The 12 best wine bars and restaurants in Mendoza 2025
Mendoza is the wine-producing capital of Latin America, a city where wine is not just an important pastime but a deeply-engrained part of the culture and livelihood.
Check out our guide to some of the best wine bars and wine restaurants to visit when you're in town!
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Phone: +54 261 424 3336
Address: Belgrano 1188, Godoy Cruz
1884 was the first fine dining restaurant to open in Mendoza, back in 1999. Today it is one of the most hyped dinner dates in Mendoza, the property of renowned Argentine chef Francis Mallmann. With a penchant for the open flame, Mallmann’s cuisine is typically flame-grilled and simple in style, focusing on quality local ingredients. 1884 was also the first restaurant in Mendoza to have a serious cellar. With more than 300 labels on the menu, it’s a favourite of wine lovers.
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Phone: +54 0261 341-7507
Address: Av. Sarmiento 777, M5500EOQ, Mendoza
This intimate and buzzy restaurant takes inspiration from traditional dishes and ingredients from all over Argentina, delivered with a contemporary twist. Although the cocktails are incredibly popular, Autentico also has a good wine list for those keen to explore. Mood lighting and an upbeat playlist give this restaurant quite a lively vibe at the weekends. Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley dominate Autentico's list, with a handful of selections from further afield, including niche Clarete blends and refreshing wines from the coast. By-the-glass options are limited, with patrons usually opting...
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Phone: +54 0261 338-8870
Address: Avenida Belgrano 1129, Mendoza
One of the few true wine bars in Mendoza, VinoBien has recently relocated from the city to an open-air shopping market in Luján de Cuyo — a short cab ride that’s well worth it for anyone keen to explore Argentina’s wine diversity by the glass or bottle. The food offering is casual but well curated: think charcuterie, light bites, and a handful of main dishes — just enough to keep your palate primed while you taste. And don’t hesitate to engage your waiter — every member of the floor team is a certified sommelier, ready to guide you through your selections or set up an impromptu wine flight....
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Phone: +54 0261 206-6255
Address: Avenida Perú 1156, Ciudad
Run by a young and energetic team, Centauro is one of the city's most solid eating options with colourful and creative cuisine in a charmingly refurbished traditional house. Right in the centre of Mendoza, there are several dining rooms in the house, one of which boasts the open kitchen, as well as a beautiful candle-lit patio for warmer summer evenings. Order a la carte, or let the sommelier and chef team do the work for you with a paired menu with an innovative selection of wines by the glass. Centauro's list focuses on the producers of Mendoza, as part of its quasi 'zero km' concept. Cover...
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Phone: +54 280 441-4245
Address: Avenida del Prado Español 0, Mendoza
Now in an unbeatable location inside the beautiful San Martín Park, Gardenia has long been a favourite among Mendoza foodies. Known for its small sharing plates (‘platitos’) and arguably the city's best weekend brunch, Gardenia's menu and hours shift with seasons: in winter, its open-air rooftop terrace limits service to lunch and brunch but, from spring through autumn, it transforms into a lively evening spot with dinner served up Wednesday through Saturday. The vibe is laid-back yet stylish, and chef-owner Ginella Mazzocca is quickly becoming one of Mendoza's most exciting culinary talents....
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Phone: 0261 15-683-2634
Address: Ceretti 244, Godoy Cruz
One of a handful of successful restaurants run by Argentina’s best-known winemaker, Alejandro Vigil – who also owns the acclaimed winery restaurants Casa Vigil and Angélica Cocina Maestra – Chipirón is his homage to traditional Spanish fish restaurants, and one of the few pescatarian venues in the province. As you’d expect with a winemaker at the helm, the wine list takes centre stage, with a good selection of whites to pair with the light, seafood-forward menu. The grilled rice dishes are mouthwatering, and fresh fish is flown in daily for the simple but well-executed menu. The wine list fea...
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Phone: +54 9 2615 33-4999
Address: Avenida Sarmiento 765, Mendoza
Azafrán has always been one of my top choices for fine dining in the city, and its cellar ― at the front of the restaurant – is as eye-catching as it is emblematic. In the past couple of years, Azafrán has become increasingly refined in its menu and service, now offering a choice of tasting menu options crafted by one of Mendoza’s star chefs, Sebastian Weigandt. The extensive wine list means you won’t be short of a great bottle to share over dinner, but it is probably more fun to let the sommelier pair courses with some of the two dozen wines they offer by the glass. One of the most sophistic...
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Phone: +54 9 2615598684
Address: Guardia Vieja 2898, Luján de Cuyo
This intimate restaurant is the creation of chef Mariano Gallego and sommelier Florencia D'Amico and their cuisine and wine selection reflects their own evolving tastes having spent a few years living in Spain and Japan before resettling in Argentina. The sophisticated tasting menu comes accompanied by Florencia’s selection of wine pairings, which often include exclusive labels sourced from neighbouring wineries in Lujan de Cuyo.
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Phone: +54 261 441 1200
Address: Chile 1124, Mendoza
Located within Mendoza city’s most iconic hotel, the Park Hyatt, Bistró M remains a well-heeled dining option right on the main Plaza Independencia. While the décor and ambiance may feel a bit dated, it’s still a dependable spot for international cuisine paired with a solid wine list. The wine offering leans heavily on Mendoza, showcasing both household names and a handful of emerging varieties like Garnacha and Criolla. Each major wine region is introduced with a short explainer sheet, making it an approachable list for those keen to learn more. Though Bistró M is a sit-down restaurant, wine...
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Phone: 0261 206-9751
Address: Avenida Perú 989, CIUDAD
What makes this laidback restaurant one to hunt down is that it has one of the better selections of natural wines and small producers in Mendoza. Although there’s no wine menu per se, you’ll find some of the harder-to-come-by labels here at really good prices. Take a pew either inside the converted townhouse or on the street side tables out front, and order the excellent tortilla de papa before you even take a look at the menu. It’s the best tortilla in the city. Bernardino’s light menu of bites and gourmet sandwiches makes it a good choice any time of day, and a popular spot for breakfast and...
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Phone: +54 261 456-1748
Address: Costaflores s/n, Cobos, Lujan de Cuyo
Cavas Wine Lodge was one of the first luxury lodges in Mendoza and its location right in the middle of a vineyard filled with old vines makes it hopelessly romantic for wine lovers. The intimate restaurant is equally as charming, and the wine cellar is a hidden gem, holding many library vintages from around Argentina. The menu of this Relais & Chateaux restaurant, designed by renowned chef Nadia Heron, focuses on local, wholesome ingredients.
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Phone: +54 0261 15-618-8114
Address: La Costa S/N, Gualtallary, Tupungato
Ruda might seem somewhat remote, but it really is in the epicenter of one of the most exciting wine regions of Argentina― the stunning location of Gualtallary. Taking full advantage of its spectacular vineyard location, this is open-air dining for a long, leisurely lunch overlooking the valley. Although there are many excellent winery restaurants in Mendoza, what’s special about Ruda is that this is not a winery restaurant, so you can explore a wide range of producers and wines while dining. Chef Gastón Trama’s seasonal menu focuses on Uco Valley ingredients and tapas-style plates packed with...
