San Telmo restaurant
14 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
About
Imported from Argentina, our parrilla is the real deal. Harnessing the power of fire and flame, wood smoke and searing heat, the parrilla is the focal point of the entire venue.
Features & Amenities
Reviews (5)
Went to San Telmo for my boyfriendโs birthday and we absolutely loved it. We ordered the empanadas, prawns, chorizo, steaks and the flan and not one part of the meal was bad! Every dish was so tasty, our waiter was so knowledgable and attentive. We will definitely be back.
Even though this place is always packed, the level of service is top-notch. โจโญ๏ธ We made a last-minute booking and got bar seats, which werenโt the most comfortable, but the food and service made us forget everything. The atmosphere was lively, and the staff handled the busy night professionally and with a smile. Itโs easy to see why this place is so popular โ definitely worth a visit!
Incredible meats. Make a reservation ahead of time! It takes about 45 minutes to be served your meats so make sure you order some sides / appetizers first. Had the Wagyu steak and flank steak. The wagyu had an almost melt-in-your-mouth quality to it, being extremely juicy and bursting with flavors. The flank steak was expectedly less juicy / flavorful but was just as well grilled. Also recommend the langoustine which was very fresh. The flesh was springy and juicy too. For dessert we had the chocolate cake and this special cookie they do. Iโd have gotten two of the chocolate cake. Itโs very rich with a deep chocolate flavor (no dilution). Wasnโt such a big fan of the cookie. Our waiter was excellent, although some of the other staff were a little curt. Probably because of how busy they were. Definitely worth a visit if you like great meats!
For a steakhouse and for the price point, the steak was extremely disappointing. We might have just been unlucky, but it was extremely chewy. The best thing about the steak was the chimichurri that came with it. That said, the ceviche was easily the standout - incredibly fresh and served with a beautiful leche de tigre, which is one of my personal favourites when it comes to ceviche. We also really enjoyed the carrots and the tartare. The carrots were naturally sweet, served on a bed of goatโs cheese and finished with hazelnut crumb - a textural dream and so, so delicious. Iโm not usually big on desserts, but the chocotorta was excellent: not overly sweet, with great textural contrast from the crumbly layers, dulce de leche mascarpone, and the pistachio and berries on top. Overall, the starters, sides, and dessert far outshone the main, which speaks volumesโฆ Iโd visit again, just not for the steak. Service was excellent, so shoutout to our waitress.
We ordered the grilled ocean trout. It was super fresh and so soft, absolutely loved it. The skin was perfectly crispy, which made it even better. The side salad was a nice surprise too, really refreshing with that orange and honey dressing on top. We also tried the grilled king prawns, and wow, they were superb! The chili seasoning gave it such a good kick, and the texture of the prawns was spot on. For the goat cheese carrots, the carrots themselves were naturally sweet and delicious, but personally, I didnโt enjoy the goat cheese at the bottom as much. The only downside was the wait time. It felt a bit too long for the food to come out. But once it arrived, everything tasted amazing, so it was worth the wait!









