Gaucho The O2

Name: Gaucho The O2
Address: The O2, Peninsula Square, London, United Kingdom, SE10 0DX
Telephone: 020 8858 7711
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

6336 Reviews

£26 to £40

Steak

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!

Located within the world-renowned events venue, our three-story restaurant features two dining floors and a cocktail bar, catering to the full gamut of dining occasions, including pre-show dinners and drinks, weekday lunches and after-work parties.

The restaurant features design statements and textures inspired by modern Argentina, offering a delicious escape from the buzz of one of the world’s busiest music venues. Explore your culinary artistry at the Gaucho cookery school, where our head chef guides you in preparing and gives the secrets to perfectly cooking prime Argentinian beef.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steak, Argentinian, South American
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–22:30
Phone number
020 8858 7711
Website
https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/the-o2/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Searching for the ideal venue to host your next private event? Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand party or an unforgettable celebration with an exclusive venue hire contact our Sales Manager, Joana at joana.pontes@gauchorestaurants.com to begin bringing your event to life.

Location
The O2, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX
Area
Greenwich
Parking details
Please refer to http://www.theo2.co.uk/inside/car-parking-2.html for full car park details
Public transit
TUBE STATION: North Greenwich. THAMES CLIPPER: QE II Pier - The O2
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

The Long Lunch
£55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in The Long Lunch for £55 per person, beginning with a glass of Domaine Chandon Brut, NV – a sparkling welcome to your dining experience. Savour refined dishes like fresh sea bass ceviche, delicate seared scallop, & a luxurious poached egg with wild mushrooms & truffle. The main event is a perfectly grilled 200g Cuadril steak, served with fries & a vibrant salsa. End things on a sweet note with an elegant espresso panna cotta, & elevate your afternoon with your choice of an Alfajores cocktail or Yerba Maté Jasmine Fizz. LUNCH Sea Bass Ceviche Seared Scallop Poached Egg with Wild Mushroom Cuadril Steak 200g with Fries DESSERT Espresso Panacotta *Menu subject to change. *Price excluding service charge.
Festive Set Menu
£55.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Join us this festive season and experience our delicious Festive Set menus, available for all occasions this December. Enjoy three courses for £55 per person on our Festive Set Menu available every day. STARTERS Loch Duarty Salmo Rillettes Superstraccia Salad Beef Carpaccio MAINS - all served with festive sides & chimichurri sauce Ballotine of Turkey Ancho 250g (ribeye) Grilled Celeriac Seabream FESTIVE SIDES to share Roasted Spiced Butternut Squash Roast Potatoes Hand-cut Chips DESSERTS Chestnut Semifreddo Chocolate Brownie Basque Dulce de Leche Cheesecake *All prices include VAT and a discretionary 13% service charge will be added to your bill. *Menu subject to availability.
Lunch Set Menu - 2/3 courses £19.30/£24pp
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025
Immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Argentina with our specially curated Winter Set Lunch menu. Perfect for the season, this delightful offering is available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 4pm. Enjoy two courses for just £19.50 or treat yourself to three courses for £24. STARTERS Beef tartare taco Tostada de superstaccia Sweet potato & Provolone chesse empanada Prawns chicharron MAINS *all steaks served with chips & chimichurri sauce Rump - Cuadril 200g Rump - Cuadril al diablo 180g Pumkin, ricotta & sage ravioli Pan-fried sea bream DESSERTS Argentine trifle Dulce de leche pancake Warm up your winter afternoons with the authentic tastes of Argentina at Gaucho. Your table awaits. *available for groups of up to 8 guests.

