The Best Pizza in Buenos Aires: Top Picks from Extensive Local Research
Our passion for Argentine pizza ignited before we even set foot in Buenos Aires, sparked by friends Juergen and Mike’s detailed guide, For 91 Days in Buenos Aires. Jess grew up on Chicago’s deep-dish pies, while I’ve sampled pizzas across Italy on over 12 trips spanning a decade. Pizza remains our favorite sit-down meal.
Building on their recommendations, I curated an extensive list of pizzerias before arrival. Though it clashed with Jess’s healthy eating plan, we were determined. We visited every spot on the list—plus impromptu stops—while balancing with salads.
In this city of Italian immigrants, pizza abounds on every corner, but quality varies dramatically: from sublime to subpar, mediocre to outright unpalatable.
To equip you with reliable choices, we rigorously tested over 15 acclaimed pizzerias during our six-week stay, sharing our expert insights below.
Best Argentine-Style Pizza
Argentine pizza blends Italian roots and Chicago heft: thick crust, generous cheese, light sauce. Toppings are added fresh post-bake, balancing the gooey melt.
El Cuartito
Just five minutes from our apartment, this 1934 institution charmed with vintage sports posters and soccer on TV. Featured in For 91 Days, it drew locals, not tourists. Lines form at peak hours, but we visited multiple times. Top pick: Napolitana with muzza (mozzarella), thick tomato slices, and plentiful olives.
Address: Talcahuano 937, Buenos Aires
Runner-Up: Los Inmortales
A close second for Jess (tied with El Cuartito), this chain’s five Buenos Aires locations load pizzas with veggies and slightly less cheese. We tried Recoleta and the spot opposite El Güerrín. Split toppings easily, paying the higher price. Our combo: Napolitana with hardboiled egg, rúcula, or basil. Standout dough shone in the complimentary bread, crust, and stellar Caprese/Roquefort empanadas.
Addresses: Five branches in Buenos Aires.
Website: https://losinmortales.com
Runner-Up: El Güerrín
Another iconic spot, always bustling. Spinach-egg pizza had undercooked eggs, but Napolitana excelled. Popular for quick slices sans service fees. We returned for those plus faina—a thin chickpea flatbread from Italy, eaten atop slices like a sandwich. Tasty, but it crowds out pizza room!
Address: Avenida Corrientes 1368, Buenos Aires
Best Italian-Style Pizza
Amid local styles, thin-crust Italian pies thrive here.
Filo
In Microcentro, Filo was our outright favorite. Stone-oven thin-crusts were addictive; rúcula-parmesan topped all. Stylish vibe: red booths, quirky mannequin, subtle DJ. Service lags, but worth it. Meals for two (pizza + one drink each): $30–$35.
Address: San Martín 975, Buenos Aires
Runner-Up: Siamo nel Forno
In chic Palermo Hollywood, this intimate spot justifies premium prices with superior ingredients, housemade sauce, and crisp dough. ‘Pizza of the day’: AR$90 (~US$18). Two pizzas + drinks: ~$50.
Address: Costa Rica 5886, Buenos Aires
Best Dessert Pizza
Bakano
Solid Napolitana here, but save room for genius dessert pizzas: dulce de leche with vanilla ice cream, Nutella, brownie-banana chocolate, fruit-cream, and more.
Addresses: Agüero 1669 & Jerónimo Salguero 2695, Buenos Aires
Website: www.bakano.com
Best Hangover Pizza
Kentucky Pizza
A post-party staple across Buenos Aires (mostly Palermo), offering value slices or whole pies, plus drink deals (beer/wine). Not elite, but unbeatable bang-for-buck. Two slices + wine: AR$23 (~US$4.70). Filled us perfectly.
Addresses: Multiple locations citywide.
Website: Find on Facebook.
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