Where to Eat

While this is in no means totally comprehensive, here is my shortlist of places to eat in BA.

Golazos: The Best of the Best

Alo’s – Blanco Encalada 2120 – San Isidro – Sophisticated, seasonal “cocina de raíz” 
Aramburu – Salta 1050 – Constitución – Meals of a lifetime: Tasting menu + wine pairings in a singular setting
Astor Bistro – Ciudad de la Paz 353 – Belgrano 
BASA Bar & Restaurant – Basavilbaso 1328 – Retiro – Great food, atmosphere, cocktails
Bi Won – Junín 548 – Congreso – Delicious Korean. Spicy, abundant, affordable
Brotes del Alma – Olazábal 1422 – Belgrano – Unreal find. Homecooked food. Cheap
Café Rivas – Estados Unidos 302 – San Telmo – Ideal corner bisto for a romantic meal
Chiuso – San Martín 1153 – Retiro – Ex Doppio Zero. Fabulous Italian
Sunae Asian Cantina – Humboldt 1626 – Palermo – Excellent Southeast Asian cuisine
Colegio Armenio – Armenia 1322 – Palermo – Tasty homemade Armenian delights
Croque Madame – Av. Libertador 1902 – Palermo – Great patio, perfect for breakfast/tea
Delhi Mahal – Av. Córdoba 1147 – Tribunales – Authentic curry house, spicy all around
Don Julio – Guatemala 4691 – Palermo – Great parrilla with a neighborhood feel
Doppio Zero – Soldado de la Independencia 1238 – Cañitas – Great Italian
DOGG – San Martín 657 – Centro – Grilled panchos, cool interior, fresh and yum
Elena (Four Seasons) – Posadas 1086 – Recoleta – High-end Argentine/international
Fettuccine Mario – San Martín 299 – Pilar – A classic, with great history & pasta
Filo – San Martín 975 – Retiro – My favorite pizza in the city. Thin crust!
Gran Bar Danzón – Libertad 1161 – Recoleta – Great for cocktails + sexy dinners
Gran Dabbang – Av. Scalabrini Ortiz 1543 – Palermo – Indian/Asian-inspired small plates
Grand Café – Basavilbaso 1340 – Retiro – New York-esque cafe and lunch spot
HG at the Fierro Hotel – Soler 5682 – Palermo – Foodie heaven + best brunch in town
L’Adesso – Oro 2047 – Palermo – True-blue Italian, one of the city’s best
La Alacena – Gascón 1401 – Palermo – Café, lunch, brunch, sweets
La Carnicería – Thames 2319 – Palermo – Parrilla with a twist, quality + creativity
La Cocina – Pueyrredón 1508 – Barrio Norte – Amazeballs empanadas and locro
La Cresta del Spiedo – Bulnes 829 – Almagro – Bomb.com rotisería and so much more
La Mar – Arévalo 2024 – Palermo – Gastón Acurio’s Peruvian paradise
Maru Botana – 11 de Septiembre 982 – Belgrano – Cakes the size of a truck
Mishiguene – Lafinur 3368 – Palermo – Jewish/Israeli food with a gourmet twist
Osaka – Soler 5608 – Palermo – Japanese/Peruvian fusion. De-licious cocktails too.
Palacio Duhau – Alvear 1661 – Recoleta – Favorite spot for fancy tea/cocktails
Paraje Arévalo – Arévalo 1502 – Palermo – Gourmet tasting menu in a homey setting
Proper – Aráoz 1676 – Palermo – Wood-fire magic in an unassuming taller
Pura Tierra – 3 de Febrero 1167 – Belgrano – Beautiful interior, rich, earthy dishes
Pura Vida – Reconquista 516 – Centro – When I want to feel extra healthy CLOSED
Roux – Peña 2300 – Recoleta – Fancy bistro on a cozy corner with inventive dishes
Shi Yuan – Tagle 2531 – Barrio Norte – Authentic Chinese: Peking duck, dim sum, etc. CLOSED
Shawarma Express – Suipacha 772 – Microcentro – Life-saving lunch spot
Shout Brasas & Drinks – Maipú 981 – Retiro – Top-notch cocktails, great small plates, ambiance
Sheikob’s Bagels – Badass bagels via bicycle. Generally in Palermo but also does delivery
The Cupcake Store – Riobamba 1181 – Recoleta – Cupcakes and pastries
UCO – Soler 5862 – Palermo – Fabulous lunch and dinner, Irish brunch
Valenti – Posadas 1425 (Patio Bullrich) – Recoleta – Exquisite quesos & fiambres, sandwiches, and picadas
Yuki – Pasco 740 – Congreso – Authentic Japanese and sushi

Great Spots to Try & Frequent

180 Burger Bar – Suipacha 749 – Centro – Fresh, massive, juicy burgers 
Aldo’s Vinoteca – Moreno 372 – Monserrat – Wine shop, great ambiance and menu  
Algodón – Montevideo 1647 – Recoleta – Fancy, affordable menú ejecutivo
Almacén 1249 – Esmeralda 1249 – Retiro – Imported cheese/beer/more + sandwiches
A Nos Amours – Gorriti 4448 – Palermo – French bistro, organic wine list
Aramburu Bis – Humberto Primo 1207 – Aramburu’s less formal/equally delicious brother
Azema Exotic Bistro – Carranza 1875 – Palermo – French/Asian mix. Eccentric owner CLOSED
Baking BA – Suipacha 747 – Microcentro – Great baked goods, fresh lunch options
Banco Rojo – Bolivar 914 – San Telmo – Delicious to-go bites – burgers, tacos, etc.
