Gaucho Parrilla Argentina - Pittsburgh (PA)

5 /5 Courtney Mattey: We stopped here for an early dinner prior to seeing a show, and we would recommend a reservation because even at an earlier dinner time on a Saturday, it got busy quickly! When planning a stop here, consider the show schedules in the Cultural District as the busyness of the restaurant and the area itself are heavily impacted by shows and events. The menu offers a large variety of plates, ranging from sandwiches to full steak dinners and tasting menus for larger parties. For an early dinner, my husband and I stuck to sandwiches. Our waiter also gave us a complimentary chimmi churri flight as it was our first time visiting, and the red pepper was the best one by far! The service was great, and when we asked for recommendations, our waiter did an excellent job of walking us through the menu and giving recommendations based on both what tends to be most popular in each section, but also what he enjoys and appreciates. I had the braised beef sandwich, and the flavors and tenderness of the beef were stunning, I can see why it’s listed as the #1 guest favorite on the menu! My husband had the steak burger (which is cooked on the wood fire grill), and we were impressed with the flavor that the wood grill brought to the meat. He noted that having more than two choice toppings included would be nice (he added some of the red pepper chimmi churri), but fewer toppings does let the wood grilled flavor shine. The meat quality is really outstanding, the only critique we have is that for around $20 for a sandwich, we would hope the included side options would be a bit more stand-out (you can opt to get a salad instead of chips if you prefer). We don’t typically get dessert at restaurants, but the pionono caught our eye, and it was worth it. It’s a more unique flavor combination and profile, but it’s delicious and the cake has a lovely texture. The seasonal fruit topping we had included raspberries, strawberries, and vanilla. As far as unique elements go, the red pepper chimmi churri and the pionono were the parts of the meal that stood out to us most, but our meal was good quality over all, and we’d recommend considering Gaucho Parrilla Argentina the next time you’re near the Cultural District.

5 /5 Plasma ShadowFox: Stopped in for a late Sat lunch. Party of 4. Did have a reservation- was pretty busy so glad we made one. Started with veggie side and mussel appetizer- came with the diff sauces ( chimichurri sauce very well done!!) I had carne sandwich - med rare( done just right)! Was deliciously moist and cooked exactly med rare! I would go back!

4 /5 Mariana Naka: This restaurant is fantastic, and I’d even say it’s one of the best in Pittsburgh. The vacio is phenomenal, and their chimichurri is outstanding. On our last visit, we decided to try the burger — since there aren’t many non-“patty style” options in the city — and it was an excellent surprise: perfectly cooked, great flavor from the wood fire, and high-quality ingredients. My only point of attention: what kind of steakhouse isn’t open on Sundays? In South America, especially in Argentina, Sunday is typically the busiest day for steakhouses. Other than that, it’s a great spot for anyone who loves good meat.

5 /5 Bill Atkins: Tried Gaucho Parrilla for the first time before the show last night. Been wanting to try them out and finally remembered to make reservations. We both ordered the sirloin flap steak (medium rare) and added the papas on the side. Also ordered a side of the corn pudding. A complementary flight of chimichurri (reg, caramelized onion, ajo, and pepper) was provided. Everything was very good. Steak was flavorful, tender, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The chimichurri selection was nice. The pepper was my favorite. The corn pudding stole the show. Creamy, studded with crispy pork, and topped with pepper oil. Sebastian our server was funny and attentive. Only two issues, it’s a bit loud and the food was a little on the luke warm side (seems to be a problem these days when dining out). Either issue was not enough to ruin the experience. We will be back.

5 /5 Joshua McCauley: Came here on my anniversary after seeing that the place was constantly booked. It held up! Im not really a meat person and I was astounded by how well they made their meats here. So tender, spiced, and they pair extremely well with the different flavor sauces they provide - each yielding either smoky, sour, or spicy as needed. The staff were so kind and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend this place for dates and meat connoisseurs.