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Tandoor $$ La Carnicería $ interior and pavement tables.
International Map 2 B3 Modern Argentinian Map 5 D4 Succulent beefsteaks and great
Laprida 1293, Barrio Norte Thames 2317, Palermo Viejo wines on offer.
Tel (011) 4821-3676 Tel (011) 2071-7199
Tandoor makes few concess- Cozy and modern, this grill Green Bamboo $$
ions to the spice-averse restaurant proves to be one of the International Map 4 C3
Argentinian palate, whipping best places for a steak, or smoked Costa Rica 5802, Palermo Viejo
up flavor-infused dishes from beef or pork. The chorizo plate Tel (011) 4775-7050
across India. makes for a great brunch option. Hip Southeast Asian restaurant
serving Vietnamese flavors. The
La Bourgogne $$$ Las Cabras $ deliberately kitsch decor includes
International Map 2 C2 Traditional Argentinian Map 4 C4 portraits of Ho Chi Minh.
Alvear Palace Hotel, Ave Fitz Roy 1795, Palermo Viejo
Alvear 1891 Tel (011) 5197-5301 Lupita $$
Tel (011) 4808-2100 Closed Sun A hit with the younger crowd, Las Mexican Map 4 C3
This city’s only Relais Gourmand Cabras offers beefsteaks, northwes- Fitz Roy 1834, Palermo Viejo
restaurant offers luxury dining tern Argentinian cuisine such as Tel (011) 5197-5149
at its finest, combining a chic locro, and sweet pumpkin desserts. Kitsch portraits of Mexican
ambience, live piano, and icons cover the walls at this
gourmet French cuisine. Olsen $ fun eatery. Specialties here
International Map 4 C3 include honey-glazed pork
Oviedo $$$ Gorriti 5870, Palermo Viejo tacos and extra-spicy enchiladas.
International Map 2 B3 Tel (011) 4776-7677 Closed Mon
Beruti 2602 Excellent Scandinavian cooking, La Mar Cebichería $$
Tel (011) 4822-5415 Closed Sun fashion able cocktails, and Fusion Map 4 C3
Specializing in seafood, this minimalist design. Enjoy the Arévalo 2024, Palermo Viejo
Spanish restaurant serves raw Nordic cuisine while lounging Tel (011) 4776-5543
oyster starters, plus delicious in the lush dining garden. A great spot in a beautiful
salmon and trout entrées. setting, perfect to try the ceviche,
Oui Oui $ or cebiche del barrio, followed by
Sottovoce $$$ Modern Argentinian Map 4 C3 whole pan-fried fish of the day,
Italian Map 3 D2 Nicaragua 6068, Palermo Viejo and any of the pisco cocktails.
Libertador 1098 Tel (011) 4778-9614 Closed Mon
Tel (011) 4807-6691 This charming French-style café Osaka $$
Beautifully executed Italian cuisine is a great lunch spot. Brightly Fusion Map 4 C3
served in a refined setting. Stuffed, painted walls, wooden furniture, Soler 5608, Palermo Viejo
home-made pastas with regional pavement tables, and a chalk- Tel (011) 4775-6964 Closed Sun
sauces precede bountiful desserts. board menu of healthy items. One of this city’s star restaurants,
Osaka serves Peruvian-Japanese
Palermo and Belgrano El Preferido de Palermo $ fusion food, merging varied
ingredients and preparations
Traditional Argentinian Map 5 D4
BIO $ Guatemala 4801, Palermo Viejo of both cuisines.
Vegetarian Map 4 C3 Tel (011) 4774-6585 Closed Sun
Humboldt 2192, Palermo Viejo A bright, rustic interior renders this Siamo nel Forno $$
Tel (011) 4774-3880 economical steak house a delight. Italian Map 4 C3
A pioneer of local vegetarian Good beef cuts and red wines. Costa Rica 5886, Palermo Viejo
cooking, BIO uses only organic, Pavement tables add to its charm. Tel (011) 4775-0337 Closed Mon
seasonal produce. The decor is Family-owned pizzeria making
charming yet simple. Sarkis $ thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas
International Map 4 C4 with simple, delicious toppings,
Thames 1101, Villa Crespo including imported cheeses. The
Tel (011) 4772-4911 ambience is friendly and warm.
Shish kebabs, hummus, falafel,
Arabian-style empanadas – this Sunae Asian Cantina $$
lovely, low-key Middle-Eastern International Map 4 C4
restaurant serves them all. Go Humboldt 1626, Palermo Viejo
with friends and share dishes. Tel (011) 4776-8122 Closed Sun &
Mon
La Cabrera $$ This restaurant features spicy Asian
Traditional Argentinian Map 4 C4 cuisine, including wonder fully
Cabrera 5127/5099, Palermo Viejo prepared fish and pork dishes.
Tel (011) 4832-5754 Try the pao, a grilled Filipino
A sprawling, popular steakhouse sausage on a steamed bun.
with a rustic ambience. Fantastic
beefsteaks, delicious Argentinian Sucre $$$
delicacies, and top wines. Modern Argentinian Map 4 C1
Sucre 676, Belgrano
Don Julio $$ Tel (011) 4782-9082
Parrilla Map 5 D4 With a lavish interior, a creative,
Guatemala 4691, Palermo Viejo contemporary menu, and an
Tel (011) 4831-9564 ultraglamorous clientele to boast
Airy Scandinavian decor, ambience, and Romantic parrilla set on a of, Sucre is loved by many as the
cuisine at Olsen cobbled street, with a rustic very latest in sophisticated dining.
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