Gaucho Covent Garden brings the flavours and social energy of modern Argentina to James Street, moments from the Piazza and Royal Opera House. The restaurant combines confident cooking with a lively sense of occasion, making it suitable for lunch, dinner, drinks or a meal before an evening in the West End. Relaxed Latin American hospitality shapes the experience from the first welcome to the final glass.
Argentinian beef is the centrepiece, with ribeye, sirloin, fillet and larger sharing cuts cooked over open flames on the parrilla. Guests can explore different textures and levels of richness, with chimichurri, peppercorn sauce and other accompaniments adding freshness or depth. Precise grilling allows the natural character of each cut to remain the focus.
The wider menu draws inspiration from Peru, Chile, Brazil and Argentina through snacks, small plates, seafood and dishes designed to share. Cheese breads, empanadas, tartare, prawns and vegetable choices provide variety before the steaks arrive. Full bodied Malbec, cocktails and a broader wine list complete the connection between the food and the drinking culture of the region.
Contemporary interiors use saddle leather tones, warm reds, ochres and earthy greens to echo the landscapes and design traditions of Latin America. A planted terrace offers open air dining, while a private room can accommodate larger celebrations and special occasions. Covent Garden station is only a short walk away, placing the restaurant at the centre of the neighbourhood’s theatres, shops and nightlife.
Address: 8–9 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8BT, United Kingdom
Gaucho Covent Garden Menu
TOPPINGS & SAUCES
FRIED EGG
‘NDUJA BUTTER
TRUFFLE & BLACK PEPPER BUTTER
GRILLED KING PRAWNS
CRISPY BACON
CHIMICHURRI
PEPPERCORN
BÉARNAISE
MALBEC AND BONE MARROW JUS
FIRECRACKER
CHILDREN’S MENU
MINI LOMO STEAK
125g sliced fillet
FISH AND CHIPS
Tartare sauce, lemon
MINI MAC AND CHEESE
Taleggio, Gruyère
CLASSIC BURGER
Argentine beef, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mayo
CHICKEN MILANESE
Free range crispy chicken, grated Parmesan
SPAGHETTI PASTA
Tomato sauce, fresh basil
ARGENTINE RED
ALTO SUEÑO, Malbec 2025
Finca la Celia, Eugenio Bustos / La Consulta
ISCAY, Syrah / Viognier 2019
Bodega Trapiche, Uco Valley, Mendoza
BENMARCO SIN LIMITES, Malbec 2022
Susana Balbo, Gualtallary, Tupungato
SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE, Cabernet Sauv 2022
Susana Balbo, Uco Valley, Mendoza
VIÑA PATRICIA, Malbec 2022
Viña Patricia, Lunlunta, Luján de Cuyo
ALPASIÓN GRAND, Cabernet Franc 2022
Los Chacayés, Uco Valley, Mendoza
SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE, Malbec 2022
Susana Balbo, Paraje Altamira, San Carlos
LABORUM SINGLE VINEYARD, Malbec 2021
El Porvenir de Cafayate, Salta
LABORUM, Syrah 2022
El Porvenir, Cafayate, Salta
AMERI, Malbec 2022
Domaine Bousquet, Gualtallary, Tupungato
ALUVIONAL ‘GUALTALLARY’, Malbec 2018
Bodega Zuccardi, Gualtallary, Tupungato
BRIOSO, Cabernet Sauvignon / Malbec / Cab Franc / Petit Verdot 2023
Susana Balbo, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
TRES 14, Malbec 2020
Daniel Pi, Vista Flores
CUESTA DE LAS LIEBRES, Tinto Fino 2018
Alma Carraovejas, Ribera del Duero, Spain
CATENA ALTA, Malbec 2022
Bodega Catena Zapata, Luján de Cuyo / Uco Valley, Mendoza
MALBEC ARGENTINO, Malbec 2022
Bodega Catena Zapata, La Consulta, Uco Valley / Lunlunta, Luján de Cuyo
ALMA DE VID TINTO, Tempranillo 2024
Fernando Castro, Valdepeñas, Spain
BRICCOTONDO, Barbera 2024
Fontanafredda, Piedmont, Italy
TOURAINE KM 4700, Gamay 2024
Lionel Gosseaume, Loire Valley, France
POLIZIANO ‘ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO’, Sangiovese / Merlot 2024
Frescobaldi, Tuscany, Italy
VIÑA LEYDA, Syrah Reserva 2021
Leyda Valley, Chile
PEZAT BORDEAUX SUPERIOR, Merlot / Cabernet Franc 2022
