Gaucho (Sloane Avenue)

Went for dinner last night with a friend and my girlfriend. Service was poor. Light is so dim, waiters can not see when you call them. It took them 5 minutes to get me a paper napkin I requested.

Ordered a wine, and when they bring it it was a different one (more expensive of course).

Ordered the Sampler of Ceviche, and as a Peruvian myself, I can say that this is the worst ceviche i have ever tasted in my life. It is an insult for a Peruvian. They should just take it out of the menu or change the name of the dish. Not only was it not ceviche or tiradito, the portion size was miserable. If it is a sampler, and there are three people on the table, at least bring three slices of each fish. It just came with 2 shrimp, two slices of tuna the size 2cmx2cm, and the same with the salmon. For 18 pounds, at least three of each given the group size.

And the steaks, although decent size, they had no salt at all, which in a "Asado", Argentinean style, is a must, when you are trying to lock the flavors in the grill.

For the few Argentinean places I have been in London, this has definitely been the worst of all. The food is ten times better at either Gaucho Grill or Santa Maria del Sur. Ambience in these two places is not fancy, but if you are looking for a good Argentinean beef, do not go to Gaucho (which by the way is managed by Dutch people, who as far as I know are not well known for their BBQs.
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Pablo Gonzalez
3 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Sunday, March 07, 2010

Went there last night and had a good meal.

Waiter was excellent - full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Clearly explained the choice of meats and the best way to have them cooked.

The steaks were great. Not the best I've evere had but up there. Sides were good and not overly expensive.

Food bill was reasonable. £22 for a 400g Rib eye is good, but like everywhere it's the booze that adds to the bill. Good wine, but like all restaurant wine it's overly priced.

I will go again
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Will
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, April 08, 2009