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El Desnivel $
Parrilla Map 1 E1
Defensa 855, San Telmo
Tel (011) 4300-9081
The open grill at this famous
parrilla sizzles with beefsteaks,
chorizos, and blood sausages.
A huge favorite with families
and local bohemians alike.
Gran Parrilla del Plata $
Parrilla Map 3 E5
Chile 594, San Telmo
Tel (011) 4300-8858
Dine with local families at this
old-fashioned parrilla. The menu
offers hearty beefsteak, offal,
and chorizo dishes, plus wines
and salads.
Naturaleza Sabia $
Vegetarian Map 1 E1
Balcarce 958, San Telmo The elegant dining area at Patagonia Sur
Tel (011) 4300-6454 Closed Mon
Set in a town house, this place Plaza San Martín and seafood specialties. Red and
prepares tasty vegan and veggie and Retiro white meats, salads, and pastas
dishes such as lentil burgers and are also served.
spinach-stuffed pastas. El Establo $
Traditional Argentinian Map 3 E4 Irifune $$
DK Choice Paraguay 489, Retiro International Map 3 E4
Tel (011) 4311-1639
Paraguay 436, Retiro
El Obrero $ With large, well-priced beefsteaks Tel (011) 4312-8787 Closed Sun
Traditional on the menu, this downtown Simplicity reigns at Irifune, which
Argentinian Map1 F3 institution is a popular spot. blends Japanese cuisine with
Agustín Caffarena 64, Salads and pastas are good too. minimalist design. The open
La Boca kitchen allows you to see the
Tel (011) 4362-9912 Closed Sun Filo $ raw fish being expertly prepared.
The lively El Obrero with its Italian Map 3 E4
old-fashioned ambience, is San Martín 975, Retiro Mullu $$
frequented by locals plus the Tel (011) 4311-0312 Fusion Map 3 E3
occasional celebrity. In fact, Office workers flock to this Ricardo Rojas 451, Retiro
U2’s Bono and actor Susan downtown spot in the evenings Tel (011) 4311-2812 Closed Sun
Sarandon have dined at this for some fun and the modern An intimate high-end Peruvian
portside restaurant. Waiters Italian cuisine. DJs play sets. fusion restaurant. Fresh fish
recommend the day’s specials, and sushi rub shoulders
but the chorizos, beefsteaks, Gran Bar Danzón $ with traditional Argentinian
and sea bass are always Modern Argentinian Map 3 D3 dishes that have had a
great choices. Libertad 1161, Tribunales distinctive makeover.
Tel (011) 4811-1108
This hip dining spot attracts a
La Brigada $$ stylish crowd. The smart wine Recoleta
Parrilla Map 1 E1 bar is well stocked with an Cumaná $
Estados Unidos 465, San Telmo impressive collection. Go to Traditional Argentinian Map 2 C3
Tel (011) 4361-4685 dine or for drinks only. Rodriguez Peña 1149
Enjoy the beefsteaks and Tel (011) 4813-9207
buzz at this lively, upscale Milión $ Cumaná serves the indigenous
parrilla, which is famed for its Modern Argentinian Map 3 D3 foods of northern Argentina,
red-meat delicacies. Argentinian Paraná 1048, Tribunales including locro (stew),
soccer memorabilia festoons Tel (011) 4815-9925 empanadas (meat-stuffed corn
its interior. The ideal spot for moonlit dining wraps), and delicious desserts
and cocktails, Milión operates made from sweet pumpkin and
Patagonia Sur $$$ out of a belle époque mansion. native fruits.
Traditional Diners can opt to sit in the
Argentinian Map 1 F4 romantic private garden. Duhau Restaurante $$
Rocha 801, La Boca Traditional Argentinian Map 3 D3
Tel (011) 4303-5917 Closed Sun Sabot $ Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Ave
& Mon Traditional Alvear 1661
Famous Argentinian chef Argentinian Map 3 E4 Tel (011) 5171-1340
Francis Mallmann owns this 25 de Mayo 756, Retiro Argentinian cuisine served
portside restaurant. Dishes Tel (011) 4313-6587 Closed Sat in chic surroundings. There’s
using recipes from across & Sun a garden terrace for alfresco
Argentina are traditional food A classic eatery, Sabot has old- dining, plus world-class wines
at its best. fashioned tables, stellar service, and Cuban cigars.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp284–5
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