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$$ | Palermo Soho |
One of the finest steak houses in the planet that ranks in the World's 50 Best Restaurants, Don Julio features cowhide tablecloths, wagon-wheel lighting fixtures, a vast indoor grill, and rows of empty wine bottles signed by satisfied customers. A mix of locals and expats packs the place at lunch and dinner to feast on the fantastic ojo de bife (rib eye) and entraña (skirt steak). The wine cellar is one of Argentina's finest; ask to participate in the sensorial tasting before dining. Book well ahead, or line up around the corner.
Guatemala 4691, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1425, Argentina
Known For
- Tender rib eye
- Excellent attention and service
- Fantastic wine cellar
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$$ | Recoleta |
Having made a name with award-winning fine dining establishment Tegui, which closed in 2021, chef-patron Germán Martitegui has taken a fresh approach with Marti. The discreetly signed entrance leads you to a stylish greenhouse complete with open-plan kitchen, where the team creates a delicious seasonal plant-led menu that’s leading the veggie pack.
Rodríguez Peña 1973, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1021ABO, Argentina
Known For
- Celebrity chef
- Veggie spot
- Excellent service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$ | Palermo Botánico |
The first purveyor of contemporary Jewish cuisine in the city, Mishiguene brings classic Middle Eastern, Polish, and Russian dishes such as baba ghanoush, varenikes, pastrami, and borscht up-to-date. Vibrant Klezmer music, efficient service, and a party atmosphere add to the reason why these are some of the hottest tables around. Book the chef’s table for an exclusive tasting menu in full view of the open kitchen.
Lafinur 3368, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1425, Argentina
Known For
- Innovative concept
- Classic dishes brought up-to-date
- Fun ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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$$ | Recoleta |
In a meat-centric city like Buenos Aires, excellently cooked seafood is a welcome change, and Oviedo turns out beautifully plated fillets of fish—don't miss the daily catch with pickled baby vegetables or the pristine shellfish. Top it all off with wine from one of the city's finest cellars–the pride and joy of owner Emilio Garip–and you're in for a memorable lunch or dinner.
Beruti 2602, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1425, Argentina
Known For
- Great wine list
- Knowledgeable service
- Sophisticated ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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$$ | Recoleta |
A haunt for foodies who adore the creative, contemporary Argentine cuisine and beautiful presentation, there's nowhere better in the neighborhood for lunch or an atmospheric dinner. The star of the lineup is the roasted, stuffed whole quail with squash. Service is very efficient and a top sommelier is in charge of the wine list, heading a young dynamic team.
Montevideo 938, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1019ABT, Argentina
Known For
- Romantic
- Low key
- Great wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner Mon.–Wed., Reservations essential
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$$ | Palermo |
In a city known for its steak and potatoes, vegetarians generally have to make do with salads, pastas, and pizzas to get by. That’s slowly changing thanks to gems like Artemisia, which serves up what is arguably the city's best and most creative meat-free fare, spiced up with Peruvian flavors. It also offers what may be the city's best veggie burger, packed with flavorful lentils. If you're traveling with omnivores, there's always one fish dish on the menu. The service tends to be a bit slow, but it fits the relaxed vibe. There's a sister spot at Cabrera 3877, also in Palermo.
Gorriti 5996, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1414, Argentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
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$$ | Palermo Hollywood |
The city’s finest purveyor of southeast Asian food started out as a closed-door restaurant in the chef's home but these days it has a prime Palermo Hollywood location. Adobo pao (steamed pork buns) from her beloved Philippines and delicious Thai yellow curry are two musts, best accompanied by a lemongrass and vodka cocktail. Book a table under the banana trees at the back for a romantic dinner.
Humboldt 1626, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1414, Argentina
Known For
- Authentic flavors
- Spicy food
- Chilled-out ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Mon.
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$$ | San Telmo |
One of the few classic French brasseries in Buenos Aires, Petanque is a place to enjoy hearty French fare accompanied by local wines. The ambience is lively, with marble-topped tables so close to each other that you may find yourself participating in neighboring conversations, though service can be snooty. The best dishes are the most traditional, the confit de pato, or duck confit, is not to be missed.
Defensa 596, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1065, Argentina
Known For
- Bistro fare
- Quality wine list
- Lunchtime specials
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
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$$ | San Telmo |
Its façade leads into tiny vermouth bar but the back is a huge dining room, where tattooed celebrity chef Lele Cristobal prepares tasty dishes with Spanish and Italian flavors such as lamb meatballs with chickpea mash and ossobuco stew. Start an evening with a glass of the house aperitivo—vermouth comes on tap—with soda at the bar with just eight stools, then move onto the main event for a buzzy evening.
Chile 474, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known For
- Celebrity chef
- Hearty fare
- Buzzy ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$ | Congreso |
Peruvian dishes at bargain prices have made a name for Chan Chan. The deep-fried corn kernels they bring while you wait are almost a meal in themselves.
