Restaurants in Valle de Uco: flavors with unmatched views

The Hornero restaurant offers a relaxed experience at La Morada Lodge in Los Chacayes (Tunuyán), surrounded by nature and stunning views. On warm days, its garden is perfect for al fresco dining with views of a lake, gardens, vineyards, and the Andes Mountains.

Its culinary proposal, focused on shared plates, highlights local flavors, with Chef Edward Holloway leading the kitchen. The extensive wine list, curated by sommelier and owner Andrés Rosberg, complements the experience.

Tip: The wine cellar, with 12,000 bottles and 600 labels, is an enological gem worth exploring. If the landscape enchants you, you can inquire about staying at their lodges and spend a night amidst the mountains and vineyards.

Location: C. La Siesta, Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, Mendoza.

Looking for a fantastic way to enjoy nature and fine food? Piedra Infinita is your spot! This Michelin-recommended restaurant at Zuccardi Valle de Uco Winery offers a tasting menu with fresh regional products, all paired with their wines, wines from the mountains and high altitudes.

Imagine dining surrounded by vineyards with the Andes as your backdrop. Pure luxury! Piedra Infinita’s cuisine is simple, aiming to reflect the identity of its wines, expressing both place and time. If you love the good life and want a unique culinary experience, don’t miss this restaurant.

Tip: We recommend requesting tables on the gallery or by the windows for the best view. They’re also open at night, offering a completely different, magical experience. Discover it with your own eyes!

Location: Costa Canal Uco s/n - Paraje Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza.

In the heart of Paraje Altamira, Carla and Sebastián Juez opened Cundo in 2019, a space to share their love for wine and rural life. Located on a family estate with over 100 years of history, for Sebastián, this place means more than just an inherited farm; it holds memories of his childhood, like horseback riding along the row of poplars or resting under the fig tree still standing there today. “It’s no coincidence that Cundo is here; it’s what allows us to convey our love for the land, confirmed by the surrounding environment. The name is in honor of my Tata Cundo,” Sebastián shares.

The restaurant offers wine tastings from boutique wineries, artisan cheese boards, and seasonal dishes. The menu includes around 25 varieties of vegetables, six types of proteins, sprouts, flowers, emulsions, and a wide range of ingredients coming together in a complex yet distinctive menu.

Tip: Visitors can enjoy a tour of the vineyard with a glass in hand and learn about the wine-making process behind the offerings.

Location: Ghilardi, La Consulta, Mendoza.

Rastro’s menu is a work of art, with each dish paying homage to Latin America’s rich culinary history. From the Spanish trilogy of bread — a nod to Spanish roots — to snacks recalling ancient cultures like the Incas and Indigenous communities, the four-course experience allows personalization by choosing different options to create a custom menu.

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Rastro by Huentala Wines is more than a restaurant; it’s a place where culture, history, and gastronomy meet. The setting is surrounded by vineyards, with architecture designed to respect the landscape, built in a circular shape for a 360-degree view. Below the restaurant is the winery.

Tip: They offer kosher pairings with wines from the Dreidel line. Michelin-starred chef Sebastián Weigandt advises the restaurant.

Location: La Estancia, Tupungato, Mendoza.

Bodega Andeluna invites guests to linger for hours, taking in the scenery — a feast for the senses. Its vineyards blend into the Andes, creating an unforgettable backdrop. The restaurant, recognized worldwide (Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice 2023), offers a menu celebrating local products, paired with the winery’s wines. In addition to the à la carte options, you can choose special experiences like the “Mountain Passes” menu or the Cabernet Franc experience. For something more casual, “Evenings at Andeluna” is perfect for watching the sunset with a light menu. Another fun option to enjoy with friends is the wine and spiced chocolate pairing — a rare offering in Mendoza!

With the recent opening of Andeluna Winery Lodge, guests can now stay on the property for a complete experience.

Tip: The restaurant is open daily, including evenings, one of the few winery restaurants in Valle de Uco that does. Great tip!

Location: RP89 Km 11, Tupungato, Mendoza.

