Buenos Aires Best Restaurants | Downtown

Microcentro

Sabot | Traditional Argentine | 25 de Mayo 756 (Córdoa & Viamonte) | 4313-6587 | Subte A (Leandro Alem) | Open for lunch only, this white-collar favorite serves up Argentine meat and fish dishes that have withstood the test of time.
La Estancia | Parrilla | Lavalle 941 (Suipacha & Carlos Pellegrini) | 4326-0330 | Subte C (Lavalle) | Deservedly popular touristy parrilla.
Tomo 1 | Modern Argentine | Carlos Pellegrini 521 (Lavalle & Tucumán) | 4326-6695 | web | Subte C (Lavalle) | One of Buenos Aires' top restaurants, Tomo 1 has deftly balanced tradition and trend for a generation. It's also the house restaurant of the Crowne Plaza Panamericano hotel.
Broccolino | Italian | Esmeralda 776 (Córdoba & Viamonte) | 4322-7652 | web | Subte C (Lavalle) | Consistently good assortment of Italian dishes.
Los Inmortales | Italian | Lavalle 746 (Esmeralda & Maipú) | 4373-5303 | Subte C (Lavalle) | Classic pizzeria with old-school charm.
La Huerta | Vegetarian | Lavalle 895 (Suipacha & Esmeralda) | 4327-2682 | Subte C (Lavalle) | Vegetarian buffet (tenedor libre).

Juana M | Traditional Argentine | Carlos Pellegrini 1535 | 4326-0462 | Good value pastas and parrillada. Also check out the extensive salad bar.
Las Nazarenas | Parrilla | Reconquista 1132 (& Rojas) | 4312-5559 | Subte C (San Martín) | Another worthwhile touristy parrilla.
La Chacra | Parrilla | Córdoba 941 (Siupacha & Carlos Pellegrini) | 4322-1409 | Subte B (Lavalle) | Recommended tourist parrilla.
Filo | Italian | San Martín 975 (Marcelo T de Alvear & Paraguay) | 4311-0312 | Subte C (San Martín) | Over a hundred types of pizza, plus great salads and pasta. Yum.
Tancat | Spanish | Paraguay 645 (Maipú & Florida) | 4312-6106 | Subte C (San Martín) | Tapas, tortillas and more. Cheap and highly recommended.
Empire Thai | Thai | Tres Sargentos 427 (San Martín & Reconquista) | 4312-5706 | Subte C (San Martín) | For spicy food lovers, a decent Thai restaurant in Buenos Aires is a godsend.

Chiquilín | Traditional Argentine | Sarmiento 1599 (& Montevideo) | 4373-5163 | Subte B (Uruguay) | If you're looking for an authentic dining experience, do as the locals do and try this restaurant.
Pippo | Parrilla | Paraná 356 (Corrientes & Sarmiento) | 4374-0762 | Subte B (Uruguay) | Perfect if you want an Argentine grill experience without being surrounded by tourists.
Palacio de la Papa Frita | Modern Argentine | Corrientes 1612 (Montevideo & Rodriguez Peña) | 4326-0330 | web | Subte B (Callao) | Classic BA chain, famous for its papas souflée, also offers a large selection of Argentine and international items.
Güerrín Pizzería | Pizza | Corrientes 1372 (Uruguay & Talcahuano) | 4371-8141 | Subte B (Uruguay) | Delicious pizza by the slice, empanadas, fugazza, fugazetta. Cheap.
La Esquina de las Flores | Vegetarian | Córdoba 1587 (Paraná & Montevideo) | 4811-4729 | Subte D (Callao) | A health food store (dietetica) with veggie take-out.
Lotos | Vegetarian | Córdoba 1577 (Paraná & Montevideo) | 4814-4552 | Subte D (Callao) | Vegetarian restaurant with health food store (dietetica) downstairs.

Cervantes II | Traditional Argentine | Perón 1883 (Callao & Riobamba) | 4372-8869 | Subte A (Congreso), B (Callao) | Nothing fancy, but enormous portions make this a good place to fill up for less.
Laurak Bat | Basque | Belgrano 1144 (Salta & Lima) | 4381-0682 | Authentic Basque cooking at moderate prices.
Status | Peruvian | Virrey Ceballos 178 (Alsina & Yrigoyen) | 4382-8531 | Subte A (Saenz Peña) | For some latin food un poco más caliente, try this affordable Peruvian restaurant.

La Trastienda | Traditional Argentine | Balcarce 460 (Venezuela & Belgrano) | 4342-7650 | Subte A (Plaza de Mayo) | Cheap place for typical dishes, also hosts live music and shows.