El Porteño Gourmet

Argentinian restaurant · Trevi

El Porteño Gourmet

Argentinian restaurant · Trevi

Via dell'Umiltà, 36, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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Argentine steakhouse with remarkable meat and inviting ambiance

Via dell'Umiltà, 36, 00187 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

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"The seasonal rooftop bar of a chic Argentinian restaurant, praised by Annie Ojile: "This is where you’ll find me this summer soaking in the gorgeous views and sipping on my Porteño cocktail." Presented as a fashionable aperitivo spot combining skyline views and signature cocktails." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Sinada

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this experience was amazing. we had a burger and an asado. they tasted amazing, rich in flavor. also the service was excellent, everything was fine. the portions were so big that we couldn’t taste the desserts, maybe next time we can! atmosphere is fine, the decoration is elegant. thank you for everything.

Eyal Mergui

Google

A truly excellent restaurant. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is special and the design and lighting are simply exceptional. The waiters are courteous and the service is excellent. The food is delicious and of a very high standard. Fair prices. It is desirable that the waitress knows English better so that she can explain the dishes more accurately. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant.

Jacopo Nisticò

Google

Nice venue in the very centre of Rome. The staff is professional and welcoming, the quality of the food is high - in particular, meat is remarkable. We had empanadas, jewish style fried artichokes (carciofo alla giudia) and a tomahawk - everything was very good, we really enjoyed our dinner. We also had a Alta Yari pinot noir and it definitely was TOO good: the bottle was empty in no time so we had a glass of Malbec to bring the meal to a glorious end. The bill, of course, is not one of the cheapest.

Tatiana Stupak

Google

Fantastic atmosphere, delicious food, meat is wow, service perfect. One of the best steak restaurant!

By Jean Michel

Google

Love the ambiance. The baked provolone was made with tomato - Italian way. Still good though. Love the filet mignon with truffle and foie gras.

Caroline Ralph

Google

What a gem of a fine in Rome. The food was absolutely amazing, the setting beautiful, but what made the experience was the staff, so king and thoughtful. I went for my birthday with my two boys, the staff made the boys feel so comfortable and relaxed. I would highly recommend for a wonderful treat in Rome

James Baptiste

Google

Overrated, this place was. While we didn’t have a reservation, they accommodated my wife and me, which we were truly grateful for. The food was decent, but I’ve had better steaks elsewhere. There weren’t any complaints until it was our time to pay. Let me clarify: before we were seated, they informed us that our time was limited and we had to leave by 9 p.m. We finished our meal at 8:45 p.m. and repeatedly asked for the bill, but they insisted it was on its way. We sat there until 9:20 p.m. when the bill finally arrived, which was very frustrating because we had a prior engagement to attend and needed to leave promptly. I understand how the industry works, especially during these times when there isn’t much help with the wait staff or other issues they were having that night. However, effective communication can go a long way. We hurried through the meal as needed, and the best you could have done for us was to reciprocate the favor. We kept asking for the bill, but the waiter seemed annoyed. We felt like we were being treated like flies. One more minute, and my wife and I were about to walk out. Waiting 35 minutes to pay is ridiculous, and it was certainly overpriced. This establishment is definitely a 3.5 restaurant and that’s only for the ambiance.

Chelsea McCabe

Google

We stumbled upon this Argentine restaurant by chance and were so glad we did! The empanadas were absolutely outstanding—flavorful and perfectly cooked. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a unique and impressive wine selection that really stood out. We tried the tenderloin tartare appetizer, which was exceptional—one of the highlights of the meal. Although we didn’t do the full steak experience, everything we had was top-notch.