Buenos Aires gastronomy does not stop reinventing itself, with an inexhaustible proposal of bars and restaurants for all palates and pockets. That is why the specialized American media outlet Eater put together a ranking with the best 38 restaurants in Buenos Aires.
"Coffee, grill and wine: that's pretty much what Buenos Aires' bustling food scene has been for decades. Porteños have long been meat eaters, and many traditionalists they don't consider a restaurant meal legitimate unless the table is rife with plenty of grilled cuts.But in recent years, a new generation of foodies has looked beyond the grill and sparked an interest in the dishes. focused on vegetables, worldly flavors and comfort foods reinvented from the Argentine past", writes the journalist Allie Lazar, responsible for the ranking.
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The author notes that while the Argentine palate has long been dedicated to eating "grilled meats on the table," today "a new generation of foodies has awakened an interest in vegetable-focused dishes, emerging pastry shops, bars of vermouth and wine".
Next, the list with the 38 most outstanding restaurants in Buenos Aires and what the publication says about the first 10.
#1 Hello's
"It's worth the trip to the San Isidro neighborhood to sample the dishes that emerge from the open kitchen of Alejandro Féraud. This modern bistro, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, dinner, quickly became a success for its unique way of transforming familiar Argentine flavors", says the journalist about the first restaurant in the ranking.
The restaurant is rated $$$$, which means that eating there costs more than $3,000 per person, or about $30 more. Address: Blanco Encalada 2120, in Boulogne, San Isidro.
#2 Narda Dining Room
"Narda Lepes is a household name in Argentina," the article states. "Narda Comedor, his restaurant in Bajo Belgrano, looks like a diner, but the kitchen puts vegetables on the main stage. Many items are inspired by Lepes' travels through Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, and a talented team of cooks serves dishes for breakfast, lunch, snack (tea time) and dinner". Marshal Antonio José de Sucre 664, Núñez.
#3 Dining Room Cut
"Although Uruguayan chef (and Francis Mallmann disciple) Santiago Garat is constantly changing the menu, you can expect him to serve sirloin, flank steak, rib-eye, pork loin, and all the best quality house-made chorizos. No "Don't miss the spicy lamb merguez starter or the seasonal vegetable sides. And be sure to head next door to Corte Carniceria, one of the best butcher shops in town, for sausages, pork, and jerky," he says of the restaurant located at Olazábal 1391, Belgrano.
#4 The Kitchen
This Saavedra pastry shop "produces very memorable baked goods." Sweet and salty phosphoritos, chipas, pastrami sandwiches on pletzalej and croissants filled with raspberry jam are a must. Nuñez 3400, Saavedra Park.
#5 Grotto Ice Cream Parlor
It is a family ice cream parlor in Belgrano that has been making artisan ice cream for more than 43 years. If it's too hard to choose among the 50 flavors, there are three that are the most popular: dulce de leche, sambayon, and chocolate. A good piece of information provided by the author is that when ordering half a kilo or more, the ice cream will arrive covered with homemade caramelized almonds. Marshal Antonio José de Sucre 2356.
#6 Cooktop
Led by Mica Najmanovich and Nicolas Arcucci, Anafe reinterprets Eastern European, Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines into small plates that emphasize texture, freshness and flavor. Vegetarians won't go hungry either, as more than half the menu is meat-free. The drink list features an excellent selection of boutique wines. Viceroy Aviles 3216.
#7 Atelier Force Two
"Francisco Seubert started baking sourdough bread at home after watching some instructional videos on YouTube and, later, he sold it outside of the City's specialized cafeterias. Today, he is co-owner of Atelier Fuerza Dos, one of the fastest growing bakeries in the country.With a team of young bakers, Atelier Fuerza Dos has the mission of highlighting the bakery culture of Argentina, honoring the most traditional baked goods such as ricotta cake, pastafrola, the palmeritas, the alfajores, the coquitos and the chipá. The store is aimed at those who want to stop by for a quick coffee and pastries to take away, due to limited space," he points out. Thin 1461.
#8 Mishiguene
Chef Tomás Kalika's upscale Jewish restaurant recreates Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Israeli and Middle Eastern dishes using fresh ingredients and modern techniques, in a way that intrigues and evokes nostalgia. Bone-in pastrami can leave many diners speechless. Lafinur 3368, Palermo.
#9 Cavia House
Cavia Cavia looks like it's straight out of a Vogue fashion shoot. This old house shares space with a cultural center, which is also a bar, flower shop, cafeteria and restaurant. A good idea is to sit in the garden, to enjoy a lunch from Monday to Friday, a snack in the afternoon or a drink before dinner. Chef Julieta Caruso designed the restaurant's menu, which tends to be inspired by seasonal ingredients, while the bar serves some of the best cocktails in the neighborhood. Cavia 2985, Palermo.
#10 Catalino
Catalino began as a closed-door restaurant, a popular business model in Buenos Aires that has been a trend in the last decade. Now, its doors are open to the public for "sincere cuisine", thus known for cooking made with agroecological ingredients. Those who discover this place can relax on the patio and try dishes such as choripán with chimichurri and criolla sauce, wild boar ribs and flan with homemade dulce de leche for dessert. The premises are located at Maure 3126.
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#11 The Mezzetta. Av. Alvarez Thomas 1321, Villa Ortuzar.
#12 Strange Brewing. Delgado 658, Collegiate.
#13 The Butcher: Thames 2317, Palermo.
#14 Three Monkeys: Guatemala 4899, Palermo.
#15 Palermo's Favorite: Jorge Luis Borges 2108, Palermo.
#16 The Force: Av. Dorrego 1409, Chacarita.
#17 Na Num: Roseti 177, Chacarita.
#18 Don Julio: Guatemala 4691, Palermo.
#19 Donnet: Av. Jorge Newbery 4081, Chacarita.
#20 Anchoíta Bakery: Aguirre 1562, Chacarita.
#21 Our Secret: Posadas 1086, Retiro.
#22 Roux: Peña 2300, Recoleta.
#23 Great Dabbang: Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz 1543, Palermo.
#24 Aramburu: Vicente López 1661, Recoleta.
#25 Middle East Bakery: Cabrera 4702, Palermo.
#26 The Kitchen: Av.Pueyrredón 1508, Recoleta.
#27 Julia Restaurant: Loyola 807, Villa Crespo.
#28 The Cupboard: Gascón 1401, Palermo.
#29 Peña Grill: Rodríguez Peña 682, Recoleta.
#30 Los Galgos: Av. Callao 501, Downtown.
#31 Don Ignacio: Rivadavia 3439, Almagro.
#32 Chila: Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1160, Puerto Madero.
#33 Café San Juan: Av. San Juan 450, San Telmo.
#34 Nilson: Av. Carlos Calvo 463, San Telmo.
#35 Urondo: Beauchef 1204, Parque Chacabuco.
#36 El Ferroviario: Av. Reservistas Argentinos 219, Liniers.
#37 A Korean Song: Av. Carabobo 1549, Flores.
#38 Yiyo el Xeneixe: Eva Perón at 4402, Parque Avellaneda.