The Michelin Guide presented its 2026 selections of the world’s best restaurants and a selection of the best restaurants by country. Dining in Argentina is a pleasure, and Buenos Aires has four restaurants on the radar of the world’s most important culinary guide. From now on, dining in purgatory, in a train car, or in Villa Crespo without breaking the bank are all Michelin-starred options in Buenos Aires. Here are the winners.
From “Dantesque Halls” to a Star-Worthy Corridor: The Michelin Guide Announced Its Top Restaurants in Buenos Aires
The Aramburu restaurant in Recoleta retains its two MICHELIN stars thanks to its surprise tasting menu—which is nothing new. What is new, however, is the emergence of two gastronomic gems that hold unique secrets: a temple of Korean cuisine with affordable prices and an Art Nouveau palace that takes diners on a journey through the universe of Dante Alighieri.
Take note, because this is the new map of the culinary secrets you need to know in Buenos Aires.
Han: New Korean cuisine
The big surprise of the night went to Han, in the heart of Villa Crespo, where, to enter, you have to walk down a hallway to a bar facing the open kitchen.
At the helm is Chef Pablo Park, offering two tasting menus of contemporary Korean cuisine meticulously crafted with local ingredients. In this hidden gem, you can enjoy a Michelin-starred experience at affordable prices. The must-try dish according to Michelin: The Ceremonial Mandu, a Korean ravioli combining jang-jorim-style beef tongue, white kimchi, purple sweet potato, and a fruit broth.
Casa Palanti: Dining Inside “The Divine Comedy” in Barrio Parque
Casa Palanti is better known in Palermo as “La Casa Redonda,” a 1922 residence designed by Milanese architect Mario Palanti, the same architect who designed the Barolo Palace. True to its creator’s fascination with Dante Alighieri, the architecture and curved walls of the house are imbued with symbolism from *The Divine Comedy*.
Its dining rooms are inspired by and themed after Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise from Dante Alighieri’s work, adorned with Art Nouveau reliefs. The cuisine is contemporary Buenos Aires -style and has earned a spot among many Buenos Aires restaurants to receive a Michelin distinction.
Dining in Buenos Aires: The New “Good and Affordable” Bib Gourmand Picks
The Bib Gourmand category is a favorite among those looking to eat very well without paying astronomical prices, and according to the Michelin Guide, Buenos Aires has two of the best dining options for that:
Chuchú (Palermo)
This restaurant is tucked away inside the National Railway Museum. With a beautiful glass-enclosed dining room and subtle touches from the golden age of trains, at Chuchu you’ll find casual Buenos Aires-style cuisine executed to perfection.
Garabato Bistro (Núñez)
Located next to the Núñez station, this restaurant features an entrance reminiscent of a Parisian terrace and a traditional menu with modern twists, ideal for placing in the center of the table and sharing.