Popular dishes

Wagyu Martini with Burnt Lemon Oil£16.00
Wagyu-washed Renais Gin, Ketel One Vodka, Regal Rogue Lively White, burnt lemon bitters
Margarita with Chimichurri Salt£14.00
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Quiquiriqui Espadin Mezcal, Cointreau, red pepper cordial, citrus
Grand Cru Spritz£15.00
Axia Mastiha Spirit, Cygnet 22 Gin, Aperol, elderflower, citrus blend, white grape cordial, Double Dutch Soda, Chandon NV

Snacks

Bread£6.00
Grilled rosemary focaccia, pan de bono, chimichurri and butter
Olives£5.00
Gordal pitted large green olives

Starters

Sea Bass Ceviche£14.00
Aji amarillo (yellow Peruvian pepper) and ponzu dressing, lime, avocado crema, pickled jalapeño, red onion
Superstraccia Salad£11.50
Orange, fennel, basil
Burrata£15.00
Radicchio, orange, fennel, basil, mint, focaccia croutons
Salmon Tartare Tacos£10.50
Mango salsa, avocado
Prawns Al Ajillo£14.50
Garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes, basil, grilled rosemary focaccia
Steak Tartare£13.00
Sirloin, chile emulsion, pickled daikon, tortilla crisps
Argentine Sausage Plate£12.50
Morcilla and chorizo selection, picante rojo, lemon aioli
- Large£20.00
Seared Diver Scallops£20.00
Corn velouté, corn salsa
Provoleta£12.00
Melted Provolone Argentinian cheese served hot in a cast-iron pan with confit cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, sourdough toast
Empanadas£8.00
Beef
- Chicken and chorizo£8.00
- Wagyu beef£10.00

Fizz

Domaine Chandon Brut, NV£13.50
Mendoza, Argentina
- Bottle£80.00
Pommery Brut Royal, NV£16.50
Champagne, France
- Bottle£100.00
Roe Buck Estates Classic Cuvée£15.50
West Sussex, England
- Bottle£86.00

100% ARGENTINIAN STEAKS

CHORIZO SIRLOIN£35.00
Tender yet succulent with a strip of juicy crackling
CHORIZO SIRLOIN£46.50
Tender yet succulent with a strip of juicy crackling
ANCHO RIBEYE£41.00
Delicately marbled throughout for superb, full-bodied flavour
ANCHO RIBEYE£51.50
Delicately marbled throughout for superb, full-bodied flavour
ANCHO RIBEYE£59.00
Delicately marbled throughout for superb, full-bodied flavour
CUADRIL RUMP£20.00
The leanest cut with a pure, distinctive flavour
CUADRIL RUMP£26.00
The leanest cut with a pure, distinctive flavour
CUADRIL RUMP£36.00
The leanest cut with a pure, distinctive flavour
LOMO FILLET£38.50
Lean and tender with a delicate flavour
LOMO FILLET£50.00
Lean and tender with a delicate flavour
LOMO FILLET£68.00
Lean and tender with a delicate flavour

SPECIALITY CUTS

CHURRASCO DE CHORIZO£38.00
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil
CHURRASCO DE CHORIZO£52.50
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil
TIRA DE ANCHO£52.50
Spiral cut, slow grilled with a layer of chimichurri
TIRA DE ANCHO£73.50
Spiral cut, slow grilled with a layer of chimichurri
CHURRASCO DE LOMO£63.00
Spiral cut, marinated in garlic, parsley and olive oil
COLITA DE LOMO£48.00
Spiral cut fillet tail

GO BIG OR SHARE

CHATEAUBRIAND£78.50
Centre cut of lomo, slow grilled
CHATEAUBRIAND£115.00
Centre cut of lomo, slow grilled
ANCHO£52.50
Ribeye sliced and marinated in chipotle chilli paste
THE GAUCHO SAMPLER£130.00
Cuadril, chorizo, ancho and lomo

MAINS

FILLET STEAK SALAD£20.00
Quinoa, green beans, cucumber, red meat radish, mizuna, coriander, mint, lemon and olive oil dressing
BAKED CELERIAC£14.50
Wild mushrooms, black truffle cremata
GRILLED SEA BASS£26.00
Lemon, fresh herbs, early harvest olive oil
WAGYU BURGER£27.50
Caramelised onion, cheese, pickles, truffle mayonnaise. Served with chips
SPAGHETTI ROMESCO£16.50
Supersficiacra, confit cherry tomatoes, basil
BARBACOA GLAZED SALMON£22.00
Sesame tofu cream, red meat radish, coriander and mint salad
DRY RUBBED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN£21.00
Kiwi and lime hot sauce
CLASSIC BURGER£19.50
Our legendary 100% Argentinian beef patty, brioche bun, ketchup, mayonnaise, caramelised onions, American cheese. Served with chips

