Regional Argentine Restaurants

This quaint and meticulously run little bistro in San Telmo is, for our money, the best casual dining experience in the city, whether for brunch, lunch or dinner. It’s a first-class outing.

Pleasant “museum” ambiance with array of well-executed local dishes. Try the stew sampler. Your choice of three traditional Argentine stews.

El Sanjuanino is a favorite of Porteños and tourists alike, with quirky nostalgic décor and a wide variety of well-executed traditional regional menu items. Don’t miss the house wine served in a traditional pingüino decanter.

At Sucre, celebrity chef, Fernando Trocca, has been pleasing diners for years in this trendy venue with both excellent food and service. This is the best upscale dining experience in barrio Belgrano.

Steaks & Pasta This place takes the quintessential steak- and pasta-centric menu and dresses it up in lipstick and a petty coat (not literally, of course). The result is the Polo themed, rich-man’s version of the classic Porteño Bodegón. We always order one of the house specialties that has a steak and a tasty side-dish that’s not french fries. Definitely worth a visit.

If we’d have know that Evita could inspire a restaurateur to put out rich, sumptuous comfort food and equally good beer we’d have changed our political leanings years ago. Don’t miss Peron, Peron.

Basa is sleek and trendy. Upscale. Uptempo. Restaurant. Bar. Take your pick. Great food. Unique menu. A bit loud. If you’re looking for a traditional restaurant try one of many in La Recova four blocks away.