First let me say I am not one who does reviews of restaurants online, but after dining at Aramburu I must. We have been around the world, have eaten at many Michelin restaurants, have had private dinners by semi-famous chefs, but bar none this was the best of them all! From the impeccable service, attention to detail, ambiance, and of course the food, this was all you could imagine for a magical evening. Get the local Argentinian wine pairing and you will not be disappointed. Every course was a culinary delight with amazing flavors that complimented each other. Go hungry - return amazed! read more

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Hidden on a charming little street, in a beautiful house, Aramburu offers flawless service. and an a nothing obvious 15-course tasting menu. They start by showing the fresh ingredients. The buttery brioche with caviar was the highlight for me, but every bite was superb. Desserts, served upstairs, are delicate and delicious. Expensive (as expected), but worth the experience. read more

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Fixed menu with wine pairing. Both were exceptional. Service was excellent. The only thing with the fixed menu is, as always, if the taster does not like certain items which are served. Great place to try. read more

We've been to many two and three Michelin starred restaurants in the world. A couple, Mirazur and French Laundry have been named best in the world. I always thought French Laundry was the best, mostly because of my California palate. Aramburu was superior. First the quality of the food was outstanding. Sometimes chefs will get a little weird with their servings but these were excellent and the right portions. We weren't bloated walking out the front door. Perfect portions. The wine pairing (I chose the Argentinian pairing) was excellent. Terrific spectrum of whites all the way to old Bordeaux-style red and fabulous Sauternes-style late harvest dessert wine. Perhaps the highlight was my wife's non-alcoholic pairing. I was reaching for her glass even before my wines were poured. Not everyone drinks alcohol these days. Such attention to customer demands makes a huge difference. Aramburu stands out for this alone. Lastly, after your main courses, you are shown the comfortable dessert' speak easy' upstairs to enjoy 3 dessert courses, aperitifs, coffee and/or tea. Many staff were in contact with our table. They were all knowledgeable, thoughtful and attentive. Everything you'd want and expect. We felt the love and their passion. So, yeah, I was impressed, and not easily so. Gonzalo Aramburu and his staff deserve a third star. This place is deserving! read more

I rarely give a restaurant five stars, but if possible I would give this place six stars. All of the 14 non dessert courses were unique and tasty. We will definitely come back here next time we visit Buenos Aires. The wine was excellent and the desserts were pretty good too. Sweetbread 10/10 Enoki 10/10 Pumpkin 10/10 passion fruit, pork, saffron 10/10 Prawn, blood orange 10/10 Herbs, prawns, game broth 9/10 Catch of the day 9/10 Oysters, clams, squid 9/10 White salmon, kohlrabi 9/10 Duck, artichoke, truffle 9/10 Brioche with caviar 9/10 Ocean foam 8/10 King crab 8/10 Hazelnut, quince 8/10 read more

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Was super excited to take a break from all the steak, empanadas and pizza in BsAs and was so glad to do it with this meal! This restaurant has an intimate feel to it and was perfect for date night. Every dish in the tasting menu was a delight to the senses-- beautifully prepared, with a variety of flavors and techniques usedl! Our favorites of the nignt were the pork with passionfruit sauce and the charred octopus with morel risotto. We got the wine pairing as well, normally I don't think much of wine pairings but this pairing seemed especially complementary of the meal. After dinner we moved to the salon upstairs for dessert, which was equally fun and flavorful. There are three seatings every evening at Aramburu, each one lasting two hours. Didn't feel rushed at all during the meal. Aramburu is the first (and currently only) in the country to be awarded two Michelin stars since Michelin debuted in Argentina in November 2023. Note older reviews will state the tasting price as ~100USD or lower with the blue dollar rate but the pricing has increased since the restaurant got its Michelin stars. As of Feb 2024 pricing was ~200USD for the tasting menu and ~80USD for the wine pairing, while it's certainly pricy by Argentina standards, I thought the meal was absolutely worth it! read more

