Met up with a work friend at St Telmo for a long Saturday lunch. I'd stopped here last weekend - in fact it was the first stop on my Grand Final cocktail crawl - and had something called a Che Guevara which was reasonably delicious, so as my friend was running late I ordered another one of those and sipped it on the little balcony out back. There was speaker on a small shelf near the window surrounded by potted succulents which was playing a constant stream of up beat Latin American music. There's a long passage with a wooden bar on the right that opens into a fairly sizeable dining area with an open kitchen and red banquettes along one wall. As well as the small windows near the rear entrance there are some larger windows near the front door on Meyers Lane but not a lot of natural light. Still, this results in a subdued, cosy atmosphere which is quite pleasant. San Telmo is an Argentinian restaurant so not surprisingly lunch turned out to be something of a meat fest. They offer a couple of tasting menus for $60 or $80. My buddy and I are both hungry boys so we opted for the latter. This comprised a plate of pickled zucchini with condiments, chorizo, a couple of empanadas, a beef carpaccio, and some sirloin steak with potato and lettuce salads on the side. I also ordered a serve of the morcilla although my dining companion found this a little disturbing (understandable as congealed pig's blood is not everyone's cup of tea). Overall not a bad meal, with the steak being the stand out course. This was cooked rare and the cut retained some of fat which I actually like. Very tasty. For dessert we shared a variant of creme caramel. They also offer some interesting cocktails - apart from the Che Guevara try the El Toro which is made with rum and absinthe. read more

This is a destination that requires pre-planning. Definitely best to book ahead... ...but it is worth it for the experience and to try an emerging cuisine. South American culinary influences are (in my opinion) the last to pervade into Australia and like the cuisines entrenched before it into Australian dining experiences, would benefit from using the wonderful produce grown in Australia. San Telmo has done this well. Meat dishes are beautifully cooked in the specialised ovens and the flavours accompanying the dishes are different and subtle. I can see why it is so popular. Managing popularity is difficult as it puts pressure on kitchens and staff. I think we were fortunate to be in one of the better tables (booths) near the waiter's station and bar, so our service was very good, and our group found the night enjoyable. I would be happy to go again by myself, sit at the kitchen side benches and watch the kitchen and ovens at work. But I San Telmo is still far too popular to be able to accommodate "blow-ins". read more

Had the special $45 Sunday roast which came with a delicious starter salad and the main roast was the juiciest chicken I've had in a long time. Yummy side potatoes and condiments. Would like to come back and try a steak. Nice setting , average service. read more

Ay dios mio! There's quite a few latin style tapas restaurants around. But have you really ever been to an Argentinian restaurant? It's quite different from the rest of South American, and thus so is their food. They are know for stellar steaks. We're talking grass-fed, aged beef. They were doing the grass-fed thing I think way before anyone else. They just get it. As such, their short ribs are divine. Perfectly slow-cooked and rich flavor. Also, the beef strip, being dry-aged, really brings out the flavor and marbling of the cut. Amazing beef! Don't miss the ceviches, grilled cheese, hearts of palm salad, and 'humita' or polenta fries. A bit pricy but worth it and stick to a good variety to share with the table. OH, and save room for the flan. Similar to crème brulee without the caramelized sugar topping, but with real caramel and peanuts instead. SO rich. read more

I had a great dining experience here. Everything we ordered was absolutely delightful! I came here on gnocchi night (29th of the month) and obviously got the gnocchi, which was way better than I expected it to be. I was a bit skeptical at first ordering gnocchi at a steakhouse but it was definitely a pleasant surprise. I also loved the deep fried broccoli with cheese - you can't skip this item...so crunchy and cheesy..!. Not to mention the Argentinian steak, which is what San Telmo is known for. Overall, after this night it became one of my favorite places to get steak. I'm hoping to make it to more gnocchi nights too! read more

San Telmo - The Entraña - hanger steak - Argentine Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Had a fun night catching up with friends here. The staff were helpful and attentive, decor and style of the place is great. Food, nothing really outstanding sadly. Good vibe though, good crowd and a decent wine selection made up for the short falls. read more

