Santa Maria del Sur

Name: Santa Maria del Sur
Address: 129 Queenstown Road, London, London, United Kingdom, SW8 3RH
Telephone: 020 7622 2088
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

191 Reviews

£41 and over

Argentinian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We are a cosy neighbourhood restaurant located in Battersea, London. We specialise in Argentine steaks and serve a variety of excellent food with a great selection of wines. Founded in 2006.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Argentinian, South American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri 18:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
Phone number
020 7622 2088
Website
http://www.santamariadelsur.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Yolanda Rodrigues

Location
129 Queenstown Road, London, London SW8 3RH
Area
Wandsworth
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
You can use Northen line in Clapham Common Station or Battersea Park Station. The bus 137 connects both stations to our restaurant on Praire Street bus stop. Alternatively we are 5min walking from Queenstown Road Station (Overground) and Wandsworth Station (overground).
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

Steak, Chips and Chimichurri for £10pp
£10.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a Steak and Chips for £10pp
Bring your own wine!
Multiple dates available
Did you know we are corkage free on Sundays? Bring your own wine and enjoy our selection of Argentinian Prime Beef!

Popular dishes

Focaccia£4.50
Homemade on the day, with olie oil and balsamic vinegar
Olives£4.50
Provenzal marinated
Padron Peppers£6.50
With smoked sea salt
Burrata£9.50
With heritage tomatoes and balsamic vinegar
Provolone Cheese£9.50
with honey, almonds and crostini
Parmigiana Arancini£8.50
With Tomato Ragú
Grilled Octopus£9.50
Garlic emulsion, chilli, tender stem broccoli
Ceviche de lubina£9.00
Sea bass ceviche, crushed avocado, chilli mango salsa and coriander

Traditional Argentine Empanadas

Our empanadas are hand shaped and oven baked

Premium Beef£3.90
oven baked
Grilled Chicken£3.90
Oven baked
Ham & Cheese£3.90
oven baked
Spinach & Cheese£3.90
oven baked
Black Pudding Empanada£3.90
Blue Cheese Empanada£3.90
Oven baked
Any 3 Empanadas£11.00
Any 6 Empanadas£22.00
Any 9 Empanadas£32.00
Any 12 Empanadas£43.00

Extras

Morcilla£4.90
Blackpudding
Chorizo Criollo£4.90
Argentine style sausage
Mollejas£9.00
Sweetbreads

Main Courses

Grilled Sea Bass£17.20
With seasonal vegetables and carrot purée
Premium Beef Burger£18.70
With bacon jam, melted cheese & onion ring
Cauliflower Steak£17.20
With Couscous and salsa criolla
Milanesa Napolitana£21.50
Breaded premium beef topped with tomato juice, ham and mozzarella. Served wit chips.

Our Premium Steaks

Bife de Cuadril£23.80
10 oz Rump steaki
Bife de Chorizo£33.00
10 oz grilled prime Sirloin steak
Bife Ancho£36.50
10 oz grilled prime Rib-eye steak
Bife de Lomo£38.40
8 oz grilled prime Fillet steak

Mix Grills to Share (For 2 People)

For two people. Served on a sizzling tabletop charcoal grill

Parrillada San Telmo£38.40
10 oz Rump steak, marinated chicken thigh, chorizo, black pudding, provolone cheese and chimichurri
Ribeye Twister£56.40
17 oz grilled Ribeye steak, marinated in garlic and parsley
Parrillada Deluxe£79.80
Two premium Argentine steaksof your choice, blackpudding, chorizo, provolone, padron peppers and crostini

Side Orders

Grilled pepper£5.40
Grilled red peppers with garlic & herbs dressing
Seasonal Mushrooms£6.00
Seasonal mushrooms
Triple cooked chips£5.50
Broccoli£6.50
With chilli garlic
Creamed Spinach£6.50
House Salad£5.50
Tomato, lettuce, radish & home dressing
Grilled Vegetables£7.50
Aubergine, peppers and courgettes
Carrots£5.50
Honey mustard glazed
Mashed sweet Potato£6.00

