Where to Eat in Mendoza
Argentine — Mendocino — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Mendoza.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Mendoza is rooted in Argentine — Mendocino cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Fine Dining
Restaurante 1884 — Francis Mallmann
Celebrity chef Francis Mallmann's flagship in a restored Bodega Escorihuela, wood-fire cooking
Winery Restaurant
Siete Fuegos — The Vines Resort
Francis Mallmann's open-fire restaurant at The Vines of Mendoza in Uco Valley
Restaurante Zuccardi
At Bodega Zuccardi in Valle de Uco, named among the world's best winery restaurants
Bistro
Fuente y Fonda
Mendoza city favourite for creative Argentine cuisine and natural wines
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
10% is customary. Some restaurants add cubierto (cover charge).
Meal Times
Lunch: 12:30–15:00 · Dinner: 20:30–23:00
Reservations
Winery restaurants require reservations, often as part of a tasting experience. Harvest (Feb–Apr) is busiest.
Vegetarian Options
Moderate