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“Exceptional steak cuts”
Review of San Telmo

San Telmo
Ranked #56 of 8,009 Restaurants in Melbourne
Price range: $82 - $113
Cuisines: Argentinean
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast, Reservations
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Description: Following the Argentine ethos that eating, drinking and most importantly life are there to be enjoyed with friends, family and lovers. From midday to late at night we offer a shared menu bringing people together just like a family Asado in Argentina. Following the Argentine ethos that eating, drinking and most importantly life are there to be enjoyed with friends, family and lovers. From midday to late at night we offer a shared menu bringing people together just like a family Asado in Argentina. In our endeavour to capture the essence of Argentine culture and cuisine, we have imported a bespoke 2.5 metre parrilla charcoal grill, hand made by Pirincho, a lifelong master of the craft. He is regarded as one of the most important parrilla craftsman in the world. Pirincho’s previous customers include former Argentine presidents, the Ferrari workshop in Modena, and the VIP restaurant in the Barcelona FC Stadium.
Reviewed June 26, 2016

If you like red meat, this is a great spot to try. The main course selections include various cuts of beef and lamb - sliced to share with a group. Sides were OK and the wines, mostly, if not all, from South America - were rather ordinary. Love the ambience, round tables and a half moon couch. A nice place to have a social meal.

Date of visit: June 2016
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Thank andyfR9920RF
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Reviewed June 23, 2016 via mobile

We couldn't get a table on a Thursday night but sat at the bar! Well worth the experience of eating at this great restaurant. The food is amazing.. the wine fantastic and staff.. the best. You must seek out this hidden gem.. but book ahead!

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed June 22, 2016

Came here with friends for a celebration. Interesting decor, very rustic and ranch-like ambience with antique touches here and there. Had the degustation menu, which was $60 per person. It was great value for money as there were 8 dishes. It is a sharing menu, so each dish was shared between 2 to 3 people. Portion sizes were good. Staff were friendly and nice. The stand out dishes were the meats, i.e. chorizo and vacio (O' Connor's premium flank steak). The ceviche (cured white fish) was average. They do cater for non beef eaters. A friend had whole ocean trout, which was tasty but too many fine bones. The only dish that we didn't enjoy was the eggplant - it was too smoky and the combination with citrus just didn't seem quite right. Otherwise, good place to go if you love meat and value for money!

Date of visit: June 2016
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Thank Megamei
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Reviewed June 16, 2016

we didn't mean to come to this restaurant but our original choice was closed and i am glad that it was closed. we sat at the counter and it was really nice because you could see the chefs preparing the food on the grill. i ate a piece of grilled chicken and my dad had a steak, they were both delicious. the staff were really nice and friendly.

Date of visit: December 2015
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Reviewed June 14, 2016

Had a great meal here barbecued steak Argentinian style with a couple of sides to share. service was fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed . This place is not cheap but you really only need to order one meat dish and a couple of sides for two . Will definitely be back...

Date of visit: June 2016
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