Mengano

Mike Dolmaya★★★★★★★★★★4.05 months ago

From the moment you arrive at Mengano in Palermo, you can tell this isn’t just another restaurant — it’s an experience. Tucked away on José A. Cabrera, the entrance adds a sense of intrigue, and once inside the intimate and stylish space, you’re welcomed by a warm, contemporary atmosphere that’s ideal for a date night, special occasion, or a memorable evening with friends. I personally, did see it as typical Michelin rated restaurant. What truly sets Mengano apart is its approach to dining. The experience feels more like a wine tasting with thoughtfully paired food rather than a traditional full-portion meal. The menu offers a creative reinterpretation of Argentine classics, blending local porteño flavors with Italian and Spanish influences. In some cases, it was difficult for us to guess the ingredients. Dishes are beautifully presented, highly creative, and full of flavor, but portions are intentionally small and selection is limited but highly achieved. If you arrive hungry, it’s best to order multiple plates to fully enjoy the experience. The tapas-style format encourages sharing and exploration, allowing diners to sample a variety of dishes alongside an excellent wine selection. Each plate feels designed to complement the wines, reinforcing the idea that this is a curated tasting journey rather than a conventional dinner. Service is friendly, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. Sitting at the bar offers a great view of the chefs in action, adding to the overall experience. Prices are on the higher side for Buenos Aires, but the creativity, quality, and atmosphere make it worthwhile. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends. Overall, Mengano delivers an inventive, wine-focused dining experience with refined small plates. Perfect for those who enjoy discovering flavors slowly, glass by glass — just be sure to order generously if you’re looking for a more filling meal.

Corazon★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

Amazing and my favorite dinner in BA. Definitely add this to your Buenos Aires plan for dinner. Came here on a Friday night at 9pm with no reservation and were offered a table at 10pm. We went to a local wine bar and were seated easily at 9:50 when we returned. Staff was really nice and helpful in english! We had the empanadas, scallops, cacio y pepe gnocchi, lamb tartare, and wagyu sandwich + a bottle of malbec. We certainly went overboard but wanted to try lots of items. We would order every item again just maybe 1 less plate for 2 people. Stand outs are the empanadas which are like soup dumplings and full of flavor, the tartare was tender and spiced beautifully, and the gnocchi was rich and creamy but just right. Nice wine we tried that paired wonderfully with the food. Vibe is great in here definitely make a reservation!

Dana Lamdan★★★★★★★★★★5.0a year ago

Perfect experience at Mengano! The food and service were superb. The atmosphere of the restaurant is super intimate- perfect for a date night. The dishes are tapas style which means they are pretty small but are great for sharing with your partner. I highly recommend the empanadas which were so juicy and yummy. The lamb tarter and the gnocchi.

Tessa Harstrick★★★★★★★★★★5.0a year ago

Absolutely perfect time at Mengano! Everything was so delicious. Atmosphere is intimate and romantic, reservations definitely needed for when we went on Saturday. Gnocchi was insanely tender and the tartare was very special and well done. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed watching the chefs cook. They were very friendly to two Americans who don’t speak Spanish as well! Our top 3 meals in Argentina in our past week, easily.

Gui★★★★★★★★★★5.02 years ago

Every dish was a delicious, especially the gnocchis and the seafood rice, which were standout favorites. The ambiance is wonderful, and the service was top-notch, making us feel truly taken care of. It’s worth noting that the experience is not cheap, with no dessert we paid $70 per person. But tried a lot of dishes. However, the quality of the food and the overall atmosphere made it a memorable outing. Highly recommend for special occasions!