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SANTA FE: La Vuelta del
Pirata $
Seafood Map C2
Calle Mandubé s/n, Pje. Los
Zapallos (Sta. Rosa de
Calchines), 2000
Tel (0342) 499-7024
A Santa Fe classic set on the
river, with a family-friendly
ambience. All diners pay the
same price (drinks not included)
and are offered a list of mains
heavy on river fish preparations
such as suburí fish croquettes.
Milanesa also available.
SANTA FE: Restaurante
España $$
Glass-walled dining area at La Rueda 1975, Puerto Iguazú Spanish/Argentinian Map C2
Calle San Martín 2644, 2000
PARANÁ: Giovani $ PUERTO IGUAZÚ: La Vaca Tel (0342) 400-0472
Surf ‘n’ Turf Map C2 Enamorada $$ Traditional eatery housed in
Urquiza 1047, 3100 Parrilla Map D1 a century-old building with
Tel (0343) 423-0527 Ave Republica Argentina 79, 3370 colonnades and stained-glass
Giovani serves decent food in Tel (03757) 421-179 Closed Mon windows, and owned by
a prime location. While river The immensely popular La Vaca the same Spanish family for
fish dishes feature prominently has an ever-changing bistro-style more than 30 years. The menu
on this menu, steak and pastas menu featuring fresh, seasonal features Spanish specialties
are also available, and diners products. There is ample seating such as paella.
rave about the lasagne. should you want to eat outdoors.
Laid-back service.
ROSARIO: Deck del Náutico $
PUERTO IGUAZÚ: Surf ‘n’ Turf Map C2 Córdoba and the
La Rueda 1975 $ Club Náutico de Rosario, Comunidad Andean Northwest
Traditional Foral de Navarra & 104, 2000
Argentinian Map D1 Tel (0341) 426-3352 Closed Sun; ALTA GRACIA: El Bistro del
Ave Córdoba 28, 3370 Mon dinner Alquimista $
Tel (03757) 422-531 Closed Mon & Housed within Rosario’s yacht International Map B2
Tue: lunch club, Deck del Náutico is a Arzobispo Castellanos 351, 5186
A favorite with Iguazú’s well- romantic dining spot with Tel (0351) 615-4312 Closed Sun
to-do residents, La Rueda 1975 stylish decor and a candlelit Experimental bistro with a
has a bustling atmosphere, and terrace overlooking Rio Parana. menu that changes daily to
a subtropics-inspired menu The menu features river fish, like explore different themes
and decor. Mouthwatering surubí, and barbecued meats. and national cuisines. The
river fish as well as standard 14-course tasting menu is an
parrilla options are available. ROSARIO: Puerto Gaboto $ outstanding culinary experience,
Seafood Map C2 with Chef Max introducing
PUERTO IGUAZÚ: La Vitrina $ Pellegrini 584, 2000 each dish.
Traditional Tel (0341) 447-1024
Argentinian Map D1 This recently renovated restaurant CACHI: Comedor El
Ave Victoria Aguirre 773, 3370 is highly recommended for its Aujero $
Tel (03757) 422-465 catch of the day and seafood Parrilla Map B1
La Vitrina is a great spot menu. Great ambience and Ruis de los Llanos s/n, 4417
for a long, leisurely lunch, located close to the river. Other Tel (03868) 1545-5711
especially on the garden cuisines also available. No-frills parrilla with only outdoor
terrace with its tables dressed seating, known for grilling up
in crisp white tablecloths and llama and goat meat and for
formally arranged tableware. DK Choice their stuffed green peppers.
Mains are fairly standard but ROSARIO: Verde Que te The portions are big enough
the desserts are divine. Quiero Verde $ to share.
Vegetarian Map C2
PUERTO IGUAZÚ: Aqva $$ Córdoba 1358, 2000 CACHI: Sala de
Surf ‘n’ Turf Map D1 Tel (0341) 530-4419 Closed Sun Payogasta $$
Ave Córdoba, cnr Carlos Thays, 3370 Occupying an attractive, light- Andean Map B1
Tel (03757) 422-064 filled space, Verde Que te Ruta Nacional 40, Km 4509, 4417
Softly lit and romantic, Aqva’s Quiero Verde is a mecca for Tel (03868) 496-052
decor features native wood vegetarians, health nuts, and Excellent place to savor regional
and stone. The menu includes design lovers alike. Serving specialties such as humitas (corn
caviar starters and exquisite breakfast, lunch, and dinner as tamale), locro, and variations
pasta, as well as decadent well as Saturday brunch, Verde on goat’s cheese and honey for
fish dishes accented with uses organic ingredients and dessert. Good food is comple-
passion fruit and coconut. prepares everything in-house. mented with excellent service
Top-notch service. and a scenic location.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp284–5
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