Along the Río Paraná
Hidden down a passageway leading to a gym, this large dining hall is packed with tables and offers tasty, well-prepared Middle Eastern–style dishes as…
Must-see restaurants in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Famous for its US-style weekend brunch – which features pancakes, French toast and eggs Benedict – Malvón has a wonderfully rustic yet upscale atmosphere…
Salta
An eclectic tapas list is the lure at this cafe-restaurant north of the center. Influences include Spanish, Greek, Japanese and more. The chef puts…
Palermo
At this gorgeous corner restaurant, you'll want to linger over organic and vegetarian plates washed down with tart ginger lemonade or a glass of wine. The…
El Chaltén
With an avid following, this vegan, gluten-free cafe does mostly takeout, from adzuki-bean burgers to whole-wheat pizzas, stuffed eggplant with couscous…
Buenos Aires
Once a favorite of tango legend Carlos Gardel, this historic restaurant was shuttered for years before it was recently restored to its former glory. The…
Buenos Aires
This small but popular lunch spot is a serious Italian wine bar and restaurant to rival others in more gastronomically notable neighborhoods. Come for…
The Gran Chaco
Stylishly occupying the front rooms of a house, this intimate, well-decorated restaurant is popular with suited diners from the nearby state parliament. A…
Rosario
In business for decades, this typical corner bodegón (traditional diner) is one of a fast-disappearing breed. Home-style Argentine cooking comes in big…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
One of the few places to grab a bite outside meal times in off season, this new bar-restaurant with a classic design on the plaza offers pressed panini…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
You can expect the same tasty veggie buffet that made the original branch a hit with locals. Platters and bowls piled with lentils, stir-fried vegetables…
The Gran Chaco
With a casually elegant chessboard-tiled interior and appealing outdoor tables in an upmarket zone of the city, Juan Segundo offers decent parrilla…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The local’s choice for pizza is this well-established place near Plaza Sarmiento. Choose between a one-person 'chica' or family-sized 'grande,' with…
Bariloche
Rapa Nui wears many hats and we love all of them. It's simultaneously a chocolate shop, an ice-cream parlor (with some of the best ice cream in Bariloche)…
San Telmo
Located in the city's Catalan cultural center, this excellent Spanish restaurant is big on seafood: specialties run from garlic shrimp and fresh mussels…
Tierra del Fuego
First-rate facturas (pastries) and second-rate instant cappuccinos keep this roadside attraction hopping. You may or may not recognize the Argentine…
Atlantic Coast
A popular, music-themed bar and cafe. Each booth has been assigned its own decade and the table is plastered in artwork and photographs from famous albums…
Ushuaia
The spot to sample hearty home-style Patagonian fare or gather for wine and appetizers. Painted peach, this century-old Fuegian home is cozied up with…
Rosario
Ice cream here comes from happy cows, they say. We can’t vouch for that, but anyone with a sweet tooth will be mooing contentedly at the optimism-filled…
Rosario
The most handsome restaurant in town, Don Ferro is exquisitely set in an old brick railroad shed, with a delightful terrace on the platform, excellent…
Along the Río Paraná
On the costanera, this has a sizeable deck and does everything from snacks to pizza and a few parrilla choices. Food is competent without being remarkable…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Rancho de Félix is an expansive and warm thatched barn that's incredibly popular for lunch. Regional specialties such as locro and humitas are served;…
Rosario
The angled timber ceiling and floorboards succeed in giving this parilla the feel of a rural grill restaurant, but its popular terrace on the Pellegrini…
Rosario
Decorated with warm colors and a sweeping horse mural, this parrilla offers plenty more than just grilled meat, with a fine selection of river fish and…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Wall-to-wall bottles decorate this smart wineshop and restaurant, with a menu that features Spanish-style tapas, fine salads and well-prepared fish dishes…
Palermo
It's not easy to find spicy food in Buenos Aires, but Sudestada brings the heat. These tasty curries, stir-fries, soups and noodle dishes, inspired by the…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
Just off the plaza, this likable family-run restaurant with colorful Andean textiles on the tables does a nice line in uncomplicated and filling fare,…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
This is the way the gourmet scene in Argentina should be heading – an open kitchen with chefs doubling as waitstaff and well-presented, innovative dishes…
Puerto Iguazú
A romantic location overlooking two rivers and three nations is reason enough to come to this place just down the hill from the Argentine border marker…
Palermo
For some of the juiciest burgers in BA, head to this popular, graffiti-covered spot. NYC-trained chef Pierre Chacra offers just four kinds to choose from,…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Housed in a stately brick building with a sort of bland contemporary interior and appealing sidewalk seating, great for a sunny day, La Máquina is located…
Puerto Iguazú
A genuine Italian-run outfit, La Toscana offers delectable homemade pasta, flavorful risotto and a full selection of beef and river fish. Try the pumpkin,…
Along the Río Paraná
Smart seats and a plaza-side location make this a favorite throughout the day, from morning croissants and juices through to lomitos (steak sandwiches)…
Atlantic Coast
This vibrant, corrugated tin shack is packed with memorabilia, rocks with reggae and salsa, and serves gourmet burgers (including veggie burgers), tacos…
Salta
A sushi spot with a stylish minimalist dining room near Plaza Güemes. It does a range of classic and creative rolls, including a list of panko-encrusted…
Salta
The refreshing crisp interior of this likable place sees a variety of changing dishes – pasta, fish and meat, all well prepared and served with noodles or…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Decked out with cute Argentina-themed murals, this place has a short but sweet menu of meats and pastas (including ravioli stuffed with smoked salmon)…
Mendoza
Heaped slabs of top-quality meat cooked over flaming wood chips. That's what makes this simple, low-frills restaurant one of Mendoza's favorite parrillas…
Buenos Aires
Modern and airy, this health-focused cafe chain does great salads, fresh-squeezed juices, delicious pastries and yogurt bowls, and good coffee, too. There…
Rosario
Be prepared to wait for a table at this long-time Rosario favorite in a parrilla-rich zone by the river. The meat is generously proportioned and of…
