Fervor

(Recoleta)
Address: Posadas 1519, C1112ADA
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina 

One of our favorite restaurants in the world. Traditional Argentinian food served by old-school black-tie’d servers with an old-world ambiance. We always make sure to go at some point when we visit, and it is only a couple of blocks away from several of the hotels recommended above, including the Palacio Duhau, our usual hangout.(Reservations required)

Piegari (Pastas) & Piegari (Carnes)

(Recoleta)
Address: Posadas 1042 / Posadas 1089
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Two amazing restaurants in one, also one of our favorites of all time. Both are side by side, across the street from the Four Seasons, in Recoleta. Also traditional Argentinian food at its best, in a welcoming and relaxed ambiance. A popular spot for locals to go with their families. 

Bodega Norte

(Recoleta)
Address: Talcahuano 953, C1013AAS
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Located in the same block as El Cuartito (not easy to make the decision of which one to pick), this is the parrilla version of El Cuartito: great atmosphere, great food, very informal, old school, very affordable. A total must. 

Cava Anchoita

(Chacarita)
Address: Juan Ramírez de Velasco 1456, C1427
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Best wine tasting & entrees. (No reservations required, very trendy)

MARTi - [vegetarian restaurant]

(Recoleta)
Address: Rodríguez Peña 1973, C1021
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
(one block away from the Palacio Duhau hotel)

The epitome of cool. As in a speakeasy, there's no signage, just an unmarked door and an intercom. Press the button and provide proof of your reservation and you'll be admitted to a dining room surrounded by greenery. The chef is Germán Martitegui, owner of the city's legendary meat restaurant Tegui. Well known for brunches. (Reservations required)

Piedra Pasillo al Fondo

(Nuñez)
Address: Campos Salles 2145, C1429
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Very trendy, contemporary menu.(Reservations required)

Rey de copas

(Palermo Soho)
Address: Gorriti 5176, C1414BJT
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Trendy creative cocktail bar, casual, small dishes. 

Palacio de la Pizza

(Downtown)
Address: Av. Corrientes 751, C1043
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Avenida Corrientes, in the heart of Downtown Buenos Aires, is well known for its theaters, its bookstores (although a little rundown these days) and its pizzerías. They are a bit grungy and decadent, and the pizzas very greasy, but fun to explore if you want a true local pizzería experience, particularly at nighttime.  

Guerrín

(Downtown)
Address: Av. Corrientes 1368, C1043
Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Another well-known pizzería in Avenida Corrientes. 

La Brigada

(San Telmo)
Address: Estados Unidos 465, C1066 Cdad.
Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Another great traditional parrilla, near the San Telmo Market and the Modern Art Museum.

Las Cañitas Neighborhood

(Palermo)  

This tiny area within Palermo is well located near huge parks, the Polo Field and the Racing Track. It is also walking distance from Palermo Hollywood. 

The four blocks of Calle Baez running from Ortega y Gasset to Clays are lined with cafés, restaurants and bars of every description. The street’s wide pavements allow for plentiful outdoor seating with the activities running late into the night. A few highlights: 

Van Koning
(Baez 325)
You’ll be mixing predominately with expats and foreign students but there is no denying the fun to have at this Dutch bar. The inside looks like an old sailors dive and the bar is well stocked with international beers. 

Chicha
(Baez 358)
Contemporary restaurant with a Mediterranean inspired menu. 

Ceviche
(Baez 390)
Japanese-Peruvian fusion. 

El Club de la Milanesa
(Arevalo 2870). 

Las Cholas
(Arce 306)
Northern Argentinian food.

Plaza Serrano

(Palermo Soho) 

Plaza Serrano is a square in the heart of Palermo Soho. Surrounded by noisy and trendy bars and restaurants, particularly at night, it also offers a crafts market (feria hippie) during the weekend. There is always a lot of activity in the area. Great for people watching.