Bao Kitchen – San Martín 960 – Retiro – Pork buns and other Taiwanese dishes
Bar 6 – Armenia 1676 – Palermo – Ideal for happy hour or in-between meal snack CLOSED
Bar du Marche – Nicaragua 5946 – Palermo – Great wine bar, ideal for sidewalk boozing
BBQ Town – Juramente 1656 – Chinatown – Korean BBQ goodness in Belgrano
Blanch – Carranza 2181 – Palermo – Inventive fusion-y goodness in chic setting + brunch
Bella Italia – Rep. Árabe Siria 3285 – Palermo – Great pastas, intimate setting, a classic
Bonjour – Tres Sargentos 443 – Retiro – Amazing salads & fresh soups/sandwiches
Brandon – Fitz Roy 1722 – Palermo – Great bistro ambiance and menu, open all day
Brasserie Petanque – Defensa 596 – San Telmo – Authentic, wonderful French ambiance
Brasero Atlántico – Arroyo 882 – Retiro – Small plates, informal lunch & dinner
Burger Joint – Borges 1766 – Palermo – Burger madness, always packed
Burger Mood – Viamonte 359 – Downtown – Solid burgers, nice combos, fast service
Cafe Crespín –  Hipólito Yrigoyen 477 – Vicente López – Cafe & brunch perfection
Campo Bravo – Báez 292 – Cañitas – Parrilla/Argie pick-up joint(?) Fun with groups
Cangas del Narcea – Beruti 4643 – Palermo – Club asturiano de barrio crazytime
Captain Cook – Av. del Libertador 13652, San Isidro (Zona Norte) – Southeast Asian
Casa Cavia – Cavia 2985 – Palermo – Picture-perfect spot for lunch, dinner, aperitivo
Casal de Catalunya – Chacabuco 863- San Telmo – Cool space, great Spanish food
Cluny – El Salvador 4618 – Palermo – Awesome space, ideal for Saturday lunch CLOSED
Coco Marie Café – Armenia 1764 – Palermo – Hidden garden cafe, fresh & light CLOSED
Coffee Avenue – Various – BA’s first gourmet coffee food truck. Delicious. CLOSED
Coffee Town – Libertad 1260 – Recoleta – Speciality coffee, good treats
Como en Casa – Quintana y Libertad – Recoleta – Perfect for morning coffee or tea
Costumbres Criollas – Av. del Libertador 308 – Retiro – Empanadas tucumanas + more
Cumaná – Rodríguez Peña 1149 – Recoleta – Noisy/cheap spot for empanadas, etc
Dadá – San Martín 941 – Retiro – Small bistro, filled with bizarre/cool people
Delhi Darbar – Viamonte 359 – Centro – Traditional Indian, gets the job done
Delhi Masala – Defensa 714 – San Telmo – Great, authentic and spicy Indian
Dill – San Martín 986 – Retiro – A true gem. The menu changes daily, great cocktail menu CLOSED
Dos Escudos – Juncal & Suipacha – Retiro – Neighborhood bakery and cafe
Due Resto – Juncal 2391 – Barrio Norte – Gem. Italian/Mediterranean. Fresh, delicious
El Buen Sabor – Camargo 296 – Villa Crespo – African (Cameroon, more specifically)
El Burladero – Uriburu 1488 – Recoleta – Traditional Spanish cuisine
El Federal – San Martín 1015 – Retiro – Traditional Argentine with a gourmet twist
El Muelle – Club de Pescadores – Costanera Norte – Fab seafood & fish
El Obrero – Caffarena 64 – La Boca – Old-school style bodegón, worth the trip
Farinelli – Arroyo 900 – Retiro – Great for breakfast/lunch/tea time, eat in or to-go.
