by Ollie O | Aug 10, 2018
KOI Dumplings, in Palermo Hollywood, gets Asian street food right, teamed up with good locally brewed artisanal beer. There’s a laid-back atmosphere with a big rooftop terrace. One of the few good Asian dining outings in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Aug 8, 2018
Le Moulin de la Fleur brings another French restaurant to the Buenos Aires restaurant scene, offering casual French fare in the form of tartines, quiche and salads. And, of course, lots of bread. A well-executed menu offering inexpensive food with a French personality.
by Ollie O | Aug 5, 2018
Buller Pub in Buenos Aires is a highly popular brewpub in Buenos Aires with locations in Recoleta, in Microcentro (downtown), Palermo and Villa Crespo. Excellent craft beers. Try the sampler. Better bar-food than similar competitors like On Tap, Antares, Berlina and Patagonia brewpubs.
by Ollie O | Jul 17, 2018
Tanta comes to Buenos Aires. Famed chef Gaston Acurio brings a flavorful and well-executed menu to a sophisticated casual ambience in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Mar 14, 2018
Pleasant ‘museum’ ambiance with array of well-executed local dishes. Try the stew sampler. Your choice of three traditional Argentine stews.
by Ollie O | Mar 13, 2018
Baum Brewpub is a large brewpub in Palermo Hollywood offering full range of beers produced in their brewery in Mar de Plata. Food similar in quality to Cervelar and Antares.
by Ollie O | Mar 12, 2018
Trendy décor with bar-seating only. No tables. Open kitchen where the parilleros do their thing is right behind the largest counter-height table. Read the review for wine tips.
by Ollie O | Mar 12, 2018
Despite a boring décor and confused waiters, Bao Kitchen offers true-to-form Asian food done better than almost anywhere in the city (except Sunae Asian Bistro). Specialty is steamed buns.
by Ollie O | Feb 21, 2018
For our money, Lo de Jesús offers similar quality in a superior ambience and at a better price than nearby parillas La Cabrera or Don Julio. It’s the best steakhouse in Palermo.
by Ollie O | Feb 6, 2018
The Croque Madame location on Libertad received good marks after repeated disappointments at the locations on Uruguay and Callao, and now-defunct location in Alto Palermo. The Libertad location is worth a visit just to see the beautiful landscaping in the lawn behind the restaurant.
by Ollie O | Jan 24, 2018
Fairly authentic and well executed Mexican food with big portions at an very good price. Located in the heart of Palermo Soho. Worth a visit.
by Ollie O | Jan 24, 2018
Café with pleasant ambience and décor that offers some breakfast and several lunch items (mostly sandwiches and salads). Service can be slightly slow at peak hours.
by Ollie O | Jan 24, 2018
Dashi offers an upscale mix of Japanese and Chinese cuisine, neither executed much better than average. Service follows suit.
by Ollie O | Jan 24, 2018
The gold standard for Argentine steakhouses. If money is no object, opt for the Wagyu. Otherwise look at more reasonably priced alternatives like nearby Le Grill.
by Ollie O | Jan 15, 2018
Páru Inkas, despite a pricey menu, is the best option in Belgrano and Recoleta for Peruvian Nikkei cuisine. Sleek decor. Good service. Well-executed menu.
by Ollie O | Jan 14, 2018
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.
by Ollie O | Dec 19, 2017
Güerrín Pizzería is the most popular pizzeria in Buenos Aires. And for good reason. Upbeat, busy atmosphere. Family friendly. Great pizza. Good service. Wanting pizza near downtown BA? Go to Güerrín Pizzería.
by Ollie O | Dec 13, 2017
Aramburu Restó is seventeen courses (assuming you can call a slice of bread a ‘course’), all interesting, all delicious. They looked as good on the plate as they tasted. An interesting, special-occasion destination and a requirement for “foodie” visitors to Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Nov 29, 2017
This place is Argentine with a capital "A". Much better pizza than your typical slice of pie in Buenos Aires and funky, loveable ambiance.
by Ollie O | Nov 22, 2017
AvantGarten has catchy name, lots of beer on tap, Jägermeister, a few German sausages and a burger. Better bar than it is a restaurant. So, go have a drink and sausage!
