Buenos Aires - Restaurants - Bistro

Elcano 3256, Buenos Aires
4554-1829

Samay Casa de Té Argentina

Low-key cafe/home of all things tea-related opens up where a great French bistro used to be. Hopefully this joint will have better luck; it's already the place for older women to sip jasmine tea in... read more

Aguirre 526, Buenos Aires
2058-8313

La Esperanza de los Ascurra

Laid-back and cool joint perfect for Villa Crespo's transformation into Palermo Queens. Vintage feel to the furniture, decor, and extensive list of vermouth-oriented drinks. Munch on decent Spanish... read more

Delgado 1208, Buenos Aires
4553-8761

90 Grados Restó

Latest nudge in the direction of imminent Colegiales gentrification comes in the form of a shiny new French bistro, right across the street from beloved neighborhood cafe. Consensus is that the two... read more

Nicaragua 6044, Buenos Aires
4772-6420

Pani

Elegant cafe a rare design and cuisine success story. Attention to detail across the board makes grabbing a coffee or croissant an actual delight. Impeccably selected furniture and knickknacks for... read more

Mendoza 5486, Buenos Aires
4524-0224

Billinghurst Restó

Latest "it" residential neighborhood gets an appropriately sleek restaurant, complete with sort of-celebrity chef. Upscale bistro decor mixes bright paintings and handwritten James Joyce quotes on ... read more

Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 188, Buenos Aires
4813-7585

Arkakaó

Upscale Italian bistro perfect for power lunches, breaks from couture shopping. Perfectly potent coffee, calming tea for high-strung Recoleta businessmen, ladies. Epic dessert table with plent... read more

Cuba 1985, Buenos Aires
4783-9000

Mooi

Demure old Belgrano building turned froufrou restaurant/coffeeshop. Abundance of yuppified patchwork and crocheted items. Menu rich in market-fresh fruits and veggies, plenty of sugary carbs.&... read more

445 Martha Salotti, Buenos Aires 1107
4010-9100

Faena Hotel+Universe

High concept Phillipe Starck-designed rager in historic grain silo sits super pretty on the waterfront. Fashionista owner Alan sports all white, all the time and draws bold names like fruit flies. ... read more

Fitz Roy 2203, Buenos Aires 1414
4779-2774

Standard

Santiago Garat-helmed kitchen whips up classic yet fashionable Porteno eats, and takes off from there. The most perfect Milanesa a la Napolitana you'll eat in BA, plus brain ravioli and revuelto gr... read more

Nicaragua 6068, Buenos Aires
4778-9614

Oui Oui

Take your time at this cozy cafe in Palermo Hollywood. Cute wooden tables and dried flowers on the wall actually evoke hole-in-the-wall quaint French dining. Soundtrack of Nick Drake, Lou Reed, and... read more

Conde 2036, Buenos Aires
4551-0766

Jolie Cafe Bistro

Belgrano bistro for freelancers, stylish silver foxes, those who want their dog to have a seat outside, too. Chalkboard with daily specials, menu spanning the width of the restaurant. Maintains ste... read more