Gaucho Edinburgh

4.6

3160 Reviews

£26 to £40

Steak

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond.

Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city.

We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steak, Argentinean, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:15 pm
Phone number
0131 278 3410
Website
https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/edinburgh/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Gaucho Deliveroo: <br />https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/edinburgh/new-town/gaucho-edinburgh
Private party facilities
Searching for the ideal venue to host your next private event? Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand party or an unforgettable celebration with an exclusive venue hire contact our Sales Manager, Harriet, at Harriet.Bennett@gauchorestaurants.com to begin bringing your event to life.

Location
4a St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD
Area
Edinburgh
Cross Street
St Andrew's Square
Parking details
None
Public transit
TRAIN STATION: Edinburgh Waverley Station - 0.3miles. Haymarket Station - 1.2miles. BUS STATION: Citylink/Megabus - 0.3miles.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Mother’s Day Flower Bouquet Pre-Order
£50.00 per party
Prepaid
30 Mar 2025 only
Make Mother’s Day truly special this year by pre-ordering a beautiful bouquet of flowers to show Mum your love and appreciation. We have partnered with local artisan florists to create stunning flower arrangements which will be waiting on your table. Reserve your table and pre-order a bouquet now. *Price is for one bouquet of flowers. *Glass of Chandon sparking wine pre-order - optional extra.
Eat Out Edinburgh: 3 Course Menu
£25.00 per person
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
Edinburgh’s annual month-long celebration of all things restaurants returns for its fourth innings this March. We’re excited to be taking part, and offering up an exclusive menu of signature Gaucho dishes for just £25 for 3-courses. Mix and match your favourites, from our signature Beef Empanada with a classic salsa golf, to the 24-hour marinated rump steak in lashings of olive oil, parsley, and garlic. For the sweet-toothed among us, don’t leave without trying the Salted Dulce de Leche cheesecake, accompanied by a sweet ‘n sour combination of Chantilly cream and confit cherries.
Pour Decisions | Tequila
£80.00 per person
14 Mar 2025 only
Like tequila? Us too. Come join us for an evening that champions, celebrates and heroes our favourite Latin American spirit as we partner with legendary brand Patron on an exclusive dinner series. Plus, we’re ecstatic to share the triumphant return of Cafe Patron XO to Gaucho – we are the first restaurant in the UK to welcome it home. The coffee-based liquor has left a tequila-shaped hole on our shelves for the past three years, but you can look forward to a shot of the sweet digestif to round off your experience with us. For £80pp, the tequila-tinged menu includes four courses of Gaucho classics paired with a Chimichurri Margarita, signature Ginger Tommy's and Classic Margarita. And to finish, a shot of Cafe Patron XO.

Popular dishes

Wagyu Martini with Burnt Lemon Oil£16.00
Wagyu-washed Renais Gin, Ketel One Vodka, Regal Rogue Lively White, burnt lemon bitters
Margarita with Chimichurri Salt£14.00
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Quiquiriqui Espadin Mezcal, Cointreau, red pepper cordial, citrus blend
Grand Cru Spritz£15.00
Axia Mastic Spirit, Cygnet 22 Gin, Aperol, elderflower, citrus blend, white grape cordial, Double Dutch Soda, Chandon NV
Heidsieck Monopole Brut Silver, NV£13.50
Champagne, France
Roebuck Estates Classic Cuvée, NV£15.50
West Sussex, England
Domaine Chandon Brut, NV£13.50
Mendoza, Argentina
Bread£6.00
Grilled rosemary focaccia, pan de bono, chimichurri and salted butter
BBQ Corn Ribs£6.00
Spring onion, fresh lime
Yuca Chips£6.00
Spiked with chili and lime with a crushed avocado dip
Olives£6.00
Gordal large pitted green olives

Starters

Beef Empanadas£8.00
Sweet Potato & Provolone Empanadas£8.00
Chicken & Chorizo Empanadas£8.00
Wagyu Beef Empanadas£10.00

Modern Argentina

Sea Bass Ceviche£14.00
Aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) and ponzu dressing, lime, avocado crema, pickled jalapeño, red onion
Steak Tartare£13.00
Sirloin, chili emulsion, pickled daikon, tortilla crisps
Prawns al Ajillo£14.50
Garlic, chili, cherry tomatoes, basil, grilled rosemary focaccia
Prawn Chicharrón£15.00
Crispy prawns with a sweet and spicy aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) chili sauce, pickled red onions, jalapeños

Gaucho Classics

Argentine Sausage Plate£12.50
Morcilla and chorizo selection, picante rojo, lemon aioli
To Share£20.00
Melted Provoleta£12.50
Wild mushrooms, rocket, sourdough toast
Burrata£15.00
Confit tomatoes and piquillo pepper purée, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, sourdough toast
Crab Causita£10.50
Aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper), potato purée layered with avocado, crab, coriander, red amaranth cress

Tacos and Tostadas

Beef Tacos£10.50
Aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) crema, lemon zest, cornichons, shallots, parsley, chives, chili and lime seasoning
Crab Tostada£10.50
Fresh white crab meat, corn tostada, red peppers, coriander, lime juice, homemade mayonnaise
Superstraccia Tostada£10.50
Fresh avocado, piquillo pepper purée, coriander
Salmon Tartare Tacos£10.50
Mango salsa, avocado

100% ARGENTINIAN STEAKS

CHORIZO£35.00
Tender yet succulent with a strip of juicy crackling
- 300g 603kcal£35.00
- 400g 804kcal£46.50
ANCHO£39.50
Delicately marbled throughout for superbly, full-bodied flavour
- 300g 757kcal£39.50
- 400g 1012kcal£51.50
- 500g 1265kcal£59.00
CUADRIL£26.00
The leanest cut with a pure, distinctive flavour
- 225g 288kcal£22.00
- 300g 375kcal£26.00
- 400g 506kcal£36.00
LOMO£38.50
Lean and tender with a delicate flavour
- 200g 286kcal£38.50
- 300g 409kcal£50.00
- 400g 586kcal£68.00

