"Francis Mallmann's open-fire temple in a 19th-century Mendoza winery — seven courses of smoke, Malbec-braised lamb and grilled octopus."
About 1884 Restaurante Francis Mallmann
1884 is the Mendoza flagship of Francis Mallmann, the chef who made Argentine open-fire cooking famous around the world. It sits inside the Escorihuela Gascón winery, founded in 1884, with a contemporary dining room, a bar and a terrace built around a grill, a wood store and a roasting oven — fire at the centre of everything.
The cooking is Mallmann's signature: flame-grilled, deceptively simple, built on quality local produce and the embers it is cooked over. With more than 300 wine labels drawn largely from Mendoza, it is a destination for anyone exploring Argentine wine country.
The Kitchen
The menu is a set seven courses driven by the fire. The standouts are the tender grilled octopus and the lamb braised for seven and a half hours in Malbec, served with mashed potato and gremolata — Mallmann's slow, smoky style at its clearest. Vegetables and breads come off the same embers.
Pricing is destination-level: the seven-course menu runs around ARS 210,000 per person, more with a wine-paired option drawing on Escorihuela Gascón's own bottlings. The cellar of 300-plus labels makes the pairing a genuine part of the night.
The Room
The setting is a 19th-century winery: a handsome contemporary dining room opening onto a terrace with the grill and roasting oven in view, so the fire is part of the theatre. It is relaxed but special, built for a long dinner that runs across the full menu.
The Godoy Cruz address sits just outside Mendoza city, an easy trip out. Reservations are essential given the set-menu format, and it is worth flagging dietary needs when you book.
Best for an Anniversary
The fire, the historic winery and the long menu make 1884 a standout for an anniversary or milestone birthday in Mendoza. The deep wine list and the setting also make it a confident table to impress clients.
Not for
Not for vegetarians, the rushed or the budget-minded — 1884 is a several-hour, fire-driven set-menu dinner at destination prices, built around grilled meat.
Frequently Asked
What is 1884 Restaurante Francis Mallmann known for?
Francis Mallmann's open-fire cooking. Set inside the historic Escorihuela Gascón winery in Mendoza, this MICHELIN Guide restaurant serves a seven-course menu built around a grill, wood store and roasting oven.
What should I order at 1884?
The menu is set, but the signatures to look for are the tender grilled octopus and the lamb braised for seven and a half hours in Malbec with mashed potato and gremolata.
How much does dinner cost at 1884?
It is destination-priced. The seven-course menu runs around ARS 210,000 per person, more with a wine-paired option drawing on Escorihuela Gascón's own labels.
Where is 1884 in Mendoza?
At Belgrano 1188 in Godoy Cruz, just outside Mendoza city, inside the Escorihuela Gascón winery founded in 1884 — an easy trip out from the centre.
Do I need a reservation at 1884?
Yes — reservations are essential given the set seven-course format. Flag any dietary needs when you book, and allow several hours for the full menu and wine.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at 1884 Restaurante Francis Mallmann
Reservations essential; set seven-course menu. Inside the Escorihuela Gascón winery in Godoy Cruz — flag dietary needs and allow several hours.
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Practical Information
AddressBelgrano 1188, Godoy Cruz, Mendoza
NeighbourhoodBodega Escorihuela Gascón, Godoy Cruz, Mendoza
CuisineArgentine
PriceThe seven-course menu runs around ARS 210,000 per person, more with Escorihuela Gascón wines
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingContemporary winery dining room with open-fire terrace
ReservationEssential
