The 56 best restaurants in Buenos Aires

One of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires is in a restored house in Villa Crespo, where twenty-something Tomás Treschanski leaves you speechless with his Michelin-starred conceptual cuisine. The youngest chef in America awarded by the famous guide also won his Young Chef Award. Plenty of imagination and all techniques come together in the tasting menu, which is accompanied by four styles of pairing, with Argentine wines, world labels, and mocktails. Just when we thought fine dining was dying in Buenos Aires, the revelation chef revived it with a disruptive proposal. A revolution in 14 bites. From beet and tangerine macaron with spicy peanut praline and foamy kimchi and saffron beignet to lemon fish cured in kombu; turnip tarte tatin with English cheddar ice cream; and the petit fours kiosk. With black garlic and licorice fudge; cocoa, caramelized and mushroom praline bonbon. There are no limits, neither between sweet and salty, nor in creation. "The product always has something new to say," asserts Tomás.

Where: Murillo 725.

We don't care if it didn't make it into the Michelin guide because it's on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Those from the Northern Zone are grateful that there is such a high proposal out there. Those who come from the capital will be rewarded with the wonders of Alejandro Feraud and his brigade, who we already know: they are a breeding ground for geniuses. Organic, wild, and seasonal, that's how their haute cuisine is, in a cozy place, with a fascinating wine cellar. As for the setting, there's a lot of woodwork, with petiribí tables, deck, and grill: the perfect setting for their proposal, which however worked and well thought out, remains comfort food. As you taste it, it unfolds in layers of flavor and embraces you. If you sit at the high chef counter, you will see all the complexity involved in each dish and the mega equipment to carry them out. For starters, quail, sweet potato, and purple leaves; gnocchi, brain, spinach, parmesan; buffalo, cashew, purslane. For the main course, cappellacci, corn, miso, and cocoa; duck, grilled okra, banana. If you're a fan of desserts, don't leave without trying the bonbon experience: sweet cuisine is part of Alo's identity. For its Honest Haute Cuisine, Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants awarded it 38th place.

Tip: this year they are celebrating their 10th anniversary and they are constantly organizing special events with invited international chefs (you can follow them on IG to find out). You can also opt for the 10-year root tasting menu. King crab, turnip, almonds; lamb, prawns, plums; fish, beetroot, figs, and many more steps.

Where: Av. Blanco Encalada 2120, Boulogne, San Isidro.

Yes, the era has come when the restaurant of a super hotel like the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt goes vegan. In the most exclusive area of Recoleta, from a contemporary salon and an exceptional terrace, chef Juan Simonte shares the joy of cooking with plants. Explore fermented vegetables, pickles, and plant-based cheeses. Fruits, legumes, cereals, seaweed, and the fungi kingdom, which is the food of the future. Everything arrives selected and from the green hands of small producers. Gioia is committed to sustainability, something that is seen in every detail, even in the breadbasket made of reclaimed wood. Its dishes seem like a jungle, and like nature itself, the landscape changes with the season. Beetroot mille-feuille, peanut puree, fried capers, onion paper, and radish pickles; Lima causa with mushrooms; pickled mushrooms with fermented pistachio sauce and plum barbecue; charred avocado with leek ash, kimchi emulsion, and pop quinoa; Kale pakoras with roasted bell pepper and yellow curry sauce; tagliatelle with wasabi crumble. An artwork and consciousness that received a mention from the Michelin Guide. Of course, with such botanical mastery, their mocktails are the best.

Tip: join Botanical Tuesdays: tapas and gin cocktails, all free, every Tuesday, all year round, from 7 pm.

Where: Posadas 1350. 

They have won plenty of awards for the best Neapolitan pizza in Argentina, South America, and the world. They live making pizzas, and that's what they love. The Santoro sisters are the geniuses behind this project born in the southern area of Gran Buenos Aires. From Adrogué to everywhere. "We started in our mom's backyard, as a hobby. We began inviting friends, who invited friends and things exploded," they recount without really understanding how they achieved this success. They chose to make Neapolitan pizza because it was impossible to find in their neighborhood, so they made it themselves. Not in a mold, nor on a stone. Neapolitan: a contemporary, soft, airy, and light style. The place Carola and Victoria created is warm and welcoming, with Maradona as a bridge of passion and culture between Naples and Buenos Aires. We recommend ordering the margherita, which features Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, basil, kilos of Parmesan, and can include spicy peppers. Or the burrata heart. Among the bianca pizzas, Brava comes with oven-baked raw ham with honey; Umbria brings caramelized onion and ricotta; Sorrento, potatoes with rosemary and lemon. They make seasonal specials like the fig one, which was a hit. Also, some days, they offer pepperoni and 5-cheese calzones.

Tip: They organize events to knead pizza, learn how to make the Neapolitan style, use the wood-fired oven, and then eat together and pair the pizza with Italian beer. Follow them to find out about the next edition. It fills up quickly so sign up as soon as you see it!

Where: Diagonal Toll 1420, Adrogué.

A wood-fired grill born from a butcher shop in Belgrano, and not just any butcher shop: the first one where meat has identity and history. They buy live cattle at the market or directly from the producer and have all the info: what breed it is, where it was raised, what feeding system it fattened with, how old it is. With this backbone, traceability is their strength, besides this format, with Corte Comedor, allows them to fully utilize and integrate the animal. Here everything revolves around the good quality of raw material, charcuterie, dry aging that concentrates flavors and gains tenderness. "We don't use charcoal and our grills are made of iron, we work with a crust burning on the meat that for us is fundamental. Our cooking points are below traditional Argentine ones. Ours is a meat cooked rare," Santiago Garat, one of the project owners, who is in charge of the gastronomic part, told us. The cuts most valued for aging and offered here are: T-Bone, narrow steak and ribeye with bone, roast, rump, picanha, and kidney. Before that, you have to try the trio of unique sausages: with jalapeños, green curry paste, and mirasol chili. Or the golden chinchulines. As a side dish, lead sweet potato, fries provençal. And yes, dessert is a classic flan with cream.

Where: Av. Olazábal 1391. 

It's already in its third season: it was born from Chila in 2023 to explore new paths hand in hand with friendly restaurants from different corners of the country, and thus achieved a federal and plural cuisine that makes the gastronomies of the provinces visible. Now, Amarra opens a new chapter: a three-course à la carte menu, with five starters, five main courses, and a dessert cart; plus snacks and pre-dessert, which give a total of five courses. "During the past year, we have dedicated ourselves to weaving intersections, uniting ties, creating moorings through dishes with colleagues from all regions of the country. Today, our project longs to intertwine with the nuances of culture, to find points of connection in regional cuisines, in world traditions, in the diverse disciplines of art, as we firmly believe that each gastronomic experience is, in its essence, a cultural act," chef Pedro Bargero told us. In 2024, Amarra  will bring together professionals from the country to make dishes together, from a food engineer specializing in enzymes to a historian, a political scientist, different personalities with whom they will transform the menu throughout the year.

Where: Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1160.

The first 100% gluten-free Italian restaurant in Latin America. Yes, although it may seem like a paradox, Donato de Santis made it possible. Instead of including gluten-free options on the menu of his famous restaurant in Buenos Aires, he decided to go to its original headquarters, the beloved small venue in Palermo that we all adore, and transform it with this premise. Thus, its flagship store where the mega gastronomic project was born has been different since 2021. But the soul and warmth remain intact, just like the feeling of an Italian trattoria.

