Looking ahead to summer,
the Buenos Aires gastronomic scene was renewed with the opening of bars and restaurants that offer unique outdoor experiences.
Within them, the terraces have become the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a delicious dish on the warm nights of the City.
In summer the best-known bars and restaurants fill up.
Reservations are depleted and waiting lines are growing.
That is why it is essential to discover new spaces to enjoy an evening outdoors.
Below is
a guide to recently opened bars and restaurants in the neighborhoods of Palermo, Colegiales, Belgrano and Retiro
that stand out for their gastronomic proposal and their tempting and cozy terraces.
Second in Palermo
Segundo's terrace in Palermo.
This bar opened four months ago and offers a literally elevated experience.
With a terrace that offers an enviable view of the City, -located on Coronel Díaz and Santa Fé, on the third floor of the Dandy restaurant premises- this new space combines
an exquisite cocktail menu with tapas and small plates.
Ideal for a romantic dinner or a meeting with friends under the stars.
“
It is inspired by a Brooklyn rooftop
, where the intersection of avenues, canopies and ironwork make up the aesthetics and atmosphere of the space.
It is located in an area where there are no skyscrapers or buildings that block the panoramic view, which is why it deviates a bit from the concept of the classic rooftop bar because
it is immersed in the urban landscape of the area
,” the firm says.
One of the options to eat at Segundo is a blue cheese burger.
They suggest starting the evening by enjoying one of their signature cocktails
such as the Margareth with golden cherry brandy, Tío Pepe sherry and citrus cordial for $3,200.
To accompany them, they offer small dishes such as
chicken tenders (chicken sticks)
with onion and pickled gherkins, sesame seeds and barbecue sauce for $3,300 or
Catalan raw ham croquettes and romesco sauce
for $3,400.
For those who are not satisfied with the snack and want something more substantial, the proposal is a
Blue Burger,
it is a
meat medallion with crispy onions, blue cheese, portobellos and Dijon mustard
, served on sliced bread for $ 4,800.
Second Bar.
Av Coronel Diaz 1890, CABA.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 0:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Instagram: @ Segundo_bar.
Ostend in Colegiales
The terrace in the sun of Ostend in Colegiales.
Ostende was born in July 2023 from a joint project led by two gastronomic groups: the owners of Sede Whisky, Madre Rojas and Sifón Sodería;
and those of Molina Panadería Café and projects such as Yunta and Maikel & Billy.
Located in Colegiales, on the tree-lined corner of Virrey Loreto and Superí
, this new restaurant pursues nostalgia through its menu and its setting with references to the design of the 80's and 90's.
The terrace on the second floor is the ideal spot to enjoy sunny days.
Fishing is one of the proposals for eating on the terrace in Ostend.
The basic gastronomic proposal of Ostend is fresh fish and pasta.
The menu combines flavors from the coast, from Argentine production, with classic grandmother's recipes.
The star dishes of the place are mussels marinara for $11,000, catch of the day, which varies according to seasonality, accompanied with mashed potatoes and cauliflower, spinach and pangrattato.
The portion is abundant and is available for $9,000.
For pasta lovers, panzotti are suggested combined with carrots, beets, blue cheese and walnuts for $7,500.
Cocktails also have their special place on the menu.
Developed by bartender Vir Calderón, it includes classics such as Negroni or vermouth that coexist alongside a list of Argentine wines made from Italian strains.
They don't just serve dinner and lunch, they also provide morning or afternoon service with pastries, premium bills and coffee.
Ostend
.
Viceroy Loreto 3303, CABA.
Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 0.30 a.m.
Fridays and Saturdays from 9 to 1. Instagram: @ostende_ba
Mixtape in Belgrano
The terrace of Mixtape listening bar in Belgrano.
The Japanese chef Quique Yafuso, the comedian and gastronomic entrepreneur Cabito Massa Alcántara, the bartender Pablo Pignatta and the musician and DJ Bobby Flores came together to found
the first kissa-style bar in Buenos Aires located in Belgrano, on the terrace of the renowned restaurant Haiku.
This style of bars are distinguished because the audio and music are the protagonists,
each musical theme is designed for the space and has the same relevance as the cocktails and portions that appear on the menu of this new spot.
Sushi is present at Mixtape listening bar.
On the menu there are portions to choose from such as
prawn skewer with bacon and chimichurri
($5,500),
black pudding with shari and green apple dressing
($4,300) or
cornalitos bao with wasabi lactonesaise
($4,900).
Everything can be accompanied with signature cocktails from bartender Pablo Pignatta.
Additionally,
a sushi bar offers a 16-step omakase experience ($46,000) led by an experienced sushiman: Takeshi Shimada.
A large glass wall separates the covered space from the open-air terrace, equipped with comfortable leather armchairs and round tables for two that can be joined together to make a group table.
Mixtape bar.
Franklin D. Roosevelt 1806, Belgrano.
Instagram: @mixtape.bar
Il Giardino Romagnoli in Retiro
The terrace of Il giardino Romagnoli in Retiro.
Located for a few years in the elegant Recova de Posadas,
the Il Giardino Romagnoli restaurant added a space in the last months of last year that allows you to observe the City of Buenos Aires from above
from one of the most iconic Buenos Aires corners.
It is located on the Carlos Pellegrini slope, a few meters from Avenida del Libertador.
It is
a covered space with glass windows and an open-air space with domes.
They offer it for diners who want to taste their dishes or reserve it for events.
Meats stand out at Il giardino Romagnoli.
The gastronomic proposal of this restaurant focuses on
pasta, meats, seafood and truffles
.
To accompany it, they offer a varied menu of classic and signature cocktails.
The dishes that stand out are grilled ribeye with truffled puree, served with French fries or roasted tomatoes as a garnish ($14,000 and truffled puree at $5,600).
Other
popular options are the banderita roast
($11,200),
the pork ribs
($12,600) and
the Roman style rabas
($11,900).
Il Giardino Romagnoli. Carlos Pellegrini 1576. Every day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Instagram:@ilgiradinoromagnoli