BUENOS AIRES POLO CLUB

From the second you draw back the heavy curtains to enter, you feel like you are stepping into an exclusive private members club, elegantly decorated in rich racing green, with dark leather banquettes and vintage polo paraphernalia on the walls. The steaks here—largely Argentinian grass-fed beef—are textbook stuff; pleasingly charred on the outside, tender and pink in the middle, and with a heady beef flavour enhanced by a delicious dry herb rub. The rest of the menu boasts plenty more stellar South American specialities, including starters like empanadas and a decadent provoleta; portions are generous but be sure to save room for desserts, including the Don Alfajores ice-cream sandwich (complete with a heavenly dulce de leche centre) and a more refreshing grilled pineapple with coconut sorbet. The wine list is extensive and features a wide range of South American, especially Argentinian varieties, with the restaurant’s sommelier happy to help guide you to a tipple of choice. Service is exemplary—attentive and personable without being obtrusive, with a genuine in-depth knowledge of the menu. From the sophisticated setting to the topnotch food and standout service, BAPC really does deliver a nearfaultless dining experience.