04 June 2025
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The MICHELIN Guide for Buenos Aires & Mendoza 2025 delivered some thrilling news: seven acclaimed restaurants held onto their MICHELIN Stars for another year, and three new establishments joined the prestigious list. In total, ten unforgettable venues, spanning the picturesque vineyards of Mendoza to the bustling energy of Buenos Aires, reflect a culinary scene defined by local identity, immigrant heritage, and bold creative vision. From the freshest seafood and world-renowned meats to organic vegetables grown in regional gardens, these kitchens capture the essence of Argentine cuisineādiverse, dynamic, and rooted in flavor.
1. AngƩlica Cocina Maestra (Mendoza)
Making its MICHELIN debut this year with One Star, AngĆ©lica Cocina Maestra shares its estate with the Mayan-inspired pyramid of the Catena Zapata winery. Here, the Catena family celebrates a different facet of their heritage: their Italian roots. In the silent vineyards and windswept desert grasses of Mendoza, you'll find a magnificent Italian-style villa, built from local brick and stone, resting atop the original 1920 wineryās historic cellars. The property features solid wood tables, stately chairs, and sweeping arched windows that frame the landscape.
Josefina Diana and Juan Manuel Feijoo, two young chefs, showcase their craft through a refined menu that matches quality ingredients with technical finesse. With seven- and 12-course menus (offering various pairing options, including one with historic house wines), diners experience the range of flavors and textures, from delicate to bold flavors, and from silky to crispy. The chefs might, for example, combine goat with saffron, beetroot with sweetbread, eggplant with peanuts, or trout with carrot, among other inspired pairings.
Address: Cobos s/n, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina.
2. Aramburu (Buenos Aires)
One of Buenos Aires' most elegant neighborhoods, Recoleta is where international luxury brands sit alongside palaces and historic mansions. Just off a bustling street, at the end of a small cobblestone pedestrian road, known locally as Pasaje del Correo, you'll find Aramburu.Argentinaās only Two-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, Aramburu crafts dishes that are elegant, precise, and grounded in the journey of chef and owner Gonzalo Aramburu. The intimate dining room, with generously spaced tables, offers unobstructed views of the open kitchen, where the tasting menu courses take shape. Dishes like John Dory with clams and pistachio, Patagonian shrimp with trout roe and blood orange, and Shiokoji tartare with flowers and kimchi capture the kitchenās thoughtful creativity. The experience concludes upstairs, in a cozy library, where guests linger over dessert and after-dinner conversation in a more relaxed setting.
Address: Vicente LĆ³pez 1661, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
3. AzafrƔn (Mendoza)
The sole MICHELIN-Starred establishment in the provincial capital of Mendoza, AzafrƔn sits two blocks from Plaza Independencia, surrounded by major hotels. There, pedestrians will find beautiful tree-lined streets bordered by ancient ditches created by the Huarpe people.Chef and partner SebastiƔn Weigandt creates menus and wine lists that navigate the Mendoza province and much of Argentina. In a beautifully restored traditional house, where exposed brick walls meet art and design objects, diners can taste their way through three menus, ranging from three to ten courses. The essence remains consistent: local products interpreted through the chef's background and experience. Two fine examples: the carob flour macaron with goat cheese and goat jerky, and the heirloom tomatoes with white garlic.
Address: Sarmiento 765, Mendoza, Argentina.
4. Brindillas (Mendoza)
Brindillas is the epitome of tranquilityāboth in its classic, chef-driven cuisine and its location, 20 kilometers from Mendoza's capital, in the town of Vistalba, LujĆ”n de Cuyo. It's a secluded area, winding through grand wineries and breathtaking vineyards. Arriving at this restaurant is no accident, but a choice: avoiding the well-known paths to dive into the authentic heart of Mendoza.Situated on a family cherry farm, Brindillas' kitchen is led by Mariano Gallego and Florencia DāAmico, who introduced their tasting menu concept 15 years ago. Today, the menus unfold in 8 or 11 courses, each with optional wine pairings. The journey, shaped by the time of year, begins with a set of inventive appetizers and continues with seafood, fish, and meat in delicate combinations that sidestep theatrics.
Address: Guardia Vieja 2898, Vistalba, Mendoza, Argentina.
5. Casa Vigil (Mendoza)
In Chachingo, Cruz de Piedraāpart of MaipĆŗ, a traditional and renowned area of Mendozaās vineyards and olive grovesāCasa Vigil shines. The project of winemaker Alejandro Vigil and his partner MarĆa Sance, the place fully reflects its creators in its exuberance and narrative, inspired by the stages of Dante's Divine Comedy: hell in the underground cellar, purgatory in the surface ascent, and the colorful paradise at the restaurant's entrance. A beautiful garden with tables set among fires and olive trees, a pergola-covered gallery, and a large kitchen garden serve as preludes to rooms reminiscent of a home, adorned with colored glass and luxury tableware.Popular yet sophisticated, Casa Vigil offers multiple ways to indulge: from an Ć la carte menu with straightforward, bold flavors to an exacting fine dining experience featuring vertical pairings of Gran Enemigo Gualtallary, among other options. Under IvĆ”n Azar's watchful eye, dishes like mushroom and stracciatella gnocchi, slow-cooked beef rib, and trout with saffron and watercress emergeāall made with produce from the Uco Valley.
Address: Videla Aranda 7008, MaipĆŗ, Mendoza, Argentina.
