Nothing on the menu was vegetarian (this is uncommon in the city) and while their indoor dining room was empty the only offered the outdoor seating. The floor was uneven on the deck, but what prevented us from eating was the outrageous prices! More expensive than Don Julio and the best of the best restaurants in town. I would not be surprised if the English menu was marked up. I would stay clear. read more

" Wow !! best italian food ever!!! , loved my pesto dish was absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding will definitely come back " read more

La Locanda - Italian Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Nos hicieron un plato "especial" porque queria comer pasta con queso (y no estaba disponible el de la horma que ofrecen a veces). Cuando llego la cuenta el precio por la pasta con queso era el plato mas caro de todo el restaurant, 2 o 3 veces mas caro que cualquier plato de pasta de la carta y mas caro que los cortes de carne. Ademas traen la cuenta en una boleta a mano, con los precios que cobran de minimo deberian facturar read more

Quaint Italian restaurant. Service was attentive and friendly even though we were a rowdy bunch of 15. Everything was above average and straight up Italian... they have a dish that was made in a cheese wheel, but it broke and they had not gotten a replacement for it from Italy yet :( .. I'll go back just to try that read more

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La Locanda never made good on ripping me off. Make sure to demand a printed check and a receipt that shows you paid. I certainly would NEVER trust them with my credit card. read more

Dropped in for a solo lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I had two glasses of wine, an appetizer and an entree all for $27 USD. The location is a little off the beaten path from Recoletta and has a nice, traditional Italian restaurant ambiance. Wait staff was very helpful even with my lackluster Spanish speaking skills. I'm not a huge fan of Italian wine, for me, they tend to be unsatisfying compared to bigger, bolder reds. These guys had a nice selection of Italian wines in addition to cabs, merlots etc. which looked pretty solid. I had a prosciutto appetizer and lasagna entree, both pretty much what you would expect a good entree to be. I could have probably gone with a half portion of each but large portions are pretty common in Argentina. Overall, well executed service and food plus a reasonable price earns 5 stars for me. read more

Arguably one of the best meals we had while in BA. This quaint family restaurant was recommended to us by our butler at the Hyatt. From the moment we set foot in this restaurant, we felt like we were treated like family. Greeted with menus, daily specials and an English speaking host, we could not have asked for more. Wine list - ask for recommendation. I have no clue what we had, but it was fabulous. The burrata - To Die For. You have not had burrata until you have it here. They were so gracious enough to let me order off the menu. My favorite thing is pappardelle with tomato sauce and cheese. Success! My husband had fresh fish that was cooked do tender in a Portuguese pot, he said it was his favorite dish of the trip. Highly recommended. read more

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Really good. Try the ravioli lungo. Also the pasta w/ cacio e pepe is amazing. They bring the pasta to the table and prepare it in a big "horma de queso" Parmesano. Owner does shout a little too loud showing off his Italian accent. But the place is definitely a must go. read more

Seated outside. Friendly owner. Older waiter who resembles Mr. Burns from the Simpson's not so friendly/less attentive. Note, they will not give you tap water. You'll have to pay for bottled water (seems the case throughout all BsAs). Creamy, delicious buratta app. I enjoyed the pulpo/octopus app (note it is one uncut tentacle). Very good cheese/mushroom flat noodle pasta dish, baked in a small cast iron pot. So good. read more

Is this the best Italian restaurant in the city? It has to be, it must be! I'll start describing the place so to leave the best (food) for later. It's a small restaurant on a quiet corner, run by an Italian expat from "Sardegna" who wonders around greeting his customers. A bit dark inside, all the light seemed to be provided by the small candles on the tables. Quiet, relaxing Italian music on the background. Everything made for a very nice ambience. The food, wow, the food. I had "Ravioli Lunghi" filled with ricotta and cover with gratinated cheese. Perfect ricotta, kind of creamy but not quiet, it seems to melt in one's mouth and the tomato sauce was just unbelievable, too good to put into words. This place just like that became my favorite one to go for Italian. I can't wait to come back! PS: They do charge a table service fee or whatever it is but almost every restaurant in this city does. read more

