El Berretín — Restaurant in Montevideo

Went there with my boyfriend, was a found on Google maps, I was kind of surprised of the place itself since I had never heard of it before. I’ve learnt in the hard way not to just walk-in places in Montevideo since most of the time you will be disappointed. This place was not bad.

Service:

We went a Thursday night and there was only one waiter, there were a few tables but I got the sense it was a little bit too much for one person only, since we had to wait for the check for around 20 min.

Besides that, it was fast once they received us, the food and drinks came out surprisingly fast out of the kitchen. (10min-15min after we ordered)

Food:

My boyfriend ordered “entraña” which was fenomenal (as fenomenal as I didn’t want to eat mine). My only complain is this dish came with roasted potatoes and they weren’t fresh, by saying this I mean they were either frozen or reheated to be served. If this place is as good as Google and other platforms review showed ...HOW is it that they dare to serve not fresh vegetables? I would expect this from a cheap place, but not a place like this one at all... but... again not surprised as is an Uruguayan restaurant. I ordered the fruits of the sea Risotto, since it was the recommendation of the night. I wouldn’t really recommend it at all, it tasted like white rice mixed with cream, it didn’t have Risotto sense at all. My recommendation ? Always stick with beef. (I learned later thatthis is a recognized place for its meat, so I guess the joke is on me).

Drink: Vodka coco was our drink of the night since we didn’t feel of drinking, but it was very good. Recommended.

They do have a very good wine menu, including Bouza wines which I’m particularly a fan of.

Conclusion:

Good place, good location, good vibe but stick with beef as main choice of food.

I really liked the historical context of the place, I was amazed to know this placed with its...

If you’re a true meat lover, El Berretín is an absolute must-visit. The grilled meats are cooked to perfection—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Pair it with a good glass of wine, and you’ve got a meal that doesn’t just fill you up—it elevates your entire day.

One friendly tip: come hungry. The portions here are huge, and trust me, you’ll want room to enjoy every bite.

What really made the experience even better was the warm and attentive service. While the staff may not speak much English, they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. A special shout-out to our waitress, who made sure everything ran smoothly and our orders were spot-on.

El Berretín is the kind of place that leaves you full, happy, and already planning your next visit. Highly...

En día miércoles por la noche fui a cenar con mí madre al berretin. Estaba terminando de comer el entrecot que me había pedido cuando cae en mí cabeza y luego en mí hombro una cucaracha de un tamaño considerable. En el momento que me percado, grite y me sacudí. Logre tirarla al piso y matarla. En ese momento ninguna persona del personal vino a ayudarme y/o preguntarme que había sucedido a pesar de que varias mesas de alrededor se percataron del incidente dado mí grito. Cuando viene el mozo a ofrecernos la carta de postres le comento el incidente y automáticamente con mucha rapidez una compañera suya, levanta la cucaracha para quitar la evidencia. Le comento la situación con total calma y me dice que se lo va a mencionar a la encargada. Luego de media hora y ante ni siquiera un pedido de disculpas de la encargada. Le pido al mozo hablar con ella. Cuando se acerca, le explicó lo que sucedió con un poco de enojo y ella actúa como si no supiera de lo acontecido y se lleva la cuenta para hacernos una atención. La atención fue 10% de fedcuento. Deberían clausurarlos. Por la actitud de la moza que levanto la cucaracha del piso no es la primera vez que sucede este incidente.

Este comentario no existiría si la actitud de la encargada del restaurante hubiera sido distinta.

Cómo podrán ver en la foto, las baldosas corresponden al restaurante. A pesar de que lo único por lo que se preocuparon era porque no saque una foto de lo sucedido en vez de tener una actitud acordé con sus clientes ante tal asqueroso hecho.

PD: Lamentable la respuesta del local como pueden ver debajo. Cuando tuve que acercarme YO para que me den una respuesta. No es mala fe, es informar a los futuros consumidores sobre sus niveles de higiene. Digna mí actitud que igual le deje la propina al mozo porque no era su responsabilidad lo sucedido sino del propietario del restaurante. LAMENTABLE LO SUYO Y UNA FALTA DE...