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“A sublime dining experience at the best restaurant in BA.”
Review of Aramburu

Aramburu
Ranked #40 of 6,719 Restaurants in Buenos Aires
Certificate of Excellence
Cuisines: Argentinian
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Business meetings, Local cuisine
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Recoleta
Description: Aramburu bets on the guest experience. The proprietary chef, Gonzalo Aramburu, experiments with sophisticated dishes that reflect his gastronomic philosophy, highlighting techniques of molecular gastronomy, such as: introduction of chemical elements (liquid nitrogen, for example); Foams, air, vacuum production among others. After visiting different restaurants and gastronomic schools of the world, Gonzalo designs daily a space of vanguard. Aramburu Restaurant presents a tasting menu by steps. The creative vision of the author combines Buenos Aires cuisine with national roots and a renewed menu every season. Member of the Realis & Chateaux family.
Reviewed 17 May 2024

This restaurant was spectacular! We had the 18 course (!) tasting menu with wine pairings. It was very expensive but worth every penny.

The food was exquisite: creative, beautiful, and delicious. After a few days in steak obsessed BA, it was nice to have a menu more tilted toward fish and vegetables.

The setting was beautiful; modern but austere, very understated. Every table seemed to have a great view of the kitchen and the chefs meticulously assembling the next course.

The service was also perfect. Friendly, attentive, accommodating, but relaxed and not at all pretentious. My wife's stomach was feeling a bit uneven after several days of rich porteño cooking and was unable to finish one of the courses. The chef came over and asked if everything was alright and whether she would prefer something different. It was a touching and sincere gesture.

The wine pairings were also inspired. The selections were weighted towards white and orange wines, appropriate to the sea food oriented menu. In the USA, we tend to only see mass market, bargain priced Argentine wines, mainly Malbec. In reality, Argentina produces some fantastic white and sparkling wines. They are not cheap, but I think the locals tend to snap up all the production from these boutique wine makers.

After the final savory course, we were upstairs to an intimate room with comfortable tables and seating. There we were served several dessert courses (with wine pairings.) Coffee, tea, and cordials were on offer, but we were completely sated.

This was one of, it not the finest dining experiences I have had in my 67 years. The chef richly deserves his two Michelin stars, and the wonderful supporting cast of chefs and waitstaff were all eager, professional and seemed to be enjoying their work. If you can afford it, go!

Date of visit: May 2024
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Reviewed 15 May 2024

Incredible food, amazing service and every dish was stunning to say the least. A culmination of flavor adventure and sheet beauty, the team at Aramburu creates an atmosphere, menu and food adventure that is hard to replicate - so simply go, relax and enjoy. Set down a small alley in the heart of B.A. in a stunning building. The kitchen is all open for you to enjoy the smells as well!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 May 2024

Great food but wasn’t as impressed as I expected…the price is pretty high for what it is.
For 2 michellin stars I thought I was having something exceptional and unique, but flavours were not astonishing. I can say that the presentation of each step was very nice tough

Date of visit: April 2024
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Reviewed 11 May 2024 via mobile

Great experience on fine dining, I enjoyed trying the food so much. The staff and friendly and well trained and good selection of wine.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 March 2024 via mobile

Our arrival at the restaurant set a promising tone with several dishes arriving swiftly, which we appreciated. Opting for wine by the glass, the staff recommended we share a single selection, served sequentially, which struck us as unusual. Regrettably, this resulted in only one glass of wine being served throughout our meal.

The pace of the meal felt excessively rushed, with all our courses served within an hour. Despite the head chef personally delivering our main course, a request for a photo opportunity was declined with a vague promise for later, which never materialized.

The experience took a turn for the worse during the dessert course upstairs. Although we received three desserts over an arduous hour and a half, their quality was merely passable. The celebration took an unpleasant turn when a birthday cake accompanied by nitrogen-frozen champagne resulted in a severe freeze burn on my tongue, significantly dampening my ability to enjoy flavors—a major setback for someone passionate about culinary exploration.

The most disappointing aspect, however, was the service. The staff's appearance was unprofessional, marked by worn and dirty footwear, and our departure was as unceremonious as it was unwelcoming, particularly after we raised concerns about the injury caused by the dessert. This lack of attentiveness and care overshadowed the entire dining experience, suggesting that service improvement is crucial for this establishment.

Date of visit: March 2024
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