TRAVELERS’ NEEDS - Argentina - page 287

DK Choice
ROSARIO: Verde Que te
Quiero Verde

DK Choice
ROSARIO: Verde Que te
Quiero Verde $ $

Vegetarian Vegetarian

Map C2 Map C2

Córdoba 1358, 2000
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
Occupying an attractive, light-
filled space, Verde Que te
Quiero Verde is a mecca for
vegetarians, health nuts, and
design lovers alike. Serving
breakfast, lunch, and dinner as
well as Saturday brunch, Verde
uses organic ingredients and
prepares everything in-house.

Córdoba 1358, 2000
Tel [phone] Closed Sun
Occupying an attractive, light-
filled space, Verde Que te
Quiero Verde is a mecca for
vegetarians, health nuts, and
design lovers alike. Serving
breakfast, lunch, and dinner as
well as Saturday brunch, Verde
uses organic ingredients and
prepares everything in-house.

SANTA FE: La Vuelta del Pirata $
Seafood Map C2
Calle Mandubé s/n, Pje. Los Zapallos
(Sta. Rosa de Calchines), 2000
Te l [phone]
A Santa Fe classic set on the
river, with a family-friendly
ambience. All diners pay the
same price (drinks not included)
and are offered a list of mains
heavy on river fish preparations
such as suburí fish croquettes.
Milanesa also available.

Glass-walled dining area at La Rueda 1975, Puerto Iguazú

PARANÁ: Bilú $
Fusion Map C2
Gregoria Matorras de San Martín
898, 3100
Te l [phone] Closed Mon
Bilú offers a fun, relaxed
ambience, outdoor seating, and
a lovely view of the river - the
source of most of the fresh fish
on the menu. There are pasta and
meat dishes too. Good wine list.

PUERTO IGUAZÚ: Aqva $$
Surf 'n' Turf Map D1
Ave Córdoba, cnr Carlos Thays, 3370
Te l [phone]
Softly lit and romantic, Aqva's
decor features native wood
and stone. The menu includes
caviar starters and exquisite
pasta, as well as decadent
fish dishes accented with
passion fruit and coconut.
Top-notch service.

SANTA FE: Resto España $$

Spanish/Argentinian

Map C2

Calle San Martín 2644, 2000
Te l [phone]
Traditional eatery housed in a
century-old building with
colonnades and stained-glass
windows, and owned by the
same Spanish family for more
than 30 years. The menu
features Spanish specialties
such as paella.

PARANÁ: Giovani $

Surf 'n' Turf

Map C2

PUERTO IGUAZÚ: La Vaca
Enamorada $$
Parrilla Map D1
Ave Republica Argentina 79, 3370
Te l [phone] Closed Mon
The immensely popular La Vaca
has an ever-changing bistro-style
menu featuring fresh, seasonal
products. There is ample seating
should you want to eat outdoors.

Urquiza 1047, 3100
Te l [phone]
Giovani serves decent food in a
prime location. While river fish
dishes feature prominently on this
menu, steak and pastas are also
available, and diners rave about
the lasagne. Laid-back service.

Córdoba and the
Andean Northwest
ALTA GRACIA: El Bistro del
Alquimista $
International Map B2
Arzobispo Castellanos 351, 5186
Te l [phone] Closed Sun
Experimental bistro with a menu
that changes daily to explore
different themes and national
cuisines. The 14-course tasting
menu is an outstanding culinary
experience, with Chef Max
introducing each dish.

PUERTO IGUAZÚ:
La Rueda 1975 $ ROSARIO: Deck del Náutico $

Surf 'n' Turf Map C2
Club Náutico de Rosario, Comunidad
Foral de Navarra & 104, 2000
Te l [phone]

Traditional Argentinian

Map D1

Ave Córdoba 28, 3370
Te l [phone] Closed Mon &

Tue: lunch
A favorite with Iguazú's well-
to-do residents, La Rueda 1975
has a bustling atmosphere, and a
subtropics-inspired menu
and decor. Mouthwatering
river fish as well as standard
parrilla options are available.

Closed Sun;

Mon dinner
Housed within Rosario's yacht
club, Deck del Náutico is a
romantic dining spot with
stylish decor and a candlelit
terrace overlooking Rio Parana.
The menu features river fish, like
surubí , and barbecued meats.

PUERTO IGUAZÚ: La Vitrina $
Traditional Argentinian Map D1
Ave Victoria Aguirre 773, 3370
Te l [phone]
La Vitrina is a great spot
for a long, leisurely lunch,
especially on the garden
terrace with its tables dressed
in crisp white tablecloths and
formally arranged tableware.
Mains are fairly standard but
the desserts are divine.

ROSARIO: Puerto Gaboto $

Seafood

Map C2

CACHI: Comedor El Aujero $

Pellegrini 584, 2000
Te l [phone]
This recently renovated
restaurant is highly
recommended for its catch of
the day and seafood menu.
Great ambience and located
close to the river. Other cuisines
also available.

Parrilla

Map B1

Ruis de los Llanos s/n, 4417
Te l [phone]
No-frills parrilla with only outdoor
seating, known for grilling up
llama and goat meat and for
their stuffed green peppers.
The portions are big enough
to share.

For more information on types of restaurants see pp284-5