Restaurant Deals

When taking an Argentinean out for a meal it's easy to know what they'll like - the South American nation are the world's most prolific beef-eaters - but near impossible to meet their lofty standards. Cue the Battersea branch of Santa Maria del Buen Ayre. The original restaurant in Hackney has been doing a roaring trade off Broadway Market for some years now, relying on an unadorned, food-centred atmosphere and lip-smackingly tasty beef, shipped in fresh from the River Plate. Although this new venture, catering to a wider crowd, has some other options on the menu, stick to one of the many unusual (or at least unusually named) steaks, which are violently barbecue-seared on the outside but cut open to reveal a deliciously blood-red centre. Don't expect a spectacular garnish; the best you can hope for are some chunky chips, a chunk of tomato and a dollop of delicious chimichurri (parsley, oregano, garlic, paprika and olive oil). But, remember, it's ALL about the steak. Wash down with a fruity glass of Medozan red.

Offering a more casual dining experience than the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant located below, Upstairs at the Trinity was opened after a complete refurb of the ten-year-old Trinity . Swapping white tablecloths and intimate dining with communal tables, an open kitchen and pine floorboards, the restaurant serves small plates that bring together influences from Britain, France and Italy. Expect dishes such as crispy pork jowl fritters, grilled veal tongue with potato salad, BBQ lamb fillet with roast onion and ricotta, and smoked haddock croquettes. Swapping formal for casual doesn't affect quality, however, with Upstairs the recipient of a prestigious Bib Gourmand award.