16 new openings that will take over Buenos Aires

Just steps from the port and next to the new Hotel Almarena Puerto Retiro, Áncora is Aldo Graziani’s new restaurant — read the interview we did here — which reinterprets Rioplatense cuisine in a modern, comforting key. With an intimate dining room featuring warm wood and natural light, this new space evokes the port spirit and turns every meal into a wellness ritual.

The menu — created by Ana Ortuño, Leo Azulay, and Fabrizio Drommi — combines tradition and contemporary technique with generous, homemade, and flavorful dishes: from a very thin pastry Pascualina to pappardelle with stew, Uruguayan chivito, or Gramajo scramble. To finish, flan with dulce de leche, granita mousse, or almond praline cake.

The selection of Argentine wines, curated by Graziani himself, favors artisan labels and independent wineries, while the bar offers classics like Negroni, Martini, and Old Fashioned. A bright, warm stop in the expanding Puerto Retiro area.

Where: Comodoro Pedro Zanni 351, Puerto Retiro.

A new experience has arrived in Recoleta combining chef-driven cuisine, creative cocktails, and the charm of a restored century-old mansion. Muyè, the new project by Marcelo Böer and Fernando Bertuol, stands out for its warm atmosphere, accessible offerings, and a secret garden—an urban oasis that adds magic to every visit.

The menu, designed by chef Ayelén Jaquenod, features dishes with Mediterranean influence and global flavors: from shrimp moqueca to truffle gnocchi or Turkish eggs. Specialty coffee, all-day brunch, and original cocktails complete the offering.

Where: Ayacucho 1563, Recoleta.

The new opening in Núñez reinterprets the classic porteño bodegón with a contemporary and Mediterranean perspective. Featuring a kitchen open to plant-based ingredients but without neglecting premium cuts, it offers balanced, sensory dishes full of character, paired with carefully selected wines and signature cocktails.

The space surprises from the entrance: a specialty coffee shop leads into a tunnel connecting lush patios, cozy corners, and a dining room where design, subtle music, and high-level cooking coexist. AMINA is an experience blending tradition and freshness with a warmly relaxed aesthetic.

Where: Manuela Pedraza 1741, Núñez.

In the heart of Villa Urquiza, Conserva revalues old-school cooking with a modern vision, fresh ingredients, and a key idea that sets it apart: every dish includes at least one preserved ingredient, not as a garnish but as the soul of the preparation.

Created by Gerónimo, Paolo, Andy, and Iván, this new restaurant offers a warm, sensory experience where time slows, flavors become memories, and every detail matters. With a refined aesthetic, chef-driven menu, and dishes combining tradition and modernity, Conserva invites you to stay, share, and remember.

More than a restaurant — a table set for coming back.

Where: Av. Donado 1957, Villa Urquiza.

Led by chef Raúl Zorrilla Porta, Grau Cebichería arrives in the Abasto neighborhood with a concept paying tribute to the most authentic flavors of the Peruvian coast. In a space inspired by the ocean and naval hero Miguel Grau, each dish tells a story evoking Lima markets, fishing coves, and family recipes passed down through generations.

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Cebiches in various versions, creative causas, fresh whole fish, hearty soups, rice dishes, fried pork rinds, and typical desserts like picarones and suspiro limeño are combined with a signature cocktail menu full of surprises. With an open kitchen, modern ambiance, and warm service, Grau invites you on a journey of intense and memorable flavors.

Where: Guardia Vieja 3372, Abasto.

In the heart of Palermo Hollywood, Brickell Café has arrived to prove that healthy food can also be tempting. This new spot with beachy aesthetics, natural materials, and a bright deck offers a modern, relaxed atmosphere where wellness meets good eating.

The menu features fresh and generous dishes: salads like Kale Caesar with chicken or Moroccan with couscous and halloumi; sandwiches such as smoked salmon or red tuna tataki; and brunch options like avocado toast on sourdough or açaí bowls with seasonal fruit.

Also offered are protein smoothies, freshly made cold-pressed juices, and specialty coffee from Puerto Blest. The proposal is rounded off with filled cookies, protein bars, and chocolate-covered dates. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack combining energy, flavor, and good vibes.

Where: Soler 6048, Palermo Hollywood.

Mid-June 2025 saw the opening of Kuro Kuma, a restaurant-bar refreshing the Buenos Aires Chinatown scene from one of the corners of ViaViva passage. With striking design by Gonzalo Pellet and a concept blending tradition and modernity, this new spot celebrates home-style Asian cooking with a contemporary approach: noodles from various cultures, sharing plates, and an inviting atmosphere for feasting.

Oscar Lin is the executive chef, and Lean Milan designed the cocktail menu inspired by the Seven Lucky Gods. The indoor dining room, bars, and outdoor patio operate all day, transforming in the evenings into a bar with music, drinks, and small plates.

Where: Pasaje ViaViva y Blanco Encalada, Barrio Chino.

On a quiet corner of Villa Crespo, Mambo reinterprets Argentine cuisine through fire, simplicity, and craft. Created by chefs Santiago Pérez and Calvin Daniele, the restaurant offers an honest and contemporary proposal, with precise technique but no solemnity.

