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“Atmosphere & cuisine no 1”
Review of San Telmo

San Telmo
Ranked #56 of 8,011 Restaurants in Melbourne
Price range: £66 - £91
Cuisines: Argentinian
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Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Neighbourhood: 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 5 September 2016

We booked a table for fathers day lunch yesterday. The online booking system is really easy to use. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. We started with a cured meat plate which had prosciutto wild boar and salami and a corn and mozzarella empanada. Then we had the house made chorizo what flavour and the braised pork with crackle. Then we had the hanger steak with a beetroot and watermelon salad and a serve of the squashed potatoes with green olives and aioli. We could have stopped there but decided to try the Argentinian cookie soooo yummy. A bottle of melbec and the meal was complete. This is now my favorite restaurant and i cant wait to go back and try other tasty morsels from the menu.

Date of visit: September 2016
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Thank Michelle W
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Reviewed 3 September 2016 via mobile

First time we went with friends.
Menu was varied but not too long which is good.

We ordered 3 starters to share and 3 mains to share finished off with 3 deserts to share.

Food was great.
Highly recommend the beef which comes ready sliced!!!

If you get a chance to go, you won't be disappointed.

Date of visit: September 2016
Thank Welshozziemelbourne
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Milagros F, Marketing at San Telmo, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2016

Hello there, thanks for taking the time to review the restaurant. Hope to see you in soon.

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Reviewed 3 September 2016 via mobile

Had dinner at San Telmo last night with 4 mates after a recommendation from a mate, food was perfect delicious meats great service, we will be back

Date of visit: September 2016
Thank holmesearth01
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Milagros F, Manager at San Telmo, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2016

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Reviewed 3 September 2016

San Telmo - this restaurant is quite hot in the Melbourne dining scene and on a Saturday night they do two full sittings.

The restaurant is dimly lit inside and although the dining room is quite large, it feels quite cozy.

We started off with a range of starters which I thought were all excellent. Their was some raw fish, ribs, vegetables and a black sausage.

The steaks were brilliant, and all were cooked to perfection.

Would go again for sure.

Date of visit: August 2016
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Thank DarrenChan128
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Milagros F, Manager at San Telmo, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2016

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Reviewed 1 September 2016

Daily Special Grilled baby snapper: 5/5

Empanada ~ Beef, chorizo, capsicum and pea: 5/5

Ceviche ~ Kingfish, smoked pippies, cucumber, shallot, dill: 5/5

Achicoria: Radicchio, fennel, orange, parsley, chardonnay vinaigrette: 4.5/5
Overall, a bit too bitter; although, the orange neutralise this but there was not enough orange to do this.

Service: 5/5

Price: 3/5
We had a $20 Dimmi redemption, so, the bill worked out to be $60 for two people.

Overall: 4.6/5

Date of visit: September 2016
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Thank Leonora C
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Milagros F, Manager at San Telmo, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2016

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