So, here comes the tomato and rosemary focaccia, fluffy, soft, golden, made with sorghum and cassava flour. You can continue with a bruschetta, to taste all the magic they make without wheat, oats, barley, or rye. It's time for the Sicilian arancini di riso: fried rice croquettes filled with meat ragu, peas, and mozzarella, breaded with rice flour. Now it's time to try the star of the place, the great Ravioli Nino Bergese, filled with ricotta, parmesan, fresh spinach, and a center of fresh yolk, which explodes like a flavor volcano and melts over a truffle butter. If you've always dreamed of gluten-free fettuccine alla puttanesca, here you have them: capers, garlic, black olives, and Mar del Plata anchovies. Another option is to eat these homemade egg pastas with polpettine: meatballs of three meats cooked in Pomodoro sauce. We tried the cappellacci di zucca alla mantovana and they blew our minds with their delicacy: inside, butternut squash, outside an emulsion of butter and sage that we still remember. We leave with two desserts, the unmissable tiramisu from Donato and the Caprese cake, a delight from the island of Capri that is pure moist chocolate and almonds, it comes with amarenas.
The tip: there are specials off the menu. Maybe you arrive and they surprise you with some ravioli with Genoese sauce stuffed with braised meat, sweetbread, brain, and spinach.

Where: Arévalo 1538.

One of the most frequented restaurants in Villa Crespo is a vegetarian warehouse, set up on land that was unused, next to the train tracks. Yes, you can be a reference in gastronomy, even distinguished by Michelin, and do things differently. Without animal protein and for a mass audience, in a space that reclaimed a forgotten area of the city, where the only pretension is the clay oven and the vegetation. The four young owners of this restaurant, which is celebrating its 3rd year, have given a prominent place to mushrooms, which besides being all over the menu, in tasty dishes like the oyster mushroom milanesa and mushroom pâté; they are also seen in the cultivation cabinet. There are also preserves and pickles. The challenge is to change the classic dynamics of a kitchen, expand the limits of creativity, and focus on vegetables and grains. Fermented and pickled items crown the preparations; the pizza is supreme, like the unique brulée cheesecake.

Where: Loyola 1250.

Everything that happens after ringing the bell is a pleasant surprise. This omakase spreads the art of giving without expecting anything in return, through its offering of flavors and attentive service. You share the bar with foreign tourists, Asians, and faithful followers of Damian Shiizu, who is of Japanese descent. The menu changes to offer the best catch of the day: after marinated and cooked edamame with soy, come lenguado nigiris, matured pejerrey, lemon fish, blow-torched squid; then sashimis, temakis, gunkan. And a delicious sesame ice cream to finish. A choreography so delicate and detailed that takes you straight to the East. The Michelin-recommended omakase is a very authentic expression of the importance of respect, hospitality, cordiality, and harmony for Japan. This spirit is known as Omotenashi: even if you don't know Japanese and can't read what's written on the canvas above the bar, you'll feel it all the time you're at Uni.

Where: Guatemala 5820.

A steakhouse that respects the tradition and essence of the Argentine family, paying proud tribute to the culture of the Río de la Plata. Gastón Riveira is the chef behind this success, which has many reasons to stay at the top. They were consecrated for two: the quality of grilled meats and the set of small casseroles that accompany the main dish, with dozens of creative combinations. These small side dishes, served in an original way, gave them a different stamp, which they have maintained since day one.
Twenty years is nothing or it's a lot, and they are already going for more. They take care of everything: what you're going to eat, where you're going to eat it, and how. Menu, ambiance, and service are their triad. The space is a marriage between a French bistro and a typical Buenos Aires tavern, which spreads joy. The art displayed by the grillers transforms the typical barbecue into a unique experience. The wine list is another ally.
What started as an adventure of a lover of grilling, who decided to use the money from wedding gifts and savings to start his own project, is, was, and will continue to be a cult grill, which is already much more than just from Palermo. They have branches in Pilar, City Bell, Jujuy, and Salta. Abroad in Spain, the United States, the Philippines, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, and Chile.

The tip: La Cabrera's sirloin steak weighs 800 grams and the ribeye, 600. They don't go small.

Where: José Antonio Cabrera 5099. José Antonio Cabrera 5127.

To experience the tradition of Argentine barbecue in the front row, in front of the fire and the grill chef. Meats and wines are protagonists, in this old house in Palermo that was a tango theater, now renovated with a taste as exquisite as the meats they serve. The vegetables are organic, the proteins from La Pampa, from pasture animals that preserve the characteristic flavor of the Angus breed. The firewood comes from the North: the white wood, lighter, is used to light the fire; the red one, to make the embers. Eyebrow with cauliflower cream and corn on the coals, ribeye steak with sweet potato puree, a rib rack -which has 8 hours of cooking with different techniques-, matambre with citrus salad and yellow chili are some of the Argentine flavors that this luxury grill offers where the fire never goes out. The 9 steps are completed with smoked eggplant with ricotta, crispy provolone, and sweetbread with roasted tomato sauce plus ginger. The blood sausage comes with quince and apple chutney; the chorizo with bell pepper. For dessert, dulce de leche pancake, with Patagonian berries and cream. The pairing? An outstanding tour of high-end national wines, you choose from four proposals: standard, premium, Malbec discovery, and sommelier selection. The thing is, don't go by car because every time they see your empty glass, they'll fill it with happiness. The immensity of our countryside and our livestock culture, as the trigger for an immense tasting menu.

Where: Gorriti 3780.

To express in an 18-course menu the ecosystems of Argentina. That's what he set out to do and he succeeded masterfully: Gonzalo Aramburu's restaurant already has two Michelin stars. And he is very convinced: for 18 years he has been offering fine dining (he started in his place in Constitución). Another very important thing for someone who also made it to The Best Chef Awards list is haute cuisine with passion, with all the techniques and emotion. Everything here is important: innovation, aesthetics, and of course, flavors. In conservative Recoleta, Gonzalo makes very palpable avant-garde Argentine cuisine in every bite. Patagonian prawns are presented on a volcanic rock; razor clams, with yogurt, melon, and samphire; oysters, in champagne cream. The unbeatable one is the deer tartare with shiso leaf and king crab. White fish, duck magret, each one unfolds its character calmly, in ingenious combinations. In the charming Pasaje del Correo, the atmosphere is suggestive, with dark colors, subdued light, a scenic setting that also lets you see the chef at the stoves. A luxurious night, on every level, with the Relais & Châteaux seal. The wine list, with more than 120 labels, makes everything harmonious. The sweet steps transport you to the first floor of the restaurant, in a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy Aguaribay, pink pepper ice cream, and raspberries.

Tip: the quinoa and Andean potato risotto that is harvested at more than 2,400 meters above sea level -in the north of our country-, deglazed with northern white wine and goat bone broth was the dish that this chef took to Madrid Fusión this year.

Where: Vicente López 1661.

They raise their own cattle and grow their own vegetables, in a close relationship with the environment that earned them a green Michelin star. This respectful presence with the environment is added to a past full of history: it opened its doors in 1952 as a simple diner, in this iconic pink building dating from 1885. In this super busy corner, the charm of the old grocery store-house coexists -which has cold cuts and peppers hanging at the counter- with a traditional menu of Porteño food. You have to start with the artisanal cold cuts that demonstrate Guido Tassi's mastery: chacarero salami, bondiola, spianata, pancetta. And continue with its acclaimed ribeye steak milanesa. For side dishes, you can choose any salad, they work with organic vegetables and unique varieties, like Reliquia tomatoes. "El preferido de Palermo" has been renewed to face its glory stage and international awards keep pouring in.

