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Casa Blanca
Bright, light and white, Casa Blanca certainly lives up to its name. This new restaurant's food is certainly attracting attention too and while it rarely strays far from the tried and true porteño favorites, it's all done very, very well. Add to that some music to match the cool surrounds plus good service and you have a winner.
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Casa Cruz
Everyone agrees that Casa Cruz is a drop-dead-gorgeous restaurant. From its sexy bar to its red accented, stylish dining space, it's one of the city's most impressive spaces. Less impressive is the consistency of the kitchen, which struggles to hold together an eclectic menu that tries a little too hard to match the style of the surrounds. Still, if you don't enjoy your meal you can always drown your sorrows in style at the happening front bar.
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Central
While it looks like the hippest greengrocers ever with its display of fruit and vegetables out front, the acres of concrete inside hint that this is yet another Palermo eatery filled with attractive locals. Thankfully it has food that lives up to the light, airy space and dishes such as bacon-wrapped asparagus and sublime pastas are beautifully executed.
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Cumaná
If you haven't tried cazuela , this is definitely the place to have some. Cumaná specializes in these deliciously homey, stick-to-your-ribs pot stews, filled and baked with squash, corn, eggplant, potato and/or meats, among other tidbits. Also popular are the pizzas, empanadas , pastas and calzones. This place always hops, and empty tables are scarce.
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El Obrero
If you're after a restaurant with ambience and history, pop your head into El Obrero. This family-run business has been operating for 70 years. On display are unfinished bottles of wine and plenty of photos of famous diners including Bono, Robert Duvall and various Argentine celebrities. The food isn't spectacular, but the atmosphere makes it taste so much better.
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El Portugués
While you might assume you've rocked up to the wrong address in this 'hood now filled with designer sushi joints and upmarket parrillas, relax; El Portugués is the real old-school deal, right down to the over-lit ambiance and plastic chairs. Expect and receive massive portions of succulent grilled meats - fantastic and filling.
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El Sanjuanino
This tiny timeless classic is known for its traditional Argentine fare such as empanadas (especially the meat ones) and locro . So settle into a red leather booth, check out the detail of the decor and order up!
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La Brigada
At this classic San Telmo parrilla , owner Hugo watches over his busy restaurant with a keen eye and a great sense of pride. The amazing football memorabilia is only usurped by the brilliant beef - some dishes arrive so tender they're carved tableside with a spoon . While it's 'just' a parrilla, it's one of the only San Telmo eateries we'd make a booking for. Try the delightfully antisocial but delicious garlic fries.
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La Cava de El Querandí
This contemporary, warm wine bar and restaurant reflects the change in attitude to Argentinean wines, which have gone from quaffers to amazing quality in a short period of time. Choose a brilliant red and settle in with some cheese and cold meats for starters followed by a steak. Their big restaurant next door is packed with locals for lunch and tourists at night for the slick tango show.
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La Dorita
La Dorita grills up some of the best meat in town, and the excellent prices and casual atmosphere make it one of Palermo's favorites. It's so popular in fact, that it has grown a bigger sibling, La Dorita Enfrente, on the same intersection. Either is fine - it's all really about the meat.
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La Vieja Rotiseria
A modest eatery at the entrance to the Mercado de San Telmo, it's the promising aroma of the asado (barbeque) that gets locals and visitors through the door - especially on Sundays. For the true local experience, sip the house wine and try some offal.
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Lezama
This parkside bodegón (tavern) has been a neighborhood favorite for over 75 years. The food is honest, and while the parrilla is tasty, it's a good place to try some different dishes such as their pastas, pork and seafood.
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Manolo
There's no better way of explaining the local loyalty to this modest bodegón than stating that when the restaurant moved locations a while back, the crowds just simply moved with it. Why? Because it's the epitome of cheap and honest fare in San Telmo - the plate of the day costs less than people tip for a meal in Palermo.
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Miranda
It's hard to miss the giant 'Miranda' sign outside the tall doors of this classic parrilla and it's also hard to miss just how busy and buzzy the place gets at night. It's good value for this area, with generous portions of good quality meats and while the service can get bogged down, it's always friendly.
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Restó
The simple, understated environs of this restaurant located in the Central Architects Society building simply help to amplify the culinary fireworks coming from the kitchen of María Barrutia, who has worked for such luminaries as Spain's Ferran Adriá. The daily menu is short, while the dinner menu is more substantial, either are worth making a booking for.
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Sabot
Reflecting the very essence of Buenos Aires' food is this porteño eatery that draws everyone from CEOs and bank managers to secretaries and porters. The capital's best roasted goat and pepper steaks are on the menu, but vegetarians also have options. Check out the daily specials, chalked up on blackboards. Service is efficient, prices are moderate and reservations are a must after .
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Social Paraíso
One of the originals of the dining revolution that this leafy part of town has been nurturing, Social Paraíso is a simple, elegant restaurant that attracts a regular local clientele - get there early. The gutsy menu (try the Patagonian lamb) is matched by a brilliant dessert list.
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Standard
This wood-paneled wonder takes its inspiration from the 1950s, right down to the bar stools and old-fashioned menu board, all of which will see you instinctively ordering a gin & tonic or a dry martini. The meals have a retro touch as well, with bodegón -style fare such as milanesa (Argentine schnitzel) and empanadas .
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Status
This homely eatery serves up plates of Peruvian cuisine that can be heavy going, so make sure you start your meal with the brilliant ceviche of fish or mixed seafood (worth coming for alone) before moving on to the rice, potato and lamb dishes.
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Tomo1
One of the only true venerable BA haute cuisine temples, Tomo 1 is a delightfully old-fashioned gem. While the decor hasn't aged gracefully, the palates of the chef sisters, Ada and Ebe Concaro, have not lost their zing. Their secret is simple, seasonal ingredients bought fresh and treated with respect and presented with old-school flair.
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