Château Teyssier, Bordeaux, France
CÔTES DU RHONE, Grenache / Mourvedre / Carignan / Syrah / Cinsault 2023
Domaine de la Janasse, Côtes de Rhone, France
VIGNA NIRANE, Dolcetto 2023
Ascheri, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES, Cabernet Sauv. 2022
Terrazas de los Andes, Uco Valley, Mendoza
JOSEPH PHELPS, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Joseph Phelps, Napa, California, USA
DOMAINE BOUSQUET ORGANIC, Malbec 2024
Domaine Bousquet, Gualtallary, Tupungato
TRIMBACH, Pinot Noir 2023
Trimbach, Alsace, France
AMAUTA, Malbec 2024
Bodega El Provenir, Cafayete, Salta
VERUM, Pinot Noir 2023
Bodegas Verum, Río Negro, Patagonia
GAIA, Malbec / Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Domaine Bousquet, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES, Malbec 2023
Terrazas de los Andes, Paraje Altamira, San Carlos
CANNONBALL, Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Cannonball, California, USA
MOULIN D’ISSAN, Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Château d’Issan, Bordeaux, France
CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, Sangiovese 2022
Frescobaldi, Tenuta Perano, Tuscany, Italy
ROQUETTE AND CAZES, Touriga Nationa / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz 2022
Quinta do Crasto, Douro, Portugual
LOUIS MARTINI SONOMA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Louis Martini, Sonoma, California, USA
SIDERAL, Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah 2022
Viña San Pedro, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
RIOJA RESERVA UNICA, Tempranillo 2020
Viñedos Sierra Cantabria, Rioja, Spain
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN VIEILLES VIGNES, Pinot Noir 2022
Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy, France
NO2, Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Brancaia Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
CHÂTEAU TEYSSIER SAINT EMILION GRAND CRU, Merlot / Cabernet Franc 2015
Château Teyssier, Bordeaux, France
GEORGES HAUTE-SERRE, Malbec 2020
Georges Vigouroux, Cahors, France
PAGO DE CARRAOVEJAS, Tinto Fino / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2022
Alma Carraovejas, Ribera del Duero, Spain
SAVIGNY-LÉS-BEAUNE VIEILLES VIGNES, Pinot Noir 2022
Maison Roche de Bellene, Burgundy, France
VILLA RAGAZZI, Sangiovese 2014
Villa Ragazzi, Napa Valley, California, USA
NUMANTHIA, Tinta de Toro 2018
Bodega Numanthia, Toro, Castilla y León, Spain
BAROLO, Nebbiolo 2021
Fontanafredda, Piedmont, Italy
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, Sangiovese 2019
Frescobaldi, Tuscany, Italy
SLANDER, Pinot Noir 2022
Orin Swift, California, USA
HAUTES PISTES, Pinot Noir 2024
France
ROSÉ
DOMAINE BOUSQUET ORGANIC, Pinot Noir / Syrah / Pinot Gris / Viognier 2025
Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
M, Grenache / Syrah / Cinsault / Tibouren 2024
Minuty, Provence, France
LOVE BY LÉOUBE, Cinsault / Grenache / Mourvèdre 2024
Chateau Léoube, Provence, France
WHISPERING ANGEL, Grenache / Cinsault / Vermentino / Syrah 2024
Château D’Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France
ROCK ANGEL, Grenache / Cinsault / Vermentino 2024
Château D’Esclans, Côtes de Provence, France
WHITE
ALMA DE VID BLANCO, Airen 2024
Fernando Castro, Valdepeñas, Spain
CHABLIS, Olivier Tricon 2023
Burgundy, France
MEURSAULT, Chardonnay 2023, JM Gannoux
Jean Michel Gaunoux, Burgundy, France
CHABLIS 1ER CRU VAILONS, Chardonnay 2020
Chablis, Burgundy, France
ALPASIÓN GRAND, Chardonnay 2022
Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza
CLOUDY BAY, Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
RIOJA ORGANZA BLANCO, Viura / Malvasía / Garnacha Blanca 2023
Viñedos Sierra Cantabria, Rioja, Spain
SANCERRE, Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Domaine Franck Millet, Loire Valley, France
