Palermo
Fashionable Miranda is the parrilla (steakhouse) of choice for those looking for both style and substance. It’s a pleasant modern steakhouse with concrete…
Must-see restaurants in Buenos Aires
La Boca
The same family has been running El Obrero since 1954, and a number of famous people have passed through over the years, including Bono and Robert Duvall …
Palermo
Hugely popular for grilling up some of the city's best steaks – so soft they can be cut with a spoon. Yes, it's touristy and pricey compared to the local…
Buenos Aires
Popular with the business lunch crowd, this large, pop art–style Italian pizzeria tosses dozens of varieties of thin-crust pies with fresh toppings – try…
San Telmo
This more casual sister location of Café San Juan (one of the neighborhood's top culinary destinations) is a convenient stop for savory bites and good…
San Telmo
Dating from 1864, this historical bar is a classic, with original wooden features, black-and-white floor tiles, and an eye-catching antique bar and cash…
Buenos Aires
Korean food can’t be beat at this simple restaurant. Go for the bulgogi (grill the meat yourself at the table), bibimbap (rice bowl with meat, veggies,…
Palermo
Tired of meat? Then make a beeline for this light-filled corner eatery that specializes in healthy vegetarian fare – and is the first certified organic…
Buenos Aires
Opened in 1904, this classic cafe in the bohemian neighborhood of Boedo is a typically porteño spot to relax with a picada (a platter of cold cuts, cheese…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This upscale cafe-restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and attracts Recoleta’s wealthiest. Its best feature is the shady patio, complete with large…
Palermo
Pain au chocolat and shabby chic? Oui. This French-style cafe produces the goods – dark coffee, buttery croissants and jars of tangy lemonade – and has a…
Buenos Aires
With a reliable menu of tasty pizzas, salads, pastas and milaneses, it's no surprise that this corner restaurant-bar in Abasto is so popular. Sit at one…
San Telmo
Modern but unpretentious, this stylish corner bistro spills out onto the wide sidewalks; snag an outdoor table on a sunny afternoon. The creative menu…
San Telmo
Near the entrance to San Telmo market is this hole-in-the wall parrilla serving some of the best-value choripanes (sausage sandwiches) and vaciopanes …
La Boca
Located on the top floor of the Fundación Proa gallery is this airy cafe and eatery. Stop in briefly for espresso or fresh-squeezed juice and a gourmet…
San Telmo
This long-running, low-key parrilla (steakhouse) joint packs in both locals and tourists for chorizo (sausage) sandwiches and bife de lomo (tenderloin…
Buenos Aires
The food is fabulous and well priced at this long-standing Middle Eastern restaurant – come with a group to sample many exotic dishes. Start with the…
Buenos Aires
Walk up the staircase of this old building into this calm Japanese eatery that doubles as a Buddhist temple. The house specialty is homemade ramen noodles…
Palermo
Steaks by Luis is a closed-door dining experience where you'll learn about the art of the Argentine asado (barbecue). Choose from a three-course lunch, a…
Buenos Aires
Pick from over 20 sauces (including squid ink!) for your pasta, with a choice of rigatoni, fusilli, pappardelle and all sorts of stuffed varieties. If you…
San Telmo
Covered with a mishmash of colorful murals, this corner bar with grungy vibes and craft beer on tap has been making a name for itself as the place to go…
Palermo
This smart restaurant offers reliably good, classic dishes including braised rabbit, duck, squid and langoustine risotto, and trout along with the usual…
Palermo
You can’t get much more traditional than this atmospheric, family-run joint. Order tapas, meat platters, homemade pastas and seafood soups, or try one of…
Buenos Aires
This restaurant and wine shop is an upscale eatery serving a short, gourmet menu of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes, plus small plates and charcuterie,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Buenos Aires
This hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop is a great stop for a grab-and-go lunch. Try the barbecue pork sandwich with cheddar cheese or the grilled zucchini…
Buenos Aires
This traditional corner eatery is something of a downtown institution. You’ll find Argentine comfort food – simple pastas, steaks and empanadas – as well…
Buenos Aires
Tiny bohemian Dadá, with walls painted red and a bar cluttered with wine bottles, feels like an unassuming neighborhood bar in Paris. Order something…
Buenos Aires
Cute corner cafe in Villa Crespo. Stock up on pancakes, French toast and bagel sandwiches for breakfast, or go for the quesadillas, salmon salad or ham…
Palermo
This restaurant’s charming tiled courtyard is a pretty spot for an alfresco lunch, and the cuisine is thoroughly sophisticated. Locals and visitors come…
Puerto Madero
No surprise – grilled meat is the specialty at this sophisticated parrilla. Go for the rack of lamb or the house specialty, dry-aged beef. There are a few…
Palermo
For a change from all that meat, check out this comfort-food eatery. Four kinds of ramen are on offer, along with a good selection of bao (steamed buns)…
San Telmo
There’s nothing too fancy at this traditional corner parrilla (one of the best in San Telmo) – just old-time atmosphere and generous portions of tasty…