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"Like a symphony of flavors in my mouth" - the most accurate description that was said during my dining experience at Aramburu. Every course surprised me with its innovation and everything was delicious. Reservations were not difficult to get, we booked about 3 days in advance. However, the dining room was full so I do not recommend reserving last minute. There are two seatings 19:00 and 21:30. The main meal will take about 2 hours then you are moved upstairs for desserts. In total we spent 3 hours in the restaurant. I loved everything we ate and I appreciate the last minute dietary accommodations they made for us. My favorites were the fried bread stuffed with mushrooms, the quinoa "sunflowers", the tartare on a leaf, the Patagonian langoustine on a sizzling rock, the oyster with a sheet of seaweed ice, and the "fake avocado" dessert. All my photos are attached to this review. There was not one mediocre dish. However, I did find a shell in my centolla roll. Also, I thought the service was pretty good but not AMAZING like Michelin star places I've been to. The servers were attentive but I wish they described each dish a bit more. I will give them props though for being able to explain in English. As for ambiance, the building itself is quite old. It is modern but it is small and I dislike that they put us in the wine room for desserts. It was chilly in there and servers coming in to find wines disrupted our meal. I can't complain too much because this is probably one of the best valued fine dining experiences in the world, because of Argentina's inflation issues. My meal was ~$100 per person using the Blue dollar exchange rate and an Argentinian credit card. This same meal would be around $400-500 back home in California. read more

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Wow! This spot is hidden in a beautiful alley. You have to ring a bell to get in. The 18 courses will set you back about $100-$150US pp and way more if you add wine pairing or have alcohol. We got the hidden table by the kitchen. You get to watch all the action. We fell in love with the proteins. The venison tar tar left me in tears. The duck was out of this world. Sea Bass was lovely, but just OK. The many small bites and starters were stunning in presentation, but lacked at times in flavor. The oyster was beautifully served, but the yogurt mixture it was in was overwhelming. I felt similarly about King Crab. I believe it was dill that overpowered the crab. I like tasting the ocean and the brine in my oysters. The sashimi was very colorful, but it was almost too much of color and very little of the fish essence. Again - I like tasting the true flavor of what I eat. The desserts were lovely and the candy in end blew our socks off. I strongly recommend this place to everyone. I'd go back in a heartbeat. It's possible that we are spoiled as we've dined in the best spots in BA in the last few weeks and a bunch of Michelin restaurants in the last year. Ambiance, friendliness, attention to detail, and service are magnificent. Quick note: I ordered a glass of wine and it was the smallest pour I've ever received. For the desserts we were taken to another room upstairs and that was a lovely surprise. The only reason I am skipping a star is because few of the courses as I mentioned lacked the umami or general burst of flavor. We were "wowed" by about 5-7 courses out of 18. Thank you for remembering my birthday and giving us a copy of the menu. Such fun and elegant touches. read more

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Had a very lovely meal at Aramburu! To start the service was impeccable. All of the staff were very attentive and were incredibly knowledgeable on the food being served. The wine paring was an absolute must for this restaurant. All of the wines were thoughtfully curated and went perfectly with each meal. Getting into the dishes they were amazing to say the least. The passion fruit pork dish was my absolute favorite of the night with the beet and goat cheese tart being a close second. I did not try the sweetbreeds but heard they were good as well. The grapefruit pallet cleanser was incredibly bitter but served its purpose. The pink peppercorn ice cream and avocado dessert were an interesting and fun touch. The ambiance of the restaurant is super dark and the dessert room is upstairs (a steep set of stairs) so keep that in mind if you have mobility issues. Overall a great experience although pricey. The pricing worked out to about $280 per person with the wine paring. read more

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Placing my preconceived ideas of what a city with one of the top ten worst economies in the world must be like I was pleasantly surprised to say the least.  Tucked away in a chic and upscale  small side street that is over 100 years old lies a true hidden gem, not of Buenos Aires but the world.  For those searching the world for that experience this must be on your not to miss destination.  They create a uplifting experience for your soul while providing that unique experience for your palet.  While providing an unparalleled line up of  the freshest ingredients from the region to create a unique and amazing treat for your senses. At the same time they are pouring an unmatched selection of domestic wine that has no comparison, anywhere. We look forward to coming back with friends!!! read more

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This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Every course of the tasting menu was delicious. And is entirely worth experience. One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in. Loved it! This is a must to go to in Buenos Aires. read more