SUSANA BALBO BARREL FERMENTED SIGNATURE, Torrontés 2023
Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza
LIAS, Albariño 2021
Martin Codax, Rías Baixas, Spain
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES, Chardonnay 2024
Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza
MOLINO A VENTO, Fiano 2024
Tenute Orestiadi, Sicily, Italy
NARANJO ORANGE WINE, Torrontés 2024
El Porvenir de Cafayate, Salta
OLD VINE RESERVE, Chenin Blanc 2024
Ken Forrester, Stellenbosch, South Africa
LA SEGRETA, Grillo 2024
Sicily, Italy
DRAGONSTONE, Riesling 2024
Weingut Leitz, Rheingau, Germany
TOURAINE KM 5400, Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Lionel Gosseaume, Loire Valley, France
PALOOZA BLANC, IGP d’Oc Viognier 2024
Aubert & Mathieu, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
DOMAINE BOUSQUET ORGANIC, Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Domaine Bousquet, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza
VINHO VERDE, Alvarinho 2024
Aveleda, Vinho Verde, Portugal
MUNAY, Torrontés 2024
Bodega El Esteco, Salta
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU LES FOLATIÈRES, Chardonnay 2022
Alain Chavy, Burgundy, France
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
PROSECCO EXTRA DRY, FIOL, NV
Veneto, Italy
LOVE BY LÉOUBE ROSÉ, NV
Château Léoube, Provence, France
DOMAINE CHANDON BRUT, NV
Mendoza, Argentina
DOMAINE CHANDON ROSÉ, NV
Mendoza, Argentina
ROEBUCK ESTATE CLASSIC CUVÉE, 2019
Sussex, England
ROEBUCK ESTATE ROSÉ DE NOIRS, 2019
Sussex, England
POMMERY BRUT ROYAL, NV
Reims, Champagne, France
POMMERY BRUT ROSÉ, NV
Reims, Champagne, France
POMMERY BLANC DE BLANCS, NV
Reims, Champagne, France
LAURENT-PERRIER CUVÉE BRUT ROSÉ, NV
Tours-sur-Marne, Champagne, France
POMMERY GRAND CRU ROYAL, 2009
Reims, Champagne, France
POMMERY CUVÉE LOUISE, 2004
Reims, Champagne, France
DOM PÉRIGNON, 2015
Epernay, Champagne, France
DESSERT TO SHARE
HOT COOKIE DOUGH
Dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream
ADDITIONAL SIDES
| 6 each
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
LATIN MAC AND CHEESE
TOMATO SALAD
ROASTS
SUNDAY ROAST
Choose between half roast chicken or roast rump of beef. Served with roast potatoes and unlimited Yorkshire puddings, accompanied by seasonal vegetables, and limitless red wine gravy.
VEGAN SUNDAY ROAST
Shiitake mushroom and nut roast, roast potatoes, roast carrots with confit onion, served with tomato sauce.
CHILDREN’S ROAST
Made for slightly smaller appetites, our kids’ roast rump of beef or chicken is served with roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings, accompanied by seasonal vegetables and unlimited gravy.
DESSERT
LEMON MERINGUE TART
Strawberry sauce, strawberries
HOT COOKIE DOUGH
Dulce de leche, vanilla ice cream
CHEESE PLATTER
Selection of four British cheeses, farmhouse chutney, crackers
DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE
Toasted marshmallow, biscuit crumb
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
White chocolate ice cream
DULCE DE LECHE PANCAKE
Banana split ice cream
ICE CREAM
Selection of flavours
SIDES
TOMATO SALAD
MASHED POTATO
GREEN VEGETABLES
Green beans, peas, salsa verde
CHARGRILLED BABY GEM
Caesar dressing, pancetta lardons, Parmesan
CHIPS
GREEN SALAD
GARLIC-ROASTED WOOD MUSHROOMS
SAUTÉED SPINACH
LATIN MAC AND CHEESE
Add crispy bacon
COCKTAILS & APERITIVO
PEACH ROYALE
Ketel One Vodka shaken with Briottet Peach Liqueur, citrus and topped with Chandon
LAVENDER GIN & TONIC
Bombay Sapphire Gin shaken with lavender, lemon, cucumber and topped with Double Dutch Skinny Tonic
PASSION FRUIT BLOOM
Grey Goose Vodka shaken with Aperol, hibiscus, passion fruit and citrus
HUGO SPRITZ
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco, fresh mint and Double Dutch Soda Water
PALOMA
