The nightlife in the nation's capital doesn't end when the curtain falls. Locals know that after the show, the evening continues in the restaurants along Corrientes Street, where they can discuss the play and end the night enjoying the best of Buenos Aires cuisine , perhaps with a beer, wine, or cocktail.
Outside any theater or cinema on Corrientes Street, you'll find everything imaginable: formal restaurants with staff in formal attire, steakhouses, elegantly decorated bars or historic pubs, traditional eateries, fast-food outlets, artisanal ice cream shops, international chains, and some of the best pizzerias in Buenos Aires , among other options. In many of these places, it's common to find yourself sitting at a table next to the musicians who have just finished playing, or the actors who have just come offstage.
Let's see which are the must-see stops to end a night of culture with the best flavor of the city.
Famous pizzerias on Corrientes Street
Buenos Aires pizzerias perfected a unique style of preparation, forged by the encounter between the recipes of immigrants from southern Italy and the abundance of ingredients from the Pampas plains . This is how the thick-crust, pan-baked pizza was born, with an avalanche of melted cheese that spills over the edges. And the authentic versions can be found in the best pizzerias on Corrientes Street.
Guerrín
Güerrin has been operating since 1938, proudly located at 1368 Corrientes Avenue . Here, the ritual is to devour slices "standing up"; that is, to enter quickly, stand at the marble table, and eat pizza fresh from the wood-fired oven . Must-tries include the classic mozzarella overflowing with tomato sauce and the fugazzeta , which combines plenty of cheese with baked white onion.
The Quatrains
Las Cuartetas can be found at number 838 on the walk towards the intersection of Corrientes Street and the Obelisk. Its decor retains the original neon tube signs and faded photographs. Its hallmark is a deeply airy crust. It's the best place to try a slice of mozzarella with fainá , a thin, dry, and toasted baked flatbread made with chickpea flour and plenty of olive oil.
Banchero
Banchero is a pioneering brand with roots in the working-class neighborhood of La Boca, credited with inventing the double-decker stuffed fugazzeta. There are two branches on Corrientes Avenue: one at 1300 and another at 1604.
The Immortals
The Immortals Located at 1369 Corrientes Street is the historic establishment, a vast shrine to photos of Carlos Gardel and other iconic artists. The recipe harks back to the Italian roots of its founders, Felipe Fiorellino and Francisco Di Ciancia, who hailed from the town of Castronovo, near Naples. Unlike traditional pan pizza, this version features a thinner crust . The most popular varieties are mozzarella, tomato and olive, and filoccio, with tomato and ham.
Sbarro
Sbarro is an alternative to the classic Buenos Aires-style deep-dish pizza. Its recipe is an homage to New York pizzerias: a longer slice with a thin, crispy crust under the melted cheese . It's located at Corrientes 1267.
Where is a bodega on Corrientes Street?
If your dinner plan involves spending a long time sitting down to a hot plate of nutritious, well-prepared food, your best bet is to look for a traditional Argentine eatery (bodegón) on Corrientes Street. These restaurants are staffed by waiters with decades of experience who know the menu by heart, and their kitchens prepare portions meant for sharing with family or friends. Breaded cutlets with mashed potatoes or French fries, homemade pasta, and meat cooked for hours are among the most popular choices.
Pippo
Pippo is located at Paraná 356 and is the restaurant the city recognizes as the undisputed home of pasta in the area . Its combination of long noodles covered in red tomato sauce and homemade fresh basil pesto has made it a haven for writers and late-night office workers.
Edelweiss
Edelweiss is another iconic spot, where dark woods and a sophisticated ambiance predominate. It's located at 431 Libertad Street , steps from the theater district. Specialties include roasted meats and refined European dishes .
Revire Brasas Bravas
Revire Brasas Bravas is located at Corrientes 1124 and stands out as a modern, high-ceilinged establishment. It is famous for delighting palates with the best national grilled meats and a carefully curated selection of export wines .
The French Fry Palace
The French Fry Palace is a must-see If the plan is to savor typical local dishes, their new location at Corrientes 1612 serves tender fried milanesas accompanied by soufflé potatoes , crispy and puffed up with hot air inside.
Which ice cream shop to go to on Corrientes Street
After dinner or at the end of a long walk admiring the brightly lit shop windows, your stomach craves something sweet and refreshing. Luckily, Buenos Aires has incorporated the traditions of Italian immigration into its local ice cream production . And two of the best examples of this line can be found on Corrientes Street—almost any time of day!
The undisputed winner of prestige among ice cream shops on Corrientes Street is Cadore, located at Corrientes 1695. Since 1957. Unlike commercial chains, here they prepare the product daily in the same place where they sell it, maintaining artisanal work processes.
The house specialty is dulce de leche . They make it using a slow-cooking method that evaporates the milk and sugar for hours, resulting in a dense texture and concentrated flavor. Other recommended options include pistachio, Italian chocolate with hazelnuts, and strudel , which combines pieces of apple, walnuts, and cinnamon. They also offer water-based alternatives for those who don't consume dairy, such as lemonade with mint and ginger.
You can buy anything from single-serving cups to a kilo to share. The place is small and designed for ordering at the counter and eating on the go , so it's common to find a line on the sidewalk on weekends.
Another surefire option for ice cream on Corrientes Street is Scannapieco, with a branch in Plaza La Plaza (Corrientes 1660, shop 7). The business started in 1938 by Italian immigrants and is now run by the descendants of the founding family. They use classic cylindrical steel tubs with lids, an old-fashioned method that protects the texture and temperature of the ice cream.
Among the menu's specialties are zabaglione, made with egg yolk and sweet wine, dulce de leche, and pistachio . They also serve less common recipes, such as cinnamon ice cream and burnt coconut.