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Santa Maria del Sur
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When Alberto Abbate opened this steakhouse in December 2006, it looked like a high-risk investment: the block he chose had a history of prompt closures. But this rather swish, romantic venue has become a hit with locals and draws punters from all over London. The main strengths are the sausages, black pudding and steaks – tender, carefully grilled, sourced in Argentina – and the wonderful all-Argentinian staff. Regulars get a hug from the mildly flirtatious, warm-hearted waiters, while the parrillero(grill chef) may wander round to say hello and check customer satisfaction at the end of an evening. Other than meat, the menu offers chargrilled red pepper, butter beans with garlic and parsley, and chargrilled mushroom with pesto, as well as tuna steaks. The wines are well chosen, and Don Pedro (ice-cream, nuts and whiskey) makes the perfect finale, though there are some fancy Mendozan licores to try.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2009
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- 129 Queenstown Road, Battersea, SW8 3RH
- Area: Battersea
- Tel: 020 7622 2088
- Website
- Category: Argentinian
- Travel: Queenstown Road rail
- Times: Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Fri. Meals served noon-10.30pm Sat, Sun
- Price: Main courses £8-£19
- Credit cards: AmEx, MC, V
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Simple....the best steak in London. Fab atmosphere, cozy setting and fantastic staff.
I'm lucky enough to have Santa Maria literally on my doorstep and can not recommend it enough. The steaks are amazing - cooked to perfection every time - there is a great choice of wine and the lovely staff make the whole experience really something special.
Okay, but not as good as Chez Bruce.xx
I had to visit this place after seeing it on the F Word. I am a steak lover and if I don't get a good steak I am bitterly disappointed. I can tell you this was not the case here. The steaks are grilled to perfection, the staff friendly, warm and attentive, the atmosphere is warm and the wine compliments the meal. This is definitely in my must repeat visit places. Well done!!
I ate at this restaurant expecting a great steak. I was dissapointed to be honest. I ordered a sirloin (which wasn't cheap) medium rare and it came medium well. The waiting staff were not ammused when I sent it back. The steaks really were nothing out of the ordinary and certainly didn't justify the pricetag. Won't go back.
I am hugely lucky that this happens to be my local restaurant. The incredible smells of the grilling steaks are a cruel lure on the way home from work!
The staff are wonderfully friendly and the steak second to none.
Go - you won't regret it!
I found Santa Maria Del Sur by accident as I was staying on Queenstown Rd, that was on 4/09 and went back to the USA. I was so happy with their menu and great food that I came back today again to the UK and my first stop was Santa Maria Del Sur. The steaks are tender and just right. The staff friendly and also speak Spanish, which it does help anyone with other language then English. Thanks for a great time and continue success. USA 4ever
I recently ate here after walking past many times!
The steak was amazing, the wine choice great and all in really nice, relaxing surroundings.
The sides could be better with more choice in my opinion, but if it's a great steak you want then totally recommend trying!
I wish they also offered take-out as I often walk past and see sizzling fat steaks on the grill! yum!!