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Tegui $$$
Modern Argentinian Map 4 C3
Costa Rica 5852, Palermo Viejo
Tel (011) 5291-3333 Closed Sun
& Mon
Exclusive restaurant deliberately
hidden behind a graffitied wall.
Choose from a four-course or
eight-course tasting menu
of seasonal Argentinian dishes.
DK Choice
Unik $$$
Modern Argentinian Map 5 D4
Soler 5132, Palermo Viejo
Tel (011) 4772-2230 Closed Sun
Eye-catching design and
exciting cuisine combine at
Unik, the floor space of which
dazzles with Modernist seating Retro styling complements an inventive menu at Unik
and lighting produced in
1960s and 70s Europe. In its NECOCHEA: Parrilla
marbled open kitchen, chefs The Pampas Chimichurri $
turn out seasonal specialties Parrilla Map C3
like sole carpaccio and slow- BAHÍA BLANCA: Gambrinus $ Calle 83, 7630
roasted lamb. A guest menu by German/Argentinian Map C3 Tel (02262) 420-624
Argentina’s only two-Michelin- Arribeños 174, 8000 Make a pit stop at this steakhouse,
starred chef rounds out this Tel (0291) 456-2750 which serves up tasty cuts
superb culinary experience. Steeped in history and from an authentic asador grill,
decorated with bric-a-brac, brochettes, offal delicacies, and
this casual institution serves sausage. It’s a favorite with locals.
German-influenced fare such
Farther Afield as knackwurst along with hearty NECOCHEA: Terra Refugio
Il Novo María del Luján $$ meat and fish dishes, and cold Gastronomico $$
Traditional Argentinian Map C3 beer on tap. Fusion Map C3
Paseo Victoria 611, Tigre Calle 4 no. 4352, 7630
Tel (011) 4731-9613 BAHÍA BLANCA: Oliva $ Tel (02262) 523-335
This family restaurant has a Italian/Argentinian Map C3 Terra Refugio Gastronomico
waterfront deck. The menu Dorrego 27, 8000 offers inventive, well-prepared
features meat and seafood Tel (0291) 451-8060 cuisine with thoughtful
dishes, including shellfish stews Located near the Municipal presentation, and an excellent
and king-crab-stuffed pastas Theater, Oliva offers a good range selection of daily specials
with shrimp sauce. of entrées including pastas, according to season. Vegetarians
risottos, seafood, and desserts will rejoice at the variety of meat-
such as New York cheesecake free dishes.
and tiramisu.
PINAMAR: Jalisco $$
MAR DEL PLATA: Chichilo $ Mexican Map D3
Seafood Map C3 Bunge 456, 7630
Comercial de Pul Puerto Local 17 Tel (02254) 493-166 Closed Mon
Tel (0223) 489-6317 & Thu
Casual seafood restaurant in Jalisco may be a little dearer than
the old port. Popular dishes the parrillos serving local cuisine,
include fried squid and hake, but the food here is more
with most fish caught from the authentic than most Mexican
restaurant’s own boat. Choose food in Argentina, and guests
between cafeteria-style and can ask the chef to make the
sit-down service. meals as spicy as they want. The
ambience is festive, and there are
MAR DEL PLATA: Viento large fajita platters to share.
en Popa $
Seafood Map C3 PINAMAR: El Viejo Lobo $$
Ave Martínez de Hoz 257, 7600 Seafood Map D3
Tel (0223) 489-0220 Closed Mon– Ave del Mar, cnr Bunge, 7630
Wed Tel (02254) 483-218
This popular restaurant offers Acclaimed for its seafood dishes,
simple yet excellent seafood this spacious restaurant combines
prepared to allow the natural a stylish dining experience with
flavors to come through. sea views. Not to be missed are
The delicious paella or cazuelas the gambas al ajillo (prawns in
Alfresco dining on the waterside terrace at (seafood casserole) are garlic sauce) and the cod with
Il Novo María del Luján popular choices. butter and capers.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp284–5
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