It’s Christmas and you don’t want to eat the same as on December 24? Or worse, you miscalculated and you have nothing left over. We have a list of restaurants open for Christmas and bars that are open this December 25 so you can know where to have lunch or dinner this day in Buenos Aires. Eating out on December 25 in Buenos Aires is no longer a difficult task with this list of restaurants open on Christmas Day.
Restaurants open all day
1. Christmas with an Italian touch in Ciro
On Thursday, December 25, Ciro is open from 10 am to 10 pm at its Puerto Madero and Palermo locations. The proposal includes from breakfasts and snacks to lunches, dinners and one of the most complete brunches in Buenos Aires, with sweet, savory and even keto versions. Artisan pastries, cakes to share and specialty coffee complete a comforting option to spend the whole day.
📍 Pierina Dealessi 1350 (Puerto Madero) / Guatemala 4798 (Palermo)
📸 @ciro.gastronomia
2. Contemporary Jewish cuisine at Café y Rotisería Mishiguene.
The premises in Palermo and Belgrano are open from 10 am to 8 pm, with dishes inspired by the cuisine of Jewish immigrants: latkes, falafel, guefilte fish, pastron and its renowned festive brunch. Ideal for a warm, family Christmas with authentic flavors.
📍 Cabello 3181 (Palermo) / Arcos 1521 (Belgrano).
📸 @cafemishiguene
3. Smoked and open air at Ribs al Rio.
All Ribs al Rio branches open on December 25 with their full menu of ribs, smoked meats and sandwiches. From Costanera Norte to Barrio Chino and Canning, it is an ideal option for a relaxed Christmas, outdoors and without cooking.
📍 Several branches
📸 @ribsalrio
4. Burgers and urban spirit in Williamsburg.
The New York-style burger joint is open from noon to midnight on Paseo de la Infanta, with signature burgers, fries and veggie options. A casual and cool plan to celebrate the holiday.
📍 Av. del Libertador 3883, Palermo.
📸 @williamsburg_ba
5. Peruvian and Nikkei flavors at Kamay Casa Gardel.
In the heart of the Abasto neighborhood, Kamay is open from 12pm to 5pm and from 7pm to midnight, with a menu of cebiches, anticuchos, rice dishes and Nikkei sushi. Ideal for sharing and extending the after-dinner conversation.
📍 Carlos Gardel 3131
📸 @kamaycasagardel
6. Peruvian coastal cuisine at Grau Cebichería.
Open from noon to midnight, Grau proposes hearty cebiches, whole fish and an experience where you choose the fish of the day. A festive and different plan if you don’t know where to eat on December 25th.
📍 Guardia Vieja 3372, Abasto
📸 @graucebicheria
Options for the afternoon and evening
French bakery at Gontran Cherrier
From 4pm to 9pm, ideal for a snack or to buy something sweet for the Christmas table: breads, éclairs, macarons and seasonal specialties such as panettone and Bûche de Noël.
📍 Palermo, Belgrano, Recoleta and Núñez.
📸 @gontrancherrierar
Tapas and vermouth at Bilbao
From 5pm, Bilbao opens in Palermo with Spanish tapas, small plates to share and house vermouth. Perfect for a toast without too many formalities and get together with friends for Christmas.
📍 Thames 1795, Palermo
📸 @bilbao_argentina
Mediterranean cuisine at Bonario
Bonario opens from 5pm to midnight in Villa Urquiza with homemade dishes, national wines and a warm atmosphere for a relaxed dinner.
📍 5702 Congreso Ave.
📸 @bonarioresto
Craft beers at Desarmadero Session.
From 6pm until 02s, with more than 40 craft beers, home cooking and relaxed atmosphere in Palermo, a great place for a last Christmas gathering.
📍 Gorriti 4300
📸 @desarmadero_session
Parrillas, bodegones and porteño classics.
During the night of the 25th they open as well:
👉Puchero (Villa Luro): stews, milanesas XL and vermouth.
👉La Dorita (Palermo): wood-fired grill and premium meats.
👉Pizza Cero (Recoleta): stone-grilled pizza and international classics
👉Hierro Bodegón (Palermo): updated creole cuisine
👉La Pescadorita (Palermo): fish, seafood and paella
👉Muyè (Recoleta): gourmet cuisine in a centenary house
👉Sifón (Chacarita): vermouth, soda and small plates
👉Hierro (Palermo and Nordelta): matured grilled meats
👉Saigón Noodle Bar (San Telmo): Vietnamese street food
👉Mago Parrilla (Belgrano): meats and great wine cellar
👉Del Río Cantina (Saavedra): neighborhood Italian cantina
👉SushiClub (several locations): sushi and Asian cuisine to share.