An Argentine pizzeria among the best in the world

Argentine pizza is making waves again—this time on a global scale. Editors from Time Out worldwide selected Kalis as one of the best pizzerias on the planet in their World’s Best Pizzas ranking, a distinction that confirms the great momentum of the local scene. Read the full story here.

Located in Núñez at O’Higgins 3578, Kalis is a young project that opened just a year ago and grew fast, with a strong identity of its own. Behind it are Franco Kalifon and Martín Calzetti, who committed to a clear, no-compromises concept: New York–style pizza, top-quality ingredients, and precise execution—now placing it among the world’s standouts.

New York–style pizza, no compromises

At Kalis, pizza is sold exclusively by the slice, as New York tradition dictates. The slices are thin, nicely crisp on the outside and juicy in the center, meant to be eaten hot, standing up, at the counter—capturing the urban spirit of the classic slice shop.

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The menu is short and deliberate: just four flavors designed to highlight balance and quality rather than an overload of toppings. Here, the focus is on the dough, the sauce, and the cheese. Nothing more, nothing less. One thing they all share: San Marzano tomatoes (that specific one—no substitutes; the product is non-negotiable).

Product obsession

The open kitchen isn’t just an aesthetic choice. At Kalis, almost everything is made in-house and by hand: they produce their own mozzarella, their own pepperoni, and—an unexpected but perfect finale—a house-made pistachio soft-serve with olive oil and flaky salt that has become a core part of the experience.

The tomatoes are imported from Italy with protected designation of origin, and every step of the process is handled with meticulous attention to detail. The result is a precise, honest pizza, free of gimmicks.

Genuine hospitality, no pretense

The space matches the concept: small, vibrant, and straightforward. You can see everything happening in the kitchen, from stretching the dough to pulling slices from the oven. The service is warm, relaxed, and unpretentious, reinforcing the idea that at Kalis, customers are guests—not spectators.

That combination of a strong product, a focused menu, and genuine hospitality did the rest. Word of mouth spread quickly, the place became a cult favorite, and it even drew high-profile visitors like Dua Lipa, Duki, and Emilia—cementing its status as one of the most interesting pizza spots in Buenos Aires today.

Conclusion: when the world goes looking for great pizza, Núñez has something to say. And it says it by the slice.