Maté offers a distinctive blend of Lebanese and Argentinian cuisines, with a focus on smoked and grilled meats. The open kitchen and wood-fired grills are undoubtedly the main attraction. Smoke-infused dishes include whole-burnt aubergine and charred padrón peppers, cooked on a brick grill. The highlights, of course, are the meats: slabs of beef infused with gaucho smokiness. The restaurant appears to have made adjustments and provided front-of-house training over the past 12 months, as evidenced on recent visits. Consequently, Maté has been rewarded with a higher rating for 2026.
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Maté offers a distinctive blend of Lebanese and Argentinian cuisines, with a focus on smoked and grilled meats. The open kitchen and wood-fired grills are undoubtedly the main attraction. Smoke-infused dishes include whole-burnt aubergine and charred padrón peppers, cooked on a brick grill.
The highlights, of course, are the meats: slabs of beef infused with gaucho smokiness. The restaurant appears to have made adjustments and provided front-of-house training over the past 12 months, as evidenced on recent visits. Consequently, Maté has been rewarded with a higher rating for 2026.
Recognition history
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Gault & Millau UAE Selected Restaurant
Gault & Millau · Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant
At a Glance
- Lively
- Modern
- Trendy
- Energetic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- After Work
- Brunch
- Late Night
- Open Kitchen
- Hotel Restaurant
- Design Destination
- Terrace
- Craft Cocktails
- Extensive Wine List
Atmospheric, dimly lit space with pumping music, an open kitchen and flaming wood-fired grills, creating a dramatic, smoky, modern‑rustic feel that is sophisticated yet comfortable.