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( 486-3473; San Lorenzo 1332; mains AR$80-100; 8:30pm-midnight)
Tucked into a back
patio off the main street, this locally recommended restaurant serves fine Italian food,
from salmon carpaccio and squash
sorrentinos
(large, round filled pastas) to shrimp lin-
guine and seven kinds of gourmet salad.
La Marina
SEAFOOD $$$
(12 de Octubre 3147; mains AR$40-110; noon-3:30pm Thu-Tue & 8pm-midnight Thu-Mon)
You
won't find seafood any fresher or more affordable than at this down-to-earth place op-
posite the port. In business since 1957, its specialties range from crispy
rabas
(fried
squid rings) to the delicious
cazuela especial La Marina
, a seafood stew jam-packed
with fish, shrimp, squid and mussels simmered in white wine, cream and saffron.
Alito
ARGENTINE $$$
( 492-1741;
www.alitomdp.com.ar
;
cnr Las Heras & La Costa; mains AR$46-119; 11:45am-4pm
& 8pm-midnight)
With indoor and outdoor seating across from the waterfront near Plaza
Colón, Alito is popular for its central location, wide-ranging menu and well-priced daily
specials. For best value, come at lunchtime Monday through Thursday, when AR$85 gets
you a complete meal including appetizer, main course, dangerously sweet homemade
tiramisu and a glass of champagne or limoncello.
Montecatini
ARGENTINE $$$
( 492-4299;
www.montecatini.com.ar
; cnr La Rioja & 25 de Mayo; mains AR$41-90;
noon-3pm & 8pm-midnight; )
For solid, good-value dishes, make like the locals and head
to this large, modern and popular restaurant. There's something for everyone - meat,
fish, pasta,
milanesas,
stir-fries, sandwiches - and portions are generous. Good for famil-
ies and large groups; several branches around town.
Pescadores
SEAFOOD $$$
( 493-1713; Blvd Marítimo & Av Luro; AR$43-113; noon-3pm & 8pm-midnight)
Located out
on the fishing pier, this seafood restaurant offers great water views - especially from its
2nd floor (open in summer only). The menu runs through typical Mardel offerings of
meat, pasta and seafood, but you're here for the views.
Viento en Popa
SEAFOOD $$$
$$$