Sad to say this but this is the worst fine dining experience I've had in my life. If you are huge foodies like me who has eaten good food all over the food, travels to Buenos Aires for the first time and wants to taste the best Argentina has to offer, and is considering Aramburu because it seems to be one of the best rated fine dining institutions - stop right there, because Aramburu won't fit the bill. Very far from it. For many dishes here, the style is bigger than substance, a few dishes taste rather bland or downright weird, pacing and service are quite inconsistent, and you leave hungry despite having 18 courses. Your time and money are much better spent at more mid-tier but well-rated places such as La Carniceria (best steak ever), El Preferido de Palermo (best milanesa and fries), or less pricy tasting menu restaurants like Julia Restaurante. My husband and I like to eat. When we travel, we like to go to the best acclaimed and popular places, whether it's hole-in-a-wall or 3-Michelin starred restaurants. Before coming here, I was a bit worried that this place is going to put more emphasis on style rather than substance because the food just looks too elaborate from the pictures, and unfortunately my fears became true after the very first course. It was a bunch of crackers in a very elaborate flower shape hanging off of a beautiful tree structure. It was stunning to look at, but the crackers tasted super average. Out of 18 courses, we really liked 4 courses - octopus, king crab, scallop and shrimp. The king crab and scallop especially were super innovative and flavorful, and the wine pairing was genius. 4 courses were good but nothing to write home about (such as tomatoes, quail, and oyster). The rest of the 10 courses though were kind of bad, which included the main dish duck and 4 desserts. The duck was just not cooked well. It is rather raw and tasted a bit too gamey. The 4 desserts were all bad, which honestly was kind of unforgivable - how can you mess up desserts so badly, especially after 4 tries? One of the desserts had avocado, white chocolate and mango flavors; while the combo sounds interesting, in reality it just didn't work. In the end, we left feeling a little hungry. Despite having 18 courses, the portion of each course was tiny. Wine pairing for the most part was good, and especially for USD $23 it's a steal. That's why I'm giving this experience a 2 star rather than 1. Service was inconsistent. At first it was very attentive, but they moved us to the upstairs area for desserts, and that's when the service got slow and they kind of just forgot about you. Overall, I would recommend you stay away from this restaurant. Even though the experience cost only $120 per person including wine pairing using the blue market exchange rate, which is a steal compared to tasting menus elsewhere, the opportunity cost is high. You can get much better food in cheaper places in BsAs. read more

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I was looking for a special dining experience and made a reservation to have dinner here one night. Website indicated that it was 38,000 for dinner and if add wine pairing 45,000. My husband and I chose the wine pairing and it was a fantastic choice. I think we tried about 7 different types of wine. We enjoyed that. Food was amazing. My husband and I have been to 3 Michelin star restaurants including the French Laundry and Manresa. I am a foodie and love fine dining. I loved it and will definitely come back when we visit again. Only negatives: I did indicate that this was our wedding anniversary dinner, there was no special note, roses, etc. No staff member said anything. When we sat down, we were asked about our dietary restrictions even though I listed it when we booked. 5 star restaurants would pay more attention to the detail. They also made a drink for my son which was offered by them. It was 2,500 which is not a big deal but the fact that the wait staff suggested, I don't think we should pay for that. When fine dining, my son has gotten a drink or a special appetizer offered by the restaurant and was never charged. But of course we would leave a generous tip for making his experience amazing too. I would have also wanted what we ate printed and give us as a take home document. Maybe with an autograph from the chef. But overall, it was a great experience. read more

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When we first walked in, I instantly thought of the movie "The Menu", a comedy/satire horror in which wealthy elite's fine dining experience turns sour when it's revealed the eccentric chef has dark plans for the guests' dining experience. Aramburu shares many similarities with the fictitious restaraunt from "The Menu"--mainly the ambience and absolutely fantastic food. And--nobody dies, which makes it even better!! Aramburu was the highlight of the week I spent in Buenos Aires, all nineteen courses were interesting and unique. While I did not love everything, the majority of the dishes were fantastic and both my mother and I found ourselves marveling at the craftsmanship behind the work. Our favorite dishes were the octopus, duck and butternut squash savory cannoli. I recommend not looking at too many photos of the food and allowing yourself to be surprised by what they bring out. The servers were kind and helpful, the presentation was creative and beautiful, and the food was divine. Worth every penny. 10/10, def recommend. read more

