We made reservations for a Wednesday evening for two people. The restaurant is located on a road…read morewhere they are currently doing construction. We stayed in central Mendoza and it was only a six minute walk from our hotel. The inside has a gorgeous ambiance with several tables for two or four. It's very nicely decorated! We chose to go with the four course meal when making our reservation and it's a good thing we did because it was SO much food!! The food itself was excellent and the rib eye might be the best I've ever had. Each course was lovely and they did a great job of explaining the ingredients to us. We also got the wine pairing with each course. We ended the night with coffee and petit fours. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone going to Mendoza! It's delicious and reasonably priced for the quality and experience!

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary last night at Azafrán…read more The space is beautiful, the staff -- reservations, host, sommelier and waiter Valentina -- was super helpful. We opted for the four-course tasting menu. (The seven course option is just too much for me.) My wife had the wine pairings; I had a glass of fabulous local Cabernet Sauvignon with the main course. I assume the menu changes with seasons so I won't bore you with descriptions except to say that each was lovely. There was an emphasis on local dishes deconstructed and put back together by a Michelin one-star chef. All in all, it was a lovely meal, in beautiful ambience, with amazing service. And a very happy anniversary. One tip: the restaurant's website indicated they were fully booked. I sent a WhatsApp message and it turned out they indeed had a table available.

I dined there just before this Covid curse . I was in Mendoza for several days after my attempt at…read moreMount Aconcagua summit . Anyways , this place was so good I had dinner there in 2 consecutive days . Exactly the same plate . Argentinians are just masters when it comes to anything meat or steak .... wow . See the pic for what I ordered ( outside skirt steak which I now cook very well as well ) . This meal was 17$ !!

The meat platter for 2 was definitely worth sharing. I'd…read moresay, even 3 people could share it I didn't enjoy the blood sausage or chorizo, but loved the skirt steak and sweet breads. Good price Not snobby Spoke English Took credit card

The restaurant is no longer open. We spent 30 minutes trying to find it & a local wine shop said…read morethey'd closed down.

Lovely little wine bar with all things Patagonia. Wine, bruschetta, yum! Candles and down tempo…read moremusic. New owners are very friendly and speak English. A must see while in Mendoza!

What a great spot! After a full day of wine tasting, our guide had suggested stopping in since it…read morewas very close to our hotel. We got there right when it opened and were immediately fell in love with it! They only buy bottles from smaller mom and pop type local wineries. You can do a tasting, buy a glass, or enjoy the whole bottle. Prices are very reasonable! Marina is amazing! She gave us plenty of recommendations within Mendoza and even in Buenos Aires. Super friendly and welcoming. We ended up returning the next night and bought 8 bottles to take back to the States! Two of the bottles leaked during travel (back to BsAs and back to States) and Marina was able to get the distributor in touch with us to help replace the 2 bottles! Pros: English speaking; affordable; delicious wines (different ones to taste each night); free WiFi Cons: None! We loved it!

What a fantastic spot to try wine! I loved it so much I went back the next night. Marina was…read morefantastic and such great company. They have a wonderful wine selection and tasty empanadas! Definitely hit this spot to try some great wines and to have good company. The ladies were great for giving local suggestions as well. It felt so comfortable and local. I'd go here every night probably! Don't miss this on your trip to Mendoza!

I can't believe this place doesn't have more positive reviews!! We stopped in to this shop a couple…read moreof times and everyone was nice, helpful and full of food recommendations. We ended up purchasing a bottle in store plus a recommended bottle to take back to the US with us. From the selection to the super cute garden out back, definitely check this place out!

Lovely place in Mendoza to eat! It's located on the 10th floor of a building and has an outdoor…read morepatio, so you can get a wonderful view of the city as you eat. Service and food was average. Would definitely come again for a late night dinner with a view of the city. Would make for a good date night too.

Worst service in my life, the only thing good about this place is the view, the rest just avoid and…read moresave your money.

Great location, nice outdoor tables. Completely indifferent wait staff and mediocre beers. We tried…read morethe Irish red, American amber, and porter. Our waiter was more interested in smoking and looking at his phone than serving us. We had to ask to put in a food order when he brought our drinks. I had to flag him down again to order my porter. It never came so I went to the hostess stand and asked for the check (and cancelled the porter order). They were nice enough to comp me the porter, which was the best of the beers. We got the lomo sandwiches. They were ok but nothing special. I got mine with guacamole and it made the bread disintegrate. Pricey compared to surrounding restaurants, so this would be a pass in my book.

This is one of a few places that actually is open all day long in this beautiful city of Mendoza. I…read moredefinitely recommend this amazing refreshing hazy IPA Chachingo, it is a magical concoction of multiple flavors that can go amazingly well with any meal.