Hipólito Yrigoyen 1390, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1086AAX, Argentina
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$$ | Retiro |
An intimate and artsy setting are the backdrop for a short but creative menu, which includes house specialties like phyllo-wrapped Morbier cheese salad as a starter and the perfectly cooked ojo de bife (rib-eye steak). Relax, enjoy a glass of wine, read the paper, and eat well.
San Martín 941, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1004, Argentina
Known For
- Classy bistro fare
- Intimate setting
- Buzzy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$ | Recoleta |
It's a hard name to live up to, but there's no doubt this casual café pulls it off, with super fresh sandwiches, salads, and smoothies, which you can eat in or pack into your picnic basket. A shot of espresso and a slice of cheesecake provide the perfect dose of caffeine and sugar to get you back in the sightseeing saddle.
Laprida 2015, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425EKU, Argentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Tues.–Fri. 9 am–8 pm, Sat.–Sun. 10 am –8 pm, Closed Mon.
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$$ | La Boca |
With a prime location right in front of the Boca Juniors stadium, this bodegón is an institution not only for soccer fans but for the likes of movie director Francis Ford Coppola and chef Francis Mallmann. Owner Carlitos Zinola basically chooses your Italo-Argentine menu for you, which could be steak, pasta, tortilla, pascualina tart, or a combination of them all. The neighborhood is dodgy, particularly at night—take a taxi to and from this restaurant.
Brandsen 699, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known For
- Traditional dining spot
- Daily menu
- Located opposite Boca Juniors stadium
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$ | Barrio Norte |
This place may resemble a neighborhood coffee shop where folks are just sitting, sipping coffee, and reading the newspaper. But check out the long and narrow dining room at lunchtime, when the kitchen turns out some of the best pasta and fish dishes in the barrio. The menu changes daily, depending on the chef's whims, but you can count on ravioli showing up in a stunning variety of styles. There are also some excellent stir-fried dishes. Don't pass up dessert, which may include a "deconstructed" take on the classic arroz con leche.
Juncal 2391, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1114, Argentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner.
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$$ | San Telmo |
At this classic parrilla (steak house) the trimmings don't go beyond a mixed salad and fries, and surly waiters are part of the experience.
Defensa 855, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1065AAO, Argentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Mon. 7 pm–1 am; Tues.–Sun. noon–1 am, Closed Mon. lunch
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$$ | Centro |
No frills doesn't mean no charm at this longtime porteño favorite. Steaks, pastas, and salads are the draw, but don't miss the papas soufflés, meaning puffed-up french fries. If you want to go full-tilt local style, order them à la provençal and they'll arrive at your table tossed with minced garlic and parsley. After all, this place and the other three branches around town (Palermo, Recoleta, and another in Centro) aren't called the Palace of the French Fry for no reason.
Lavalle 735, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1047, Argentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Palermo Viejo |
Though it was recently overhauled by the Parrilla Don Julio team, much care has been taken to retain El Preferido de Palermo's authentic and traditional character. Order a plate of cold cuts–the charcuterie cellar is on display—and savor them at the kitchen counter.
Jorge L. Borges 2108, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, C1425FFD, Argentina
Known For
- Award-winning restaurant
- Updated blast from the past
- Delicious classic Argentine dishes for sharing
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$$ | Retiro |
Crowded and lively, particularly at lunch, Filo is the place for pasta and wood-oven pizza in the downtown area. The Neapolitan-style pies with thin, charred crusts are among the best in the city. For a real treat, order the Filo, a wheel of a pizza with each slice a different topping according to the pizzero's whims. Pastas are served perfectly al dente—a rarity in town—and come with both classic and creative sauces.
San Martín 975, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1004, Argentina
Known For
- Cheap and cheerful
- Italian fare
- Busy
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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$$ | Retiro |
The city's longest established cocktail and wine bar is a dimly lit lounge that attracts the local wine-geek set as well as hard liquor aficionados. They serve some of the best lounge food in town, including great sushi (don't miss the crispy prawn rolls), appetizers such as ceviche, and a great selection of wines by the glass. Note that it's a two-story climb up steep stairs to get here.
Libertad 1161, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1061, Argentina
Known For
- Loungey ambience
- Great wine list
- Attracts a cool crowd
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$ | Congreso |
When Iñaki first opened its doors, it was one of the city's more expensive Basque eateries. Over time it's kept the price increases to a minimum, and today it's one of the most reasonable spots to enjoy this spectacular Spanish cuisine. Killer paella and fried calamari—not the usual battered version, but a much more elegant dish dusted in herb and pepper flour and flash fried—are among the must-try choices. If you want something a little spicier, order raxo, a delicious pork dish in a red chili sauce that's paired, strangely enough, with french fries. The service is cheerful and helpful.
Moreno 1341, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, 1091, Argentina
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.