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What an amazing experience. Had lunch with my girls and was so lovely. 17 courses... one tailored for a vegetarian. Super good. Everything was so fresh!! My favorite was the mushroom soup and my least favorite was the sashimi. Arrive is amazing and the ambiance is very relaxed and calm. Each plate is described really well and the flavors all seem to play well course to course. read more

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I had one dinner in Buenos Aires and was torn as to what do to do. Do I go to the famous classic steakhouse, or check out a more modern option? As you can see from this review, I chose modern. I'm not sad about my choice, but I do have some reservations (pun not intended!) The reservation system was pretty easy, but the door was a bit hard to find (it's down a little alley lined with other restaurants). The interior is dark, with a small dining room with the focus highlighted on the kitchen full of busy chefs behind glass. It was fun to watch but I did feel a little guilty as I imagine being in that kitchen must feel like being in a fishbowl a bit. The menu is a surprise-I went (as always) with the extended option. I did the wine pairings as well. I won't spoil the surprise of all the courses (hence no photos), as that is a lot of the fun of dining here. There are a lot of tiny bites, and the presentations are fun and creative. The reason for one star off is that while the courses were all fun for the eyes, they were not always delicious to eat. Several of the textures or flavors were not ideal (too hard, too fishy, too bland, etc), and the ingredients were not really showcased so much as the presentation. Great for the 'gram. Note I'm being nitpicky here based on the fact that they are clearly aiming for a Michelin-Star-level experience. Overall the food tasted fine, some of it was quite good, and I've eaten way more boring meals at places which are Michelin-starred and have price tags to match. Wine pairings were enjoyable and featured, unsurprisingly, lots of good Argentinian bottles. For dessert they move you upstairs to a little bar/library space-a clever move to maximize turning over tables in their tiny dining area, but definitely gives a feel of being rushed out. Service was attentive and professional, no issues there. Price point was good-as anywhere in Argentina, bring cash (yes, they take USD) for a better rate if you're using a foreign credit card. Overall, I'm not sad I went, and would return (if I get to return and spend some more time in BA) to see how their food develops! read more

WOW....OMG... I've dined at thousands of restaurants around the world and this hands down was the most fabulous meal I've ever experienced. It's an 18 course meal served over 3 hours. The presentation and service was flawless! The range of flavors and taste were spectacular! read more

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Yes YEs YES YEEEEEEEES! Staff behind glass working in synchronized motion, always beautiful to see carefully crafted things you are about to eat being shaped by multiple individuals... 17 course menu 4800 ars roughly $87usd Glass of wine 460 ars roughly $8 usd Including Wine per person $110 (excludes tip) Warning... this place has developed dishes that will speak to your taste buds like when Viktor is summoned by Celine in Underworld! Beet medallions sitting on cashew cream topped w tart radish petals...I can't explain it...why can I make beets like these? The flavor profile combo is Bingo! Cucumber and artichoke?! gazpacho-ish that had a hint of ginger ?! Served in a stone enclosed vessel that looked like an indigenous whistling tool, loved everything about this dish! Gorgeous. You want to take the vessel and burn some palo santo. So many beautifully composed dishes. Each dish is an elegant piece of art that you butcher as it enters your mouth and then you hit all nirvanas. They really hone down on this crunchy super thin fruit leather. There was a black carrot crispy fruit leather that was the tube form for the cannoli. Excellent! And such color contrast. So beautiful. The faux bone porcelain vessel that held the carrot tartar topped w crispy puffed quinoa was beautiful and delicious. (Everything was spectacular) The black bao bun tempura filled w goat was something I would put next to the snow buns from Xu's public house. Just because they are both phenomenal and would contrast in color. The seabream ceviche I could eat everyone's plate. (I truly wanted to lick every plate, I did to some since the room is dim and there is a spotlight focusing only on the table....bonus to my licking the plate expertise) The ceviche had thin slices of avocado cream that would melt w each bite of fish and your mouth temperature. Waaait, that same or similar frozen tactic was used for the shrimp endive w yogurt dish. (Uhg. Guys. Sooo good, I am mesmerized) the shrimp must have been puréed and poured as a thin sheet on a quick freeze and turned into these tiny granita molecules....this is creamy and melts w your mouth temperature....so good and clever! There were these barely cooked egg whites presented in a cloud shoe and it was filled w this scallop onion concoction......aaaaah.... so goood There were these leaves formed like a that was filled w this barely garlicky pesto....good flavor The desserts... Oh man... first the palate cleanser of watermelon grapefruit fresh frozen yogurt....holly bonus. And the end ...the homemade MARROC- how have I never heard of this as an Argentinian goody? We hear alfajores, choripan, steak, chimichurri, media luna, dulce de leche... Ps I want the eclipse light sconce on the walls Pps. Like in kai Matsumoto I wish I had a tour of all their plates and presented vessels so beautiful ... things you'd find at the renegade craftfare read more