Gaia — named in honor of the goddess of Earth, the main female deity — is located at Domaine Bousquet Winery in Gualtallary, Tupungato. It’s open daily, with a garden beside the organic vineyards, making spring and summer the best times to visit, when everything is lush green. Dining here has a special charm, enhanced by the view of the Cordón del Plata mountain range.

With an author-style cuisine, Chef Adrián Baggio creates dishes using organic products from the winery’s biodynamic garden. Gaia offers multiple menu options: the Gaia and Ameri menus, each in three- and five-course versions with wine pairings from the Virgen, Gaia, Gran Bousquet, and Ameri lines, as well as sparkling wines. There’s also a three-course children’s menu.

Tip: They’ve been committed to organic and sustainable practices since 1998.

Location: RP89 km 7, Tupungato, Mendoza.

Dux Fuegos, located at Hotel Casa Septem in Tupungato, offers a culinary experience centered around fire as an essential element in its cuisine. Inspired by the figure of the "Dux" — a guide who knows the territory well — the restaurant pays tribute to Argentine cuisine with a menu of regional dishes cooked over fire, highlighting smoky flavors and local ingredients.

The restaurant’s surroundings feel otherworldly, with a large garden framed by poplars and typical Mendoza trees, and a lake. Wooden benches positioned throughout allow visitors to walk and relax while taking in the Mendoza landscape.

Dux Fuegos’ menu changes seasonally to showcase ingredients at their peak and includes a three-course pairing option with the house wine, Benedictus. With a broad selection of wines and grilled meats, Dux Fuegos provides a full Mendoza experience for locals and visitors alike.

Tip: If you’d like to experience it but can’t make it to Valle de Uco, you can visit Dux in Mercado Moreno in downtown Mendoza.

Location: El Álamo, Tupungato, Mendoza.

The DiamAndes Winery is distinguished by its landscapes, surrounded by vineyards and built in the heart of the estate, creating an atmosphere of peace and connection with nature. Located in Vista Flores, the winery exudes a special energy.

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Awarded as one of the World’s Best Vineyards 2023 and recognized in the Best of Wine Tourism 2021 in the category of Best Winery Restaurant in Argentina, DiamAndes is a co-producer of Clos de los Siete and practices organic agriculture, with vegan wines and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Its Diam’s Bistrot & Wine Bar, led by Chef Santiago Orozco Russo, offers a signature cuisine based on farm-to-table products and a “zero kilometer” concept. Each dish is designed to perfectly accompany the winery’s wines.

Tip: Other activities include cooking classes or even taking a helicopter ride over the area.

Location: Clodomiro Silva S/N, Vista Flores, Mendoza.

In Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, La Igriega offers an exclusive and authentic private barbecue experience. In a peaceful setting, reserved just for your group of family or friends and surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees, and roses with the Andes as a backdrop, you can enjoy a meal with meats, vegetables, salads, and the winery’s wines.

The experience includes a tour of the estate, where visitors can learn its history, walk through the orchard, view the reservoir, and see the vineyards that give life to their wines. Everything is experienced in direct contact with nature and the family legacy of the Goldbergs.

Tip: The “Stone House” from 1940 and the "gate entrance" are symbols of the history and tradition of La Igriega, setting it apart from other wineries.

Location: Altamira S/N, La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza.

La Huella is the new space at Alpasión Wine, designed as a gathering and celebration spot where friends and visitors can enjoy gastronomy, wine, and nature all in one place. Inspired by the friendship and dedication of its founding partners, the space reflects a project filled with soul and passion.

It’s divided into three areas: a cocktail and wine bar, a restaurant with table seating, and a tasting room on the upper floor for private gatherings. La Huella aims to offer a complete experience, ideal for those looking for a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. The cuisine is based on local ingredients, produce from its own garden, and Argentine flavors with a contemporary twist, all accompanied by wines from the winery and signature cocktails.

From every corner, the view is stunning. The landscape unfolds with majestic beauty, and the mountain vistas from each area create a unique atmosphere, making visitors feel surrounded by the vastness of nature.

Tip: You can create your own blend. They have a small cellar within the space, equipped with taps for each varietal, allowing you to make your own blends to taste.

Location: RP94 KM 13, Los Chacayes, Mendoza.