What a great date night spot or for any special occasion! Divine Argentinian food, designed to be shared so you are able to experience all that San Telmo offers. We were a table of 5 so we had a lot of sharing plates. First stop, mouth watering Empanadas (red wine braised beef, almond and raisin) Ceviche (lemon cured white fish with chilli, sweet potato and onion) Carpaccio (eye fillet carpaccio with dijon aoili, baby onions, cornichons, mojama and potato crisps) Zapallo (coal roasted pumpkin with feta and a caper and raisin vinaigrette) most delicious pumpkin I've ever tasted! Chorizo (pork and paprika sausage) Mejilla de Cerdo (braised Berkshire pork jowl with crackling) Entraña (O'Connor premium pasture fed hanger steak) Alfajor (Argentine cookie filled with dulce de leche) A must try! Mentiroso (lemon and berry fool with blueberry compote, meringue, lemon curd cream, strawberries and pistachio). Did that make you salivate? It definitely hit the spot for us. It's a very intimate place and you can also have a drink at the bar while you wait for your table or booking. ¡que aproveche! read more

Popped in for The Flan ... OMG. If you love a nice dessert then you have to try this rich, gorgeously creamy dessert. Coffee was perfect match as well. (avoid the hot chocolate) read more

Knowing how to navigate San Telmo is the key to enjoying this place. I like sitting at the bar up the back, I usually get the excellent Chorizo and exceptional Black pudding chased down with a couple glasses of Malbec. If I'm still hungry, the veal sweetbreads and the fresh green beans. read more

We went here last night and literally it was a last minute decision as I had to cancel my reservation at another restaurant and I'm glad we did If you are carnivorous this is the spot Smokey meat served with traditional sides Every table gets a little pot of chimichurri and. Tomato salsa to eat with their meat we ordered the lamb and the hanger steak Oh my god the lamb was insane cut like butter just divine The hanger not as good to be honest I read another review it's was chewy but ordered it anyway as I had never had that cut of steak but it was very hard to eat the flavor was incredibly though We ordered the Colombian potatoes and they were absolutely delicious they were crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside they came with a green sauce and I think capers? Whatever they were incredible!!!! You must order them, we also got a radicchio and fennel salad which complimented the meat and potatoes beautifully my only suggestion is that the house serve it in a bowl rather than a flat plate as I dropped the leaves in the floor several times when I tried serving myself it needs a bowl! For dessert we shared the flan, two alfajore biscuits and the ice cream float I just wanted to make up my own dessert and combine the the flan with the biscuit and the ducle de leche ice cream which was great the salted peanuts that come with the flan really make the dish my husband loved the biscuit I didn't really do the float as I just wanted the ice cream but my husband had his half of the ice cream with it and liked it(the float is served with coke) Overall we are glad we chose this restaurant read more

I've been to San Telmo twice now and will definitely go back. The first time we had an American waitstaff who really walked us through the menu for dinner and we let her recommend our entire meal for 3, including beer and wine pairings Everything was excellent served to perfection. The second time we attended, food was still as good, but our wait person was a young woman who looked like she had 1000 better things to do then actually wait on us. The restaurant was not busy and yet we were constantly having to track her down for everything. Very disappointed. The food is good so we'll gladly go back, but if management is reading..pay attention to your day staff. read more

Man listen. This place is special. I love this spot. The steak, the chimichurri, the service were all excellent. Argentinian beer on tap as well. The empanadas were NEXT LEVEL. You hear me? NEXT LEVEL. If yo don't visit when in town you are playing yourself. read more

Great food and a very similar atmosphere of a true Buenos Aires parrilla...from the empanadas with a great Pinot to the Lamb ribs and not to forget the Dulce de Leche Flan...I'll definitely come back for breakfest... read more

If you are vegan/vegetarian this is not the place for you, but if you love your red meat this place is a must. You could not find better quality meat anywhere in Melbourne. The chorizo is to die for. I highly recommend this place. read more

Do yourself a favour and head to San Telmo. Beautiful steak!! Incredible service!! We love everything about this place.

