Where to Eat: Our Favorite Restaurants

We’ve eaten our way across the city (for research, of course) and handpicked our favorite spots—places that feel like home, places that feel like an adventure, and places we always take our friends. From old-school classics to experimental kitchens, romantic dinners to late-night snacks, here’s everywhere we think you should eat in Buenos Aires.

Classics

Refined cuisine, thoughtful interiors, and a sense of occasion. Perfect for a memorable night out.

  • El Preferido — @elpreferidopalermo

  • Casa Cavia — @casacavia

  • Mishiguene — @mishigueneba

  • Narda Comedor — @nardacomedor (a personal favorite—run by the family of our dear friend Catalina Lepes)

  • Anafe — @anafe.ba

Argentine Staples & Grilled Meats

For those who want to experience the country’s rich food traditions—steak, charcuterie, and bold flavors.

  • Don Julio @donjulioparrilla

  • Happening — @happeningba

  • Corte Charcutería — @cortecharcuteria

Comfortable & Familiar

Warm, relaxed settings with food that’s heartfelt and satisfying—perfect for a long lunch or casual dinner.

  • La Alacena — @laalacenatrattoria

  • Atte Pizzería — @attepizza

  • Evelia — @evelia.restautante

  • Coronado — @coronado.bsas

Contemporary & Seasonal

Modern Argentine cooking with a focus on seasonal produce, natural wines, and quiet elegance.

  • Chui — @chui.ba (another favorite from Catalina Lepes’ family—highly recommended)

  • Amador @amador___________

  • olla bodegon @olla7_bodegon

  • Sacro — @sacroresto

  • Ness — @ness.bsas

Vinos & Quesos

For those who want to sip and snack their way through Buenos Aires — think bold reds, aged cheeses, anchovies on toast, and the kind of aperitivo hour that turns into dinner without anyone noticing. These are some of our favorite spots to slow down, savor, and people-watch over a perfect glass of wine

  • Anchoíta Cava — @anchoitacava

  • Acuario — @acuariobar

  • Bimbi — @bimbi_nilo

Cafecito Time

For those who love slow mornings, good design, and perfectly frothed milk. These are our favorite cafés to grab a cortado, split a medialuna, or sit for hours pretending you live here. Chic, calm, and very Buenos Aires

  • F A R I N E L L I — @farinelli_ba

  • Cora Cafe — @coracafe.ba

  • Clorindo — @clorindo.ba

Beyond the incredible restaurants, there are a few classics you simply have to try while you’re here. Argentine cuisine is full of simple, comforting flavors rooted in family tradition, European influence, and local ingredients. Here are a few staples we recommend:

Milanesas con puré: Argentina’s ultimate comfort food. A thin breaded cutlet (usually beef or chicken), served with creamy mashed potatoes. Every household has their version.

Empanadas salteñas: The best kind (in our opinion). Try the traditional empanada de carne with beef, onion, and a touch of cumin—baked, never fried.

Asado: More than a barbecue—it’s a full ritual. Expect slow-grilled meats, provoleta (grilled cheese), and choripán (chorizo sandwich) if you’re lucky enough to be invited to one.

Fernet con Coca: A bitter herbal spirit mixed with Coke—an acquired taste, but very Argentine.

Dulce de leche everything: Cakes, croissants, ice cream—this caramel-like spread is everywhere, and it’s dangerously good.

Helado (ice cream): Order ¼ kilo like a local, and try flavors like sambayón, dulce de leche granizado, or frutilla al agua.