Where: Jorge Luis Borges 2108.

Let's start with the basics: the name. Casa Sáenz refers to the hardware store owned by Chef Ximena Sáenz's father, in Monte Grande. And that already gives us a hint of everything: through her restaurant, Ximena seeks to express all her heritage, her roots, and what she learned in so many years of traveling around the country and enjoying Argentine cuisine. That's why a large clay oven is the center and heart of Casa Sáenz, inspired by her travels through our provinces, where the chef found one in many homes.
The menu is inspired by the entire Argentine territory, dishes that tell stories, and others, reimagined classics, always starting from a strict curation of federal raw materials. The wines have the same national spirit: from more than eight Argentine provinces. Also, as our country has done throughout its history, the menu adds other influences: immigrant cuisine, from communities. The result is a beautiful melting pot that invites flavor with potato omelette with aioli; patagonzola with roasted peach; beef milanese, Jujuy steak with peanuts, lime, and cilantro; trout over pea puree with pebre. For desserts, you'll be amazed by the chocolate shimmy with buffalo milk dulce de leche and sablé dough topped with toasted marshmallow. It went so well that they've already opened their second location, now you can enjoy their vibrant cuisine in Belgrano and near the Botanical Garden.

The tip: if you're on a veggie plan, you can't miss the roasted sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and carrots with yogurt sauce and chermoula - the North African herb sauce -, some crispy oyster mushrooms, and Greek tomato croquettes with tzatziki.

Where: Echeverría 2102 and República Árabe Siria 3001.

A hidden gem in Colegiales, Catalino was one of the pioneers in professing and practicing agroecology and food sovereignty. Organic, conscious, and run by its owners: the Tejerina sisters, Mariana and Raquel, who only work with raw materials from small producers and alternative meats. The feminine energy is palpable in this house with high ceilings, wooden floors, and a charming courtyard with a clay oven. Calmness, skill, and commitment are the values behind the dishes they propose, which naturally change with the seasonality of the products. Whenever you visit, you'll be surprised, whether with a parsley root tempura or a hearty stew with beans and buffalo. Carvivores and veggies alike are satisfied: in addition to unusual meats like vizcacha and partridge, they offer dishes with seasonal vegetables and fruits, which pair perfectly with a selection of biodynamic wines and labels from small Argentine wineries.

Fun fact: In addition to composters, they have their own garden, planting to achieve circularity in the city. When they harvest and have surplus, they put it up for sale. Follow them on IG to find out about their markets!

Where: Maure 3126.

Here, they don't serve grandma's food, but rather food from grandmothers, on dishes that are also from another era. The vintage dining room, with rustic touches, exudes a relaxed yet fun atmosphere. Home recipes from different parts of the world, rescued and given a daring twist by the young owner-chef, Nicolás Tykocki, and his father. The exuberance is twofold, in flavors and satisfaction: each dish comes with several side dishes. From a lamb kofta served with labneh, baba ganoush, and bazlama, to Korean tteokbokki, fried chicken, or the off-menu item that changes daily. To finish, the brioche torrija. They don't take reservations, so it's best to arrive early not to miss out on this Chacarita boom.

Fun fact: On special nights, the staff's grandmothers come as guest chefs. Don't miss the "Abuelas de Ácido" cycle!

Where: Charlone 999.

More than a restaurant, it's a bet on the future of food, a research project by chef Germán Martitegui. It opened its doors in 2021, taking over from Tegui: the unforgettable fine dining in Palermo that became an emblem of Argentine haute cuisine internationally for 12 years. This time, Germán's dream is different: to offer good food without sacrificing animals. The jury of the reality show "Masterchef Argentina" surprises with an authorial and seasonal proposal, 100% vegetarian, which also includes vegan options. Located in the inner garden of an elegant Buenos Aires mansion, Marti is dominated by a central kitchen-bar, from where you can see the team in action.

The freshness of the ingredients and natural products come together in delicate dishes that can include up to 20 ingredients, making them a feast of authentic flavors. Everything changes with the season, but the hits remain: mushroom shawarma and cheese soufflé. On weekends there's brunch with cassava omelet and Green Grape Spritz.

Tip: We recommend ordering the mushrooms they grow themselves in the "mushroomery."

Where: Rodríguez Peña 1973.

A bistro with the soul of a tavern, housed in a classic "chorizo house" in Palermo. Facundo Kelemen brings contemporary inspiration to the classics of Buenos Aires' popular recipes, served in small plates for sharing. Bar cuisine with a fresh perspective, through the eyes of a chef who worked in New York and has been a gastronomic tourist since childhood, sampling the best of the best restaurants in the world. On the walls, photos of his grandfather, who was a football player at Racing Club; on the menu, 14 dishes, including spicy fried beef empanadas that you have to eat in one bite because they burst with juice, scrambled eggs with potato foam, steak tartare with quince and capers accompanied by a fried cake, pizza-flavored matambre, and fainá. And the repertoire goes further, with a milanesa sandwich that emulates a Japanese katsu sando. For dessert, chocolate mousse with cereals, or rogel with layers of meringue. Wines also have a contemporary vision, focusing on small wineries with minimal intervention viticulture.

Where: Cabrera 5172.

Awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction by the famous Michelin guide for the best value-for-money relationships. A cozy and informal corner, with homemade touches. This trattoria is everything we expect (and love) from an Italian restaurant in Buenos Aires. Simplicity elevated to excellence. Or product exalted. The formula with which chef-owner Julieta Oriolo touches hearts. In addition to her passion for her ancestors' country and family culinary legacy, her travels to different Italian regions update her recipes. The cellar provides a great selection that accompanies the Italian essence of this cuisine with labels from garage wineries and prestigious Argentine wineries. To start, veal carpaccio, marinated zucchini, and plenty of parmesan; some calamaretti with pallares beans, jalapeños, and guanciale. Or classic eggplant parmigiana with Italian tomato pomodoro, fior di latte, and pesto. Among the homemade pastas, garganelli with white ragout, mushrooms, truffle; tortelli with ricotta, mortadella, and peas; spaghetti aglio, olio e gamberi with plenty of chili and fresh parsley. For dessert, pistachio ice cream profiteroles with chocolate sauce or pavlova with lemon curd, fresh cream, and red fruits.

Fun fact: Stop by La Alacena Pastificio & Salumeria to take home everything you liked (it's two blocks away).

Where: Gascón 1401.

This restaurant is everything done right, even in terms of value for money. That's why it's fully booked for 2024, and it proudly doesn't have a single post on Instagram, in the age of gastrotubers. The secret is in taking risks and heading to Chacarita to see if you can snag a table to experience this factory of successes that was once a soda siphon factory. Excellent charcuterie and Argentine cheeses on boards designed for sharing are the perfect prelude to a river fish that takes us to the Argentine coast, like the chipa guazú with smoked surubí. Or something from the grill - which captivates you as soon as you enter the dining room - like a skirt steak with chimichurri, ending with a reimagined Mar del Plata alfajor. If you're out of luck, head to Anchoita Cava, which far from being the consolation prize for those who can't get a table, is another fantastic idea from the multifaceted Enrique Piñeyro for his gastronomic project. Inconceivable like everything the pilot, actor, filmmaker, activist, rescuer, and aeronautical doctor does, who has also created a myth of Buenos Aires cuisine, winning the green Michelin star. For its 18 hectares of production, farms where they raise pigs, chickens, and geese, agreements with sustainable suppliers, and work with anthropologists for a respectful supply chain.