Florería Atlántico – Arroyo 872 – Retiro – Underground gourmet + drinks
Four Seasons – Posadas 1086 – Recoleta – Pony Line, Elena, & Nuestro Secreto
Fukuro Noodle Bar – Costa Rica 5514 – Palermo – Momofuku-esque ramen spot
Gardiner – Costanera y La Pampa – Perfect spot for a sunny Saturday wine-filled lunch
Gengis’s House – Riobamba 1179 – Cheap, yum, spicy Mongolian BBQ
Gibraltar – Perú 895 – San Telmo – Great curries/bar food and beer selection
Green Bamboo – Costa Rica 5802 – Palermo – Meh service but good SE Asian food
Guido’s – Rep. de la India 2843 – Palermo – A great Italian experience. Go with friends
Harturo – Pasaje del Correo – Recoleta – Chic space, good food, weekend brunch
The Hidden Kitchen – Palermo – The Lost Asian’s amazing closed door endeavor
Hierbabuena – Av. Caseros 454 – San Telmo – Healthy spot, yummy food, no booze
HOME – Honduras 5860 – Palermo – Perfect Bloody Mary. Nice brunch options
Juana M – Carlos Pellegrini 1535 – Retiro – Parrilla with an awesome salad bar
Jueves a la Mesa – San Telmo – Natural/vegetarian closed door restaurant
Kaffir Thai – Tres Sargentos 427 – Centro – Thai/SE Asian, good lunch menu
Kansas – Av. Libertador 4625 – Cañitas – America.
Kon Kon – Ramírez de Velasco 942 – Villa Crespo – Shawarma, grilled sammies, burgers, perfect lazy lunch or dinner spot
L’Orangerie – Av. Alvear 1891 – Recoleta – Fancy brunch or tea time at the Alvear
LAB – Humboldt 1542 – Palermo – Coffee bar, cookies from heaven
La Cabrera – Cabrera 5099 – Palermo – Brave the tourists for the amazing steak
La Dorita – Av. del Libertador 798 – Recoleta – Good price point parrilla
La Esperanza de los Ascurra – Aguirre 526 – Villa Crespo – Tapas and vermouth bar
La Flor de Barracas – Suárez 2095 – Barracas – Historic bar notable brought into the 21st century
La Locanda – Pagano 2697 – Palermo – Cucina sarda, authentic ingredients, pricey
La Brigada – Estados Unidos 465 – San Telmo – Another great parrilla in San Telmo
La Pecora Nera – Ayacucho 1785 – Recoleta – Upscale Italian, great risottos
Las Cholas – Arce 306 – Cañitas – Cheap and yummy parrilla, same team as Cumaná
Lattente – Thames 1891 – Palermo – Serious coffee. Bagels out front on Sundays.
Le Blé – Av. Dorrego 990 – Chacarita – Breakfast, tea, brunch. Homemade everything
Le Grill – Alicia Moreau de Justo 876 – Puerto Madero – Upscale parrilla from the Chila Team
Lelé de Troya – Costa Rica 4901 – Palermo – Charming, cool terrace, OK food
Le Pain Quotidien – Posadas & Rodríguez Peña – Recoleta – Two words: Cardamom latte
Leopoldo – Cerviño 3732 – Palermo – Fancy gourmet with a young twist
Local – Arévalo 2063 – Palermo Hollywood – Magic from the Paraje Arévalo team
Los Infernales – Carlos Calvo 942 – San Telmo – Fast gourmet Argie classics with a twist
Lúcuma – Humawaca 4101 – Almagro – Classic Peruvian on a great little corner
Malvón – Lafinur 3275 – Palermo – Coffee, bakery, brunch, et al.
Mama Racha – Costa Rica y Armenia – Palermo – Good lunch spot, nice terrace
Mamma Silvia – Av. La Plata 1988 – Boedo – Full on bodegón experience
Mark’s – El Salvador 4701 – Palermo – Crowded but a nice, easy Palermo option
Meridiano 58 – Borges 1689 – Palermo – Outdoor tables/terrace, good lunch basics
Mineral – Reconquista 757 – Downtown – Fabulous salads and sandwiches
Miranda – Costa Rica 5602 – Palermo – Another great parrilla (for the hipsters)
Mo Ment – Ciudad de la Paz – Belgrano – Romantic closed door
Mott – El Salvador 4685 – Palermo – Cool spot with a neat bar, good drinks
Mullu – Ricardo Rojas 451 – Retiro – Top-notch Peruvian gourmet fusion
Mumbai – Honduras 5684 – Palermo – Decent Indian food
Murasaki – Florida 971 – Centro – Japanese, sushi & ramen
Natural Deli – Laprida 1672 – Barrio Norte – Horrible service but fresh, organic foods
Negro Cueva de Café – Marcelo T. de Alvear 790 – Retiro – Speciality coffee, etc.
