10 great wine restaurants in Mendoza 2026
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![1884 Mallmann, a restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![Auténtico, a restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![El Hornero in La Morada, a restaurant and hotel in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
Phone: +54 0261 330-6000
Address: Calle La Siesta, Los Chacayes
Based on the concept of cooking in the woodfire oven, Edward Holloway's restaurant with leading Argentine sommelier Andres Rosberg has some of the best fire-cooking in Mendoza. It also has, as you would expect from Rosberg, one of the deepest cellars. Whether visiting for lunch or dinner, the kitchen turns out excellent dishes including drool-worthy empanadas, roasted girolles, and snail and alioli paella. With glorious mountain views and a solid handful of delightful and distinctive dishes, this is one of the best new restaurants to open since the pandemic. Before we get onto the wine list,...
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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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![Chipirón, a restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![Azafrán, a restaurant and wine bar in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![Brindillas, a restaurant in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![Bistro M, a restaurant and hotel in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![Cavas Wine Lodge, a restaurant and hotel in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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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![Ruda, a restaurant and wine bar in Mendoza, Argentina.]()
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...