Where: Juan Ramírez De Velasco 1520.

We continue with another Bib Gourmand that also delivers authentic food in a friendly space: a beautiful corner in Palermo with a decorated facade is the perfect introduction to its cuisine. The place is as warm as the gastronomy, a blend of style with a homely spirit. The menu caters to all tastes; whether you prefer meats or vegetables, there are flavors and textures to suit varied preferences. The experience begins with brioche and smoked butter, and can continue with paté with fig chutney, hazelnuts, pickles, and crackers or duck terrine with hazelnuts. Then, lemon fish crudo, tuna juice, cherry granita, or chorizo beef tartare with fried red quinoa and aguaribay emulsion. For mains, the pasta dishes are a favorite, such as spaghetti with grilled mushrooms and mushroom broth. A dessert that encapsulates all flavors is the coffee parfait with black olives, carob, and cocoa meringue.

Tip: Don't miss the new cycle of guest restaurants: friends' chefs intervene at Reliquia.

Where: Carranza 1601.

It has a red star and a green one. What comes first? The chicken or the egg? The gastronomy and sustainability award was given for controlling the seeds they plant and the cattle they raise, which are also considered for soil recovery. Pablo Rivero's holistic vision for this grill is talked about in Argentina and around the world. The corner where the chef-owner founded a local after coming from Rosario, where his grandfather was a butcher and his parents were ranchers, has become an icon. Overflowing with people, it has all the fans and all the records. They work at full capacity every day - the wait is with champagne in hand - in this gourmet grill where everything is on display, from Hereford and Angus cuts to mixed aging processes and fires. Another highlight is the terrace, overlooking the lively Palermo neighborhood. Their concept is regenerative livestock farming, their spirit, that of a Buenos Aires barbecue. The cellar focuses on great national wines. A plaque on the facade makes it clear: it's a tourist attraction in Palermo. The grill master recommends house cuts, such as sirloin steak and skirt steak, after the chorizo, blood sausage, and grilling sausage board. Yes to empanadas and corn with squash and cheese. Even the french fries are sublime.

Where: Guatemala 4699.

For those who think Buenos Aires resembles Paris, on this block they have the best example. An impeccable bistro, in a charming corner that seems like a painting. Martín Rebaudino's modern cuisine exalts Argentine terroirs with French and Spanish influences. Platense tomato with Mar del Plata anchovy, Cachi paprika oil, apple cubes, yellow mustard seeds. Warm oysters from Pocitos (Province of Buenos Aires) with mussel tears and Jujuy kiwi. Roasted yellow beet carpaccio with serrano ham shavings, kimchi, lemon gel. Capilla del Señor quail with San Rafael sabayon. The entire country's produce is opened, combined, and enjoyed like never before with their cuisine and fantasies. We swoon over the drunk chocolate stick, Porto mousse, and Nepalese coffee with cocoa soil, truffles, and cotton candy. We leave with the chocolate tube with a base of nemesis and Salta walnuts, Belgian chocolate foam, tangerine sorbet, and infinite caramel.

Where: Peña 2300.

The place is small, the cuisine they serve immense (like the line), with a depth in which spicy accents are revealed. Everyone wants to come to this indie bistro that doesn't marry any specialty or type of cuisine. A modern spot in Villa Crespo that chef Julio Martín Baez made fashionable, for the personality of its cuisine and the human group behind it. Rio Negro cholga escabeche, fig carpaccio with lime vinaigrette and pickled cucumber mayo, Argentine Wagyu skirt steak grilled cured with koji and blue butter emulsified garlic puree; ribeye with shio koji emulsion; trout cured with raspberry vinaigrette and sour cream. For these and other feats, they are present in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants and the Michelin guide.

Where: Loyola 807.

We continue with its younger sister, born a couple of blocks away, on a modern corner with glass walls. The bar and grills catch the eye in this restaurant that revolves around the ingredient, permeated by fire. Wine, of course, is part of the equation - they have a rich selection from our country's terroirs, from North to South through its grape varieties - as is the service. Various shared dishes are dispatched from the open kitchen: fried artichoke with peanut sauce and smoked turnip ponzu, halloumi with burnt watermelon, garlic prawns, vinegar-marinated Torrontés wine pickled smelt, grilled squid with bean stew. The rule is to put them in the center of the table and try a bit of each, in a feast of colors and flavors, like the salad of fresh and charred leaves with calendula and lavender flowers. For dessert, a cup of fruit and sparkling wine sabayon. The space was conceived for that, for enjoyment in company. There's noise of cooking, conversations, and laughter! An idea of Julio Martín Báez, who is also the executive chef of this Michelin-recommended restaurant.

Where: Darwin 1111.

Elena is the only hotel restaurant on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list, where it has held its place for 10 years now. Being housed in the elegant Four Seasons Buenos Aires adds another layer of mystique to the experience. Before even reaching the table, guests immerse themselves in the international atmosphere and traveler's spirit that permeates the sophisticated building. Upon entering Elena, the magic reignites: its design draws inspiration from the old houses of San Telmo and the tango halls of that neighborhood. The glass dome, the wine cellar, the open kitchen, and the aging chambers create a salon full of stimuli, where it's a pleasure to sit down and enjoy the meats that have made them so renowned. Charcuterie and brasserie are their two pillars, so it's worth starting with a platter of cold cuts: Kobe bresaola, duck ham, Camembert, and aged cheddar, followed by the dry-aged steak, a monumental piece weighing 950 grams to share. Josper-grilled meats are their signature (Angus sirloin steak, 45-day dry-aged Angus T-Bone, Argentine Wagyu ribeye), although if you're craving something from the sea, the achiote octopus and Andean potato ceviche are excellent choices. Their wine list treasures several national gems, with labels from all regions of Argentina.

Fun fact: The side dishes are out of this world, crafted as meticulously as the proteins themselves.

Where: Posadas 1086.

The newest Italian restaurant in the Michelin Guide resides within a Palermo hotel. It's been around for just over a year, yet everyone is already talking about its Italian cuisine with Argentine ingredients. Mar del Plata anchovies, Salta chili, and Mendoza olives in artisanal casarecce pasta. La Rioja black olives and Santiago del Estero capers for puttanesca sauce. The pistachios are from San Juan; the meat and vegetables from the Buenos Aires countryside. At Raggio, the products of our land and sea come together with traditional recipes that Sebastián Raggiante brings from his native Bologna. The bar catches the eye and is well-equipped: it offers a high-end selection of Italian cocktails, world classics, and signature drinks. The wine selection includes a variety of lesser-known grapes in these parts, such as garnacha, sangiovese, nebbiolo, and barbera for reds; and Pedro Ximénez, malvasía, and verdicchio for whites.