I came to 1884 with very high expectations. A close friend had hyped it up as one of Mendoza's…read moremust-try fine-dining experiences -- unlimited bread, incredible food, Francis Mallmann's legacy, the whole story. And yes, the restaurant is visually beautiful. But once the meal actually began, the entire experience fell apart so completely that I left wondering how this place still has a reputation at all. THE PREPAY REQUIREMENT: A BAD SIGN I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO Before I even sat down, I was required to prepay for the entire experience upfront. For a restaurant that positions itself as premium fine dining, this immediately felt off -- like they don't trust their own service or quality enough to let the guest pay afterward like every other serious restaurant in the world. In hindsight, this should have been my warning. SERVICE: INATTENTIVE, CARELESS, AND DISORGANIZED The service throughout the night was shockingly mediocre for a restaurant charging this much. * They removed my bread plate mid-meal without asking, despite supposedly offering unlimited bread. * When I asked for more, they handed me a tiny leftover scrap, as if the kitchen had run out. Completely unacceptable. * Courses were dropped without enthusiasm or explanation. * The pacing was inconsistent, with long gaps at odd times. * The staff felt disengaged, like they were just going through the motions. For a restaurant with this price tag, this level of service is embarrassing. THE FOOD: ONE DISAPPOINTMENT AFTER ANOTHER Shrimp with Humita -- Disappointing and Poorly Executed The highly recommended shrimp with humita arrived as two tiny shrimp sitting on what tasted like plain creamed corn. No depth, no balance, nothing resembling fine dining. I didn't finish it because it was genuinely unpleasant. King Crab Gnocchi -- Good Pasta, Terrible Crab The gnocchi itself was soft and well made. The crab, however, was stringy, off-tasting, and filled with scraps from the shell. It completely ruined what could've been a decent dish. Wagyu Steak -- The Low Point of the Night This was supposed to be the star -- and it was easily the worst part of the meal. The Wagyu looked unappetizing, was overly salty, lacked tenderness, and tasted nothing like Wagyu should. I've had far better steak at casual chain restaurants. The potato side was bland and forgettable. Dessert -- The "Best" Part, But Still Not Good Dessert was fine, but absolutely nothing special. I've had significantly better desserts at everyday cafés across Buenos Aires for a fraction of the price. THE WINE PAIRING: LAZY, UNDERPOURED, AND MISALIGNED The wine pairing felt like an afterthought: * Three white wines in a row, none of which paired particularly well with the dishes. * Half-pours that felt cheap and stingy. * Reds and sparkling that were simply "fine" and added nothing to the experience. Nothing about it enhanced the meal or justified the price. FINAL VERDICT This was supposed to be a highlight of my Mendoza trip. Instead, it was one of the most disappointing and overpriced dining experiences I've had anywhere in the world. * Overhyped food * Weak service * A bizarre prepay requirement * Poor execution * Underwhelming wine pairing * Very little value for the money WOULD I EVER GO BACK? Absolutely not. WOULD I RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE? No -- not to anyone. Not for any occasion. Not at any price. 1884 may be a beautiful restaurant, but everything beyond the visuals fell dramatically short. I left frustrated, disappointed, and genuinely confused as to how this place is considered "fine dining."

I was determined to come here after realizing this was Francis Mallmann's restaurant! I had no idea…read moreI would be able to attend a Chef's table Chef's restaurant, especially in Mendoza. I made reservations right away and they confirmed with me within 24 hours. We had 8pm reservations on a weekday. Cabs are cheap in Mendoza so it was easy to get to. Once finished, the restaurant will call you a cab to get back which was great and convenient. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The entrance is somewhat hidden but once you enter, everything is spectacular. We were lucky to sit outside next to the grill pit. The air smelled of woodfire which I absolutely loved. The service was impeccable and we downed two bottles of wine during our dinner. Appetizers: Octopus - It's a staple at the restaurant. It will always be on the menu and rightfully so. The octopus was grilled perfectly. It had a great char taste on the outside but super soft on the inside. Definitely not overcooked. The rustic potatoes it came with was just as good. It was fried beautifully, so crisp on the outside, piping hot on the inside. Add the lemon and olive paste aioli and it was the perfect start to a great meal. Entrees: Wagyu - AMAZING. The wagyu was like butter, cooked perfect to medium rare. It was on top of this potato chip like plate and that was just as good. So crisp and it absorbed the juices of the wagyu in the middle. Mouth watering. Rib-eye - A bit chewier than the wagyu but just as good. The meats were just grilled perfectly. No other way to say it. Desserts: Burnt Fruits - A must try! Who knew burnt fruits could be so good. The overall flavoring was a bit of cherry which I loved. All the fruits were so juicy and I loved that it was hot from the grill. Different from the usual desserts. Flan - Just as satisfying. The flan was eggy, creamy. Paired with candied nuts added great contrasting texture to the flan. Overall, so good! A wonderful meal in a beautiful restaurant. They also accept credit card and the best part is you can add tip to the credit card bill as well!

Uvas is a nice place for a glass or bottle of wine at the Park Hyatt Hotel. They also have a full…read morecompliment of beers and cocktails available. If you are hungry, they have a full food menu as well. The empanadas are a good choice. In the evening, this is a better pre- or post- stop for the Q Grill located adjacent to Uvas. Service here is excellent. They allow you to visit their small cellar to choose your own bottle of wine. On a nice day enjoy a nice bottle of bubbly on the patio.

The Blacklist tasting at Ampora with Kai was fabulous! Great setting and great wines! Kai has…read morelived in Mendoza for years and is incredibly knowledgeable of the wines and wineries of the region. He hand selected excellent wines from some of his favorite wines for our tasting. Kai also offered a unique twist - he had us taste the wines, discuss our observations and then he then informed us of the maker, appelation, etc. Was a great way to "challenge" what you really like in wines versus being influenced by a label. It is obvious he really enjoys wines and people who visit. Well done Kai!!!

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