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and the menu seems a little humdrum at first glance. But what a place this is. Fish and
seafood are prepared to give maximum expression to the natural flavors; it's all delicious,
quantities are enormous, and the salads are particularly praiseworthy.
Escauriza
SEAFOOD $$$
( 454-1777;
www.escaurizaparrilla.com.ar
;
cnr Bajada Escauriza & Paseo Ribereño; mains
AR$70-120; lunch & dinner)
Just behind the Florida beach in the northern part of the city,
this legendary place is one of Rosario's best spots to eat seafood. The enormous open
dining area is redolent with the aromas of chargrilling river fish and plump fried cala-
mari. Service, quality and quantity are all highly impressive. Book, get there at noon, or
wait and wait if you want to lunch here on a summer weekend.
La Estancia
PARRILLA $$$
(
www.parrillalaestancia.com.ar
; Av Carlos Pellegrini 1501; mains AR$65-110; noon-3.30pm &
8pm-1am; )
A sound choice on the Pellegrini strip, this typical upmarket grillhouse has
really excellent cuts of meat - the
vacío
is special - allied with enough waiters that you'll
never have to, er, wait. The only downsides are the closely spaced tables and mediocre
wine list.
Amarra2
ARGENTINE $$$
( 447-7550;
www.amarrarestaurante.com.ar
; cnr Buenos Aires & Av Belgrano; mains AR$75-115;
11am-3.30pm daily, 7.30pm-midnight or later Mon-Sat; )
Smart but relaxed, this restaur-
ant opposite the tourist office has a stylish split-level interior and serves up some very
imaginative dishes, beautifully presented and prepared. Its specialty is fish, but the meat
is also delicious. There are always interesting offers and specials available, usually in-
cluding paella.
El Viejo Balcón
PARRILLA $$$
(cnr Italia & Wheelwright; mains AR$60-100; lunch & dinner)
Be prepared to wait for a table
at this long-time Rosario favorite in a
parrilla
-rich zone by the river. The meat is gener-
ously proportioned and of excellent quality: staff will even listen to how you want it
cooked. There's enough on the menu here (crepes, pastas) to cater for all tastes.
La Chernia, El Chucho y La
Cholga
SEAFOOD $$$
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