The attitude of the staff was average but the food was amazing. Make sure to have the sirloin steak...nothing else, just that...don't even ask for sauce - you will spoil the awesome. read more

UN-believable food! If you are a steak lover, a wine lover this is the place for you. We didn't have a reservation so sat at the counter overlooking the kitchen and were mesmerized for two hours, while the symphony of food took place. Everything was as delicious as it looked. The staff was attentive and helpful with the unfamiliar Argentina wine list. Our Malbec/Cab/Merlot blend was perfectly matched to the richness of the food. Do not leave Melbourne without a visit here. BRAVO. We'll be back. read more

Very good South American restaurant with an amazing grill. Definitely skewed to the carnivores but also a good selection of vego dishes. Services was excellent even when they got smashed by the 8 pm punters. All in all a vey pleasant experience and will return. read more

A group of 8 of us went here for a night out and everyone loved it!! We ate and drank extremely well for $110 per person. Our wait staff assisted with the menu and we were not disappointed. The restaurant adopts a sharing policy which suited us all - we love to be able to share and try everything. All meat was cooked to perfection with that aromatic Argentinian grilled flavour. Highlights - chorizo it's like no other chorizo you've tried before. Black sausage. Scotch fillet - oh so tender. Surprisingly we ordered alpaca (special of the day) on the waitress' recommendation and it was sensational. Who would've thought!! And for sides - burnt carrots, fried broccoli and another surprise Brussel sprouts!! The wine menu showcases all wines from Argentina so we needed a bit of assistance but again no disappointment here. Then came dessert. Somehow our waiter managed to get our order correct given we were all shouting at him. In the end we had one of everything except for the alfajor as we ordered 4 of those so we could each have half of one. They are my favorite. I had to fight my husband for my half!! You cannot go to Argentina and not have one of those!! Other standouts were the quince paste tart (special of the day) and cheesecake. Desserts were presented in such a lovely way. Highly recommend. All in all a fabulous night out with great food and great wine. read more

I'm Argentinian and this restaurant has nothing of authentic (the owners are Australian) and thats shown in the poor dishes. Extremely expensive. Average food that is not even Argentinian. read more

Simply awesome. Had the most flavoursome lamb, beef and chook, all melt in the mouth. Diners included 2 teenagers and they loved it. Get there! read more

I was visiting from the US and figured I would give this place a try as I have spent a fair amount of time down in Argentina. Great Argentinian food and great staff as well. I happened to eat at the bar that surrounds the kitchen area. Enjoyed the conversation with everyone as i watched them conjure up my dinner. Ben was taking care of me with regard to wine providing several selections and kind enough to let me try a few before i settled on the right one to go with a fantastic dinner. The cut of beef was huge and cooked perfectly. Even the simple salad i had with my meal was noteworthy given its unique horseradish vinaigrette. The chocolate dessert was the perfect finish and was well design to crush any chocolate craving one might have. Highly recommended! read more

I really like San Telmo, and there is plenty to like here. Coffee is great and the little hide away area at the back (or is that the front?) is handy for getting away from the office for half an hour. Breakfast is the standout, I've had everything on the menu and it's all good. The dulce de leche is outstanding. But I can't help but feel a bit let down at lunch and dinner, it's not that the food is bad or over priced, it just doesn't get my blood pumping. Plus I'd like to see something other than South American wine on the list, not that I dislike it but I like a bit of diversity on the list. Estrella Galica on tap is a huge bonus tho, so an after work cana or two are more than welcome. Good staff and setup, service is always great and they even have a few spanish speakers. All up, a fine spot to find yourself at any hour of the day, but even better before 10am. read more

Had lunch today, and enjoyed the meal as always. We were fortunate to switch to the alfresco area outside, which only has a couple of tables so the noise level was good for having a conversation. Would recommend you book that area if you want to hold a business discussion without having to strain. read more