Sauces

Peppercorn£3.50
Black pepper and home made gravi
Bernaise£3.50
Tarragon & Vinegar
Chimichurri£3.50
Parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil & Vinegar
Santa Maria Chilli£3.50
This is our signature spicy sauce
Bone Marrow£3.50
With confit garlic butter

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake (An Old Classic)£7.50
An old classic
Flan Casero con Dulce de Leche£6.90
Homemade crème caramel with milk toffee
Argentine Pancake£8.50
Milk toffee pancake with chocolate
Don Pedro£9.00
Ice cream with nuts & chocolate (plus option of whisky, amaretto, rum or Baileys)
Ice Creams & Sorbets£6.40
One scoop ice cream, served with churro. (Flavours: flor de latte, chocolate, dulce de leche, lemon, strawberry & passion fruit)
Chocolate Marquise with coffee ice cream£8.50
chocolate mousse with popcorn garnashes
Panna Cotta with berries£8.50
Lemon Curd with strawberries and honey comb£8.50
Lemon tart

What 191 people are saying

Santa Maria del Sur reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South West London
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Santa Maria del Sur is a delightful Argentinian restaurant renowned for "amazing, authentic Argentinian steaks" and a "charming and helpful service." Guests love their "delicious food and lovely atmosphere." Though some found it pricey, the "excellent quality food" and "fantastic staff" make it a standout dining experience worth revisiting.

191 Reviews

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dharshi
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The starters were good. We ordered steaks. Sirloin cut was good but Rump steaks were bit chewy. The expectation for the price was not so great. Men’s toilet was really untidy and there was no toilet seat as well. The serving staff were friendly and very helpful. Only thing positive was the service..
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Dharshi, Thank you for your feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the starters and that our team took good care of you—great service is something we always strive for! We’re sorry to hear that the rump steak wasn’t quite to your liking. It’s a leaner cut compared to sirloin, but it should still be tender and flavorful, so we appreciate your input. As for the men’s restroom, we always keep it clean and well-maintained, including having a toilet seat in place. However, we’ll double-check to ensure everything is in order for future guests. We appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back for a better experience next time. Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Thomas
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steak in London bar none! Superb food, impeccable service (with a smile!), great wine, fantastic ambience. A superb location for a date; we loved everything about the visit.
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Thomas, Wow—what an incredible review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a fantastic time and that you think we serve the best steak in London—that means a lot! 🥩😊 It’s great to know you enjoyed the food, service, wine, and ambience, and we love that Santa Maria del Sur made for a perfect date spot. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Tom
Edinburgh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Yesterday was our first time there and we will certainly be going back and recommending it to our friends. The Focaccia is probably the best I’ve ever had.
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Tom, We’re so happy to hear you loved your first visit and that you’ll be coming back—and recommending us to your friends means the world to us! Also, calling our focaccia the best you’ve ever had? That’s an incredible compliment! Thank you, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon. Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Jeremy
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's about 10 years between my last visit and this, and it's maintained its excellent quality food. The surroundings are really nice now - white tablecloths, intimate lighting and lovely artwork. A lovely secret restaurant treat.
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Jeremy, Wow—10 years between visits, and we’re so glad to hear that the quality is still just as excellent! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere, especially the white tablecloths, lighting, and artwork. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to see you again much sooner next time! Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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OpenTable Diner
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent! My only gripe is I reserved a table in the main area and NOT the window but was seated next to the window and it was freezing.
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi, Thank you for your review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the food—that means a lot to us! We’re sorry to hear that your seating wasn’t as comfortable as expected. We always do our best to accommodate requests, but sometimes, depending on availability, adjustments are needed. That said, we completely understand that being cold can take away from the experience, and we’ll be more mindful of this in the future. We’d love to welcome you back again soon and make sure you get a perfectly cozy spot next time! Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Neil VIP
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here and we loved it. Great food - particularly the steaks - and lovely atmosphere and service. Wine was great value too. Definitely will be back soon. Thank you!
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Neil, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you loved your first visit and enjoyed the steaks, atmosphere, service, and wine. It’s great to hear that everything hit the mark! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal. See you next time! Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Jim VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of ours favourite steak restaurant in London. Love coming back every time, thank you guys :)
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Gordon
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service and ambiance. Will definitely be returning!!
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Gordon, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance, and it’s great to hear you’ll be coming back. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Alan
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Attentive but not intrusive service. Pleasant informal atmosphere. And dog friendly. This was our second visit, for lunch, having previously visited for dinner. Our experience on both occasions was excellent.
Santa Maria del SurResponded 4 days ago
Hi Alan, Thank you for coming back to see us! We're so happy to hear that both your lunch and dinner experiences have been excellent. We love creating a warm, welcoming, and dog-friendly atmosphere, so it’s great to know you enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to your next visit! 🐶🍽️ Best, Santa Maria del Sur Team
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Paul
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb meal and the service was top drawer. Been a number of times and never fails to deliver. Be back soon.
Santa Maria del SurResponded on 6 November 2024
Thank you so much, Paul! We’re thrilled to hear that you had another great experience with us. It’s always a pleasure to welcome back guests who enjoy our food and service. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
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FAQs

