Buenos Aires

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(19,028)$$$Closed

World-renowned for its meticulously sourced, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus and Hereford beef, paired with an extraordinary cellar of aged Argentine Malbecs.

SignatureBife de cuadril (rump steak)

Barrio Norte

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(8,589)$$Closed

A classic, no-frills neighborhood joint serving perfectly executed traditional cuts with a complimentary empanada to start.

SignatureBife de lomo (tenderloin)

Belgrano

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(2,955)$$$Closed

Located next to an artisanal butcher shop, this modern spot focuses on dry-aged cuts and house-made charcuterie.

SignatureDry-aged ribeye

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(23,427)$$$Closed

Famous for its generous portions of high-quality beef served alongside a unique array of complimentary hot and cold miniature side dishes.

SignatureOjo de bife (ribeye)

Liniers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(40,020)$$Closed

A massive, chaotic local favorite located near a railway line, serving giant portions of traditional cuts to families and large groups.

SignatureAsado de tira (short ribs)

Belgrano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(6,177)$$$Closed

A Uruguayan-style parrilla decorated with football jerseys, famous for its stuffed rolled meats and excellent sweetbreads.

SignaturePamplona de lomo

Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,160)$$$$Closed

Offers a highly creative, multi-course tasting menu utilizing modernist techniques to highlight native Argentine ingredients in an elegant space.

SignatureMulti-course seasonal tasting menu

Villa Crespo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(286)$$$$Open now

An exclusive, research-driven 10-seat counter experience focusing on avant-garde culinary chemistry and seasonal micro-ingredients.

Signature14-course experimental menu

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(3,282)$$$$Closed

Reinvents Jewish diaspora cuisine with upscale, creative flair, accompanied by a festive atmosphere and live music on weekends.

SignaturePastrami on the bone

Villa Crespo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(755)Closed

A tiny, highly sought-after independent restaurant where chef Julio Martín Baez serves inventive, ingredient-focused dishes.

SignatureSeasonal sweetbreads with local fruits

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(1,148)$$$Closed

A stylish bistro that playfully reimagines classic Argentine home cooking and bodegón dishes into sophisticated small plates.

SignatureReconstructed revuelto Gramajo

Retiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(3,372)$$$$Closed

Located inside the Four Seasons, this grand restaurant serves exceptional dry-aged meats and artisanal charcuterie in a stunning courtyard setting.

SignatureDry-aged T-bone steak

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(207,522)$$Open now

A legendary, chaotic theater-district institution serving thick, cheese-stuffed onion pizza to crowds standing at the counter.

SignatureFugazzeta slice

Barrio Norte

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(39,844)$$Closed

Operating since 1934, this retro spot is covered in sports memorabilia and serves classic, heavy media masa pizzas.

SignatureFugazzeta con jamón

Colegiales

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(27,559)$$Closed

A tiny, standing-room-only counter famous for serving the most decadent, cheese-stuffed onion pizza in the city.

SignatureFugazzeta stuffed with mozzarella

Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(5,917)$$Closed

A rustic, traditional spot famous for authentic northern Argentine empanadas and regional clay-oven dishes.

SignatureBaked spicy beef empanadas

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(7,191)$$Closed

Elevates the classic Argentine street-food sausage sandwich with artisanal meats, fresh herbs, and creative toppings.

SignatureChoripán cervecero

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(890)$$Closed

A quirky, vintage-filled lunch spot decorated with mid-century memorabilia, serving excellent traditional empanadas.

SignatureHumita empanada

Villa Crespo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(5,963)Closed

A lush, open-air garden restaurant serving highly creative vegetarian dishes cooked entirely over open wood fires.

SignatureWood-fired oyster mushrooms

Villa Crespo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(2,927)$$$Open now

Offers artistic, upscale plant-based dining on a high-design rooftop, focusing on organic ingredients and superfoods.

SignaturePlant-based sushi rolls

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(6,124)$$Closed

A bright, plant-filled warehouse space serving wholesome, rustic vegetarian comfort food made from organic ingredients.

SignatureWhole wheat sourdough flatbreads

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(9,529)$$Closed

A historic pink-walled tavern serving elevated versions of classic comfort food, including house-cured charcuterie.

SignatureMilanesa de bife de chorizo

San Cristóbal

A century-old, traditional bodegón famous for classic dishes like snails, frogs' legs, and slow-cooked stews.

SignatureBraised bull's tail

Tribunales

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(9,466)$$Closed

A beautifully restored historic bar serving excellent vermouth on tap alongside elevated classic porteño dishes.

SignatureRevuelto Gramajo

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(3,498)$$Closed

A historic downtown restaurant operating since the early 1900s, famous for its massive, traditional boiled meat and vegetable stew.

SignaturePuchero de campo

Boedo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(13,125)$$Closed

A chaotic, family-run Italian cantina famous for mountain-sized portions of handmade pasta served in a noisy, lively room.

SignatureFusilli al fierrito with tuco

Chacarita

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(5,496)$$Closed

A traditional, old-school Italian-Argentine restaurant known for its consistent quality and classic, comforting pasta dishes.

SignatureWood-fired pizza and fusilli

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,482)$$$$Closed

A sleek, modern restaurant centered around a raw bar, showcasing fresh coastal seafood and sustainably sourced oysters.

