Best New Restaurants of Buenos Aires

 

The rencently opened Casa Cavia in the Palermo Chico neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
 

Buenos Aires is full of great restaurants and seems like almost everyday there is a new one that has opened up. Time will tell if all these restaurants can stay in business, but at the present moment the demand for culinary options in the city is at an all time high. It is amazing to see so many of them that are always full.

 

CASA CAVIA

 

Over the weekend, a hybrid concept space called Casa Cavia opened its doors in the upscale Palermo Chico neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Casa Cavia is housed in what was known as the Bollini Roca residence, designed in the gilded age of the 1920s as a personal gift to the owner’s wife by the Spanish-born architect and artist Alejandro Christophersen of Norwegian parentage.

 

Courtyard at CASA CAVIA

Inspired by local cafes from the 1920s and 1930s, she recruited KallosTurin architects to integrate marble, brass, leather and terrazzo floors into the space, which now houses a restaurant and bar, patisserie, flower shop, perfumery, bookstore and publisher all under one exquisite roof.

 

A spacious room with high ceilings and gilded moldings, framed by the stately trees of Plaza Alemania, this is the perfect place to sample the delicacies of Pablo Massey, Próspero Velazco and Inés de los Santos. At the back of the room you will find an unconventional alcove, punctuated with a flock (yes, a flock) of books suspended in the air, as well as the bookshop of Ampersand, and some reading material to enjoy over tea or dessert.

Address: Cavia 2985, Palermo Chico, Argentina, casacavia.com.

 

Ralph’s

Fantastic food and ambiance in Palermo Soho

A space with several very different environments each other, and fires by Hernán Taiana, last chef Astrid & Gaston. Various Peruvian dishes, Asian , American influence. And very good cocktails.

Tapas dishes and desserts that bring influences of Peruvian cuisine , Asian, Italian and American . The letter is a journey through international flavors , but not emulated : the chef works with quality products and genuine , simple and not pretentious preparations. From the kitchen come options for all tastes in carefully presented . The offer includes skewers, ceviches, tiraditos , risottos , pastas and meats , which promise to rotate several times a year , adapting to seasonal ingredients and new trends.

A hidden gem, call to reserve, well well worth it.

Address: 1830 Gurruchaga Street.

 

ELENA

 

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

Dry Aged Beef, Rotisserie, Charcuterie and Argentinian Wine

 

The restaurant is named for Elena Peña Unzué, the bride of La Mansión, a historic building that houses the Four Seasons’ Hotel’s most opulent suites and hosts the city’s most glittering social events. La Mansión is visible through the skylight at Elena.

In a gorgeous double-height space bathed in natural light, gourmands and people who simply love to share a great meal with friends and family will come together at Elena. Modeled as a courtyard - a traditional gathering place for important events and celebrations - the space features a dramatic spiral staircase to the balcony level, where private dining areas are available. The look is fresh and open, yet a welcome escape from the busy city just outside. Rich interior furnishings - including a glass doored dry ageing case, marble butcher’s table manned by an expert chef and locally-sourced antiques - seamlessly blend South American and European cultures in true Buenos Aires fashion, with hand-crafted finishes by local artisans adding a unique character.

On the menu at Elena, guests will find a broad selection of the meats so beloved by locals, from precision-cut dry aged steaks and Argentinian kobe beef to the highest quality pork, chicken and other meats, and abundant fresh seafood. Expertly prepared on the rotisserie, mains are accompanied by lushly presented seasonal vegetables.

 

Elena - Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires

 

I Latina

Unforgettable dining experience

In a beautiful French-style house, in the neighborhood of Villa Crespo 3 Colombian siblings: Santiago, Camilo and Laura Macias, launched a project that involves a 7 course tasting menu that celebrates the unique and electric tastes of Latin America.

Some of the dishes part of the seasonal menu include corn arepas with anise and Colombian hogao; Duck confit in tamarind sauce with quinoa salad and patacòn ; Caramelized prawns with spicy pineapple and fennel; Barú style ceviche with seasonal fish, mango niche coconut and lychee; Peruvian Chupe with grilled octopus; braised pork in coffee and sugar cane reduction. And for a double dessert; Ecuadorian cocoa truffle with patagonian sea salt crystals and olive oil followed by Avocado and Aguardiente ice cream.

The menu changes every 2 or 3 months and is only accessible by reservation. If a diner has any allergies or is vegetarian they can inform the chef in advance. While i Latina is by reservation only, it is not a “closed door restaurant”. Just make sure to pick a date and make your reservation.

Address: Murillo 725 – Villa Crespo.

 

I Latina - Ceviche de Baru con pesca de temporada, mango biche coco y lychee.

 

BASA

With a distinctly New York feel, Basa Basement Bar & Restaurant is a cool upmarket place for a meal and a drink in Recoleta. The music tends to be fast and furious with lots of drum and bass and the gourmet food -- think tapas, pastas, grilled meats and heavenly desserts -- skews Mediterranean. Though their cocktails are good and the wine list is extensive, you can find many types of liquor there that other places in Buenos Aires lack. Once you descend the steps you'll find a dining area towards the front, seating with low couches in the middle and the bar towards the back, but this is one basement you won't want to leave.

Basa can get packed on weekend nights, but as long as you have a seat, it's all good. Dinner reservations are generally recommended; however, they are essential on weekends."

Address: 1328 Basavilbaso – Retiro. Buenos Aires.

 

Cynthia, Carola and Silvina, foodies at Elena- Four Seasons

CHILA

Chila is considered one of the best restaurants in Latin America. Chila serves modern Argentine cuisine, including steak from Buenos Aires, trout from Bariloche and vieras from Usuahia, but the menu changes each season, incorporating different local products.

Many of the dishes are beautifully presented. The restaurant's décor is modern and upscale; it is not minimalist per se but they keep it simple and classy, paying attention to textures. Ask to sit by the window to enjoy a view of the water. While Chila is only open for dinner, it is open every day.

Address: 1160 Alicia Moreau de Justo – Puerto Madero.

 

Table at Chila - Puerto Madero.

Tarquino

 

A leader in the Nueva Cocina Argentina movement, chef Dante Liporace does classic Argentine food a different way, especially with his inventive Sequence of the Cow menu: a tasting menu that features nine courses each paying homage to Argentina’s most prized food possession

Address: Rodríguez Peña 1967. Recoleta.

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