by Ollie O | Nov 22, 2017
Sunae Asian Bistro is southeast Asian cuisine, done right. Best option for casual-dining Asian in Buenos Aires!
by Ollie O | Nov 22, 2017
Grappa is a stylish, upscale Italian trattoria in Palermo Hollywood. We like the pizza. And the imported Grappa!
by Ollie O | Nov 19, 2017
Lobo Café is the best option for breakfast in Puerto Madero, overlooking the harbour. Nice decor. Friendly, but lackluster service. Commendable French toast.
by Ollie O | Nov 18, 2017
Jay’s has real pancakes and waffles with butter and Aunt Jemima syrup. French toast, bacon, eggs and hash-browns. Hot wings. Fried Chicken. Apple Pie. NUFF SAID!
by Ollie O | Nov 18, 2017
Interesting menu including breakfasts with eggs. Erratic service and execution of the menu. Belgrano location seems more consistent and more popular.
by Ollie O | Nov 18, 2017
Yo from Looziana? Yo luv it. Yo not from Looziana? Yo still luv it. Best sandwich in town. Yo only live once. Go for the PICANTE sauce.
by Ollie O | Nov 17, 2017
The décor at L’adesso belies what awaits you once your seated. Steller execution of a limited but creative menu and near-flawless service at better than reasonable price. Best choice for upscale Italian in the city.
by Ollie O | Nov 17, 2017
CoRE serves up fantastic pasta at a great price in an ambiance that’s far superior to most fast-casual restaurants. The only thing missing is the meatball!
by Ollie O | Nov 16, 2017
An ultra-casual dining experience in a cheery and comfortable ambiance with good service and a menu full of interesting dishes that are well-executed. albeit served with a lofty price-tag.
by Ollie O | Nov 1, 2017
Import Coffee Company has a trendy, loft-like décor. Exposed brick walls. Nicely decorated. They only sell Italian Illy espresso. Limited food options but pleasant place to spend some time sipping coffee.
by Ollie O | Nov 1, 2017
Mishiguene offers a sophisticated, gourmet take on middle-eastern cuisine. It’s better than authentic. Pleasant ambiance and friendly service. One BA’s top restaurants.
by Ollie O | Oct 31, 2017
Osaka is the gold-standard in Buenos Aires for Nikkei cuisine. Osaka has mastered the genre with exquisite ambiance, execution and service, albeit at a hefty price tag for BA.
by Ollie O | Oct 31, 2017
Cosi mi Piaci has great pizza with freshest high-quality ingredients in pleasant atmosphere. In fact, best pizza in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Oct 31, 2017
Nuestro Secreto is one of the most pleasant dining experiences in the city. A creative menu featuring items from their wood-burning clay oven. First-class.
by Ollie O | Oct 31, 2017
Unique and tasty grilled sausage with creative condiments on fresh rolls in a clean and pleasant ambiance make for good choripan eating experience. Worth a nibble.
by Ollie O | Oct 31, 2017
Best Burger in town. Hands down. It’s expensive, but if you’ve got a craving for a really good burger, this is it.
by Ollie O | Oct 25, 2017
It’s Rock & Ribs. Texas-style smoked ribs, pulled pork sandwich, a great burger. They even have a top-notch salad and a veggie-burger. A great alternative to the typical Argentine steak routine.
by Ollie O | Oct 24, 2017
Ninina offers lunch and dinner, but shines for breakfast, coffee and desserts. Probably the spot for breakfast in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Oct 24, 2017
Despite a mundane and typical Argentine menu, the ambiance and execution are better than acceptable. Good choice for Eggs Benedict in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Oct 23, 2017
For coffee, breakfast, lunch, afternoon merienda, or dinner, Le Pain Quotidien is a smart choice.
by Ollie O | Oct 23, 2017
Bull’s BBQ offers Texas-style barbecue (smoked beef and pork) using real wood-burning smokers. Best option in Palermo for this great style of cooking.
