Mar del Plata
You have two dining choices here. Up front is the craft cocktail bar where they rotate four platos del día, at fixed and affordable prices. However, you…
Must-see restaurants in The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
An essential, exquisite stop, and the most romantic restaurant in Tandil. It's got rustic style to spare, but the food is the thing, thanks to piles of…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
If you’re looking to splurge on a night out, Elena is a great destination. Located at the Four Seasons hotel, this highly rated restaurant uses the best…
Mar del Plata
This dreamy little cafe in Los Troncos is like a portal into the brain of artist, designer and baker Maria Bertone. She has crafted or painted everything…
San Telmo
After studying in Milan, Paris and Barcelona, chef Leandro Cristóbal took the helm at this renowned San Telmo bistro. Start with tapas, then delve into…
Palermo
This gorgeous Peruvian-style cebicheria, located inside a smartly refurbished historic building with a large patio, is a welcome addition to the meat…
Buenos Aires
Located in a lovely antique house on a residential block, i Latina is one of the city's best restaurants. The set menu consists of seven courses, all…
Buenos Aires
Thanks to fair prices and quick service, this colorful Peruvian eatery is usually packed with people devouring plates of ceviche (seafood cured in citrus)…
Atlantic Coast
Come to this funky, colorful dining room in the lobby restaurant of a condo tower, for an ever-changing international fusion menu courtesy of an inventive…
Puerto Madero
Some of Buenos Aires’ best and most original cuisine is created by chef Pedro Bargero. His six-course, haute-cuisine dishes utilize only the best seasonal…
Palermo
Classy service and a great wine list add an upscale bent to this traditional – and very popular – corner steakhouse. The bife de chorizo (sirloin steak)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Palermo
After honing her skills at her popular closed-door restaurant, chef Christina Sunae opened this colorful Asian-inspired eatery in Palermo Hollywood. The…
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…
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,…
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…
Palermo
The menu at this modern parrilla is limited, but everything on it is spectacular, from the crispy provoleta (barbecued cheese), to the homemade chorizo …
Palermo
At this unpretentious but excellent bistro, chef Rodrigo Castilla cooks up an eclectic range of dishes such as grilled venison, rabbit stuffed with…
Palermo
Some place serves some of the city’s best Naples-style pizzas, made with quality ingredients and finished in a hot wood-fired oven so the thin crusts char…
Buenos Aires
This simple, traditional, long-running parrilla (steakhouse) is well-known for its excellent quality meats and generous portions. Also on offer are…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Seriously good coffee (an in-house blend of three different fair-trade beans), sandwiches made with freshly baked bread, satisfying brunches and a…
San Telmo
On a picturesque San Telmo corner looking out onto cobblestone streets, this beautiful cafe-restaurant has an immaculate wooden interior that exudes…
Atlantic Coast
A fabulous, if overly illuminated, family-run Italian and Spanish dining room. House-made pastas include cannelloni stuffed with beef, squid-ink spaghetti…
Buenos Aires
Order a slice of pizza and a cold glass of beer – and eat it while standing up at the counter – to have the classic experience at one of Buenos Aires'…
Buenos Aires
This colorful, hipster-friendly Vietnamese-Argentine eatery is a cozy and casual – and affordable! – foodie haven in Retiro. Order spicy noodles or pho at…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Originally founded in Bariloche (in Argentina's lakes region), Rapanui specializes in deliciously creamy helado (ice cream), adorably shaped chocolates,…
San Telmo
Offering a wide selection of organic and vegetarian dishes, smoothies and juices, good-looking Hierbabuena is a great option in the neighborhood for…