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Wonderful experience. Argentina is already fantastic in terms of food, but this team was exceptional. Can't wait to be back!!

This was the best food experience I've ever had and would have no hesitation of both going again and recommending anyone who likes food and wine to check it out. I had a 16 course meal with 7 different wines (unlimited glasses) for a little over US$100 per person. For the quality of both the food and wine (and the combination of the two), the price was a deal. Make sure to make a reservation pretty far in advance, and definitely get the wine pairing with the tasting menu. It's unreal. read more

I was excited to return to Aramburu after we dined here last year at its old location. The food and service were still great this time around, but I felt last time was better. We opted for wine pairing this time, but a lot of the wines weren't stellar, and twice during the meal the wine was served late. A lot of the seats are now facing the kitchen with an open door and wide glass window, to afford diners plenty of chance to witness the cooking process. It can be interesting, though I feel taking away a little of the attention amongst the guests, creating some distraction. The most memorable dishes we had this time included the scallop encased in a well made crunchy crust. The scallops were moist and smooth, creating a pleasant contrast with the shell. The pumpkin canolis were also good, with pumpkin meat nested in crispy pumpkin casings. Raw sea bream was tender and fresh, and the only two meats we had, deer and duck, were juicy. We had unfortunate what seemed to me too many desserts, 3 or 4 out of 17 dishes. About half of those were also vegetarian appetizers and we had the sparkling wine for many of the dishes in the beginning. Overall still a great experience and I'd like to return next time we're in town, though it felt less magical than last time with some of the minor service mishaps and somewhat disappointing wines. read more

We chose to do the course menu at the chefs table and had a very memorable experience. This particular night they had traded restaurants with El Papagayo (out of Córdoba). They service was fantastic. We could have watched the chefs work their magic in the kitchen all night.....wait, that is exactly what we did! :) They started the meal w an interesting and refreshing small batch gin drink w fresh apple. The wine pairing was well matched. I highly recommend! And, let the pics speak for themselves! read more

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A very elegant place with masterpieces 12 course meals and 3 deserts. The food is superb and the service is excellent. All the waiters are attentive and efficient. Highly recommend this place. It is a hidden gem! read more

I am an avid world traveler and foodie. Love fine dining (when done right) - this is probably the best meal I've had. From start to finish, absolutely exquisite. Rivals (and wins) over legendary fine dining restaurants in New York, Chicago, Paris, and many other global dining destinations. read more

Amazing. Probably one of the best meals ever. 18 super creative courses. Beautiful restaurant with a wonderful unpretentious staff.

Amazing experience!! Did the food and wine pairing and everything was unbeleivable. Service was excellent too! Definitely recommend!

Just Absolutely Amazing! From food creativity to serving staff, everything was top notch! If I ever come back to Aramburu, I'll come back here again. read more

The best restaurant ever, and we have been all over the world including several top Michelin restaurants. The meal is fixed and consists of 17 courses. One better than the other that have to be eaten in sequence to fully appreciate the flavors. Super healthy!!! The service superb, they are looking out for the smallest details and the waitresses are amazing, the somelier really knows her whines and eventhough their whine marriage is superb, I highly recommend spending the money in one of their incredible selections. Asl the Sommelier for a unique experience. I know whines and was discussing with her way too much... jajajaja.... my partner stopped being happy about it... :( The cost is high at 80 to a 100 dollares per person depending on the whine you select. But you'd pay 1000 dollars for an equivalent experience in New York. Just an incrdible place. It has been rated among the top 10 best in the world by Tripadvisor. Only one work of caution, it you can eat only a quarter of the dessert... jajajajaja... I couldn't do it. read more