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Allure
Excellent, freshly prepared dishes in modern, tranquil surrounds. The ambience is hyper-zen and the food doesn't quite live up to that level of creativity, but the smoked meats platter and mixed kebabs are mouth-wateringly good.
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Azafrán
It's hard to figure what's the bigger draw here - the rustic-chic decor, the small but creative menu or the extensive wine list. Who cares? Enjoy them all.
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Casa 3
A hip little bar/restaurant that wouldn't look out of place in downtown Barcelona. There are sofas on the sidewalk, after-work happy hours and some good, inventive cooking.
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Cocina Poblana
The very tasty, inexpensive Middle Eastern food (hummus, felafel, dolmas) comes as a welcome break from all that steak. The shish kebab served with tabouleh salad is a definite winner.
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de un Rincón de La Boca
Many argue this is the best pizza in town (it's the crust). The wine list is very average, but there's no corkage charge, so grab a bottle before you come.
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Decimo
Up on the 10th floor in the middle of town, this modern restaurant/wine bar offers a good range of well-cooked dishes with distinctly un-Argentine ingredients like quinoa, alongside sushi and risotto. If the meals seem pricey, the coffee is a good enough excuse to soak up the views from the sunny terrace. Catch the elevator in the Gómez building on Garibaldi. Don't bother looking for the sign - there isn't one.
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El Palenque
Don't miss this superb, extremely popular restaurant styled after an old-time pulpería (tavern), where the house wine is served in traditional pinguinos (white ceramic penguin-shaped pitchers). The food and appetizers are outstanding, and the outside tables are always full and fun.
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Helados Ferruccio Soppelsa
Helados Ferruccio Soppelsa has been scooping up what's arguably the city's best ice cream since 1927. Don't miss this superb, extremely popular after dinner stop.
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Kato
Tired of the Arístides squeeze? This mellow neighborhood café/bar/restaurant is way hipper than all those places, and there's no fighting for a table. Empanadas, pizzas and sandwiches in a super-chic environment. Those in the know head straight for the lounging action on the sofas out the back.
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La Barca
There's nothing fancy going on here - just good honest food at reasonable prices. Excellent homemade pastas and a range of super-tempting daily specials.
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La Barra
Skip the slow service and mediocre food of the parrillas along Av Sarmiento and head straight for La Barra, where the owner personally tends the grill, cooking his meats with two types of wood (one for flavor, one for heat), while his partner tends to the blissed-out diners in front. The matambre de cerdo (pork) is truly sublime.
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La Marchigiana
Mendoza's most frequently recommended Italian restaurant. The decor may seem stark, but the service is warm and a few Argentine twists to the classic Italian menu keep things interesting.
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La Mira
Delicious, innovative dishes in a relaxed and casual environment. Each dish comes as a full meal (some even with side orders of vegetables) and there's a small but respectable wine list.
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La Tasca de Plaza España
With excellent Mediterranean and Spanish tapas (mostly seafood), great wines, intimate atmosphere, good art and friendly service, La Tasca is one of Mendoza's best.
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Mercado Central
The central market, where a variety of stalls offer inexpensive pizza, empanadas, sandwiches and specialty grocery items, is likely the best budget choice. The exceptional value and great atmosphere make it one of Mendoza's highlights.
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Montecatini
For over 40 years Montecatini has been dishing out some of the city's finest pasta, handmade by the same chefs for nearly as long. The dated but classic Godfather atmosphere and side-street location add to the appeal.
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Quinta Norte
Sidewalk dining right across from the plaza. The menu's not huge, but there are some good dishes and the set lunches are some of the best in town. A great place to grab a coffee and recharge the batteries.
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Tommaso Trattoria
An excellent, trilingual (Italian, Spanish and English) menu featuring a good range of creative regional Italian dishes. The wine list is impressive and the tables out front are the place to be on a balmy evening.
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