Ninina – Gorriti 4738 – Palermo – Bakery, juices/salads/treats, hipster central
NOLA – Gorriti 4389 – Palermo – Creole/cajun gastropub, artisanal beers
Novecento – Báez 199 – Cañitas – Good brunch, a nice dinner spot as well
Olivetti – Av. Cerviño 1300 – Palermo – Homey Italian trattoria, nice terrace
Olsen – Gorriti 5870 – Palermo – Scandinavian. Very cool atmosphere. OK brunch
Ocho Once – Palermo Hollywood – Intimate, homey puerta cerrada
Olaya – Humboldt 1550 – Palermo – Modern Peruvian, fab interior, big portions
Oporto – 11 de Septiembre 4152 – Nuñéz – Chic bistro + Almacén + vinería. Stylish, great terrace
Oui Oui – Nicaragua 6068 – Palermo – Big salads and sandwiches, nutella crepe …
Panadería de Pablo – Defensa 269 – San Telmo – Brunch/Deli, cool space
Perú Deli – Beruti 4602 – Palermo – Fresh, spicy, affordable Peruvian food + delivery
Phuket – Honduras 4169 – Palermo – Tiny space, but pretty good Thai food
The Pick Market – Libertad 1212 – Recoleta – Imported goodies, deli sammiches, & more
Piola – Libertad 1078 – Recoleta – Big pizza place (like Filo) with good Italian food
Pipí Cucú – Ciudad de la Paz 557 – Belgrano – Whimsical bistro, great interior
Pizza Cero – Tagle 2661 – Recoleta – Pizza, paninis, pastas
POKE – Weekly Pop-Up – Palermo – Pacific Rim/Asian Fusion/Spicy/Awesome CLOSED
Quimbombó – Costa Rica 4652 – Palermo – Cool terrace, natural food, delicious
Rodi Bar – Vicente López 1900 – Recoleta – Old school porteño bodegón
Sanbenito – Av. Federico Lacroze 2136 – Belgrano – Fancy, international. CLOSED
Sagardi – Humberto Primo 316 – San Telmo – Great pintxos bar, cool interior
Salgado Alimentos – Ramirez de Velasco 401 – Villa Crespo – Incredible housemade pastas
Salumería – El Salvador 5777 – Palermo – Wine bar, charcuterie, almacén
Sette Bacco – Agüero 2157 – Barrio Norte – Delicious Italian in an old-style house CLOSED
Sifones & Dragones – Ciudad de la Paz 174 – Belgrano – Unique little bistro CLOSED
Sipan – Uriarte 1648 – Palermo – Peruvian/Japanese. Modern, pricey
Sirop Folie – Vicente López 1661 – Recoleta – Little French spot, perfect for tea/brunch CLOSED
Sky Bar at the Pulitzer – Maipú 907 – Centro – Awesome rooftop, great drinks, good bites
Smeterling – Uruguay 1308 – Recoleta – Gourmet bakery. Whoopie pies!
Sucre – Sucre 676 – Belgrano – Sleek, sexy, industrial vibe and great food
Sudestada – Guatemala 5602 – Palermo – Southeast Asian, nice lunch special menu
Taj Mahal – Nicaragua 4345 – Palermo – Indian food. Bollywood movies included
Tancat – Paraguay 645 – Centro – Spanish, pintxos, good seafood + happy hour
Tandoor – Charcas & Laprida – Barrio Norte – More Indian, cozy/pretty atmosphere
Tea Connection – Montevideo 1655 (and others) – Recoleta – Tea, sandwiches, salads
ThaiSu – Paraguay 406 – Centro – Surprisingly good Thai/Asian take-away
Tilde – México 345 – San Telmo – Homespun goodies in a bistro setting
Tó – Costa Rica 6000  – Palermo – French/Japanese
Tortillas de Pancho Villa – Delivery – Homemade Mexican tortillas
Tostado Café Club – Av. Santa Fe 909 – Retiro – Coffee, sandwiches, salads
Vrindavan – Humboldt 1721 – Palermo Hollywood – Really good (read: spicy!) Indian food.
Xalapa – El Salvador 4800 – Palermo – Mexican

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