International restaurants in Buenos Aires
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Gran Bar Danzon
Gran Bar Danzon is the kind of place you drop by with the intention of trying a glass of wine or two with friends – but thanks to the cool urban atmosphere, you’re still there four hours later, sampling sushi and confit of duck and pretending not to stare at the parade of pretty people squeezing past your table.
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Mott
One of Palermo Viejo’s slickest new joints, Mott revels in its huge airy spaces and contemporary lines. It’s attention-grabbing open facade makes it a very popular spot to see and be seen, especially at the gorgeous bar. Chef Maria Lancio whips up exotic selections like rabbit with roasted egg, salmon in pumpkin cream and spinach-mousse sorrentinos – which might sound better than they really are – but with the people and atmosphere around you so beautiful, who cares about your taste buds?
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El Bistro
Don’t despair if you’re not staying at the otherworldly Philippe Starck–designed Faena Hotel + Universe (complete with ‘personal experience managers, ’ a gentlemen’s club–style bar, a cabaret theater and a luxe pool bar). You can still spend a stack of pesos at El Bistro. Design geeks and foodies alike are entranced by this blindingly white space punctuated with blood-red accents and whimsical plaster unicorns. The flamboyant decor nearly distracts dinner guests from the exquisite degustación (tasting) menus prepared by award-winning chef Mariano Cid de la Paz.
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Providencia
Casually funky, with blotchy walls and an unfinished look, Providencia is refreshingly grungy in that hippie-cool sorta way. What’s even better is the food – fresh, healthy, supremely tasty and wonderfully affordable. There aren’t many choices on the artsy menu, but what’s there really counts – try the huge veggie tortilla covered with rice, beets, potatoes and a goat-cheese salad. The homemade bread is awesome, as is the pitcher of (not too) sweet lemonade.
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Territorio
Focusing on tablas and picadas (meat/cheese plates and appetizers) is this small and somewhat bohemian corner eatery. There are also sandwiches, the more interesting of which highlight more exotic meats like venison, trout, lamb and wild boar, served along with goat cheese and homemade bread. A few ‘regular’ dishes are also available, but it serves wine and not soft drinks – which it claims (and we believe) don’t pair up well with their offerings.
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Rocket Bar & Bistro
A welcome addition to the generally stodgy restaurant scene in Congreso, Rocket was started by a British expat with a wide range of tastes. Things like tandoori chicken, Thai green curry, seafood pie and quiches are available for consumption. However, it’s the large range of deli-like sandwiches – roast beef, BLT and shrimp with avocado – that might do a better job attracting homesick palates. Creative salads and desserts are also on tap, and the atmosphere is humble.
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Thymus
French-influenced Argentine chef Fernando Mayoral directs the kitchen at this beautiful and elegant restaurant located in an unlikely neighborhood. Only a handful of dishes grace the menu, but everything is well presented and top-notch. Try the excellent Taleggio-cheese crème brûlée for an appetizer, and follow it with the duck breast in honey reduction and roasted quail with truffle oil. One of BA’s best eateries, with good service. Reserve ahead.
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El Último Beso
Walking into this sweet eatery, located in an old romantic house, is like walking into a feminine boutique. The menu is small and covers a few European-inspired dishes, which are a bit overpriced but passable. As is often the case in Palermo, you’re here mainly for the atmosphere – the small spaces, covered terrace and little courtyard patio are hard to resist when you just want a break from that tiring shopping schedule.
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Defensa al Sur
Romantic couples take note – this small, upscale bistro is attractively lit and has a peaceful, fancy atmosphere especially good for dates. The menu isn’t extensive, but choices are good – try the portabella lasagna, grilled quail or Patagonian lamb. While portions are small, they’re well prepared, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Don’t miss the amazing desserts, either – the chocolate mousse is especially sublime.
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Sucre
Sucre’s ultra-elegant ambience features that modern look of high ceilings, wood floors, exposed pipes, metal ramparts and a gleaming open kitchen. The excellent, finely presented cuisine comes from a creative, international menu that changes every few months, but expect morsels like ginger-glazed salmon or grilled pork shoulder in lemon sauce. Check out the central bunker: a temperature-controlled, bomb-proof bodega.
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Lola
Sophisticated and elegant, revamped Lola is as fresh as the flowers that adorn its tables. A BA institution, it attracts a cross section of BA's movers and shakers. Its French-focused menu unapologetically offers up classics such as duck magret, salmon with champagne sauce and tenderloin with mushroom sauce, but also treats salads and vegetables with the same respect - rare in this town.
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Voulezbar
It’s worth the trek out to Palermo Chico to sit at this popular corner cafe. Fresh, creative cuisine includes Patagonian trout and shrimp risotto. For lighter, less expensive fare, come for lunch – the baby calamari, grilled squash and lox salads are awe-inspiring, or try a burger or even the tasty ceviche.
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Mash
Run by a rather eccentric gay Brit and his Argentine partner (who both ran eateries across Europe) is this cozy restaurant-bar in San Telmo. The menu is small, but the dishes exotic and tasty; they range from Tandoori chicken to fajitas to Thai green curry to lamb rogan josh.
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Esplendor Restaurant & Bar
The restaurant of the stylish Hotel Esplendor is equally as breathtaking as the hotel itself. A gorgeous light white space is the setting for chef Agustín Longo's fantastic fare (try the Patagonian lamb) and the lunchtime set menu (Mon-Fri) is a steal.
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Novecento
Grilled steak, suckling pig, Asian-style stir-fry or an American-style breakfast with eggs and coffee – this smart, good-looking bistro offers an eclectic menu (and actually pulls it off).
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