The Best Restaurants in Buenos Aires

Trattoria Olivetti is often praised as one of the best Italian spots in Buenos Aires, known for its creative take on classic flavors. Diners mention the attentive service and warm atmosphere, making it a favorite in the neighborhood. Whether you stop by or order takeout, it offers a inviting place to enjoy a satisfying meal.

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Dan Perlman

Chef, Sommelier, Writer

One of the best Italian restaurants in a city filled with Italian restaurants. The food is always delicious, creative and true to classic flavors. Service is impeccable. Excellent pastas and also dishes specializing in "off cuts".

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Una Canción Coreana 향가 is a family-run Korean restaurant in the Bajo Flores neighborhood of Buenos Aires, known for its homemade feel and welcoming atmosphere. The friendly service and comforting dishes make it feel like you’re dining in someone’s home. Tucked away from the usual tourist spots, it’s a relaxed place for anyone looking to enjoy a warm and inviting experience.

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Irina Widuczynski

Food blogger

A family led cozy korean cuisine spot Una cancion coreana is a Korean restaurant located in Bajo Flores, a neighborhood off the tourist beaten path but characterized for having some of the best Korean food. They offer all of the classics: bulgogi, tteokbokki, mandu and I had truly a one of a kind experience. Heartwarming, homemade food that feels as if you’re dining at their home. The attention is impeccable and the food is extremely flavorful. I strongly recommend that you make some time to get here.

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El Imperfecto is a relaxed restaurant in Buenos Aires that highlights regional Argentinean cooking using a wood-fired oven. Owned by Tatu and Memi, it offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy straightforward, local flavors. It's a comfortable spot to experience a taste of Argentina without any fuss.

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Irina Widuczynski

Food blogger

Regional Argentinean food in a relaxed atmosphere Tatu and Memi are a loving couple that created this cozy spot in which they only use wood ovens to cook. Memi was born and raised in Salta, so obviously the empanadas are AMAZING. An amazing tribute to Argentinean food with fresh produce and delicious combinations. The sweetbreads with pickled pineapples and red onion are a perfect combination of roasted and sweet.

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Crizia Restaurante is located in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, where they highlight seasonal Argentinian ingredients through land, sea, and fire. Led by a chef who values artisanal fishing and open-fire cooking, the restaurant offers a comfortable setting focused on honest, thoughtful food. Their wine cellar features a wide range of Argentinian labels, reflecting the region’s rich winemaking heritage.

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Hrvoje Petric

Food & Wine Writer

Crizia is a seafood restaurant in the most beautiful Buenos Aires neighborhood called Palermo. It’s cuisine and seasonal Argentinian products are combined and expressed through land, sea and fire. Head chef Gabriel Oggero is focused on artisanal fishing and the Argentine sea, he is also a true lover of the open fire cooking and the grill so that’s why the charcoal and the wood are standing out in his menu. For several years he has been actively engaged in the development of the Patagonian oysters becoming a benchmark for his restaurant. Except great and fresh seafood, there is also a beautiful wine cellar with more than 700 labels of Argentinian wines.

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El Preferido de Palermo offers a relaxed and welcoming setting in Buenos Aires, known for its attention to detail and thoughtful service. It draws on local and international inspirations, using quality ingredients to create simple, flavorful meals. Whether you’re visiting for a casual lunch or a laid-back dinner, it’s a spot that leaves you feeling well cared for.

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Pía León

Chef-Restaurateur

When in Argentina, I always go to El Preferido. It's a really nice and cool place. There you will find amazing dishes of vegetables and amazing Milanesas. The serve really traditional things, but the place is super nice. I always recommend El Preferido.

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Corte Charcuteria in Buenos Aires focuses on locally and ethically sourced charcuterie made with respect for Argentinian flavors. They offer a variety of carefully crafted cured meats and pickles, providing a welcoming spot for anyone who appreciates artisanal food. The restaurant is also open on Mondays when many others are closed, and reservations are suggested.

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Peter Meng Sapper

Charcutier/Restauranteur

Local and ethically sourced, house made charcuterie. A restaurant and deli made for cured meats lovers. Their charcuterie is made with great respect for Argentinian flavors and ingredients. Highlights include the squid ink salami, blood sausage with fried egg, sobrasada and tongue terrine. Definitely a place to stop at if you enjoy these kinds of foods. Order a sampler plate and a few sides. House pickles are highly recommended. Open on Mondays, so it’s a good option when other restaurants are closed. Reservation recommended.

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Don Julio in Buenos Aires is a neighborhood-style spot known for its thoughtful approach to Argentine barbecue and a wide selection of local wines. It has a warm, laid-back feel that’s just as suited to a relaxed family meal as it is to a more celebratory occasion. Many people find themselves coming back for its welcoming vibe and consistently well-prepared food.

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Mitsuharu Tsumura

Chef

I love to go to Buenos Aires to have grilled sweetbreads. Don Julio is known for their sweetbreads, and actually the outside skirt is also very good. The wine cellar has maybe the best wines is Argentina.

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Julia Restaurante in Buenos Aires offers beautifully presented small plates with vibrant flavors, designed for sharing. The staff is known to be welcoming, and though prices can be higher, many find the experience worth it. The restaurant’s casual yet inventive approach makes it a memorable spot in the city.

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Dan Perlman

Chef, Sommelier, Writer

From the bread and butter to the last bite, this is some of the most exciting, interesting food in the city right now. Beautifully presented "small plate" food, designed for sampling and sharing, with creative, vibrant flavors. Great service. Although a pricey outing, especially given that small plates tend to add up fast, every bite is worth it. Not to be missed, their pate with crispy jerusalem artichoke chips and the shiitake, pea, and green bean salad in an intense miso broth.

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Ácido is a casual restaurant in Buenos Aires that blends global techniques with the warmth of home-style cooking. The chef’s background in Michelin-starred kitchens shapes a menu focused on carefully crafted, honest food. Guests can expect an inviting, unpretentious setting where good food is the priority.

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Irina Widuczynski

Food blogger

Life inspired dishes in an unpretentious setting Nicolas worked at many Michelin stars around the world but when he came back to Buenos Aires he wanted to do one thing: good food. Inspired by his life and by the food of grandmas around the world he created Acido. Every dish is there for a reason and has been carefully thought out. “We’ve seen nicely decorated dishes, now it’s time to go back to eating good food,” he tells me. My current crush is the raw kibbe, inspired by the hundreds of times that he and his family visited Sarkis, an Armenian staple in the city.

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Picaron is a Buenos Aires spot known for creative, beautifully presented food, blending flavors from Latin America and the Mediterranean. They offer small plates, making it easy to explore different tastes or share with friends. You’ll also find a special focus on vegetables, reflecting the chef’s skillful touch.

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Dan Perlman

Chef, Sommelier, Writer

Creative, beautifully presented food that pairs ingredients and ideas from across Latin America with the Mediterranean. The chef is particularly deft with vegetables. The menu is entirely "small plate" style, allowing you to try various dishes or share with friends.

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