Travel Reference
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RESTAURANT EUROPA
Palacios 149 (at Mitre)
423-133
Moderate
Europa serves a
three-course
lunch and is
crowded with
local business
people.
Distinctive decor and good food sets Europa
apart. There is one dining area and the rear
wall is glassed and overlooks a lovely garden.
Red lacquered chairs with black leather trim
encircle tables with black and white
tableclothes. The food includes pastas, grilled
meats and chicken, as well as local trout with
mushrooms or almonds.
RESTAURANT 1816
Avenida Elfein 167 (near Quaglia)
423-922
This is another excellent steakhouse. It's short
on decor, but the steaks are served with two
dipping sauces and are superb.
Nearby,
Jauja
at Quaglia 366 (
422-952) is
smaller and more attractive. The meats are
very good as are the pasta dishes, although ser-
vice can be slow. The trout platters are consid-
ered superb by locals.
LighterDining
LA ALPINA
Moreno 98 (at Quaglia)
Inexpensive
With booths and tables encircling a large wood-
burning fireplace, La Alpina resembles a ski
lodge. White-washed walls and low beamed
ceilings add to the warmth, which you'll appre-
Try the hot
chocolate near
the fireplace on
a cold afternoon.
