El Viñedo

Frommer's Review

I can't say whether this Argentine restaurant would satisfy the purist carnivore instincts of my friends from Buenos Aires, but at least in Peru, this rustic yet refined spot on Arequipa's restaurant row is a winner. It does a good enough job with its parrilladas (mixed grills) to convince this gringo. There are also "Argentine" pizzas (topped with ingredients such as grilled chorizo and served on wood boards) and the old standby, pastas. The interior is sprawling, cozy, and candlelit, with a tango music soundtrack, a half-dozen separate dining rooms, and a garden courtyard that a waiter told me is perfect for couples. Although the ceilings are bamboo and the walls are wood-paneled, waiters wear white gloves and tuxedo shirts. A bonus for those who can eat only so much meat: a free salad bar. The wine list might not earn the restaurant's name ("the Vineyard"), but it's a decent list. Connected to the restaurant is El Jayari, a restaurant serving Peruvian dishes (and sharing the same chef and kitchen).

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