To start, indulge in some affettati. Bresaola, a cold cut from the central Alps, is served with whole grain mustard and lemon. Mortadella comes with fresh ricotta. Don't miss the olives and matured Parmesan, served with organic honey. For homemade pasta, the chef offers a variety of gnocchi, rigatoni, conchiglioni, and some rarities like gigli or maltagliati. Their seafood marinara is unforgettable: a bounty of mussels, squid, octopus, and scallops. For dessert, don't skip the panna cotta.

Fun fact: When you sit down at Raggio, without asking, a bountiful breadbasket arrives at the table, accompanied by a spicy oil. Also, sparkling or still water, all at no extra cost.

Where: Gurruchaga 2121.

Let's head to Parque Lezama to enjoy a restaurant that, in the heart of the historic neighborhood, offers retro details and homestyle cooking, as its name suggests. Without many other pretensions than to serve very delicious food in a pleasant and luminous space with large windows. Here, the only secret is that they cook the way they like to eat: they strive to make everyone feel welcome and relaxed, so they can unwind and enjoy that food they could cook at home but has that certain something here. The menu, very traditional, offers Argentine classics, from grilled polenta with tomatoes and portobellos to sirloin steak with smashed potatoes and salad. The coconut flan is unbeatable.

Where: Avenida Caseros 486.

The Korean cuisine boom in Buenos Aires shows no signs of stopping and adds spaces to enjoy its peculiar flavors. Nowadays, there's no need to go to the Flores neighborhood; the second and third generation of immigrants, who traditionally worked in the textile industry, have ventured into the kitchen and opened restaurants in other neighborhoods of the city. This is the case of Marina Lis Ra, leading Na Num in Chacarita, with her proposal of non-traditional Korean cuisine. A small yet impeccable space, with a bar and an open kitchen plus a few tables. All dishes on the menu are recommended, from sweet potato tortilla with wasabi aioli, teriyaki & fennel salad, and spicy tteokbokki with blue cheese & mozzarella cream to smoked mushrooms with roasted kimchi and cauliflower puree, pork ribs, and their interpretation of humita. Accompany with jasmine gin tonic. We love it because it's open on Mondays. We admire it because Na Num opened in Madrid. We applaud it because it's a Michelin recommendation.

Fun fact: They launched the evening executive menu, an excellent idea that runs from Monday to Thursday. You choose your starter, main course, and dessert, with a glass of wine included.

Where: Roseti 177.

To champion seafood in a country obsessed with barbecue: that's what this restaurant set out to do 19 years ago, and it succeeded. Argentina's immense coastline couldn't continue to be ignored. Gabriel Oggero's talent in a disruptive kitchen overlooking the water made Crizia "swim strong": it achieved the Michelin star for sustainability, among other international recognitions. Oysters are their flagship product, with which they have worked since day one, carefully monitoring their development and traceability. Other dishes draw inspiration from the ocean and the forest, with products from Patagonia, such as the Comodoro Rivadavia shrimp snack with tree tomato, tangerine, and red currant vinegar. Using the same approach is the crispy black rice with fresh seafood finished on the iron griddle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon aioli. And the Las Grutas scallops, roasted with wood-fired butter. Everything is enjoyed in a modern space in Palermo, with an open kitchen and an impressive wine cellar at its center. Desserts pay homage to seasonal flowers and fruits.

Where: Fitz Roy 1819.

It's the coolest place in La Lucila, with a graffiti-covered open kitchen, a pioneer of the sharing plate trend, complemented by fine wines. The wine cellar is precisely the heart of this project, with labels characterized by minimal intervention. The communal table that dominates the salon is always buzzing, just like the sidewalk, which provides the perfect setting to enjoy their street food from various world capitals in a sophisticated version with Asian nods. Chicken wonton, ginger, negui, and chili oil; smoked pork belly bao, pickled cucumber, spring onion, chili dipping sauce; pork shoulder tacos with achiote, black bean sauce, llanero cheese, and avocado foam; beef tataki in rice paper with oyster dressing, cured egg yolk brûlée, and lemon ash; langoustine and pork dumplings with walnuts, fermented carrot, homemade hoisin, spring onion, and pepper gomasio. The appearance is simple; the flavors, bold, like the natural wines that accompany them: oranges and Pét Nat from small biodynamic producers. The vision of five lifelong friends to create a small space filled with good flavors.

Where: Av. del Libertador 3810, La Lucila.

Since we're in the Northern Zone, let's head to the place that transformed the face of Olivos Harbor, with the signature of Fernando Trocca, who, after success in José Ignacio and the Hamptons, opened his place on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, always close to the water. At noon, a rich buffet is served, a play of levels, colors, and textures, so you can create your plate to your liking, serving yourself whatever protein and side dishes you fancy, in the size of plate you've chosen. When the sun sets, the fire ignites in this charming space with a deck as a forecourt. It's worth starting with a cocktail on the riverfront terrace - the Bloody Mary is very good - and then indulging in some Lyon-style baby squid with caramelized onion, garlic, and cubed fries. And grilled corn and cabutia humita with pistachio cream. For the main course, pork shoulder with orange reduction, yogurt, and pickles. Or ribeye with grilled kale and bell pepper. To finish, banoffee cake. To get into vacation mode.

Where: Juan Bautista Alberdi 25, Olivos.

Not everyone knows about this seafood and shellfish emporium, tucked away in a corner of Almagro, where many other loyal customers - who do have it on their radar - come in search of the best Portuguese cuisine in the city. "Our culture is familial; here, Argentines come to eat, sometimes a tourist drops by from word of mouth," Gustavo Cano told us, serving artisanal fish and defending cod. It turns out that the chef-owner, after his time in Europe, brought to Buenos Aires an unconditional love for this fish and recipes that aren't as popular with the locals. After 26 years of Dambleé, he now welcomes Portugal's ambassadors to his premises. Even the president of his home country, Luis Lacalle Pou, has visited. The chef champions the power of cod, which disappeared from restaurants due to its cost and the amount of work it requires. For him, it's a passion and a mission: to respect tradition and ensure that gastronomic heritage isn't lost. And there's much more. "We're receiving fibrous anchovies from Mar del Plata, spectacular Patagonian sole, meaty grouper, prawns, octopus," Gustavo added. Their oyster bar - mesmerizing as soon as you enter the salon, very brasserie-style - comes alive during happy hour. For snacks, potato omelet with clams, sardines with tomato, scallop ceviche, gratinated oysters. The menu has more than four pages (almost as long as the avenue where they're located) and is full of genius, from Basque-style tripe to Valencian paella.

Where:  Av. Rivadavia 3401.

Continuing our culinary excursion outside the classic gastronomic circuit of Buenos Aires, we venture into the Maradonian neighborhood of La Paternal, to find a restaurant that is still a well-kept secret. In a large property that was once a bakery and still retains the old ovens, chef Jazmín Marturet set up her temple of multiple influences, founding her own creed. Having traveled the world as a chef for a well-known Latin American singer, she now summarizes what she's learned at MN Santa Inés. From a curry to a pozole, from a pho to brain ravioli or feijoada with fried fish. Or a spicy Malaysian rendang with tamarind and coconut milk. For dessert, peanut butter flan, with cream and mango. The menu is concise, inventive, and hearty, and the prices are very friendly for an extraordinary midday meal on the island of La Paternal. Note that it only opens for lunch.

Where: Ávalos 360.