My family is Argentinian, so we love to find restaurants that serve Argentinian food. I'll start by saying that yes, the food is pretty good, but I do have conflicting feelings about it. I would describe it as Argentinian food served in an "Australian style". Pretty small portions and a bit overpriced for what it is (if you told an Argentinian how much they are charging they would laugh in your face). I understand that the owner is an Australian who visited Argentina and fell in love with the food though, so I don't mean to be too harsh. I do think the restaurant is decorated very well though. Very true to the San Telmo style, and a very good atmosphere. I also like that most of the waiters are South American. We were able to talk to them in Spanish and not have to worry about an Australian not understanding what we wanted. Pretty good overall, and shows Australian how good Argentinian food is. read more

I love meat which is why one day in the very near future I can see a lazy trip through Argentina. This again is why I have been off-putting my visit to San Telmo. There are bloggers out there who have posted photos of restaurants in Argentina that for ten of your hard earned dollars will serve you a steak that looks like a Sunday roast and needs to be carved into massive individual steaks in front of you while also receiving all the sides and trimmings to make it many a meal you will never forget. now transport yourself back to the first world where you will get a well cooked steak for ~$40 and each side will cost you in the realm of $10 - $15.... Yeah. That's where I'm at. But until then I will indeed get a hankering and this is where I will visit. read more

This has all the potential to be a great place. Good location, friendly and efficient staff and fab food. Seated promptly and wine order taken. Waitress explained the menu and specials. Entree arrived promptly -- we decided on an empanada each. Very nice and we were salivating thinking about the main. But seriously - 70 minutes to wait for a main? Waitress did say at one time it would be "20 minutes or so" but that was almost an hour after ordering. Yes, the steak was great as too were the sides. But they seriously need to get the service right. read more

Excellent authentic South American restaurant. Very helpful and friendly staff. Food was reasonable, the ambience was fantastic. The leather features were stunning. On the expensive side if you need to dare testing the range of menu. read more

Great service, ambience and especially the food... oh the food!!! A meat-eaters paradise!!!

Very busy. If you don't have a booking after 6 on a Friday you might miss out. Great food and service. If you sit near the bar you can watch the grill and all of the chefs Staff are friendly read more

Disappointing. Steak was tough and we didn't appreciate a large cross next to the gratuity line on the bill as it was intimidating.

OK it was the Wednesday night before Australia Day so the place was crowded, booked out in fact. We managed to get a table for two for the 6:30 sitting. Now so popular that they have two sitting times 6.30 and 8.30pm. The service was attentive, even excellent with pressure to get the order in and get eating. If you want a taste of Rio De Janiero but cant leave Spring St then this is for you. The steaks are cooked to perfection on the BBQ and sliced for presentation and sharing. The calamari was to die for. Likewise the breads. The food was delicious and because it is shared, like a Tapas restaurant, the tempation is to over order. We did just that so when the bill came in it was surpirsingly high. But we agreed that the experience was worth it. Had to shout to be heard as there were so many conversations going on. Retired to a street cafe in Bourke St for coffee and dessert and to get away from the maddening crowd. I would go again and take my friends for the experience and the food. read more

The last time I came to this restaurant, I had an amazing experience. The food was amazing and the service fantastic. I was extremely disappointed when I went again last Saturday, approximately 6 months after my first visit. The steak was extremely tough and we could not finish our meals. I was very surprised because the last time I came the steak melted in the mouth. To make matters even more disappointing, no one asked how our meals are until we went up to pay. We stated the steak was tough and we could not finish our meal. In response, we were told 'I'm sorry to hear that, here is your bill. Hope to see you again'. It was such a contrast to my first experience there, very disappointing read more

Didn't get a chance to try this place as our booking for 6 mysteriously was recorded as a booking for 2 and they could not accommodate us. It looked ok, but the inconvenience caused by messing up the booking was a turn off. read more

Expensive, slow, noisy and disorganised. meals dribbled in over about an hour with no regard to mains and sides. I finished my main 40 minutes before my companion's arrived. read more