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EATING
Nearly all of Puerto Madero's restaurants are upscale and expensive, and many sport
covered outdoor terraces with views of the nearby
diques
(dikes). You won't get the
best bang for your buck in this elegant strip and the cuisine is more traditional than
inspired, but it's the location that counts. Cabaña Las Lilas is the most famous
par-
rilla
restaurant here, but many consider it a tourist trap - a bit overrated and way
overpriced. We don't review it here, but if you have money to burn, by all means try
it.
I CENTRAL MARKET $$
( 5775-0330; Macacha Güemes 302; mains AR$80-135; 8am-midnight)
In the morning, this
pleasant airy restaurant has a coffee counter for espresso and scones; in the afternoon there
are paninis, a gourmet deli and a kitchenwares shop to poke around; and by night, the fancy
dining room serves contemporary Argentinian dishes. Great waterfront seating for people-
watching. Also in Dique 3 at
Villaflor 300
(
MODERN ARGENTINE
5775-0330;
www.icentralmarket.com.ar
; Villaflor 300;
8am-midnight)
.
LA PAROLACCIA TRATTORIA $$
( 4343-1679;
www.laparolaccia.com
;
Av Alicia Moreau de Justo 1052; mains AR$80-140; noon-mid-
night Sun-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat)
This popular Italian eatery specializes in delicious homemade
pastas. Reserve one of the few tables with a water view, then enjoy sweet potato gnocchi,
gorgonzola ravioli or
cappelletti
(a small stuffed pasta) in four cheeses. If you're here at
midday, the lunch menu is a great deal (available Monday to Saturday). A nearby branch,
La Parolaccia del Mare
ITALIAN
MAP
food.
LA ROSA NÁUTICA $$$
MAP
( 4311-5560; Av Alicia Moreau de Justo 246; mains AR$80-160; noon-1am)
This branch of the
Lima (Peru) restaurant is worth a shot if you like seafood and fusion foods. Start with the
house specialty - the marinated octopus
carpaccio
(in looks only - it's not raw) with
PERUVIAN