SIDES, SAUCES AND TOPPINGS

GRILLED TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI£5.50
Ajo blanco, toasted almonds
GREEN SALAD£6.50
Baby gem lettuce, radicchio, watercress, mizuna, lemon and olive oil dressing
GARLIC-ROASTED MUSHROOMS£7.50
Shiitake and chestnut mushrooms, tarragon, chives, parsley, garlic, sherry vinegar
BLANCHED CAVOLO NERO£6.00
Garlic, chilli, lemon
ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH£5.50
Walnut salsa
LATIN MAC & CHEESE£7.50
Taleggio, Gruyère, aji amarillo (yellow Peruvian pepper) paste
- Add crispy bacon£1.00
HAND-CUT CHIPS£6.00
Koffmann's potatoes, chimichurri salt
CREAMED MASHED POTATO£6.00
Milk, cream
TRUFFLE DAUPHINOISE£7.00
Layered potatoes roasted in truffle cream
CHARGRILLED BABY GEM£6.50
Caesar dressing, pancetta lardons, Parmesan

TOPPINGS

Fried egg£1.50
'Nduja butter£2.50
Truffle and black pepper butter£2.50
Mustard onions£2.50
Grilled king prawns, churrasco dressing£8.00
Lobster tail, herb butter£20.00

SAUCES

Firecracker£3.00
Chimichurri£3.50
Peppercorn£4.00
Béarnaise£3.50
Malbec and bone marrow jus£4.00
Mushroom£4.00

What 6,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South East London
Child-friendly
South East London
Good for special occasions
South East London
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gaucho The O2 offers a vibrant dining experience with "superb food" and "genuinely great service." The restaurant is a favorite pre-concert spot, known for its "perfectly cooked" steaks and attentive staff. While some guests find it pricey, many praise the atmosphere and "amazing" meals.

6,336 Reviews

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Emma
VIP
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tbh not great! We are regular customers and really felt it was below par in terms of food quality this time, really disappointed
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stephen
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still the best steak in London. Ambiance and service spot on too.
Gaucho The O2Responded 3 days ago
Dear Guest, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed your meal with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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Regina
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food , we took the sea bass and spaghetti, which where nicely cooked with sweet potatoes on the side
Gaucho The O2Responded 3 days ago
Dear Regina, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed your meal with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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Helen
London
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Tables are very close together and unfortunately I heard more of the conversation of the table beside me than my partners! Service was very good. Pricey for what you get foodwise.
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Lauren
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our favourite gaucho! Great location and b vibe and good food
Gaucho The O2Responded 3 days ago
Dear Lauren, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed your meal with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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Amanda
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A busy venue, staff were attentive and efficient making sure our wine and water was topped up. All of our steaks were cooked perfectly. Thanks for a great time !!
Gaucho The O2Responded 3 days ago
Dear Amanda, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed your meal with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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Ilaria
Italy
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superlativo. Tutto delizioso, la carne tenerissima. Da tornarci spesso
Gaucho The O2Responded on 7 December 2024
Dear Ilaria, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed your meal with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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jeff
Hampshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Asked for mayonnaise twice, still waiting. 300g steak had 100g fat. Had to ask to go through to the table 3 times.
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Mike
London
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual Gaucho at O2 delivered an outstanding meal. The ribeye was so tasty Every mouthful was wonderful The only fownside was the chocolate brownie was tasteless but it took nothing away from the amazing steak.
Gaucho The O2Responded on 7 December 2024
Dear Mike, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed your meal with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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Mike
London
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent waitress, professional, knowledgeable and attentive. The steak all round was excellent and a nice bottle of Malbec too so considering its in the O2 with such a vast footfall we were all very pleased with the service from all the staff - well done and we will return when next at the arena
Gaucho The O2Responded on 2 December 2024
Dear Mike, thank you in taking the time to write us a 5 stars review. We are glad you enjoyed the steaks and the Malbec with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. Regards, Gaucho O2 Management Team.
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Gaucho The O2 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8858 7711.

Gaucho The O2 is rated 4.4 stars by 6336 OpenTable diners.