Must-see restaurants in Argentina

  • María Lola Restó

    Ushuaia

    This creative cafe-style restaurant overlooks the channel. Locals pack in for homemade pasta with seafood or strip steak in rich mushroom sauce; the…

  • Guarda la Vieja

    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…

  • Salsa Criolla

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    Carnivores will find it worth the trek, just over 1km west of the center following Prado, to this high-class all-you-can-eat parrillada. It doesn’t try to…

  • Ulises

    Bariloche & the Lake District

    This small, refined, family-run restaurant's strengths lie in its attention to detail: friendly service, a succinct, well-executed menu of homemade pastas…

  • Don Molina

    Bariloche

    Upholstered in cow hide, this large brick hall is the favorite gathering place of the carnivorously inclined. Opt for the house specialty of cordero al…

  • Parrilla Restaurants

    Cafayate

    A long way from the mannered tourist scene around Cafayate's plaza, this string of no-frills grill houses makes a worthwhile dinner escape. The Gallito is…

  • Terra

    Puerto Iguazú

    Chalked signatures of myriad satisfied customers mark the walls of this chilled bar-restaurant that specializes in wok dishes, with teriyaki salmon, pasta…

  • Restaurante España

    Along the Río Paraná

    This hotel restaurant on the pedestrian street is a lovely space, with high ceilings, attentive waistcoat-and-tie staff and an old-fashioned feel. There's…

  • Cala Bistro

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    A cozy split-level restaurant in an old, stone-walled house decorated with antiques, this great little place serves fantastic flavorful meals that are a…

  • Cristóbal del Puerto

    Along the Río Paraná

    A popular restaurant down near the port with a large air-conditioned dining room and a big bunch of tables out on the sidewalk. The place is famous for…

  • Techado Negro

    El Chaltén

    With local paintings on the wall, bright colors and a raucous, unkempt atmosphere in keeping with El Chaltén, this homespun cafe serves up abundant, good…

  • Los Jardines

    Rosario

    With a stepped terrace right down by the river (access by lift or stairs), this has a lovely setting, though rusty piping and a fishing pier obscure some…

  • La Casita

    Bariloche

    This snug restaurant puts a German spin on dishes crafted from local ingredients, so expect the likes of smoked pork chop with chukrut (sauerkraut),…

  • Cerro la Señorita

    Quebrada de Humahuaca

    For the best lunch option head three blocks uphill from Iglesia de Uquía and turn left. Cerro la Señorita has delicious home cooking and baking using…

  • El Palenque

    Mendoza

    Don’t miss this superb, extremely popular restaurant styled after an old-time pulpería (tavern), where the house wine is served in traditional pinguinos …

  • Casa de las Empanadas

    Cafayate

    Decorated with the scrawls of contented customers, this no-frills place has a wide selection of empanadas that are all delicious. Local wine in ceramic…

  • Sarkis

    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…

  • Furaibo

    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…

  • Color

    Puerto Iguazú

    This popular indoor-outdoor pizza 'n’ parrilla packs them into its tightly spaced tables, so don’t discuss state secrets. Prices are OK for this strip,…

  • Borussia

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    A cavernous and, dare we say, hip restobar on Chilecito's plaza that gets a crowd for big football games on their large screens. It serves pizza, burgers…

  • Broccolino

    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…

  • Via Civit

    Mendoza

    An old-school place popular with locals in an upscale neighborhood, convenient as a stop on the way to or from Parque General San Martín. The coffee and…

  • Sugar

    Coastal Patagonia

    Facing Plaza Independencia, this modern restaurant spices up a basic menu of classic Argentine fare with options like quinoa milanesas, stir-fried beef,…

  • Aqva

    Puerto Iguazú

    Solicitous service and plenty of flavor keep this split-level corner bungalow filled with the buzz of contented diners. The quality of the meat is…

  • Aldo’s Restoran & Vinoteca

    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,…

  • Tatu Carreta

    Puerto Iguazú

    Located in a big barn-like structure a block away from the main restaurant strip, this popular grill serves up big portions to a mostly Argentine crowd…

  • Club Social Sirio Libanés

    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…

  • Malvón

    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…

  • Bartz

    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…

  • Cúrcuma

    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…

  • D’Oro

    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…

  • El Tropezón

    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…

  • Dionisio

    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…

  • Comedor Balcarce

    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…

  • Shitake 2

    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…

  • Rapa Nui

    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)…

  • Pizza Cala

    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…

  • Panadería La Unión

    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…

  • De Buen Humor

    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…

  • Don Ferro

    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…

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