The rotating, in-house menu features breads, cold cuts, broths, pastas, and homemade ice creams alongside premium cuts, wild vegetables, and sharing plates. With rural roots and modern sensitivity, Mambo cooks like inviting lifelong friends to the table: straightforward but profound.

Where: Malabia 820, Villa Crespo.

SOMA, the artisanal pasta maker that won over Núñez locals, has just opened Somita, a new warm and intimate dining room expanding its original offering. Conceived as a natural continuation of the project, Somita maintains the artisanal spirit, ingredient quality, and sensitivity with which Paul Feldstein and Shakira di Marzo founded SOMA during the pandemic.

Here, you can enjoy a seasonal menu with original fillings, highly nutritious dough, and emotionally resonant dishes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or taking fresh pasta home, Somita invites you to share soulful flavors.

Where: O’Higgins 3448, Núñez.

La Piccola is the new fresh pasta restaurant reinterpreting Italian tradition with a refined, contemporary eye. Backed by the same group behind brands like La Parolaccia and La Bistecca, this first location fuses artisanal technique, simple recipes, and selected products in a warm, sophisticated environment designed for enjoyment from start to finish.

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The menu focuses on handmade pasta, accompanied by creative antipasti, main dishes with local identity, and an extensive, tempting dessert selection. With a carefully curated wine and cocktail list, attentive service, and an ambiance recalling classic Italian meeting spots, La Piccola aims to become a new city reference.

Where: El Salvador 5801, Palermo.

In the heart of Palermo, Berria by Sagardi presents itself as a new celebration of fire and contemporary Basque cuisine. With an impressive five-meter Josper grill as its centerpiece, the restaurant emphasizes product quality, craftsmanship, and precision in every preparation—from oysters and grilled rice to old cow steak and individual suckling pig.

The concept mixes tradition and modernity, with dishes made from select ingredients, a pintxos bar evoking the spirit of Euskadi, a cellar with national and international labels, and a warm setting blending rusticity and sophistication. Berria is fire, roots, and hospitality in a modern key.

Where: Dorrego 2180, Palermo.

After a pause that generated anticipation, Páru Botánico reopens in Palermo with a renewed concept celebrating the best of Nikkei cuisine. The classic Peruvian-Japanese restaurant returns with a reinvented menu, signature cocktails, and three spaces with their own identity: an omakase bar for a guided, piece-by-piece experience, a vibrant private room, and a terrace connected to the Botanical Garden’s nature.

This new phase of Páru emphasizes versatility and detail while maintaining its hallmark of culinary excellence and hospitality. With fresh dishes, original handrolls, creative gunkans, and a fusion of intense flavors, the restaurant reaffirms itself as a Nikkei benchmark in Buenos Aires.

Where: Cerviño 3812, Palermo.

With other locations in Buenos Aires, such as Villa Santa Rita neighborhood, A Raja Cincha now arrives in Caballito with a distinctly Argentine proposal: grilled meats, homemade sides, and selected wines in a warm, family-friendly setting. Focusing on product quality and shared enjoyment, this new restaurant aims to become a neighborhood classic.

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The grill is the absolute star, accompanied by a simple but well-crafted menu, perfect for gatherings with friends or family. A celebration of traditional cuisine with contemporary touches inviting you to come back.

Where: Fragata Presidente Sarmiento 800, Caballito.

Chaijana is the first Central Asian cuisine restaurant in Buenos Aires and a true gastronomic rarity in the city. Located in Palermo, this new spot invites you to discover flavors from countries like Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, with a menu featuring halal meat, green tea, dishes cooked in large cauldrons, and soon an exclusive hookah lounge. All under the guidance of chef Dmitry Kaplin, a leader in gastrobotany and fermentation.

The star of the menu is plov, spiced rice slowly cooked with lamb, vegetables, and traditional spices like cumin and turmeric. The ambiance and menu pay tribute to ancient chaijanas—meeting places, conversation spots, and celebration venues along the Silk Road—with a sensory experience blending history, technique, and hospitality.

Where: Bonpland 1965, Palermo.

In an elegant Belgrano mansion, GĀO Restó has just officially opened with a concept that reinterprets Chinese cuisine through a contemporary lens. It is the first restaurant owned by Karina Gao, a chef and influencer trained in France, who combines tradition, local sensibility, and refined aesthetics in every dish.

The menu offers classics like Chinese ramen with stewed beef, sweet and sour pork, and vegan mapo tofu, plus gluten-free options and original desserts such as the iconic Chinese ice cream meant for sharing. A complete sensory experience celebrating authenticity from a new perspective.

Where: Cazadores 1911, Belgrano.

After success in Palermo and Chacarita, Barragán Cantina & Café has now landed in Chacarita with a proposal that changes with the time of day: by day it offers specialty coffee, signature pastries, and dishes inspired by Mexican lunch counters; by night it becomes a cantina with low lighting, cocktails, and bold plates with a Latin soul. The evening menu features items like pork shoulder tacos, fried fish, sweet potato fritters, and kamado birria, curated by chef Valeria Erlich.

With vibrant aesthetics, open kitchen, and neighborhood spirit, this third Barragán location adds a new gastronomic experience in a versatile format soon to arrive in Saavedra as well.

Where: Rosetti 177, Chacarita.