Gaucho

Visit Gaucho Hampstead – book a table, view our menu or make a group booking. This restaurant is located in the heart of sophisticated Hampstead.

Gaucho Hampstead - The Finest Argentine Steaks - Hampstead

Leeds, Birmingham and Edinburgh) Menu availability is subject to location Reservations for up to 12 people before 6pm can be made via the form above.

For dinner bookings of 9 or more people please use our group enquiry form.

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REVIEW: Gaucho, Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia - The Foodaholic

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They got a little carried away with the squid ink and the scallops struggled to cut through it all with its fresh flavour of the sea.

Full of flavour, and a nice hit of smokiness from the grill was made even better once dipped in to that home made bearnaise sauce.

Its rich flavour just seemed more locked in, smokiness more absorbed into the meat and the chimichurri sauce makes for one hell of a difference.

A glass of sweet wine unexpectedly appeared with it, and by this point all the cowhide and metal poles around the room seemed like a good idea.

It was very rich, full of flavour and the poached kumquats were a lovely pairing.

Restaurant review: Gaucho, Piccadilly, London - Telegraph

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Gaucho is a rapidly expanding chain in London and Manchester specialising in Argentine beef, including a 1200g sample selection at a bargain £65; keen pricing like this will seriously worry those flash Burlington Berties who run Burger King.

Ours is called "fire and ice", a compact mound of lobster and shrimp, coconut, lime and citrus sauce, coriander and red onion.

The fire presumably comes from the jalapeño, a chili pepper that gives a burning sensation; but to my palate any fire is put out by the ice, so while it is pleasant enough it's a little bland.

Better is the more conventional seafood platter of tiger prawns, shrimps, lobster and oysters; the shrimps, perhaps intended as the makeweight in the deal, really sing for my supper.

In its South American guise, malbec is quite a soft red; just as well, because the French variety is blended to make claret and the combination of blood-red meat and claret is too Nicholas Soames to contemplate.

Gaucho Private Dining Review: What We Thought

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In the Charlotte Street Gaucho the dining area is in the basement, the lack of natural light making it the perfect glamorous evening destination or spot to escape for a ‘business meeting’ during the day.

The walls are lined with bottles from Gaucho’s strong wine collection (more on that later) and a mirrored wall lets you discreetly check for red wine teeth – stylish and practical.

Although the strong Gaucho identity is rolled out across all their restaurants, each still feels very different – the private dining rooms in particular – so it’s worth checking them out before you make a booking to find one you love.

What We Drank: Gaucho is known as much for its wine as it is, its steak.

Final Word: Whilst they do serve other dishes you really do have to order the steak – it is Gaucho after all.

Gaucho Piccadilly | Restaurants in Mayfair, London

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From the Argentinian-style cheesy breads to the dulce de leche pancakes, via the succulent empanadas, meat and fish dishes, the food is impeccably sourced and carefully prepared.

The main event is the beef; before the meal, a waiter comes over with the five main steak cuts and explains how they’re best served and accompanied.

If you want the meatiest meat, choose ribeye, though the fillet is heavenly for those frightened of fat.

Service is attentive and can verge on the invasive, especially at the Piccadilly and Richmond outposts – have a polite word and the waiters will back off.

The newest branch is in Smithfield, bringing meat to London’s carnopolis, as it were, and there’s an O2 outlet where show-goers can hire a private suite.

Gaucho Smithfield | Restaurants in Farringdon, London

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That we ordered bife de chorizo (sirloin) medium rare and it arrived with barely a trace of pink was only one failing: it simply didn’t have the expected depths of flavour.

Argentinian classics such as chorizo sausage and grilled provolone cheese feature among the starters, but there’s plenty of ceviche too.

A shrimp causita was fresh and zingy, but lacked the kick our waiter said the leche de tigre (‘tiger’s milk’ – ceviche marinade) would bring.

The exclusively Argentinian wine list includes a ‘fine and rare’ section, but even the regular list will make you gasp at the prices – the cheapest bottles nudge £30.

Gaucho needs to woo us all over again.

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