6. Crizia (Buenos Aires)
When pondering Buenos Aires through its restaurants, Palermo inevitably comes to mind as the cityās primary culinary hub, encompassing a wide range of cooking styles and levels of quality. In Palermo Hollywoodānamed for its proximity to several audiovisual studios and production companiesāamid designer clothing stores, ancient trees, and old neighborhood houses, Crizia pays tribute to the Atlantic Ocean that borders this country.Chef Gabriel Oggero and his partner Geri Gastaldo have made a home in this restaurant, which boasts over two decades of life (and two moves along the way), earning a MICHELIN Star this year. The quality shines in the productāArgentinaās finest fish and seafoodāalongside attentive service and excellent wine offerings, with a glazed wine cellar in the middle of the room that sparks envy. Guests can choose from an Ć la carte menu or two tasting menus: one exclusively devoted to the sea, and another that blends sea and land. Starting with oysters, personally sourced by Gabriel from BahĆa San Blas, feels almost essential.
Address: Fitz Roy 1819, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
7. Don Julio (Buenos Aires)
Palermo Viejo was once a dangerous neighborhood, home to malevos and knife enthusiasts, as recounted by author Jorge Luis Borges. But thatās history now. Over the past 20 years, this part of Palermo has become a hub of gastronomy and independent design, with tourists and residents alike inhabiting its low-rise, energetic streets. Don Julio serves as a bridge between these two worlds: a beloved neighborhood grill, local and historic, yet also emblematic of everything thatās happened in Argentine cuisine over the past decade.The line snaking out the door at Don Julio is a testament to its fame, considered the countryās top grill. Under the guidance of Pablo Rivero and Chef Guido Tassi, two great forcesālocal meat and wineācome together in a relentless pursuit of perfection. Add to that a commitment to seasonal produce from its own farm and gardens. A typical meal might include pasture-fed ribeye, perfectly cooked sweetbreads, heirloom tomatoes, homemade sausages, standout wines, and rare vintages. The menu is Ć la carte, though a luxurious tasting option is also available.
Address: Guatemala 4699, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
8. Riccitelli BistrĆ³ (Mendoza)
MatĆas Riccitelliās winery is located in Las Compuertas, one of the most traditional zones of Argentine wine. The Andes frame the distant horizon; closer in, trellised vineyards stretch across the landscape; and beside the restaurant lies the gardenāa banner of both the culinary and ideological purpose of head chef Juan Ventureyra. Itās no coincidence that the establishment also holds a MICHELIN Green Star. Depending on the season, the garden yields dozens of colorful pepper varieties, eggplants of all shapes and sizes, delicious and meaty tomatoes, wild herbs, and monumental squash, to name just a few.Ventureyra offers two menus in a casual, entirely garden-facing space: one sourced exclusively from Mendoza, the other more expansive. The latter is designed for international visitors and journeys across Argentinaāfrom the jungles of the northwest to the Atlantic coast, passing through the Pampean plains and the similarly flat lands of Corrientesāalways with fruits and vegetables at center stage. Some examples include quesillo (a regional cheese) with squash, pear, and armuelle leaves; and duck with cauliflower, apricot, and mustard leaves.
Address: CallejĆ³n de La Reta 750, Las Compuertas, Mendoza, Argentina.
9. Trescha (Buenos Aires)
Villa Crespo, historically shaped by Jewish immigration, retains its neighborhood essence, where tradition and modernity coexist. Its 1930s low houses intertwine with new buildings, while old mechanic workshops sit alongside specialty cafĆ©s, haberdasheries, and clothing boutiquesāforming a distinct urban setting that clearly sets it apart from its more touristy neighbor: Palermo. On one of its quieter streets is Trescha, the restaurant of TomĆ”s Treschanski.The nearly anonymous exterior door opens into a surprising space, with a small reception bar and an underground cellar. At a cedar counter that seats just 11 diners, Treschanski presents his vision through a multi-course menu, reflecting experience gained at some of the worldās top restaurants. Just as notably, it highlights his ongoing experimentation with textures, temperatures, aromas, and contrasts, all in the service of developing his own culinary language. Expects dishes such as almond oilāconfit John Dory served with vanilla beurre blanc and squid ink sauce, or crystallized nori gunkan with foie gras, togarashi, and trout roe.
Address: Murillo 725, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
10. Zonda Cocina de Paisaje (Mendoza)
For over a century, Lagarde Winery has stood in Mayor Drummond, part of Mendozaās first wine-producing area. Just 15 kilometers from downtown, an awe-inspiring landscape unfolds: vineyards stretch toward the horizon, framed by the pre-Andean cordillera, and anchored by the historic faƧade of a winery that symbolizes the past, present, and future.
Zonda Cocina de Paisaje opened in 2022, joining the winery's other restaurant, FogĆ³n Cocina de ViƱedo (a MICHELIN Guideāvetted spot). It features a glass-walled dining hall that seats around 40 guests, and an open kitchen offering various experiencesāfrom a five-course lunch to a Full Day program that includes nine courses and a pre-meal garden tour, where guests harvest the same vegetables that later grace their plates. As chef Augusto GarcĆa explains, āWe like showcasing the product, unadorned.ā
Diners might enjoy a MalargĆ¼e goat empanada, sweetbreads with carob, or zucchini with blossoms, among many other options. A variety of pairings are available, often incorporating not only Lagardeās fine wines but also vermouths and cocktails.
Address: San MartĆn 1745, Mayor Drummond, Mendoza, Argentina.
Hero image: AzafrĆ”n is the sole MICHELIN-Starred establishment in the provincial capital of Mendoza. Ā© Maira GarcĆa/AzafrĆ”n
