Buenos Aires Restaurants

  1. Azema Exotica Bistró

    Chef Paul Jean Azema is a culinary bower bird and it's a welcome surprise that his restaurant has taken off in a town where people have expected the same menu items for a generation! The meal at this elegant restaurant starts with 'finger food' coming from cuisines as varied as Indian and Vietnamese and just gets more eclectic from there. It has a good short wine list and is definitely a new hot spot.

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  2. Brasserie Berry

    With its leather banquettes, classic French bistro chairs and blackboard wine lists, this brasserie has an authentic Lyonnaise vibe. The food is also the real deal, and the lunchtime work crowds gather here for the excellent value set meals, while in the evenings the place takes on a more romantic ambiance.

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  3. Burzako

    Just as the decor manages to pull off rustic elegance (think taverna style but with big white plates and serious wine glasses), the kitchen here manages to update Basque favorites with flair. Taste any of the tapas dishes followed by heavyweights such as the brilliant oxtail with mash washed down with a local bottle of something good.

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  4. Defensa al Sur

    An intimate restaurant with slightly whimsical touches (such as the well-worn traveling trunks that decorate the mezzanine) Defensa Al Sur, is a sure sign of the upcoming gentrification of this area of San Telmo. The menu takes familiar combinations such as risotto with cod and elevates them with superior technique and delightful presentation with chef Mariana Hernández overseeing the dishes as they pass through the open kitchen.

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  5. Rëd Resto & Lounge

    Combining French technique with fresh Argentine ingredients is always a winner and this stylish, understated restaurant doesn't disappoint. An excellent wine cellar and informed service also elevate the experience.

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  7. Taberna Baska

    This long-standing, brightly lit Basque restaurant keeps busy serving up plenty of tapas (try the fabulous chorizo en vino and jamón iberico ) and hearty mains such as paella and other seafood dishes.

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