The 38 “essential” restaurants in Buenos Aires according to Eater
In the guide’s selection there are not only restaurants but also bars, cafes and even ice cream parlors, from central and peripheral neighborhoods, traditional and emerging poles.
List sorted by geographic location.
1. Alo’s. “It’s worth the trip to the San Isidro neighborhood to sample the dishes that emerge from Alejandro Féraud’s open kitchen. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this modern bistro quickly became a hit for its unique way to transform familiar Argentinian flavors,” describes Eater.
Whitewashed 2120, Boulogne. Modern bistro.
2. Narda Dining room. Eater emphasizes the popular figure of Narda Lepes and her cooking that puts vegetables “on the main stage”. Regarding the dishes, he mentions that many were inspired by Lepes’ travels through Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Marshal Antonio José de Sucre 664, Núñez.
3. Dining Court. “Although Uruguayan chef (and disciple of Francis Mallmann) Santiago Garat is constantly changing the menu, you can expect him to serve the best quality house-made sirloin, rib-eye, pork loin and chorizos,” Eater’s review states. He also recommends visiting Corte Carniceria, “one of the best in the city.”
Av. Olazabal 1395, Belgrano.
4. La Kitchen. “Sweet and savory matches are often found at birthday parties and family gatherings, but it’s always a good time to indulge in a sweet glazed puff pastry filled with ham and cheese. Many patrons go for chipas, pastrami sandwiches on pletzalej and croissants.” jam-packed with raspberry jam,” lists Eater.
Nuñez 3400, Saavedra
5. Grotto ice cream parlor. “While Argentina may be famous for its meat, the unsung hero of the food scene is ice cream,” says Eater, recommending three flavors from this place: dulce de leche, sambayón, and chocolate.
Marshal Antonio José de Sucre 2356, Belgrano
6. Anafe. “The chefs reinterpret cuisines from Eastern Europe, Italy and the Middle East into small plates that emphasize texture, freshness and flavor. Vegetarians won’t leave hungry either, as more than half the menu is meatless,” Eater contributes.
Viceroy Aviles 3216, Schoolboys
7. Atelier Force Two. “It is one of the fastest growing bakeries in the country. With a team of young bakers, it is on a mission to highlight Argentina’s beloved baking culture, honoring traditional favorites such as ricotta cake, pastafrola, palmeritas , alfajores, coquitos and chipa,” explains Eater.
Thin 1461, Schoolboys.
8. Mishiguene. “Chef Tomás Kalika’s unique Jewish restaurant recreates Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Israeli and Middle Eastern dishes using fresh ingredients and modern techniques in a way that intrigues and evokes nostalgia. The bone-in pastrami will absolutely blow your mind,” says Eater.
Lafinur 3368, Palermo.
9. Cavia House. “It looks like something straight out of a Vogue photo shoot. The beautiful old house shares space with a cultural center, publishing house, bar, flower shop, cafeteria and restaurant,” Eater describes and assures that the menu tends to be inspired by seasonal ingredients, while that the bar “serves some of the best cocktails in the neighborhood.”
Cavia 2985, Recoleta.
10. Catalino. About this restaurant that started behind closed doors, he says that it makes “sincere food carefully prepared with agroecological ingredients.” He recommends relaxing in the beautiful courtyard oasis and trying the choripán (chorizo sandwich) with chimichurri and salsa criolla, wild boar ribs, and homemade dulce de leche flan for dessert.
Maure 3126, Schoolboys.
11. The Mezzetta. Eater mentions how seriously Argentines take pizza culture, noting that many say La Mezzetta’s fugazetta “strikes the perfect balance between quality and consistency.”
Av. Álvarez Thomas 1321, Villa Ortuzar.
12. Strange Brewing. “In recent years, the city has seen a craft beer boom of epic proportions. There may be dozens of breweries in every neighborhood, but few are as welcoming as this bustling microbrewery and taproom,” says Eater.
Thin 658, Schoolboys.
13. The Carnage. “After centuries of the same traditional Argentine barbecue, a restaurant has dared to modernize the sacred grill,” says Eater. And he recommends entering a new “carnivorous world of smoked sausages, caramelized sweetbreads, beef tiraditos and steaks bigger than your head.”
Thames 2317, Palermo
14. Three Monkeys. “There are only 10 seats at Bar Tres Monos, the unassuming little cocktail spot on Calle Thames in trendy Palermo Soho. Sebastián Atienza used to staff the bar at the popular Florería Atlántico before opening his own place to focus on thoughtful cocktails. with a distinctive Argentine personality,” says Eater.
Guatemala 4899, Palermo.
15. The Favorite of Palermo. In his review Eater celebrates the reopening of this restaurant by Pablo Rivero, owner of the award-winning Don Julio grill: “Not only did he renovate the entire space, but he called chefs Guido Tassi and Martín Lukesch to take charge of the kitchen Try enhanced porteño comfort foods like milanesa with fries and homemade sausages.”
Jorge Luis Borges 2108, Palermo
16. The Force. “On a windy corner on the border of Chacarita and Villa Crespo, La Fuerza keeps Argentina’s aperitif history alive with a contemporary take on vermouth bars of the past,” says Eater.
Av. Dorrego 1409, Chacarita
17. In Num. “The place is run by Marina Lis Ra, the daughter of Korean immigrants, who mixes her roots with her Argentine heritage with dishes like tortilla (turnip and potato omelette), humita (tamale with kimchi), gochujang ribs and house favorite, kimchi fried rice,” lists Eater.
Rosetti 177, Chacarita.
18. Don Julio. According to Eater, “it’s the place to experience what grilling is all about.” It lists cuts like sirloin and tenderloin and crispy gizzards and recommends: “Go for a leisurely lunch or be early (or late) for dinner to avoid long waits for a table. Don’t forget to sign your bottle of wine so it can be added to the wall mounted wine sculpture”.
Guatemala 4699, Palermo
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19. Donnet. Eater references the growth of vegetarianism and veganism in Argentina: “You’ll find lots of love in Chacarita, where chef-owner Manuela Donnet has transformed this still life-style restaurant into a vegan and agro-ecological haven.” He recommends the sautéed portobellos with cashew cream and the grilled oyster mushrooms with lemon, among other dishes.
Av. Jorge Newbery 4081, Chacarita
20. Anchoita Bakery. About this venture of the pilot, actor, doctor and film director Enrique Piñeyro says that it is an “industrial-style restaurant” that temporarily closed during the pandemic (and will reopen in February 2022). From the currently operating bakery he recommends the dreamy croissants, breads and churros with hot chocolate.
Aguirre 1562, Chacarita
21. Our Secret. Posadas 1086, Recoleta
22. Roux. Pena 2300, Recoleta
23. Great Dabbang. Av. Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz 1543.
24. Aramburu. Mail Passage, Vicente López 1661.
25. Bakery Middle East. Jose A. Cabrera 4702.
26. The Kitchen. Av. Pueyrredon 1508.
27. Julia Restaurant. Loyola 807.
28. The Cupboard. Gascon 1401.
29. Grill Peña. Rodriguez Pena 682.
30. The Greyhounds. Of. Callao 501.
31. Don Ignacio. Of. Rivadavia 3439.
32. Chila. Alicia Moreau de Justo Avenue 1160, Puerto Madero.
33. Cafe San Juan. Chile 474.
34. Nelson. Carlos Calvo 463.
35. Urondo. Beauchef 1204.
36. The Railwayman. Av. Argentinian Reservists 219.
37. A Korean Song. Of. Carabobo 1549.
38. This is El Zeneize. Of. Eva Perón 4402.
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