Asador Argentino San Telmo — Restaurant in Valencia

Incredible service, phenomenal steaks. The Argentinean manager running the restaurant is the single nicest restaurant manager I met in Valencia. I know the bar on service is very low in Spain, and even comically rude sometimes, but trust me this jovial Argentinean manager would be a hit in any city in the U.S. where customers scrutinize service intently.

First, he was very patient with our questions and gave us excellent advice on the different kinds of steaks. We ended up ordering the C5 Bife de Chorizo, the C7 Solomillo de Ternera, and the C10 Chuleton Gallego for my wife and I and our two teenage sons.

Second, the cuts were phenomenal and very reasonably priced compared to other high-end steakhouses in Valencia. The fat content of the T-Bone was much less than other steakhouses, where half the steak can be covered in fat sometimes. My teenage sons had a very easy time eating the beef.

Finally, I greatly appreciated the fact that they cooked the meats as instructed. We asked for medium rare, and we got medium rare. A lot of steakhouses I have been to in Valencia cannot get the temperature right and the steaks keeping coming out rare over and over again regardless of the instructions to the kitchen staff. I did not have that problem at San Telmo, and I greatly appreciated the fact that they got the temperature right.

My only negative comment is the reservation process, which requires a credit card and carries a 30 euro per person no-show penalty even on weeknights, meaning nights other than Friday and Saturday. I understand why the fee is necessary for weekends, but the fee seems excessive for weeknights considering that I rarely have advanced knowledge of what time I will be out and about for dinner with my sons on a...

During my recent visit to the vibrant city of Valencia, I had the pleasure of dining at San Telmo, an exquisite Argentinian restaurant that truly exceeded my expectations.

From the moment I walked in, the welcoming and cozy atmosphere made me feel at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that my dining experience was nothing short of excellent. Commending great and excellent Service from Cristina and Anna!! They are truly nice and amazing!

Now, onto the main attraction—the food! The steak was absolutely phenomenal. Cooked to perfection, it was juicy, tender, and full of rich flavors that captured the essence of Argentinian cuisine. Each bite was truly a delight and showcased the restaurant's dedication to quality.

The empanadas were another highlight of the meal. They were perfectly crispy on the outside with a deliciously savory filling inside. Bursting with authentic flavors, these empanadas were a testament to the culinary expertise of San Telmo's chefs.

In summary, San Telmo in Valencia offers an outstanding dining experience with its exceptional food, warm atmosphere, and attentive service. Whether you're a fan of Argentinian cuisine or eager to try something new, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. You won't be...

The service was great, Chris and Matias were muy amable. The atmosphere inside was much better, but the smell of the air freshener was too strong, that's why we preferred to sit outside. The problem was the food - the angus steak was served cold, impossible to chew - at one level above al punto, and for me it had a bit of a weird smell and was not particularly tasty. Want to mention we've been eating this dish on several occasions in Valencia and definitely had better experience in other restaurants. The taliatele with mashrooms were great though - a pleasant surprise. The glass of wine, the coffee and the flan could have certainly been better, too - just comparing to a recent experience in another Argentinian asador place in Valencia. Overall, it has a potential, but doesn't deliver what it promisses and what the prices suggest. The lovely service cannot compensate for the lack of high-quality and deliciouis food (apart from the taliatele...