1884 Mallmann

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.

All the most iconic wines of Argentina have found their way into the cellar of 1884. Their speciality is rich red Malbec-based blends, which best suit the sumptuous steak and meat dishes that Mallmann is so well known for. This is also the sort of establishment that diners are willing to splash out on, and prices can be on the rather more eye-watering side for Argentina.