It had been many years since my initial visit to L'Orangerie. I had great memories of the art deco…read moreroom, with high ceilings and iron work. We arrived for a 2p lunch and the room was lovely. The menu consisted of a cold buffet and menu items of the day. My friends ordered the buffet and 2 of us ordered the 'Loma de Pesca'. Our fish order showed up 20 minutes later as sliced filets of Lomo de Res. The waiter was profusely apologetic and stated his mind confused the meat with the fish. 35 minutes later, still no fish, but complimentary glasses of champagne for the delay. At the 45 minute mark, the fish arrived. More apologies and we noted the sauce on the fish had already congealed, so it had been sitting awhile. Coffee with some complimentary dessert bites. Sadly, the elegance and service I remembered was very much lacking. As a 'bonus', 20 minutes after leaving L'Orangerie, someone charged $1200 USD on plane tickets to Chile on the CC I had just used at the restaurant.

Beautiful setting, delicious food and superb service. These would be the three terms I'd use to…read moredescribe our experience here for afternoon tea. Located inside the Alvear Palace Hotel, this restaurant and tea room is exquisite in its appointments and the food and service are equally well matched. Afternoon tea started with small pasty, followed by scones accompanied by clotted cream, preserves and creme anglaise. Then came a tiered tower with sandwiches and pastries, followed by the cart if larger pastries and a glass of sparkling wine. Of note, was the Alvear tea blend, which features citrus notes, almond and rose petals. Everything was This was a wonderful experience, and a highlight of this trip to Buenos Aires.

I don't know... this is a hard one to write because I love tea and the location is beautiful…read more However, they are simply not geared to host guests on site. First off, it's on you to figure out whether or not to order your drink at the cocktail stand or the kiosk with the pastries as well as paying through the waitress or at the stands. Secondly, service is terribly, terribly slow and anything besides pastries are a joke - do not get a salad here! The salads are prepacked in clear, plastic containers, and that's how they are served. You literally have to go to the stand to insist hey pick through and offer you one without wilted, dead, dark-green lettuce. Also, tea opens are very limited, which is so confusing and though I asked of the tea comes in a pot or cup and was told it would come in a pot (the only reason I ordered), my tea came in a cup with no explanation. Why would I go to a tea spot for a cup of tea? Some of my friends were frustrated and got coffees to be safe but they all came in to-go cups. I had to remind them 4 times for the little pastry I ordered and had already paid for as well. Go to buy loose-leaf tea, go to take photos, but that's about it.

What a clean, pristine and serene place to have a spot of tea and a fresh fruit bowl…read more This was a nice stop during my hours of walking and exploring the city. They gave me a little timer (sand in an hour glass) to make sure I allowed my tea to steep long enough. The fruit salad was sweet and refreshing and the tea was aromatic and comforting. I do love a spot of tea in the afternoon.

Came here every single day while in Buenos Aires for coffee, breakfast, brunch or a quick snack…read more Waiters are nice and the food is yummy, healthy and satisfying. First time we came it was in a Sunday and we had their brunch special which was a roast beef sandwich, french toast and a small salad. Amazing. Second time we came during the wk for a quick breakfast of muffin and coffee. Went again for lunch yesterday and had a steak sandwich w roasted potatoes. Their natural infused water are good as well. They have a great light menu when like me you have been in Buenos Aires eating tons of meat. Will miss this place when i go back to NYC, come in and enjoy their yummy coffee or a pastry and tea.

Staying across the steeet and have been here every morning for a media luna and cafe con leche- so…read moreoriginal authentic love the ambiance and experience there almost as much as the medialuna - ahhhh!!!! I will miss these when we leave. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Recoleta area and want something authentic and delicioso ! !!!!!

This place has been closed for two years. I Whatsapped the owner and she was very nice to let me…read moreknow. I'm writing this so others don't waste their tine. We did tea at L'orangerie instead.

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I came here on an early Wednesday morning with a group of 4 people for breakfast. It was pretty…read moreempty so we could sit wherever we wanted. It's the oldest cafe in Buenos Aires and I liked the old school feel of it. We ordered a cafe con leche (latte), a tostada mixto (ham and cheese toastie sandwich), and a medialuna (smaller sweet croissant pastry). The portions were large so definitely shareable. The latte and the tostada mixto were good. Service was good as well, faster than I expected (I'm from NYC where everything is fast haha). The reviews said service was slow which I did not experience but it could be that I came early in the morning so it wasn't busy.

Why do I need to wait in line for 30 minutes to enter a cafe when it's half empty inside? I have no…read moreidea. But it's a touristy spot so you gotta follow the rules. The place is beautiful, got beautiful decor and artwork all around. The waiters (once you get their attention) are very nice. Service is very very slow but that's typical of Argentine culture. It took them about 20 minutes to bring the bill.