MARINATED STEAKS

CHURRASCO DE CHORIZO£38.00
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil
- 300g 667kcal£38.00
- 500g 1009kcal£52.50
TIRA DE ANCHO£52.50
Spiral cut, slow grilled with chimichurri
- 400g 1036kcal£52.50
- 700g 1891kcal£73.50
CHIPOTLE ANCHO£65.50
Oversize ribeye marinated in a smoky chipotle chilli paste
- 500g 1342kcal£65.50
CHURRASCO DE LOMO£63.00
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil
- 350g 554kcal£63.00
LOMO AL DIABLO£40.00
Spicy medallions of fillet marinated in chilli, sweet paprika, garlic and parsley served with salsa Argentina
- 200g 388kcal£40.00
COLITA DE LOMO£50.00
Spiral-cut fillet tail marinated in a crispy mustard seed, black pepper and juniper berry rub
- 300g 456kcal£50.00

SHARING STEAKS

CHATEAUBRIAND£78.50
Centre cut of lomo, slow grilled
- 450g 630kcal£78.50
- 700g 980kcal£115.00
THE GAUCHO SAMPLER£130.00
Cuadril, chorizo, ancho and lomo
- 1.2kg 2157kcal£130.00

TOPPINGS AND SAUCES

Fried egg£1.50
123kcal
'Nduja butter£2.50
205kcal
Truffle and black pepper butter£2.50
128kcal
Mustard onions£2.50
89kcal
Grilled king prawns, churrasco dressing£8.00
227kcal
Lobster tail, herb butter£20.00
278kcal
Firecracker£3.00
81kcal
Chimichurri£3.00
239kcal
Peppercorn£4.00
40kcal
Béarnaise£3.50
293kcal
Malbec and bone marrow jus£4.00
26kcal
Mushroom£4.00
102kcal

Mains

Fillet Steak Salad£20.00
Quinoa, green beans, cucumber, red meat radish, mizuna, coriander, mint, lemon and olive oil dressing
Baked Celeriac£14.50
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cremata
Grilled Sea Bass£26.00
Lemon, fresh herbs, early harvest olive oil
Pumpkin, Ricotta and Sage Ravioli£16.50
Pumpkin purée, walnuts, sage and vegetarian Parmesan
Lemon Chimichurri-Marinated Half Spatchcock Chicken£21.00
Free-range chicken served with the iconic Gaucho marinade of parsley, coriander and garlic
The Gaucho Burger£19.50
Our legendary 100% Argentinian beef patty, brioche bun, ketchup, mayonnaise, caramelised onions, American cheese. Served with chips

Sides

Grilled Tenderstem Broccoli£5.50
Ajo blanco, toasted almonds
Green Salad£6.50
Baby gem lettuce, radicchio, watercress, mizuna, lemon and olive oil dressing
Garlic-Roasted Mushrooms£8.00
Shiitake and chestnut mushrooms, tarragon, chives, parsley, garlic, sherry vinegar
Sautéed Spinach£6.50
Garlic, chilli, lemon
Roast Butternut Squash£5.50
Walnut salsa
Latin Mac & Cheese£7.50
Taleggio, Gruyère, aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow pepper) paste
- Add crispy bacon£1.00
Hand-Cut Chips£6.00
Homemade, hand cut with thyme salt
Creamed Mashed Potato£6.00
Milk, cream
Truffle Dauphinoise£8.50
Layered potatoes roasted in truffle cream
Chargrilled Baby Gem£6.50
Caesar dressing, pancetta lardons, Parmesan

What 3,160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for business meals
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romantic
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Good for business meals
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Romantic
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gaucho Edinburgh offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible service" and "superb food." The steaks are consistently praised as "cooked to perfection" with "fantastic" dessert options. The atmosphere is lively, making it ideal for special occasions. While some find it pricey, most agree it's "well worth the price" for a memorable meal.

3,160 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and excellent service On the pricey side but worth it
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Leonardus
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can't fault it. Service and food were fantastic, felt very comfortable immediately and enjoyed everything.
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LozH
Yorkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and attentive service, and they brought my partner a desert as it was his birthday. Food was outstanding and they make an excellent mojito! It’s on the pricier end but it was a special occasion and can’t fault the service.
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JulesRain
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere and layout of the restaurant was lovely. Our waiter Craig was very attentive and polite. The main dishes came on their own and the sides were all at a charge, which I thought could have been included in the price. The wines and drinks were overpriced but overall a great restaurant and a lovely touch with the free glass of prosecco each at the end of our meal to celebrate our anniversary.
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Angela
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic restaurant Service exceptional Food fabulous as always Would definitely come here when I next visit Edinburgh
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JOHN
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and ambience. Food was cooked perfectly. Wine list is daunting and overpriced. Overall would definitely recommend.
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Julie
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and fantastic service. We'll be back again soon.
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Mark
Edinburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service and wine recommendations
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Anna
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was lovely valentines meal and staff were very attentive
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Joseph
Manchester4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bella our waitress is what made the evening a very good experience tbh she was friendly and helpful hardworking and we had a good laugh with her . Atmosphere was a little louder than we expected but still an overall good night for valentines night . The valentines menu was a good mix of light starters and deserts with a good size sharing meal for 2 as a main ! Service was exceptional Bella deserves a pay rise 😊
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FAQs

Gaucho Edinburgh does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Gaucho Edinburgh also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 278 3410.

Gaucho Edinburgh is rated 4.6 stars by 3160 OpenTable diners.