Gioia

Although Gioia Cocina Botánica, one of the Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau’s three restaurants, is the only one of the restaurants located in the modern tower on Posadas. Although the restaurant isn’t located on the historic mansion side of this emblematic Park Hyatt property, it still has plenty of charm, and with expansive two-story windows overlooking the impressive lawn and garden, and the mansion behind it, the view is arguably better from this restaurant than from the other two.

Gioia Cocina Botánica had a bit of overhaul and a name change a few years ago when Hyatt management elected to give the tower restaurant menu a plant-based overhaul. The menu is focused on vegan and vegetarian offerings which is an interesting strategy in a city that is gastronomically beef-centric.

The short, creative menu is divided into three sections, one feature grains and legumes, one featuring mushrooms, and a third featuring leafy and root vegetables. Plenty of pasta and satisfying dishes. Not a single item of meat on the menu.

The chef has done an excellent job of creating delicious, intriguing dishes. You won’t miss the meat.

Service is second to none in Buenos Aires. Young, elegantly attired hosts, hostesses, waiters, and waitresses are friendly and attentive. At a minimum, they all speak both Spanish and conversational English. I love the service and the ambiance in all the restaurants and bars in this hotel.

For lunch or dinner in a luxurious atmosphere with superior service, the Buenos Aires Park Hyatt’s Gioia is an excellent choice.