1884 Restaurante Francis Mallmann

I’ve been planing a couples dove hunt and wine tour in Argentina for over a year. We planned for 8 couples. At the last minute we found out that one of the wives was advised not to fly by her doctor. We had an excellent time in Cordoba at Sierra Brave Lodge, dove hunting. Exceeded everyone’s expectations. Six of the remaining seven wives went to two different schools to give out school supplies and soccer balls to the poor village school children on our last day in Cordoba. Four of the six arrived in Mendoza with a stomach bug. Two of the six were were still in bed on the second night and could not attend as planned for our ‘Special Night Out’ in Mendoza. (My wife being one of them) Because of this, I was only given credit for $10,000 of my $16,000 reservation deposit! On top of that the food and service was only average, and the temperature in the restaurant had to be in the mid to upper 80’s. My next tour group will not visit this restaurant! Mac [hidden email]

Great restaurant with a wide variety of items on the menu. Many come off of the BBQ in the courtyard. Reservations a must

In the city of Mendoza is a very good Francis Mallman restaurant. Lovely garden and patio. A more traditional Argentine restaurant, great food with a variety of choices, a substantial! Wine list and nice young staff. An excellent choice for a meal in Mendoza.

Thats right... that is how we both felt after we finished or meals departed. You will pay triple this restaurante then any other place other than Azafran.. then its double! My first dinning experience of 1884 was in 2002. Back then it was a WOW dinner event. Fast forward 2011-2013 just ok to... I'm not going back. The whole experience tanked! Since 2013- today so many other culinary options available when visiting Mendoza the surrounding departments.. consult your concierge or read Tripadvisor for other dining opportunities.... better yet, read some of my restaurant reviews during my visits to Mendoza. The reason I went back is that I was entertaining a special friend wanted to roll-the-dice so to state, give it another try, despite the mixed reviews on Tripadvisor. Shame on me!! My suggestion is this, if you don't order a meat dish like a filet or Ribeye, any dish that is not prepared over fire, then don't go. If you can't score a table in the courtyard, then don't go. The service is hit or miss read the reviews . This place simply stated, is a tourist trap. Just to be completely transparent, This place is NOT even close to being one of the best restaurants in Argentina.... you can take that statement to the bank! Alternatively consider Maria Antonieta French Gourmet cuisine could pass for a Paris Bistro.. rumor is this, this placed is owned by master chef Mallmann's wife... go figure!

I booked 2 months in advance for the 7 course tasting menu. No wine pairing was included. great service and expert sommelier extraordinary cocktails we sat at table 10 from the outdoor kitchen. Keep warm in a cooler evening, but you leave the smell of bbq. I guess we should have known better. because we were two, we have ordered almost every choice available 14 different dishes. Only 4 of the 14 dishes guaranteed 5 stars Most dishes were moderate and not as special as one would expect from such a renowned brand. We had just as good and better meals for less in many other restaurants in the Mendoza region.