Palermo
Delicious homemade pastas and traditional Italian fare are served at this bright little restaurant with sunny sidewalk tables. Annex to the original at…
Must-see restaurants in The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Sample Argentina's fabulous Italian-style gelato at this upmarket ice-cream parlor. The sambayón (made with egg yolks, milk, cream, sugar and Marsala wine…
Palermo
The annex of French-style cafe Oui Oui is on the same block and serves an identical menu of coffee, French-style pastries, sandwiches, salads and tangy…
Buenos Aires
Get off the tourist circuit and dig in for a traditional Argentine meal at this cozy corner restaurant specializing in steaks, stews, pastas and a range…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This elegant, sun-drenched corner gem is a hit with local foodies, thanks to its changing menu of creative and beautifully presented dishes from ceviche…
Palermo
A great little deli and juice bar selling freshly made vegetarian fare to take away. Pick up a salad, wrap, bagel or smoothie to have in one of the nearby…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This traditional restaurant with a classy old-world atmosphere and an extensive menu offers great steaks and sides, plus a down-to-earth (for Recoleta)…
Tigre & the Delta
Serves a tempting range of healthy soups, salads, sandwiches and bigger mains such as lasagne and milanesas (breaded meat cutlets), as well as homemade…
Mar del Plata
The hype around Sur creates high expectations: many locals still consider it the best seafood restaurant in town. There's an extensive wine list and…
Palermo
Long-running organic, vegetarian restaurant serving wraps, salads, soups and sandwiches. Wash them down with a wheatgrass juice or fruit smoothie. Small…
Palermo
The Palermo branch of the Genovese trattoria serving up delicious homemade pastas. The original restaurant is in La Boca.
Puerto Madero
Especially pleasant on sunny days is this modern restaurant on the waterfront; the tables on the promenade are great for people-watching. Order espresso…
Palermo
Wine enthusiasts love this sophisticated closed-door eatery run by sommelier Santiago Mymicopulo. The gorgeously presented gourmet cuisine, presented in…
Mar del Plata
For solid, good-value dishes, make like the locals and head to this large, modern and popular restaurant – one of three branches in town. There’s…
Buenos Aires
This old-fashioned Spanish restaurant draws in a regular midday crowd with its set lunch (AR$195), which includes a main dish, coffee and a glass of wine…
La Boca
Argentine grillmaster Francis Mallmann earned international acclaim on popular food show 'Chef's Table.' His exclusive (and expensive) restaurant in La…
Buenos Aires
A local mainstay for 90 years, Chiquín is an excellent place to safely take, say, your parents. It’s a large, comfortable restaurant with a cozy and…
Palermo
This sultry Vietnamese eatery offers just a small selection of dishes, but all are well prepared and flavorful. Sample dishes such as seafood curry,…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Choose from over 20 types of black, red and green teas and health-conscious sandwiches, salads, vegetable tarts and pastries at this successful cafe chain…
Atlantic Coast
This elegant tearoom, restaurant and bar – a few blocks in from the beach, just off Av Bunge – was once the home of a well-known 1950s soprano. Nowadays…
Atlantic Coast
An obligatory stop for beer lovers and Tolkien fans, this whimsical backstreet bar plunges you straight into hobbit-land from the minute you pass through…
Puerto Madero
This Italian eatery specializes in homemade pastas. Reserve one of the few tables with a water view, then enjoy sweet-potato gnocchi, gorgonzola ravioli…
Mar del Plata
With two branches at the Centro Comercial del Puerto, this is a cafeteria style pick-and-mix place, and more affordable than others in the area. Dishes…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Santa Rosa's oldest cafe (est. 1941), located in a cool modernist corner building on the main plaza, is basic but still a classic. Busy for breakfast and…
Palermo
A world away from its hip neighbors, this classic joint holds on to tradition and has a loyal, local clientele. Quirky art adorns the walls including…
Mar del Plata
This stylish cafe has several locations in town; one of the nicest is on the pedestrian promenade of San Martín, near the cathedral. Have a quick cortado …
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Missing Texas-style barbecue from back home? Here’s the place to scratch that itch. Texan Larry Rogers grills up the city’s best beef and pork ribs, along…
Atlantic Coast
At this popular Tex-Mex eatery on Pinamar's main street, the fun begins at the entryway, adorned with cactus-shaped lamps and papel picado (colorful…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This traditional restaurant hasn’t changed much since Jorge Luis Borges was a regular; try the brochettes (shish kebabs) or homemade ravioli. Service is…
Palermo
Specializing in organic and natural fare, this place has a good range of fish and vegetarian options, including tasty sandwiches, wraps, salads, and fish…
Mar del Plata
A Mexican restaurant off Plaza San Martín (though they also serve pizza for some reason) offering inauthentic, occasionally satisfying, nachos, burritos,…
Atlantic Coast
Popular, reasonably consistent, atmospheric and right off the square, this busy and casually elegant parrilla is a decent option. In addition to succulent…
Palermo
The restaurant at the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires serves a range of Italian and Mediterranean fare. The outdoor tables with crisp white…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
This upscale kitchen serves roast trout and salmon, chicken and beef dinners. The leather table cloths aren't what you might choose but we think you'll…
Mar del Plata
With indoor and outdoor seating across from the waterfront near Plaza Colón, Alito is popular for its central location and wide ranging, if not…
Palermo
Good-sized portions and reasonable prices are the main draws of this corner eatery. Choose from typical parrilla cuts or traditional Argentine foods such…
Atlantic Coast
Sitting on the edge of Necochea's main square, this high-ceilinged resto-bar with sidewalk seating, hip soundtrack, and free wi-fi makes a great place for…
Atlantic Coast
This tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurant), efficiently run by a Chinese family, is a good choice if you're famished after a marathon bus ride…
Atlantic Coast
A lively restaurant, with ample outdoor-deck seating with dishes ranging from Mediterranean to Asian fusion, along with gourmet crepes, sushi and…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Bright and cheery restaurant with beachy white furniture and a pretty outdoor patio serving decent burgers, sandwiches, salads and classic mains such as…