Santa Maria del Sur does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Santa Maria del Sur also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7622 2088.

Santa Maria del Sur is rated 4.7 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

129 Queenstown Road, London, London SW8 3RH

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Wandsworth
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Fri 18:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Argentinian, South American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
You can use Northen line in Clapham Common Station or Battersea Park Station. The bus 137 connects both stations to our restaurant on Praire Street bus stop. Alternatively we are 5min walking from Queenstown Road Station (Overground) and Wandsworth Station (overground).
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Yolanda Rodrigues
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.santamariadelsur.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7622 2088

Santa Maria del Sur

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak, Chips and Chimichurri for £10pp

Bring your own wine!

Ribeye Twister

Any 3 Empanadas

Any 6 Empanadas

Starters

Focaccia£4.50

Olives£4.50

Padron Peppers£6.50

Burrata£9.50

Provolone Cheese£9.50

Parmigiana Arancini£8.50

Grilled Octopus£9.50

Ceviche de lubina£9.00

Traditional Argentine Empanadas

Premium Beef£3.90

Grilled Chicken£3.90

Ham & Cheese£3.90

Spinach & Cheese£3.90

Black Pudding Empanada£3.90

Blue Cheese Empanada£3.90

Any 3 Empanadas£11.00

Any 6 Empanadas£22.00

Any 9 Empanadas£32.00

Any 12 Empanadas£43.00

Extras

Morcilla£4.90

Chorizo Criollo£4.90

Mollejas£9.00

Main Courses

Grilled Sea Bass£17.20

Premium Beef Burger£18.70

Cauliflower Steak£17.20

Milanesa Napolitana£21.50

Our Premium Steaks

Bife de Cuadril£23.80

Bife de Chorizo£33.00

Bife Ancho£36.50

Bife de Lomo£38.40

Mix Grills to Share (For 2 People)

Parrillada San Telmo£38.40

Ribeye Twister£56.40

Parrillada Deluxe£79.80

Side Orders

Grilled pepper£5.40

Seasonal Mushrooms£6.00

Triple cooked chips£5.50

Broccoli£6.50

Creamed Spinach£6.50

House Salad£5.50

Grilled Vegetables£7.50

Carrots£5.50

Mashed sweet Potato£6.00

Sauces

Peppercorn£3.50

Bernaise£3.50

Chimichurri£3.50

Santa Maria Chilli£3.50

Bone Marrow£3.50

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake (An Old Classic)£7.50

Flan Casero con Dulce de Leche£6.90

Argentine Pancake£8.50

Don Pedro£9.00

Ice Creams & Sorbets£6.40

Chocolate Marquise with coffee ice cream£8.50

Panna Cotta with berries£8.50

Lemon Curd with strawberries and honey comb£8.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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