Patrón Silver Tequila built with lime juice and pink grapefruit soda, served with a salt rim
MEZCALITA FRESCA
Ilegal Joven Mezcal shaken with Cointreau, cucumber and lime
NEGRONI
Bombay Sapphire Gin stirred with Campari and Regal Rouge Red Vermouth
STEAKS
Selected prime cuts of grass-fed beef
SIRLOIN
Tender with a strip of juicy crackling
RIBEYE
Delicately marbled for superior flavour
RUMP
Lean with a pure, distinctive flavour
FILLET
Lean and tender with a delicate flavour
THE GAUCHO PLATTER
Sirloin, rump, ribeye and fillet
CHATEAUBRIAND
Centre cut of fillet, slow grilled
LARGE CUTS
Perfect for sharing
CHIMICHURRI RIBEYE
Spiral cut, slow grilled with chimichurri
CHURRASCO FILLET
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley, olive oil
CHURRASCO RUMP
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley, olive oil
CHURRASCO SIRLOIN
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley, olive oil
À LA CARTE MENU
FLAT IRON CHICKEN
Half chicken, salsa macha mayo, salsa macha, watercress, lime
KING PRAWNS SUGO
King prawns, rich tomato sugo, rocoto, basil
GORDAL OLIVES
Large green olives
SET MENU
TWO COURSES
GAZPACHO SOUP
Chilled tomato, cucumber, basil, olive oil
PAN DE BONO
Cheese breads, chimichurri
CHEESE & TRUFFLE CROQUETTES
Mozzarella, cheddar, truffle, piquillo dip
FILLET STEAK SALAD
Sliced fillet, gem lettuce, green beans, mint
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Chargrilled chicken, gem lettuce, green beans, mint, chilli
SALMON FILLET
Seared salmon, rich puttanesca sauce
RICOTTA AND PARMESAN RAVIOLI
Cacio e pepe, parmesan, crisp brioche
GAUCHO STEAK PIE
Slow-braised beef, mushroom, creamed mash, red wine jus
SEABREAM
Pan-fried seabream, corn humita, salsa macha
AUBERGINE MILANESE
Crisp aubergine, piquillo peppers, confit tomato
THE GAUCHO BURGER
Beef patty, smoked ketchup, melted cheese, chimichurri, chips
CHICKEN AND CHORIZO
THREE COURSES
WAGYU BEEF
THREE CHEESE
EMPANADAS
FILLET STEAK SALAD
Sliced fillet, gem lettuce, green beans, mint
BURRATA
Creamy burrata, grilled peppers, confit tomato, basil oil
SCALLOPS
Cucumber, lemongrass, green chilli, mango purée
CRAB ON TOAST
White crab, toasted sourdough, cucumber, apple, soft herbs
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Chargrilled chicken, gem lettuce, green beans, mint, chilli
RICOTTA & PARMESAN RAVIOLI
Cacio e pepe, parmesan, crisp brioche
STEAK TARTARE
Hand-cut beef, chimichurri, crispy wonton, cornichon
TUNA TARTARE
Yellowfin tuna, avocado, citrus, ají amarillo
TUNA TARTARE TACOS
Honey, chilli, lime
DESSERTS
MILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Dulce de leche sauce, toasted cashew nuts, sea salt
SORBET SELECTION
Lemon and raspberry
COCONUT PANNA COTTA
Served with mango and passionfruit
MAINS
RUMP AND CHIPS
The leanest cut with a pure, distinctive flavour. Served with chips, chimichurri
MUSSELS AND CHIPS
Green chili and lemongrass salsa, shallots, white wine. Served with chips
MISO-CHIPOTLE CRISPY TOFU SALAD
Ancient grains, avocado, green beans, roasted corn, pickled onion, cucumber, mint, chili and mustard dressing
STARTERS
GAZPACHO SOUP
Chilled tomato, cucumber, basil, olive oil
THREE-CHEESE EMPANADA
Rocket, pickled red onion, chimichurri
SQUID CHICHARRÓN
Crispy squid, sweet and spicy aji amarillo chilli sauce, pickled red onions, jalapeños
DESSERT WINES
SAUTERNES LES GARONELLES, Semillon 2022, 375ML
Lucien Lurton, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
LBV PORT, Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca 2017, 750ML
Quinta do Crasto, Porto, Portugal
SAUSKA TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 PUTTONYOS, Furmint / Hárslevelű / Kabar 2019, 500ML
Karoly Ats, Tokaj, Hungary
COLHEITA PORT, Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca 2003, 750ML
Quinta do Crasto, Porto, Portugal
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