El Calafate
This dynamic family-run enterprise brings a twist to Argentine classics. Start with a warm beet salad with balsamic reduction. The nut-crusted trout is…
Must-see restaurants in Argentina
La Boca
This Genovese trattoria serves up some of the best pasta in town, including perfectly al dente tagliatelle alla rúcola (tagliatelle with arugula), and…
Ushuaia
For an out-of-body seafood experience, make a reservation at this candlelit house overlooking the bay. Chef Ernesto Vivian employs the freshest of…
Rosario
From outside, this Basque cultural center gives few clues that there's a restaurant inside, and the menu seems a little humdrum at first glance. But what…
Sabía Que Venías y Preparé Un Pastel
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
The couple behind this amazing restaurant met while working as chefs in top Buenos Aires restaurants; now, at their own culinary playground, they…
El Chaltén
Bring your appetite. In a gingerbread house, this pasta specialist makes delicious stuffed panzottis and sorrentinos, with creative fillings like trout,…
Bariloche
The most frequently recommended parrilla (steak restaurant) in town, featuring the killer combination of great cuts of expertly seared meat and a well…
Ushuaia
With its quirky memorabilia and postings about local environmental issues, this warm and cozy former general store is a peek inside the real Ushuaia…
Bariloche & the Lake District
As you'd expect, this upmarket parrilla does wonderful things with meat, from steaks to morcilla and chorizo. Some even claim that it serves the best meat…
San Telmo
A San Telmo youth magnet, this trendy joint serves up sandwiches, falafels, burgers and tacos, as well as a range of beers and spirits. Try the empanada…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This is El Bolsón's don't-miss eating spot, with large portions of delicious, well-prepared food in relaxed, stylish surrounds. There are good vegetarian…
San Antonio de Areco
Located right on the plaza, this corner bar and restaurant is one of San Antonio de Areco's most traditional and atmospheric. Stop in for coffee,…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Afternoon tea at the Alvear Palace Hotel's flower-filled tea room is a classic Recoleta experience for a special occasion. The formal tea, served from 4…
Bariloche & the Lake District
A feisty newcomer on a dining scene dominated by parrillas and pizzerias, Pistach' blends elegant surroundings with dishes inspired by the chef's heritage…
Catamarca & La Rioja
A block west and seven north of Chilecito's plaza, this inviting local restaurant is worth every step. You’ve seen the menu before – except for house…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Chef Gonzalo Aramburu’s seasonal 17-course dinner is astounding; each artistically created plate is just a few bites of gastronomic delight. Expect…
Atlantic Coast
Tucked away in tiny Cariló, here's a locally beloved fish house, famous for its platters of grilled seafood, piled with salmon, sea bass, shrimp, mussels…
Atlantic Coast
In business for four decades, this beloved backstreet eatery is often packed with locals even in low season. There's a casual but convivial old-school…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Set in the venerable adobe Jesuit chapel 1km from the center, this place makes an atmospheric venue for a lunch of traditional local specialties, such as…
Buenos Aires
Cadore, one of BA's classic heladerías (ice-cream parlors), was founded by the Italian Olivotti family in 1957. Famous for its version of dulce de leche …
Along the Río Paraná
This old-fashioned Italian-style bakery and cafe serves delicious pastries and excellent coffee accompanied by chipacitos (little cheese scones). It's all…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
The food that comes out of the clay oven at this riverside restaurant is as delightful as the setting; think local trout, great steaks and a range of…
Coastal Patagonia
A favorite of townsfolk, this elegant parrilla grills excellent beef and whole roast lamb and serves crisp shoestring fries in a setting of white linens…
Palermo
It's tough to top the gourmet thin-crust pies at this stylish pizzeria near Plaza Armenia in Palermo Soho. Grab a seat at the bar or sit with locals at a…
Bariloche
Ask Bariloche residents who serves the best ice cream in Bariloche and most will reply with one word: ‘Jauja.’ Of the 60 or so flavors, there are usually…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
A tasty chef-driven vegetarian chalet set in the middle of adorable downtown Cachi, Ashpamanta does fresh pastas and pizzettas with local goat cheese,…
Buenos Aires
This much-loved pizza joint on Av Corrientes has been feeding the masses since 1932. For a quick pit stop (and the cheapest prices), order a slice of…
Atlantic Coast
Located in a lovely 19th-century corner building, on a side street a few blocks south of the main plaza, the menu features Spanish- and Italian-inspired…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
It's not every day you have the chance to dine on French cuisine – prepared by Carmelite nuns from around the world – in small-town Argentina. L'Eau Vive…
Palermo
Elevating the humble Argentine chori (sausage) to new heights is this hip joint, its bright yellow walls decorated with smiling cartoon sausages. The…
Inland Patagonia
A welcoming husband-and-wife team serve up excellent home-cooked meals at this historic 20th-century house. Think ravioli stuffed with local lamb,…
Palermo
After honing her skills at her popular closed-door restaurant, chef Christina Sunae opened this colorful Asian-inspired eatery in Palermo Hollywood. The…
Mendoza
There's no better spot in the city to pass a few hours on a sunny day than Bröd's whitewashed backyard patio. The pastries, sandwiches and egg dishes are…
Palermo
Come for a cold beer and spicy gumbo at Nola, a casual and wildly popular New Orleans-style gastropub run by a chef from the US. Her Cajun cuisine is…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
On the brushed-up central block, this tourist-oriented spot offers a menu of local ingredients. Llama features heavily, such as in tasty empanadas, plates…
Palermo
The rule-breaking, experimental fusion food conjured up by Mariano Ramón, one of the rising stars of the BA food scene, can be sampled in the small,…
Coastal Patagonia
This chic pizzeria and restaurant that first found success in El Calafate is hands down the most ambient eatery in Río Gallegos. The room is low-lit, with…
Puerto Iguazú
A really nice place to eat or have a beer is this market in the north of town. It’s full of stalls selling Argentine wines, sausages, olives and cheese to…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This long-running, cozy little joint has some of the cheapest food in Recoleta, attracting both penny-pinching locals and thrifty tourists. Order spicy…
San Telmo
The small dining room fills up quickly at this almacén (grocery store)–style restaurant. There's an excellent wine list to match the menu of top-notch…