This omakase is gaining momentum, albeit very quietly, hidden in an apartment in Palermo Hollywood already listed in the pages of the Michelin Guide. Even if you have the address, you'll be surprised upon arrival because nothing gives you a hint. What happens after you ring the doorbell is also amazing, so we won't spoil it for you now. "When I traveled to Japan, I learned that restaurants are not only on the street," observed its creator, Marcello El. And he told us: "Buri isn't a secret; it's entering a magical place, different from what we're used to when we go out to eat. You leave everything behind and prepare yourself to enjoy." Consistency, product work, generating new channels for the commercialization of Argentine fishing. Everything comes together with the intention of delighting the diner. The bar accommodates 10 guests in a single shift, at 8:30 pm. The chef-owner draws inspiration from Kyoto traditions, more kaiseki style, so before the local fish nigiri (sometimes serving more than 12 varieties of fish), he serves other dishes, such as chawanmushi, in a crescendo of flavors.

Where: Guatemala 5781.

Leonardo Fumarola presents modern Italian cuisine at L’adesso. "The idea is to bring the new concept of Italian cuisine, updating the image in Buenos Aires that comes from what the immigrants brought. This has to do with what is happening there now," the author summarized his adaptation of ancient cuisine for us. The proposal includes replacing cooking methods (such as vacuum with braising), associating concepts, playing with temperatures and textures without being molecular; the ingredients are recognizable on the plate. The space, completely renovated, radiates an atmosphere as intimate as it is elegant. The lighting in the dining room is just right, and outside, a quiet and heated internal garden. L’adesso is a very good place for a romantic outing. Leo offers an aperitif and starts cooking with innovative techniques and a different styling for classics that originated from Italian villages. Thus, the croquettes are made with osso buco, coated with peanut crust and tomato marmalade. The pappardelle is made with chestnut flour and accompanied by wild boar ragù and cranberries. The risotto is made with gorgonzola, rocket pesto, beetroot, and almonds. For mains: braised beef with vegetables and grilled polenta; fish with Sicilian caponata. Although there is also room for simplicity: the unbeatable cacio e pepe, the fresh long and thick pasta coated in a wheel of Roman cheese, with pepper and a creaminess that is unbelievable.

Tip: If you're in the mood to treat yourself, the wine cellar has Italian wines.

Where: Fray Justo S.M de Oro 2047.

Pasture and supplementation, without confinement. This is written on the menu and it's the soul of the project. Cuts from producers in Gualeguaychú that favor biodiversity. This is the origin of the ribeye, the center-cut barbecue, and the skirt steak that arrives at the table of Madre Rojas. Argentine wagyu comes from micro livestock farms, from Les Amies and Las Araucarias Estates, where it is fed with pasture from the natural reserve and grains free of agrochemicals. They use it for everything, from charcuterie (wagyu cecina, wagyu pancetta cured to accompany with chipa) to chorizo served with onion confit and fennel flowers, chorizo served with Spanish potatoes and a fried egg to wagyu empanada and fries in wagyu fat. The side dishes are extremely tempting: fried cassava with seasonal ketchup; gratinated broccoli and cauliflower; calçots, mashed potatoes, hazelnuts, and romesco sauce. Everything has a gourmet twist: crispy chitterlings with lemon puree; sweetbreads with tiger's milk; bread pudding with salted caramel; pancake with Tandil dulce de leche. From this corner of Villa Crespo, the Buenos Aires grill is reinvented and adds value. A tavern with a very current mission, committed to its environmental era and animal welfare.

Where: Rojas 1600.

If your compass is seeking Scandinavian cuisine, this is your north. In this elegant mansion with moldings and many details, the new Nordic cuisine shines, based on natural ingredients shaped with pickling, smoking, and fermentation. The most original aspect is the Asian nod added by the chef-owner, Nicolás Díaz Martini, in a faithful reflection of his travels and personal interests. To start, smoked trout with pear chutney; Danish blue cheese with celery gel, peach, shiitake, and walnut; lamb tartare with dried apricots, Greek olives, and wasabi beurre nantais; gravlax with cream cheese and pickled mushrooms. Among the mains, duck magret with smoked cabbage and pine mushroom demi-glace; smoked zucchini tartine with Lusignan cheese, pecans, and wakame mayonnaise; Hookipa beef with miso and pak choi. Creativity doesn't stop and continues in desserts, with the almond meteorite with cilantro ice cream; or cherry ice cream with spiced wine, black garlic toffee foam, cone, and dill. A high journey to Iceland that leaves you with an Eskimo smile.

Where: Thames 2450. 

Since we're exploring cuisine from other latitudes, let's head to the Middle East, to the restaurant of Guido Casalinuovo and Celeste Rizian, descendants of Armenians and Greeks. Here, culture is respected, memory is honored, and reinterpretation is added. Thus, the vegetarian sarma; spinach and feta spanakopitas; mujaddara with creamy rice with prawns, caramelized onion emulsion, and crispy coral lentils; manté, beef tenderloin with various textures of beets and baklava with vanilla ice cream are among the most requested dishes. The only rule is to nibble in a disorderly and playful manner. The menu offers 17 servings to assemble the meal you want. Another option is to go for the tasting menu, which is a journey through the most significant flavors of the house, with 12 dishes in seven courses, harmonized with five wine labels and coffee. Yes, as we like to decentralize gastronomic hubs, we came to Del Viso, to the first restaurant in the area to offer multi-course meals, something that highlights the gastronomic leap that Pilar has taken. 43 kilometers is nothing! The Middle East feels much farther away.

Tip: They have 22 labels of gin, Gin & Tonic lovers will be in heaven.

Where: Los Crisantemos 392, Del Viso.

We won't leave Zona Norte without visiting a tremendous French restaurant, hidden on the most elegant avenue. This bistro in Acassuso celebrates 20 years of its magic. A gastronomic haven of small size and great taste, ideal for a romantic date. Indeed, its essence is very relational: it arises from the joint vision of the chef couple, Verónica Morello and Charly Forbes. For starters, the classic chicken liver pâté with greens and spice bread and the mushroom and brie cheese textures stand out. For the main course, the ones that never leave the menu are duck confit and magret with carrots. Among the fusion dishes, the glazed pork ribs with soy and honey, accompanied by braised fennel and a beetroot and red fruit emulsion, are exceptional. Or the prawns with wild rice, roasted vegetables, and spices. Desserts never fail: chocolate fondant with caramelized walnuts, crème brûlée with crispy shortcrust pastry, and profiteroles with American cream ice cream. The wine cellar surprises with its range, from fresh sparkling wines to robust reds, from renowned wineries to new discoveries, with a variety of styles and regions.

Tip: To celebrate its 20th anniversary, L'Atelier Bistro is organizing a series of tastings. Each month, a winery visits them to pair a special multi-course menu.

Where: Av. del Libertador 14520, Acassuso.

Back to the city center, to delve into one of the most recent openings in Recoleta and its native flavors. A restaurant hidden in the new Sofitel, in a sophisticated environment, the hotel as the setting for this pleasure trip. Executive chef Erika Scaffino recreates dishes smoked on the Josper grill fueled by quebracho and cherry wood. Daily catch, both oceanic and river, and classic cuts of meat such as ribeye, skirt steak, or sirloin, from Aberdeen Angus, Argentine Wagyu, and Black Angus breeds. Before, grilled sweetbreads, confit shallots, and apricot puree; provoleta with fennel slices and honey cane vinaigrette. Among the side dishes, from the simple and perfect Alma mashed potatoes, to goat milk ricotta and almond, corn puree, tomato salad, fresh oregano, and spring onions. Vegetables are roasted on the Josper; French fries are triple-cooked. For dessert, almond croustillant with chocolate cream and coffee English sauce, puff pastry with vanilla cream and salted caramel. The wine cellar is as beautiful as it is generous. Alma's kitchen, with soul, is linked to friendship, family, and traditions.

