l [phone]
A truly unparalleled experience.
Chef and owner Daniel
welcomes guests to this ranch
house with a spread of home-
cooked, regional favorites, and
takes suggestions for the main
course. Come with a GPS, cash,
and lots of time. Call ahead to
make reservations since they do
not have a fixed day for closing.

Camino Bentos 50, 5600
Te l [phone]
A truly unparalleled experience.
Chef and owner Daniel
welcomes guests to this ranch
house with a spread of home-
cooked, regional favorites, and
takes suggestions for the main
course. Come with a GPS, cash,
and lots of time. Call ahead to
make reservations since they do
not have a fixed day for closing.

SAN LUIS: Floating Tearoom at
Potrero de los Funes MENDOZA: La Marchigiana $$

Italian/Argentinian Map B3
Patricias Mendocinas 1550, 5500
Te l [phone]
Flagship location of a traditional
Italian eatery that is well loved by
locals. Tempting home-made
pastas, especially the lasagne,
gracious service, and good wines.

$

Modern Argentinian

Map B2

Ruta 18, Km 16, 5701
Te l [phone]
This sleek, sophisticated hotel
restaurant floats atop the lake
and offers splendid views of the
Andes. Modern cuisine with a
good variety of seafood, meat,
and pasta dishes, along with an
extensive wine list.

TUNUYÁN: La Posada
del Jamón $

MENDOZA:
María Antonieta

Cheese & Charcuterie

Map B3

$$ Ruta 92, Km 14, 5502

Te l [phone]
Pork done every which way,
even dried ham cured in the
region's famous Malbec wine.
Large portions are great for
sharing. Extensive wine list
and great staff eager to share
advice about the area. Lunch
daily, dinner on Thursday and
Friday only.

Gourmet

Map B3

Belgrano 1069, 5500
Te l [phone] Closed Sun

dinner
This delightful restaurant serves
basic dishes with a gourmet tilt,
using seasonal produce,
including pastas, casseroles,
and grilled meats. Home-baked
pastries and freshly squeezed
juice make for a first-rate brunch.

TUNUYÁN: Killka $$
Fine Dining Map B3
Ruta 89 s/n, Los Árboles, 5502
Te l [phone]
Part of the ultramodern cultural
center at winery Bodegas
Salentein. Fixed-price lunches
with trout and lamb as
specialties can be combined
with wine tastings. Fine
views of the vineyards and
the Andes.

MENDOZA: Praga $$
Seafood Map B3
Julio Leonidas Aguirre 413, 5500
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
Praga has attractive dining rooms
with open-air seating that faces
a small park. Quality seafood
includes octopus, salmon, and
trout, along with meats and
pasta, and a good selection of
white wines.

Simple fare in cozy surroundings at
Patagonicus, El Chaltén

Key to Price Guide see p288