# Montecatini - Chacras de Coria

> Branch in Chacras de Coria of the classic Mendoza Italian restaurant founded in 1965, which invented the Caruso-style capelettis. Homemade pastas, meats and fish.

- **Category:** Restaurants
- **Area:** Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
- **Address:** Benito de San Martín 1032, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-32.972683,-68.876077
- **Phone:** +542617767805
- **WhatsApp:** +5492617767805
- **Email:** montechacras@montecatiniristo.com.ar
- **Website:** https://montecatiniristo.com.ar/montecatini-chacras/
- **Social media:** https://www.instagram.com/montecatini_restaurante/
- **Amenities:** Accepts cards, Parking, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Online booking
- **Listing updated:** 10/27/2026

## Opening hours

- Monday: closed
- Tuesday: 12:30 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00
- Wednesday: 12:30 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00
- Thursday: 12:30 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00
- Friday: 12:30 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00
- Saturday: 12:30 to 15:00 and 20:00 to 23:00
- Sunday: 12:30 to 15:00

## About Montecatini - Chacras de Coria

Montecatini Chacras is an Italian restaurant in Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo. It is the branch of the classic Montecatini, founded in 1965 by Italian immigrants Heriberto Porfiri, Nicola del Papa and Giuseppe Vanneschi on General Paz street, in downtown Mendoza. In 2022 the family left the location they had since 1997 in the Palmares shopping center and moved to their own property in Chacras' dining district.

## Caruso-style capelettis and much more

The house specialty is the capelettis a la Caruso, a recipe that Montecatini created in 1967 and that made it known well beyond Mendoza. In 2017, together with its pasta factory D'Ancona, it earned a Guinness World Record for the largest pasta tasting in the world. Besides homemade pastas, both simple and filled, such as pumpkin sorrentinos, the menu includes red and white meats, fish, seafood, risottos and salads. For dessert there are classics such as tiramisu and flan. There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

## The place

It is a traditional restaurant, the kind people choose for family meals, celebrations or business lunches. It has a dining room and table service. It is a good choice if you want to try a dish with a lot of history in Mendoza's food scene, without going downtown.

## Location and how to get there

It is on Benito de San Martín street, in the heart of Chacras de Coria, an area with many restaurants and bars. According to Tripadvisor it has parking, which is a plus in a neighborhood where finding a spot on the street can sometimes be hard.

## Practical information

It opens for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday and for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday; it is closed on Mondays. You can book a table online or by phone, and it is advisable to do so on weekends. It accepts credit cards.

## Frequently asked questions

### What time does Montecatini - Chacras de Coria open?

From Tuesday to Saturday, from 12:30 to 15:00 and from 20:00 to 23:00; on Sundays, from 12:30 to 15:00. Closed on Mondays.

### Is Montecatini - Chacras de Coria open on Sundays?

Yes, on Sundays it's open from 12:30 to 15:00.

### Where is Montecatini - Chacras de Coria?

At Benito de San Martín 1032, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

### How can I contact Montecatini - Chacras de Coria?

By phone at 0261 776-7805, on WhatsApp at 0261 15-776-7805, by email at montechacras@montecatiniristo.com.ar, on its website, https://montecatiniristo.com.ar/montecatini-chacras/ and on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/montecatini_restaurante/.

### Can I book online at Montecatini - Chacras de Coria?

Yes, Montecatini - Chacras de Coria takes online bookings.

### Does Montecatini - Chacras de Coria accept cards?

Yes, you can pay by card.

### Does Montecatini - Chacras de Coria have parking?

Yes, it has parking.

### Does Montecatini - Chacras de Coria have vegan options?

Yes, it has vegan options.

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Listing on EN MENDOZA, the business guide to Mendoza: https://enmendoza.com/en/negocio/montecatini-chacras-de-coria
More Restaurants: https://enmendoza.com/en/gastronomia/restaurantes