Melbourne
4 Best Argentine Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne’s supplied options range from open-fire grills and steakhouse set menus to cosy venues with tango and takeaway. This guide helps you choose by food style, group format, atmosphere and occasion rather than treating every Argentinian restaurant as interchangeable.
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Think of this as the list you would want if you were hunting for argentine restaurants in Melbourne yourself: people who know the job, clients who come back pleased, an easy way to get hold of them and a spot not far away.
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Full Comparison of 4 Argentinian Restaurants in Melbourne
San Telmo Melbourne
San Telmo Melbourne is an Argentinian restaurant centred on chargrilled food in an eclectic, high-ceilinged space with hanging cow hides. The menu suits diners who enjoy steak, chorizo, empanadas, grilled vegetables and chimichurri, with an open kitchen and grill adding to the atmosphere. Portions are substantial enough for a filling dinner, while empanadas may be shareable.
Stands out: Open kitchen and grill at the heart of the restaurant
Diners seeking Argentinian chargrilled foodGroups wanting a lively dinner with shareable dishes14 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaPalermo
Palermo is a Melbourne Argentinian steakhouse centred on charcoal-grilled meats, accompanying sides and a substantial wine list. Set menus provide a shared dining format with multiple courses, while the restaurant also offers cocktails and desserts. It suits dinners built around steak, group celebrations and a relaxed, atmospheric meal.
Stands out: Charcoal-grilled meats paired with Argentinian-style sides
Argentinian steak and charcoal-grilled meatShared set-menu dinners and celebrations401 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaCaminito La Boca
Caminito La Boca is a cosy Argentinian restaurant in Footscray offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with lunch and dinner service. Its menu includes empanadas, choripán, Asado, small plates, desserts and vegetarian options, complemented by beer, wine and cocktails. Live tango, music and a family-friendly atmosphere give the venue a distinctly Argentine dining experience.
Stands out: Argentinian cuisine paired with live tango entertainment
Argentinian food and traditional dishes such as empanadas and AsadoLively dinners with live music or tango205/207 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011, AustraliaAsado
Asado is a Southbank Argentinian bar and grill with a Spanish influence, serving tapas, premium meat plates, desserts and wine. Its culinary centre is an open fire pit and three-metre bespoke charcoal parrilla grill, used for Argentinian-style slow-cooked barbecue. The menu features O’Connor’s beef, Gippsland lamb and Western Plains pork, making it suited to steak dinners, shared plates and special occasions.
Stands out: An open fire pit and three-metre charcoal parrilla grill
Diners seeking Argentinian barbecue, premium meat and winePeople planning atmospheric dinners or special occasions6 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Dining styles represented
- Charcoal-grilled steak and meatSan Telmo, Palermo and Asado centre their offerings on chargrilled or charcoal-cooked meat, with options including steak, chorizo, lamb and pork.
- Shared menus and group diningPalermo’s set menus and Asado’s tapas and meat plates suit groups, while San Telmo offers substantial meals and shareable empanadas.
- Empanadas and traditional dishesCaminito La Boca includes empanadas, choripán and Asado, alongside vegetarian choices, desserts and drinks.
- Atmosphere and entertainmentCaminito La Boca adds live tango and music, while San Telmo’s open kitchen and grill make the cooking part of the setting.
How to choose an Argentinian restaurant
- Choose your centrepieceDecide whether the meal is primarily about steak and charcoal, a broad spread of shared plates or traditional dishes such as empanadas and choripán.
- Match the format to the groupSet menus can simplify celebrations, while à la carte options may suit diners with different appetites.
- Allow time for the mealPalermo’s shared set menus and Asado’s main courses may take time, so they suit relaxed dinners rather than a rushed booking.
- Book for busy occasionsSan Telmo and Caminito La Boca both have information recommending reservations, particularly when planning dinner.
Frequently asked questions
Which restaurant is most focused on an open grill?
San Telmo centres its dining room on an open kitchen and grill, while Asado features an open fire pit and a three-metre charcoal parrilla grill.
Are there options for a group celebration?
Palermo offers shared set menus with multiple courses, while Asado suits shared plates and special occasions. Caminito La Boca offers a lively group setting with music and tango.
Where can I find empanadas?
San Telmo and Caminito La Boca both describe empanadas among their offerings. San Telmo notes that they may be larger than expected for one person.
Which venue offers takeaway or delivery?
Caminito La Boca provides dine-in, takeaway and delivery, alongside lunch and dinner service.