SignatureFresh Patagonian oysters

Barrio Norte

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(2,548)$$$$Closed

A high-end, classic Spanish restaurant known for its impeccable seafood preparations and one of the finest wine cellars in the country.

SignatureGrilled octopus

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(9,607)$$$Closed

A playful, maritime-themed restaurant in Palermo Hollywood serving traditional seafood stews and fresh grilled fish.

SignatureSeafood paella

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(8,357)$$$Closed

A massive industrial space that stands as the city's premier venue for international electronic music and techno DJs.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(4,684)$$Open now

A versatile venue hosting legendary indie rock gigs, diverse club nights, and the famous Club Severino dance party.

Almagro

★★★★★★★★★★4.1(8,508)$$Closed

One of the largest LGBTQ+ clubs in Latin America, famous for its open bar, multi-level dance floors, and high-energy pop and techno.

Retiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(7,846)$$$Closed

A world-famous speakeasy hidden beneath a fully functioning flower and wine shop, serving cocktails inspired by immigrant history.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(3,687)$$Closed

A tiny, punk-attitude bar serving world-class cocktails made with local ingredients, known for its friendly, unpretentious service.

Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(5,203)$$$Closed

A glamorous, high-end cocktail lounge located in a historic mansion, featuring a secret library room and classic mixology.

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(7,542)$$$Closed

A rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the city's iconic Art Deco skyscrapers and the riverfront.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(4,732)$$$Closed

A trendy, multi-level bar by mixologist Inés de los Santos, serving French-Indochina inspired cocktails and small plates.

San Telmo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(1,848)$$$Closed

A serious cocktail den that rejects beer and soda, focusing entirely on classic, spirit-forward mixology and custom creations.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(380)Closed

A legendary basement tango hall offering late-night lessons and social dancing for both beginners and seasoned dancers.

Abasto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(2,120)Closed

A cooperative-run venue hosting a powerful, modern twelve-piece tango orchestra playing with a punk-rock attitude.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(5,726)$$$Closed

An intimate basement jazz club hosting top-tier local and international jazz, blues, and soul musicians.

Abasto

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(26,351)Closed

A former oil factory turned cultural center, famous for hosting the high-energy Monday night percussion show La Bomba de Tiempo.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(24)

One of the most traditional milongas in the city, where elegant locals gather to dance tango under classic lighting.

San Telmo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(3,317)Closed

A historic cultural center hosting intimate performances by legendary tango singers and instrumentalists.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(39,959)Closed

Houses an exceptional collection of modern and contemporary Latin American art, including works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

NoteMid-range price band, allow 2 hours.

Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(39,551)Open now

Features the country's largest public art collection, showcasing European masters alongside historic Argentine painters.

NoteLow fee for international tourists, free for residents, allow 2-3 hours.

Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(9,861)Open now

Explores the life, political impact, and myth of Eva Perón through personal belongings, historical footage, and publications.

NoteLow price band, quiet courtyard cafe on site.

Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(7,090)Open now

A labyrinth of elaborate stone mausoleums and neoclassical tombs, containing the final resting places of the nation's elite, including Eva Perón.

NoteEntry fee for international tourists, map recommended.

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(88,123)

Renowned globally for its near-perfect acoustics and opulent, French-classical interior design.

NoteGuided tours available daily, booking in advance is essential.

Barrio Norte

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(99,662)Closed

A majestic 1919 theater beautifully converted into one of the world's most spectacular bookstores, with reading nooks in the former theater boxes.

NoteFree entry, has a cafe on the former stage.

Monserrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(29,089)Open now

A unique Art Nouveau skyscraper designed in tribute to Dante's Divine Comedy, featuring a lighthouse at the top with panoramic city views.

NoteGuided tours required to access the lighthouse.

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(141,482)

The political heart of the nation, bordered by the pink presidential palace (Casa Rosada) and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

NoteFree public space, site of historic and ongoing political demonstrations.

Puerto Madero

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(87,869)Open now

A sleek, rotating pedestrian suspension bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, representing a couple dancing tango.

NoteFree public landmark, best viewed at sunset.

Centro

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(80,213)Closed

A massive cultural center housed in the historic central post office, hosting free concerts, exhibitions, and performances.

NoteFree entry, check schedule online for tickets.

La Boca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(39,578)Open now

A beautifully restored 1916 power plant turned cultural venue, hosting concerts, art installations, and culinary festivals.

NoteFree entry, located near the southern edge of the city.

Recoleta

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(46,692)Open now

A vibrant hub for youth culture, street art, experimental theater, and contemporary exhibitions next to the cemetery.

NoteFree entry, highly active on weekends.

La Boca

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(5,779)Closed

A sleek contemporary art space located in La Boca, hosting international modern art exhibitions with a rooftop cafe overlooking the river.

NoteLow price band, closed Mondays.

Puerto Madero

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(4,103)Closed

A private art collection housed in a modern glass building, featuring works by local masters and international artists.

NoteLow price band, great river views.

Villa Crespo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(431)Closed

A pioneering contemporary art gallery that has championed experimental Argentine artists for decades.

NoteFree entry, closed Sundays and Mondays.