Buenos Aires consolidates its gastronomic identity during the summer season

With summer, the city takes on a different rhythm, and gastronomy solidifies its place as a key social hub. Established restaurants, traditional steakhouses, renowned bars, and contemporary concepts create a culinary scene designed for both midday and warm evenings, where leisurely enjoyment unfolds.

Buenos Aires' culinary scene blends identity, history, and innovation. Throughout its various neighborhoods, a selection of establishments offers experiences that define the character of urban summer, with lively sidewalks, open patios, and tables that invite sharing.

Founded in 1953, Lo de
Jesús is one of the city's great culinary icons. Located in Palermo, it preserves the essence of the classic Argentine bistro, with a menu focused on select, aged meats, slowly cooked over charcoal, respecting the traditional asado ritual. During the warmer months, both its dining room and sidewalk patio become a popular meeting place for leisurely lunches and extended dinners, keeping pace with the neighborhood's rhythm. Its outdoor spaces are pet-friendly, and the experience is complemented by a wine cellar featuring more than 350 labels from Argentine wineries. It's open daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM at Gurruchaga 1406.

La Malbequería:
Housed in an elegant mansion surrounded by lush greenery, La Malbequería offers an experience where Argentine wine takes center stage. Its various spaces—main patio, winter garden, balcony lounge, and rooftop—are ideal for enjoying a Buenos Aires summer. The wine list, curated by renowned sommelier Fabricio Portelli, features over 350 labels, with a special emphasis on crisp whites, rosés, and light reds, perfectly suited to the season. The outdoor areas are pet-friendly, and La Malbequería is open daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM at Gurruchaga 1406.

República del Fuego,
with its contemporary take on grilling tradition, offers an experience centered on fire as the narrative axis. Selected cuts of meat, precise techniques, and meticulous presentation transform each visit into a sensory journey where the product takes center stage. For the second consecutive year, the restaurant has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide, solidifying its position within the local culinary scene. Located at Juncal 2682/4, it is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes.

Revire Brasas Bravas
, located on Avenida Corrientes across from the Obelisk and steps from the main theaters, has established itself as a culinary landmark in the area. Its open grill and ambiance—a blend of leather, wood, and marble—make it an ideal choice before or after a show, as well as for corporate events or family meals. It's open daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM at Av. Corrientes 1124.

Lo de Jesús Delivery:
During the summer, fresh dishes like vitel toné, Russian salad, and classic Caesar salad share the menu with traditional recipes that define the identity of the Buenos Aires bodegón. Lo de Jesús Delivery brings this offering to a premium format, with a wide variety of options available through digital platforms. The service operates daily from 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM from various locations in Palermo, Caballito, Belgrano, Barrio Norte, Villa del Parque, and soon in Villa Urquiza.

Opened in 1910, the Savoy Hotel
Buenos Aires is part of the city's historical heritage. Its neo-Baroque architecture and emblematic salons frame a culinary experience that, during the summer, invites guests to enjoy elegant breaks. The daily brunch and traditional afternoon tea service are complemented by the Lobby Bar Imperio, a designated Notable Bar, a space steeped in history in the heart of Buenos Aires.

Hidden patios, bustling sidewalks, crackling grills, light wines, and shared tables define a gastronomic journey where space and experience take center stage. During the summer season, the Argentine capital unfolds a culinary scene that combines tradition, quality, and enjoyment, reaffirming its identity through the ritual of sitting down to eat.