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than 100 varieties of pizza
on its menu, some including
exotic toppings such as salmon
and wild boar.
BARILOCHE: El Boliche
de Alberto $$
Parrilla Map B4
Villegas 347, 8400
Tel (0294) 443-1433
Cowhide menus set the tone for
the sizzling, juicy steaks to come
at this classic, family-owned
parrilla. Alberto’s relatives man a
huge flame grill and wait tables,
serving authentic, reasonably
priced food.
Elegant dining with an attentive host at L’Obrador, San Rafael
BARILOCHE: Cassis $$$
Gourmet Map B4 EL CALAFATE: Casimiro EL CHALTÉN: Estepa $$
Ruta 82, Km 6500, Villa Lago Biguá $$ Surf ‘n’ Turf Map A5
Guitiérrez Fine Dining Map B6 Cerro Solo, cnr Antonio Rojo, 9301
Tel (0294) 447-6167 Closed Sun Ave del Libertador Gral San Tel (02962) 493-069
This elegant restaurant set in a Martín 963, 9405 A snug spot, Estepa has a
large and warm Alpine house Tel (02902) 492-590 cabin-like atmosphere and live
overlooking the lake and the An upmarket parrilla and wine jazz upon occasion. The service
mountains, serves beautifully bar on the main street that is charming. The restaurant is
presented dishes made with hums with the chatter of diners. known for its Patagonian lamb
locally sourced ingredients. Expect king crab, wild boar, and but also serves freshwater
Try the seven-course tasting other regional specialties, served fish, pastas, and other
menu or enjoy a romantic dinner in a cozy, fireside ambience. vegetarian options.
surrounded by the scenic views.
EL CALAFATE: Don EL CHALTÉN: Ruca
EL BOLSÓN: Patio Venzano $ Pichón $$ Mahuida $$
Traditional Argentinian Map B4 Parrilla Map B6 Traditional Argentinian Map A5
Sarmiento and Hube, 8430 Puerto Deseado 242, 9405 Lionel Terray 55, 9301
Housed in a cypress-wood Tel (02902) 492-577 Closed Mon Tel (02962) 493-018 Closed Apr–
cabin, this family-run eatery Perched on a hill, this restaurant late Oct
dishes up delicious house offers beautiful views of the This restaurant offers a standout
specialties such as fresh trout, Andes peaks and Lake Argentino. menu based on regional
lamb stew, pastas, and tasty Wagon-wheel chandeliers ingredients with irresistible
sweet and savory pancakes. light the spacious dining room. combinations such as tenderloin
Romantic ambience. Lamb and beef barbecue is in Malbec with quinoa, mushroom
the specialty here. Shuttle ragout and yams, and lavender-
EL CALAFATE: Mi Rancho $ service available. roasted pork. It also boasts a
Traditional Argentinian Map B6 cozy, rustic ambience.
Gobernador Moyano 1089, 9405 EL CALAFATE: La Tablita $$
Tel (02902) 490-540 Parrilla Map B6 COMODORO RIVADAVIA:
Tucked away on a quiet side Coronel Rosales 28, 9405 Buenas Costumbres $
street, this cosy and traditional Tel (02902) 491-065 Traditional Argentinian Map B5
spot specializes in lamb and An iconic if no-frills parrilla open Alte. Brown 571, 9000
steak. Intimate ambience and since 1968, La Tablita is popular Tel (0297) 406-8272
good service. Tables fill up fast, among travelers and locals for Located just a block away from
so come early or reserve a table its tender spit-roasted Patagonian Plaza España, this comfortable
to avoid disappointment. lamb, and ice cream made tavern-like restaurant serves
from the local Calafate berry. well-prepared tapas, seafood,
DK Choice Inviting decor and cheerful grilled meats, and other hearty
ambience complement the
dishes. The wine list is not
EL CALAFATE: Pura traditional delicacies. extensive but still has some
Vida $ good selections.
Italian/Argentinian Map B6 EL CHALTÉN: Patagonicus $
Ave Libertador Gral San Martín Italian/Argentinian Map A5 ESQUEL: Don Chiquino $
1876, 9405 Güemes 140, 9301 Italian/Argentinian Map B4
Tel (02902) 493-356 Closed Wed Tel (02962) 493-025 Closed May– Ameghino 1641, 9200
Pura Vida is all about relaxed Sep; Wed Tel (02945) 450-035
dining, with lakeside views and Perhaps the best pizza in This Esquel establishment is
a homey, eclectic decor. The El Chaltén, made thin-crust- known for its pastas, the country
menu offers mouthwatering style and with no skimping clutter-chic decor, and the
home-made pastas, pot pies, on excellent toppings animated owner Tito, who
and stews made of pumpkin that include local lamb. Start moves from table to table
and rabbit, as well as many with a hot, fresh soup, and performing magic tricks and
vegetarian dishes. then wash everything down regaling guests with stories of
with an artisanal ale. his family’s history.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp284–5
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