What a great place! We arrived on the late side (well maybe not for Buenos Aires), around 10pm without a reservation, and were seated at an sidewalk table on a very cool night. We didn't feel the cold though beacuse of the drop-down plastic sheeting around the outside tables, so it was actually really comfortable and the atmosphere was cozy and intimate because of the low lighting. The food was just WOW. It was the kind of food where the first bite makes you close your eyes and go, "Oh..." After that, it was just num, num, num. I had a ravioli dish, and my husband had lamb, and both were amazing. Daniele the owner came by several times to chat, and it was a lot of fun, he's a very personable and funny guy. La Locanda is solidly on our list for regular visits every time we go back to BA. read more

(We visited this place in Dec 2015) About as genuine Italian as you can get. A small place with dim lighting, but with an unique atmosphere that reminds you of your favourite grandma, the walls decorated with her knicknacks and mementos from her childhood. The food was excellent, one of the best meals I've ever had. Owner is a friendly Sardinian and will speak with guests at length in multiple languages. Only defect at the time is that the waiter/host was a bit rude to us for no reason, but let's say the man had a bad day and leave it at that. We started with the grilled octopus, which was mindblowingly delicious. I had the fish of the day, served in a vintage sort of cast iron skillet, where the fish had been cooked in its juices to perfection. Mmmm. My party had the squid pasta and the lasagna and both were some of the best they ever had, and they're big fans of Italian cuisine. The selection of wines is amazing too. If you love yourself some Italian, and want to shell out cash for a GOOD meal, look no further. read more

Had to be the best Italian restaurant in town. We went without reservations but they were able to squeeze us in comfortably and quickly. The host was very friendly and spoke English and they have an English menu available as well. Go with the hosts recommendation on wine! While it was a little pricier than some, it wasn't the most expensive and hands down was a phenomenal pick. The meals were probably the best so far here in BA. The pastas were handmade and everything was delicious. I had the pasta fish of the day and highly recommend it. A must visit when in BA! read more

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The food is good. But no level of food taste or quality can justify this level of poor service, neglect and inattention. I had to change tables once (from outside to inside) because I could not get anyone to take my order. That did not change things. Pathetic service, a shame for a restaurant that could be decent otherwise. read more

Fantastic, absolutely delicious. This is the only real Italian restaurant I have found in BsAs. It's da BOMB! The owner Daniel is totally into the place and makes you feel at home. Highly recommended! read more

Great place! Try the plate named "Las Costillas" (Lamb Ribs with sides of potatoes noisette) 10/10

Wow! I'm so thrilled I found this place by chance! By far the best food and service I've had in Buenos Aires... best italian food I've had since Rome to be honest! Do not miss this place... the owner, staff and food are 5 stars!! read more

The service was superb! We started with stuffed mushrooms which had a wonderful flavor. We ordered wild pig ravioli, pasta, and lasagna. It was by far the best meal we have ever had!! The food had wonderful taste! The waiter was very helpful and the chef came out to our table often! We ate outside which was very comfortable! We would highly recommend this restaurant! We ordered a cannoli which was delicious! read more

Came across this place looking for a break from the Argentine cuisine and wanting something lighter and healthier. We dropped in on the Valentine's Day dinner, no reservations, and they were very kind to seat us. Small neighborhood restaurant, very intimate, excellent food...the night we were there was a 3 course special (2 choices per course), full bottle of wine, 2 bottles of mineral water, and coffee/champagne per couple. The cuisine was wonderful, service great, and the owner worked the room chatting to everyone in Italian, Spanish, and English. Very amiable honest Italian joint, no tourists, highly recommended. read more

Simply some of the best, most flavorful and satisfying Italian food we've ever eaten. We've eaten at some great Italian restaurants in NYC, Chicago, London etc but this was in a class of its own. I had a lasagna that melted in my mouth...the handmade pasta and bolognese sauce we perfectly balanced. Another in our group enjoyed lobster ravioli that began with a wonderful presentation and ended with a very satisfied smile. The atmosphere was the quintessential authentic Italian hideaway tucked a couple of blocks off the main road among apartment buildings. Clearly people find this place for a reason! read more

It was great to dine outside on a balmy summer night. Italian food done right. The wild pig Agnolotti were fantastic as was the octopus.

2 girls from NY looking for delicious Italian food as a break from the norm comida. Ordered Buratta & Ham as appetizers. The owner is a friendly guy who came out and helped us with our wine selection (great Italian reds). Ordered parpadelle & spaghetti with eggplant.. and was delicious. Great service and definitely was not rushed. Sat outside on a quite tree lined street. Also got some $$ off our meal because we paid in cash. Overall very happy with the whole experience. read more