Where: Posadas 1232.

Approaching its 10th anniversary of enchanting all palates with its relaxed inventiveness, which has led it to Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, where it has remained for eight years. Low profile and market experience are the keys of Mariano Ramón, who understands a lot about the product and cultural identities when cooking. The salon is lively and small, only the essential fits, both on the plates and in the decoration. The labneh is addictive, combining acidity, silkiness, crunchiness, spiciness, and sweetness in a yogurt cheese with chutney and fried chickpea noodles. The pakoras are magnificent. Peaches in syrup and tofutikka with salad; tomatoes, onions, lettuce, lemon for the deer steak. Vegetarian accents and alternative meats in a dynamic menu seasoned with Indian and Southeast Asian spices, which sneaked in from travels and collaborations.

Where: Scalabrini Ortiz 1543.

Yes, the name already tells you that you're going to an urban garden, with over 600 native plants, a Río de la Plata oasis. Precisely, it was the flowers that made Chula Gálvez famous, the pastry chef who has adopted them in her recipes. Everything is delicious and gluten-free, although at first glance you may not believe it. But it's true: she has discarded wheat flour and replaced it with many others, less known and healthier. Sorghum, rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, or pea are some of her alternatives. Here, nature brings good news and good ideas. Chula and Santiago Pérez created a restaurant that offers high-quality gluten-free cuisine and pastry from breakfast to dinner. The vision? A place for everyone to enjoy. To achieve this, it was necessary to develop a laboratory, where they work with scientists and food experts, to design the gastronomy they want, from baked goods and breading to puff pastry for a tart or a cake. Because taste is non-negotiable, the most important thing in this experiment is that the dishes are delicious. Study is constant, hits too. Fettuccine with basil and sunflower pesto, fried chicken Milanese with leaf salad and lime vinaigrette. The Clementina cake with cashew flour, white chocolate cream, cheese, and mandarins, or the passion fruit pie, are must-try items.

Tip: The restaurant's breadbasket is one of the most praised in the gastronomic circuit. You won't be able to resist it.

Where: Gorriti 5870.

This place has specialized in its egg-centric proposal and its setting, marking a differential combo for a brunch or brinner outing. This is the palace (or rather the tree house) of eggs: they are served all day long, until 10 pm, and in the most varied styles. As delicious as they are nutritious, in a very unique environment: a little house in the tree of the inner courtyard of an old house in Palermo, which has received awards for being an architectural landmark. Turkish eggs, cooked at 68°C, come with Greek yogurt, roasted garlic, citrus zest, dill, and smoked paprika butter, with half-roasted eggplant. Parmentiegg is a potato filled with poached egg, herbed cream cheese, ham, and bacon gratin. The Scandinavian comes with citrus cream and vodka-cured gravlax trout plus avocado slices. All served with homemade sourdough toast. The idea comes from Lucas Villalba, a born entrepreneur who has also opened a bakery, pastry shop, and designer pastry shop that are a hit. At Moshu, cakes are sacred, because they are the best way to end a meal. The Red Velvet and the Carrot Cake have several layers and an unbeatable fluffiness (they also come in cookie and pudding versions, respectively). They excel in old-fashioned cakes, and they make an emotional rescue of classic recipes in incredible versions that come in different sizes, from bars to whole cakes. And there's more: lemon blueberry, coffee & peanut, Guiness cake with extra stout beer ganache and cream cheese frosting on a bitter chocolate sponge, almond crumble and apple compote, or pecan layer with praline.

Tip: For national holidays, they make a homemade locro that is excellent.

Where: Guatemala 4570.

All of Buenos Aires talks about La Chica Pájaro, better known as Olivia Saal, more recognized for her out-of-this-world food. From a simple tomato and anchovy pesto bread to a savory French toast made with polenta; from a beef milanese with mac n’ cheese to a flat iron steak. The open kitchen at Oli makes the restaurant in Palermo resemble a school: a meeting point, an experimentation hub, and above all a place for learning, where chefs and pastry chefs work comfortably, with plenty of space and room for creativity. Of course, the cakes are a whole separate book, not just a chapter. Baked Alaska, Dulce de Leche Napoleon, Selva Oli, the vegan chocolate cake. Always busy, you have to go with patience and a lot of cravings.

Where: Costa Rica, 6020.

The name of this new bistro brings the mythical hotel of the French Riviera to the city of Buenos Aires, that palace symbolizing all the charm of Nice. Mediterranean cuisine within the Palladio Hotel MGallery, in a modern and elegant setting. Risotto alla Milanese with ossobuco and saffron; Basque-style hake cheeks; black hake with artichoke barigoule and tarragon bearnaise; breaded ribeye with panko and corn flakes; prawns and sweetbreads with potato foam and confit fennel; lamb ravioli with rosemary butter and garlic in cooking juice. The desserts are outstanding, just like the signature cocktails.

Where: Av. Callao 924.

For many, the best bodegon in Buenos Aires. With attentive waiters and properly set tables, plus a very homely cuisine that exudes Argentine identity. The breadbasket arrives with curls of butter, and then, everything you order will be just right. For starters, tongue in vinaigrette, sweetbreads with green onions, Venetian-style calamari. Then, hand-cut pasta ribbons with spinach cream, fusilli al fierrito with tomato sauce, Roman-style hake with mashed potatoes, Calabrian-style chicken with Spanish potatoes, plum rabbit, pizza-style flank steak with fries. A great plan to do with family in Colegiales and relive the history of the city's bodegones. Affordable prices and portions for sharing.

Tip: The outing ends with a cone of frozen dulce de leche (and mint) at the adjacent ice cream parlor: Scannapieco, today and always. Firm since 1938 with the motto: "there is nothing that ice cream cannot fix."

Where: Av. Álvarez Thomas 12.

Everything has been said about this place that inaugurated the saga of Instagrammable restaurants. When the red door opens, there are the jellyfish, the Chinese lanterns, and the anime characters. The Asian grill in Palermo that came to change everything, still riding the wave, recommended by Michelin and ranked 43rd in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. With its flagship dishes - such as beef tataki with egg yolk, wasabi, shiso, and katsu sando - and its premieres. We love the clams with coconut milk and anchovy butter, spicy fried rice, beef curry, and cucumber. To sharpen your chopsticks and enjoy a cocktail menu that also has Asian nods, with lychee, togarashi salt, and more.

Where: Thames 1810.

The restaurant of a chef who brought a different voice, and who always has something interesting to say, because she is also a communicator of seasonal gastronomy, healthy eating, and the visibility of the work of producers from across the country. Narda Lepes doesn't go unnoticed, whatever she undertakes, all her projects leave a mark, like her Comedor. It opened in 2017 with a focus on nutrition, so the menu is characterized by the balance of cereals, legumes, and vegetables, accompanying different proteins chosen by the diner. From her memorable "Palta que lo parió" to the onion with potato cream, her dishes leave you anything but indifferent. We stick with her version of bibimbap, which in Korean means "mixed food": crispy, tasty rice with a spicy kick from the kimchi, served in an ideal bowl to place in the middle of the table and share, with grilled bacon and fried egg, topped with dried bonito flakes.

