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LUJÁN DE CUYO: Casa de MENDOZA: Estancia La from several set menus and over
Contratista $$ Florencia $ 200 wines. Attentive service and
Traditional Argentinian Map B2 Parrilla Map B3 charming garden seating.
Almirante Brown 1761, 5505 Sarmiento 698, 5500
Tel (0261) 496-5967 Closed Mon– Tel (0261) 429-1564 MENDOZA: Azafrán $$
Thu; Sun dinner This casual parrilla caters more Fine Dining Map B3
Food, wine, and art come to Mendoza locals than tourists, Sarmiento 765, 5500
together at this country estate with Argentinian favorites like Tel (0261) 429-4200
turned cultural center. The hearty, milanesa cutlets and grilled This casual yet refined place is a
simple menu offers fish, meats, beef. Rustic-chic decor as well pleasant place to dine. Good
casseroles, and snacks. Outdoor as relaxed outdoor seating. salad selection and beautifully
tables overlook Malbec vineyards. presented mains. Try the kid and
MENDOZA: Facundo $ mushroom raviolis.
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Brindillas $$$ Parrilla Map B3
Fine Dining Map B2 Sarmiento 641, 5500 MENDOZA: Bistro M $$
Guardia Vieja 2898, 5509 Tel (0261) 420-2866 Italian/Argentinian Map B3
Tel (0261) 496-3650 Closed Sun Well-established, bright, and Chile 1124, 5500
& Mon cheerful grill, popular with Tel (0261) 441-1200
An enjoyable restaurant with a tourists. There are parrilla meat Located off the lobby of the Park
sleek design and superlative classics, international dishes, Hyatt, with delightful terrace
food. Try their five- to seven- a salad bar, and great appetizers seating. Authentic dishes made
course tasting menu for inventive on offer. from fresh, local ingredients
and flavorful gourmet takes on prepared in an open kitchen.
local products. MENDOZA: Mar y Monte $
Chilean/Argentinian Map B3 MENDOZA: Francesco Barbera
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Cavas Wine Perú 765, 5500 Ristorante $$
Lodge $$$ Tel (0261) 200-4929 Italian/Argentinian Map B3
Fine Dining Map B2 Mar y Monte merges Chilean Chile 1268, 5500
Costaflores s/n, Alto Agrelo, 5507 seafood with Argentinian Tel (0261) 425-3912 Closed Sun
Tel (0261) 410-6927 standards that include wild One of the most well-respected
Romantic candlelit ambience at game. A distinctive menu offers Italian restaurants in Mendoza,
a luxury hotel, with panoramic enjoyable meals. and the sister-restaurant of
views of the Andes. Meats such La Marchigiana (below),
as slow-roasted lamb and beef MENDOZA: Tasca de La Francesco’s specialties include
are served with organic Plaza España $ pastas and risotto, as well as
vegetables. Reservations Spanish/Argentinian Map B3 fish and red meat dishes. Formal
required. No children under 12. Montevideo 117, 5500 ambience and an extensive
Tel (0261) 423-1403 Closed Sun wine list.
LUJÁN DE CUYO: Ruca A casual spot with eclectic decor.
Malén $$$ Come here for wonderfully MENDOZA: La Marchigiana $$
Fine Dining Map B2 executed tapas and superb Italian/Argentinian Map B3
Ruta Nacional 7, Km 1059, 5507 seafood dishes. Patricias Mendocinas
Tel (0261) 413-8909 1550, 5500
A winery restaurant known for MENDOZA: Anna Bistro $$ Tel (0261) 423-0751
fine five-course meals of beef, Fine Dining Map B3 Flagship location of a traditional
trout, or chicken, paired with Ave Juan B. Justo 161, 5500 Italian eatery that is well loved
generous samples of premium Tel (0261) 425-1818 by locals. Tempting home-made
red and white vintages. Indoor Elegant, acclaimed bistro founded pastas, especially the lasagne,
and terrace dining are available. by two French brothers. Choose gracious service, and good wines.
MALARGÜE: El Bodegón de
María $
Italian/Argentinian Map B3
Ave Gral Ortega 502, 5613
Tel (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: Décimo $
International Map B2
Garibaldi 7, 10th Floor, 5500
Tel (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. Palatial architecture at hotel and restaurant Cavas Wine Lodge
For more information on types of restaurants see pp284–5

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