by Ollie O | Oct 19, 2017
Loreto Garden Bar is sort of an “I’m Bohemian so mainstream restaurant decor bores me” kind of place with mostly sandwiches, salads and burgers. And lots of tasty little desserts. Good service by tattooed waitresses. Burgers and sandwiches were good too.
by Ollie O | Oct 19, 2017
One of the hottest spots in BA for a drink and we’d heard they serve a darn good burger. We heard wrong. Overcooked despite our request for ‘jugoso’ (medium-rare).
by Ollie O | Oct 19, 2017
Gran Bar Danzon has been the premier bar and restaurant in Buenos Aires for a decade. Drinks, dinner, or both. No better location than Gran Bar Danzon.
by Ollie O | Oct 19, 2017
Marvin Gaye and a cup of coffee (Ecuadorian, Brazilian origin). Need I say more? Negro (la Cueva de Café) is great place for a cup of java. Locations downtown (Suipacha near Córdoba) and close Plaza San Martín.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
A unique restaurant menu that’s a mix of New York delicatessen and Jewish and Eastern European classics. This is one of Ollie’s O’s favorite lunch spots. The problem is deciding whether to have the pastrami on pumpernickel or the lox on a bagel sandwich. Why not have both?
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Popular bistro-style restaurant in good location in Palermo Soho offering indigenous Argentine cuisine plus steaks, pasta, salads and other more common menu items. Expect a wait for a table and possible problems with both execution and service.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Trendy Mexican Food with very nice decor. The chef has attempted to modify and glorify Mexican food but has not been entirely successful. Some of the dishes like the enchiladas were quite tasty, despite being nowhere close to authentic.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Möoi offers a creative menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, typically well-executed. One of the best casual dining options in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Olivetti is one of the few restaurants in Buenos Aires we recommend for Italian cuisine. It’s a bit expensive but has good food, service and ambiance.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
We recently downgraded Piegari in multiple categories. After a recent remodel the decor is mundane and boring. The restaurant used inferior ingredients on a risotto on a recent visit. Outrageously expensive for Buenos Aires. Not a bad restaurant. Just a horribly overpriced one.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Seafood restaurant in Puerto Madero. Unfortunately there were lapses of execution on a recent visit. Expensive with a lack of creativity.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Excellent renditions of middle-eastern cuisine at reasonable prices make Sarkis the most popular ethnic cuisine restaurant in Buenos Aires. What its lacking in decor and average service, it makes up for with a creative menu full of classic Armenian recipes.
by Ollie O | Oct 18, 2017
Sottovoce remains our pick for the top spot among high-end Italian restaurants in Buenos Aires. Sottovoce features a well-executed array of classic Italian dishes with impeccable service that garnered a rare 95% rating in our review. Upscale white tablecloth clad tables with high-quality table linens and tableware create an upscale ambiance that is, nevertheless, warm and non-pretentious. This is as good as it gets for an upscale Italian culinary experience in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Oct 14, 2017
Look up "cute little bakery and bistro" in the Encyclopedia Britannica and you’ll see a photo of Hierbabuena. This place is just cool. Just moved to the top spot for Sunday Brunch just barely edging out our former favorite, Uco in Palermo Hollywood. Hierbabuena is a "must-go" for breakfast and lunch.
by Ollie O | Oct 13, 2017
Pani is hit or miss. Pani’s forté is pastries and coffee. Expanded menu with sandwiches, quiche and salads is hit or miss. Service is hit or miss too. They have one of the best salad’s in the city. But one of the worst sandwiches. Our advice. Order the cheesecake or a salad. Skip the rest.
by Ollie O | Oct 9, 2017
La Carnicería is the heavy metal version of the Argentine steakhouse. Nothing quite like it in Buenos Aires.
by Ollie O | Oct 6, 2017
Combine the unique and comfortable ambiance with a friendly staff, an owner dedicated to the details that make a business worth returning to (like a clean restroom), and a good cup of coffee and you’ve got the formula for a successful coffee shop.
by Ollie O | Oct 6, 2017
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.
by Ollie O | Oct 5, 2017
Club Social bridges the gap between what used to be and what ‘is’ in Buenos Aires. A pleasant ambiance, modern menu and consistent execution make Club Social worth a visit.