Santa Maria del Sur

Just been to S M D S for my son's 14th, he had seen them on the "F" word and wanted to eat there.

This was the best time we have had in a restaurant for a very long time in the U.K. We also have a 14 month old baby and a 11yr old. The staff made us feel like the most important customers to them, we had our baby cuddled and carried around to see the whole family. Both our other children were talked to, joked with and the staff did everything to make us feel part of the family and it felt as if we have eaten there on many occasions.

The food was totally delicious best steak i have ever had hands down....melt in the mouth meat that needs no fuss.

We left the restaurant on a total high having the owner see us out the door and waving bye to us from the window. We will definitely go back,we loved it all.Its very rare to be able to eat with the age groups we have and feel welcome, have a delicious meal with the children being part of the experience.

If you want outstanding steak and have a really enjoyable time, with or without the family Santa Maria will do that job faultlessly
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Camel and Yak
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

It was our second time and unfortunately disappointing. The steaks were rather rough and not tender at all. We asked for well-done and the pieces were half burnt. The chips were oily and they tasted as if the oil used to fry them was used for a year.

The bread was nowhere near fresh.
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Mat
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Food 4 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

We have been to Argentina very often so can compare the quality of the food with the real thing.

On the whole the meat is good, cooked exactly to order and quite tender. Portions are generous but they should be at that price.

Chorizos and empenadas were very tasty. The only quibble were the dulce de leche pancakes which arrived a few minutes after we ordered them. Definitely not made on the spot.

Service is very friendly and seemed to cope well even though the restaurant is popular for birthday parties.
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Dutch_Food - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Sunday, April 05, 2009

Have passed the window so many times and thought 'Oh that looks nice' it was better than nice, it was delicious. Have been a few times now and when i fancy a good steak, its the first place i think of. Initially it was the gaucho but the restaurant experience is also about the atmosphere, wine and comfortablity. Santa Maria del Sur is a winner on all.
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Miss Vee - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

We ate here as a group of 10 people on friday night.... The restaurant was quite busy but we werent pushed to hurry, the service was good and the food even better.

The Bife de Chorizo was outstanding!

Will definitely be going back!
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Scott Beckford
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, March 31, 2008

Great food - great place - great atmosphere. One of our favourite restaurants in London, service has always been amazing. Although we were disappointed last time we went as the service was much lower than what we are used to. Hopefully that was just a one off!
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, February 08, 2008

AMAZING! One of the best restaurants I have been too in London. Food is absolutely gorgeous, brilliant atmosphere and lovely staff. A must!
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Jess
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 09, 2007