Must-see restaurants in Bariloche & the Lake District

  • Restaurant Petit

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This cozy little place is run by a friendly local lady who whips up traditional Argentine dishes and inspired desserts like some kind of culinary magician.

  • La Fonda del Tio

    Bariloche

    No nonsense here – just big servings of homemade pastas and raviolis, along with a carefully chosen wine list.

  • Parrilla Nito

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Parrilla Nito is the most reliable parrilla (steak house) in town.

  • La Marca

    Bariloche

    The meat dishes – allegedly this parilla's specialty – are hit and miss, though marginally redeemed by the occasional good service, and the tranquil…

  • El Regional

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    All huge glass windows and antler chandeliers, El Regional has been reinvented as a parilla. It still serves up some good trout dishes, but claims to…

  • Confitería Donato

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Plenty of dark-wood paneling and brass fittings give this place an old-time feel and the wraparound seats may have you lounging around for hours. The menu…

  • Familia Weiss

    Bariloche

    This restaurant of polished tree trunk and rough-hewn stone has been around for decades and still pairs lake views with good-value regional specialties…

  • Kostelo

    Bariloche

    A modern and upscale bar-restaurant best known for its location right near the lake. The food isn't bad, however – from the well-cooked steaks to ample…

  • Las Brasas

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Having gone strong for over three decades, this parrilla has finally succumbed to an inevitable decline in standards. The Patagonian lamb is still good,…

  • Alta Montaña

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Friendly and low-key, this eatery is a good place to catch a soccer game on TV while munching on some trout ravioli, a steak or a milanesa (breaded steak)…

  • El Mexicano

    Bariloche

    The food at this little Mexican restaurant leans more toward Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican. With a changed name and ownership, quality has gone downhill,…

  • Detente

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    A laid-back kind of place serving some of Zapala's best food (it's not much of a horse race, though). The menu doesn't stray far from meat, pizza and…

  • Los Troncos

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Specializing in ‘mountain food,’ this little place serves up a range of tempting dishes, such as deer stew and wild mushroom stew. The trout with almond…

  • Patio Venzano

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    On sunny days you’ll want to arrive a little early to guarantee an outside table. No surprises on the menu (pasta, parrilla), but the atmosphere’s a…

  • Nuestro Terruño

    Bariloche

    The most atmospheric confitería (cafe offering light meals) in Bariloche has good coffee and reasonably priced sandwiches, burgers and pizza.

  • El Chancho Rengo

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    It’s likely half the town saunters in here for an espresso every day. Good coffee and sandwiches make it great for a light bite.

  • La Salteñita

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    For spicy northern empanadas, try this cheap rotisserie.

  • Loncomilla

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    Locals will tell you that this place has seen better days, as evidenced by the poorly cooked meats, pasta that purports to be homemade but isn't and the…

  • Rock Chicken

    Bariloche

    Late-night munchies? Midday junk-food cravings? The beef, burgers and fried chicken here won’t be winning any culinary awards, but they get the job done.