Restaurants in Mendoza are of proven quality, with the province’s wine scene helping to make an exceptional pairing that has earned local establishments a plethora of honors including Michelin stars.
In both the wineries and the city itself, there are a range of new restaurants in Mendoza that are catering to new tastes and curious diners. Here, we share five of the best restaurants in Mendoza.
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Los Vientos at Bodega Trivento
Restaurants in Mendoza. Bodega Trivento have opened their new restaurant Los Vientos at their winery in Maipú. Run by chef Nacho Molina, diners can choose between two options: a la carte and a tasting menu.
Each dish has a pairing recommendation for the winery’s produce, beginning with a cocktail made from the White Malbec, the Golden Reserve line, which began in 1996; boutique wines only available on location, and Trivento Cuvee Exceptionnelle Brut Nature for the desserts.
The menu is constantly being updated with seasonal products and others that are available all year round. For instance, in spring, it offers mushrooms, hazelnuts, Pepato cheese, Pastrami and trout with cream of carrots, oranges and tumeric.
Open at midday Mondays to Saturdays, reservations can be made at the website www.trivento.com or by calling +54 261 586 2868. There are discounts of 25% for Argentine tourists and 20% off at the wine store for anyone having lunch at the winery.
La Botte at Bodega Iaccarini
In the Las Paredes district in San Rafael, La Botte at Bodega Iaccarini has become the first underground wine bar in the southern department. The space is located in the cellar of the winery, which was first built in 1903. The establishment has a five course tasting menu and each dish comes with a choice of eight wines by the glass.
“It’s a journey through time, with an industrial but quite modern vibe,” says Paulo Iaccarini, the owner. As the undisputed star is the wine, the wine list also features all 17 of the winery’s products.
La Botte opens Thursdays to Saturdays and the evenings before public holidays from 8PM. Reservations can be at +54 260 400 8724 or via Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/bodega.iaccarini).
Enlace, at Bodega Monte Quieto
Founded over 20 years ago in Agrelo, a few months ago Bodega Monte Quieto opened Enlace, a restaurant that represents the continuation of a dream begun by the owners Agustín and Matilde in a house that dates back to the 19th century. The first vines were planted here in 2001 and 2002.
The project in the 1880 mansion features large halls, high ceilings, leafy gardens and a stunning view of the Andes and was created by the restauranteur Yanina Silva Chavez and the chef Edith Romero.
The identity of Enlace is based around the concept of “cookery of the earth”: seasonal cuisine with fresh products from the vegetable garden. The menu features three and six course options with dishes designed to pair with the winery’s wines.
The restaurant is open seven days a week from 10AM to 5PM and reservations can be made at this link.
Savia by Bodega Casarena
Savia Cocina has opened its doors on the iconic Brandsen street in Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, in the middle of Finca Jamilla, as the Bodega Casarena restaurant. The space boasts distinctive architecture that won a “Best of” award in the “Architecture and Landscapes” category in the Grand Wine Capitals competition.
It is designed in the contemporary Mendoza wine tourism spirit to provide an experience with a sense of place and deep connection to nature based around sustainability, native plants and the soul of the terroir. The cuisine of Chef Ailín Rosas and kitchen head Julieta Argento focuses on local products and painstaking technique, offering a delight for the senses. The four course menu is paired with Casarena wines, paying homage to the region and seasonal products. The dishes are inspired by the Jamilla, Naoki, Owen and Lauren vineyards.
Reservations can be made at the following link (https://linktr.ee/saviacocina) and are open from Wednesday to Sunday lunchtime.
La Cabrera in the Hualta Winery Hotel
One of the most successful parrilla restaurants in Buenos Aires, created by Gastón Riveira, came to Mendoza last April. The distinctive concept is now available in several different locations across the country and overseas, in this case the Hualta Winery Hotel.
The idea is for “people to feel at home in an elegant, relaxed environment,” with a la carte service in which diners can choose between different beef, pork and chicken dishes as well as a variety of appetisers and desserts. Most of the beef comes from Buenos Aires and is Angus certified, although more local suppliers are being incorporated.
The space has a capacity for 90 diners across two salons and the abundant portions encourage sharing. The wine list has over 70 labels and was conceived with a special focus on terroir. Although the stars are Huentala wines, which are also served by the glass, there is also a varied selection from wineries across the country.
La Cabrera Mendoza is open every day for lunch and dinner. Reservations can be made at https://lacabreramendoza.ar/.