Where: Sucre 664.

The success of Chacarita, almost fallen off its gastronomic map and located in the most commercial part, can summarize its DNA as BBB (Good Nice Cheap). This is how Maximiliano Rossi brings the creative cuisine of small plates down to the economic reality of Buenos Aires, which is so trendy in the city. The terrace is the place to be, the dining room is also popular because it's cheerful and bright. The glassed-in wine cellar lets you peek and encourages you to do so, to keep a record of the label curation. Their portions of Argentine cuisine with Latin and Asian touches are phenomenal: spider steak marinated in Korean flavors with sweet potato noodles and turnip kimchi, ribeye with shredded lettuce and Reggianito cheese; sweet potato fritters with spiced mascabo honey; the acclaimed tonnato maiale: a twist on the classic Christmas dish that replaces beef with smoked pork loin and is accompanied by crispy lattice potatoes. They can't take it off the menu because it has a fanbase!

Where: Avenida Dorrego 866.

Since we're in a football mood, let's go to the restaurant at the Monumental Stadium. "You're not going to become a River fan just by coming here to eat a ribeye," said Nicolás Bargagna. Not even a T-bone. The founding partner clarifies that everyone is welcome. Because eating with the playing field lit up at your feet is an experience you have to try. Feel the immensity of the empty stands and the magic that comes over you when you enter a stadium. An unforgettable mental picture that was unthinkable until now and is now a reality: dining at the stadium in gourmet style, having a Pity Martini in the Centenary Tribune. With a plate of flambeed nigiri. What sells the most are the pastas, like lamb ravioli with saffron sauce, toasted almonds, and basil oil. For nibbling, oven-baked empanadas with braised ossobuco. Or sweet and sour calamari with spicy grilled lemon. The mixed ceviche mixes slices of white fish, octopus, and prawns. The marroc cheesecake is to die for.

Where: Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 7596.

The charm of Rufino is discovered in the basement of the Mio Buenos Aires boutique hotel. A speakeasy grill that dazzles with its wine cellar and the quality of its wines, a perfect match for its meats. Its modern Argentine cuisine is nourished by typical products, avant-garde touches, and a dimly lit room, with an open kitchen and clever decorative details. To start, you have to order the corn humita empanada and the provoleta. Among the most original offal dishes are blood sausage with cranberry and walnut sauerkraut plus tomato and apple chutney; and sweetbreads with cauliflower puree and red cabbage sauerkraut. The six-hour barbecue is so tender it can be cut with a fork. The 750-gram bone-in ribeye is covered with chimichurri butter and garlic. Vegetables are as prominent as meats, so the sides are a gem, like the perfect peppers stuffed with onions and three cheeses. For sharing? If you're into sweet and sour, you'll love the 1-kilo pork brisket, accompanied by green apple puree, traditional criolla, and fig relish. For dessert, the creamy chocolate with salt.

Where: Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 465.

They found a corner they couldn't pass up, on the edge of Paternal and Villa Crespo, two blocks from Warnes. And in the midst of a pandemic, they decided to rent it. "There was no young gastronomic proposal here, nor of this style. We are in an old bodegón, over 80 years old: we kept the structure, modernized the kitchen, and after months of work, we opened in May 2021 with the idea of making good sandwiches. We have one with pastrami that comes in focaccia with sauerkraut and pickled cucumber, another with tortilla and gratinated spinach, a burger that is the Oklahoma Fried Onion, served on potato bread with pickles, cheddar, and chili emulsion. Gradually we added dishes," Guillermo Prol, one of the owners, told Time Out, a friend of his partners and suppliers, from making cheese to making artisanal sausage. For snacking, pickled eggplants, marinated olives, spinach fritters, or cauliflower and broccoli pakoras. Grilled coalho cheese with gremolata is a bomb. They complement with an interesting wine list of 50 wines from small wineries, reds, rosés, and oranges. People come, settle in comfortably, and stay for hours, playing cards for example, taking advantage of the wide sidewalk and being far from gastronomic poles: no one will rush you from the table here. "As one of my partners is a gallery owner, artists, musicians, collectors started coming, that world grew and Isla became like a niche. They like this, being relaxed, apart from the noise," he added. It's more than clear that no one can leave without trying the floating island.

Tip: they open every day, during weekends also at lunchtime. Prices are affordable.

Where: Dr. Luis Beláustegui 396.

We're going to a market stall. Las Chicas de la 3 became famous with the episode of Street Food Buenos Aires. Since then, locals and tourists flock to the simple sheet metal stand they have inside Nave 3 at the Mercado Central de Buenos Aires, the largest and most frequented by local chefs. Patricia Rodríguez and Romina Moore are partners, a couple, and the architects of a dish that became a hit: ham and cheese stuffed omelette. Add to that the folklore of the market with its fruit crates, and maybe their empanadas and tarts, which are also excellent. A colorful outing outside the structure.

Where: Nave 3 Mercado Central de Buenos Aires, Tapiales. 

We set sail on a journey through the Mediterranean, with a recent opening that brought the blue and white of typical Greek houses to Buenos Aires: they set up a house in Palermo Viejo in the style of Mykonos. There is no one who doesn't want to board this cruise of island flavors, which makes you feel like you're in a tavern in Santorini. Or maybe in a medina. Octopus carpaccio, fresh hook-caught fish accompanied by vegetables in ras al hanout, lamb koftas with Greek salad. We go to Morocco with the couscous. To finish, don't miss the frozen lemon. The bar brings a mega assortment, also with a marine imprint. From a martini with olive vodka, dry vermouth, and caper leaf to a punch shell. An ode to the sea in decoration, tableware, product, and the good vibes of being on vacation, even if only for a moment.

Where: República Árabe Siria 3285.

One of the best tapas in Buenos Aires is Asian and it's at Chacarita, at ApuNena. This year they celebrate their 5th anniversary, full of vibes, flavors, and color in each of their dishes. Christina Sunae and Flor Ravioli are the friends and partners behind this venture that knows no bounds. The seed is a journey they took together to the Philippines, where Christina grew up, who has Korean blood, and learned to cook with her aunts and grandmother. Flor, who is a cook and nutritionist, was fascinated by the markets and street culinary culture. Having worked at El Bulli, she found a connection with Spanish tapas bars. Together they combined all these sensations and influences, plus Christina's experience in the two Asian restaurants she had in Buenos Aires, and Flor's at Moshi Moshi; to create ApuNena.

Apu means "grandma" in the dialect of Christina's Filipino family and Nena is the name of her grandmother, who lived until her nineties. Asian essence with local products in a conscious kitchen is the formula they found to synthesize all their knowledge and quests. Bar, lounge, terrace, you choose where to sit and what to try from the tremendous variety of flavors they propose in each tapa. Dumplings, baos, soups, noodles, grilled squid, fried chicken, Filipino empanadas, fish curry. "Our mission is to bring Asian flavors and grandma's recipes to the neighborhood residents, tourists who visit us, and the whole community, of all ages. The little ones love ApuNena," Flor tells us, who also had a grandma who cooked really well.

Tip: Reservations are recommended if you want to eat at a table. They have two shifts, at 8 pm and at 10 pm. If it's a spontaneous visit, you can choose to sit at the bar.

Where: Aguirre 1600.