Buenos Aires It has one of the best options for those looking to share “small plates” of author, with offers of typical and regional food, but also with places outstanding for their decor and offer of drinks.
Below is a list of places to enjoy on the other side of the pond:
BILBAO
If it is about small plates, the Spanish tapas They cannot be missed and Bilbao is one of the places in Buenos Aires to enjoy them. This Spanish cuisine restaurant is headed by chef Leandro Leyell, who specializes in fish and seafood. The menu offers fifteen tapas that are served in portion format with the idea of ordering several and trying a little bit of everything. Among the most requested are the squid in white wine with garlic and Spanish paprika; anchovies with roasted tomatoes, avocado mousse and black olives; and the chard fritters, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. To accompany them, the place has a well-stocked menu of classic cocktails and appetizers, as well as draft beer and jugs of tinto de verano and clericot.
Address: Thames and Costa Rica, Palermo.
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ALDO’S WINE BAR
Small plates of Mediterranean imprint and wines carefully selected is the proposal of Aldo’s Wine Bar, one of the spaces of the renowned sommelier Aldo Graziani. At bistro-style tables, guests can sample small plates such as crispy focaccia with stracciatella, thinly sliced mortadella, arugula and toasted pistachios; arancini stuffed with mushrooms and cheese, accompanied by pomodoro sauce; and fine semolina gnocchetti with pesto and parmesan. The place features a team of sommeliers willing to advise on the choice of pairing, among sparkling, white, orange, red and sweet wines from small and medium-sized national producers.
Address: Syrian Arab Republic 3037, Palermo.
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HOUSE SIX
House Six It is a small and cozy wine bar that invites you to try more than 50 labels selected by the sommelier Florence Turdera and a limited menu with tapas and dishes designed to share. In just 25 square meters, and with cleverly arranged bars in the style of tapas bars in Spain, Here they suggest grilled naam bread with spiced honey; burnt ricotta with herbs, tomato chutney, eggplant and caramelised almonds; and some pickled chicken skewers with shitake emulsion and fresh herbs. Ideal to pair with some white, orange or rosé wines of your choice.
Address: Guevara 495, Chacarita.
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MIXTAPE
Mixtape It is a hidden bar on the terrace of the sushi restaurant Haiku. This is the first bar kissa In Buenos Aires, this means that it is an “audio bar” where the music is as important as its ambiance, its cocktails and its gastronomic offering with a focus on “rations” with a Japanese imprint but with nods to local cuisine. The Shrimp brochette and lacquered bacon; the oyster mushroom baos with chimichurri, hoisin sauce and coriander; and the hakusai fritters with sweet chilli and nori. Ideal options to drink with cocktails from the prestigious bartender Pablo Pignatta.
Address: Franklin D. Roosevelt 1806, Belgrano.
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FELICIA BAR
At the hotel Sofitel Recoleta it’s found Felicia Bar, a high-end cocktail bar where the bartender Augustine Vigo He talentedly makes cocktails designed by the great Mona Gallosi. The menu of the place proposes tasty signature dishes to place in the center of the table and enjoy with others, such as grilled mushrooms with almond ricotta and plum chutney; octopus carpaccio with fried capers, black olive powder and basil; and fried surubí tacos with avocado and Creole sauce. The experience is completed with nights of DJ Set where you can feel the best of house music, a Felicia classic.
Address: Posadas 1232, Recoleta.
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SAVVY
He recently landed Savvy in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta, with an experience that combines intimacy, sophistication, fine cocktails and signature dishes. From Wednesday to Saturday between 7 and 10 pm, they have a happy hour in selected cocktails that can be accompanied by an interesting selection of tapas. We recommend the roasted potato stuffed with chicken stroganoff, with a mirror of spinach sauce and a shower of potato pies; the sweetbreads with red onion jam, served on a corn pudding; and the provoleta with pesto, tomato fonduta and arugula in mustard vinaigrette. The place has an impressive bar and an attractive outdoor area.
Address: Pacheco de Melo 2814, Recoleta.
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BOULEVARD
Saavedra It is a residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires where a small gastronomic center has been formed for some years. There, Boulevard, a space to try exotic cocktails and a street food offering that includes interesting “small dishes” to take to the center of the table and share. For example, the fried ravioli goat cheese, roasted tomatoes and spinach; grilled halloumi cheese skewers, served with a spicy tomato jam; and two varieties of tacos in corn tortilla: some with shrimp, cabbage, herb mayonnaise and red onion pickles, and others with fried chicken with pico de gallo and avocado. The place draws attention with its exposed bricks, psychedelic murals with rock motifs and large mirrors. Every Friday and Saturday from 10 pm, there is a live DJ set with ambient music such as house or chill.
Address: Garcia del Rio Avenue 2969, Saavedra.
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RUFINO
Inside of the Hotel Mio Buenos Aires, Grill Rufino honors Argentine cuisine with a selection of premium meats and seasonal vegetables that are prepared with technique and creativity. The menu features a series of small dishes that can be combined with each other, such as the tender tongue with Provencal and garlic vinaigrette; the roasted beet carpaccio on ricotta, orange and dill; and the blood sausage with sauerkraut, cranberry raisins, tomato and apple chutney. To drink, there is a good offer of wines and signature cocktails.
Address: Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 465, Basement of the Hotel Mio Buenos Aires, Recoleta.
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