Must-see restaurants in Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

  • De La Fonte

    Puerto Iguazú

    This exquisite hotel restaurant, domain of a maverick creative talent, is super-strong on presentation, whether homemade pasta or inventive creations with…

  • Escauriza

    Rosario

    Backing Florida beach, this legendary place is one of Rosario's best spots for fish. The enormous indoor-outdoor dining area is redolent with the aromas…

  • La Boutique del Cocinero

    Along the Río Paraná

    This innovative, welcoming chef-driven restaurant has an open kitchen right beside the dining area and a sociable vibe. On Monday it offers a set house…

  • La Cosquilla del Ángel

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    Colón’s best restaurant combines elegant, romantic decor and service with a whimsical and unpretentious approach, particularly in the curiously named…

  • Zazpirak Bat

    Rosario

    From outside, this Basque cultural center gives few clues that there's a restaurant inside, and the menu seems a little humdrum at first glance. But what…

  • Martha de Bianchetti

    Along the Río Paraná

    This old-fashioned Italian-style bakery and cafe serves delicious pastries and excellent coffee accompanied by chipacitos (little cheese scones). It's all…

  • Feria

    Puerto Iguazú

    A really nice place to eat or have a beer is this market in the north of town. It’s full of stalls selling Argentine wines, sausages, olives and cheese to…

  • La Pastelería

    Along the Río Paraná

    You might have to wait for a table at this popular little corner cafe where locals go for their merienda to plug the gap between lunch and the late…

  • La Rueda

    Puerto Iguazú

    A mainstay of upmarket eating in Puerto Iguazú, this culinary heavyweight still packs a punch. The salads are inventive and delicious, as are the…

  • Nesta

    Along the Río Paraná

    The hippie decor and inviting rear patio of this handsome house in a quiet leafy barrio make a welcome evening retreat. A small but interesting menu of…

  • Restaurant Bruno

    Rosario

    An elegant villa a block from Pellegrini is decorated with dark wood and tasteful gondolier prints. Well-heeled locals flock here for homemade pasta,…

  • Restaurant del Puerto

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    In a lovely old building near the river, this restaurant does tasty evening meals with good service and plenty of imaginative river-fish dishes. It's good…

  • Nuria

    Rosario

    This much-loved Rosario institution – now with several more modern outlets around town – is still a seductively old-fashioned place to pick up delicious…

  • Davis

    Rosario

    Occupying Rosario's most charming position, right on the river below the contemporary-art museum with 180-degree views, Davis offers minimalist-chic…

  • La Dama Juana

    Puerto Iguazú

    Offering a compact interior and pleasant balcony terrace, this is more informal than most of this strip and offers significant value. Service comes with a…

  • El Quincho de Chiquito

    Along the Río Paraná

    This legendary local institution is the place for river fish, on the costanera 6km north of downtown. There are few frills and no choice: four or five…

  • El Viejo Almacén

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    A block from the plaza and offering a quiet, brick-walled interior decorated with old-time photos, this has a wide-ranging menu including great homemade…

  • El Mirador del Paraná

    Along the Río Paraná

    Perched right above a river beach, the lovely bow-shaped deck here makes a great lunchtime destination. There's a fairly unsophisticated menu of parrilla…

  • La Marina

    Rosario

    Just above the flag monument, this basement place decorated with faded Spanish tourism posters is a top spot for inexpensive and delicious seafood, like…

  • Ginger

    Along the Río Paraná

    Across the road from the river, this popular place has a varied menu featuring the normal meat mains as well as gourmet sandwiches, pizzas, salads and…

  • Don Charras

    Along the Río Paraná

    Thatched and atmospheric, this parrilla is a popular Paraná choice. Fridays and Saturdays see special fire-roasted options, otherwise just enjoy the usual…

  • Restaurante España

    Along the Río Paraná

    This hotel restaurant on the pedestrian street is a lovely space, with high ceilings, attentive waistcoat-and-tie staff and an old-fashioned feel. There's…

  • Terra

    Puerto Iguazú

    Chalked signatures of myriad satisfied customers mark the walls of this chilled bar-restaurant that specializes in wok dishes, with teriyaki salmon, pasta…

  • Cala Bistro

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    A cozy split-level restaurant in an old, stone-walled house decorated with antiques, this great little place serves fantastic flavorful meals that are a…

  • Cristóbal del Puerto

    Along the Río Paraná

    A popular restaurant down near the port with a large air-conditioned dining room and a big bunch of tables out on the sidewalk. The place is famous for…

  • Los Jardines

    Rosario

    With a stepped terrace right down by the river (access by lift or stairs), this has a lovely setting, though rusty piping and a fishing pier obscure some…

  • Color

    Puerto Iguazú

    This popular indoor-outdoor pizza 'n’ parrilla packs them into its tightly spaced tables, so don’t discuss state secrets. Prices are OK for this strip,…

  • Aqva

    Puerto Iguazú

    Solicitous service and plenty of flavor keep this split-level corner bungalow filled with the buzz of contented diners. The quality of the meat is…

  • Club Social Sirio Libanés

    Along the Río Paraná

    Hidden down a passageway leading to a gym, this large dining hall is packed with tables and offers tasty, well-prepared Middle Eastern–style dishes as…

  • Tatu Carreta

    Puerto Iguazú

    Located in a big barn-like structure a block away from the main restaurant strip, this popular grill serves up big portions to a mostly Argentine crowd…

  • Dionisio

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    One of the few places to grab a bite outside meal times in off season, this new bar-restaurant with a classic design on the plaza offers pressed panini…

  • Comedor Balcarce

    Rosario

    In business for decades, this typical corner bodegón (traditional diner) is one of a fast-disappearing breed. Home-style Argentine cooking comes in big…

  • De Buen Humor

    Rosario

    Ice cream here comes from happy cows, they say. We can’t vouch for that, but anyone with a sweet tooth will be mooing contentedly at the optimism-filled…

  • Don Ferro

    Rosario

    The most handsome restaurant in town, Don Ferro is exquisitely set in an old brick railroad shed, with a delightful terrace on the platform, excellent…

  • Al Río

    Along the Río Paraná

    On the costanera, this has a sizeable deck and does everything from snacks to pizza and a few parrilla choices. Food is competent without being remarkable…

  • Don Leo

    Rosario

    The angled timber ceiling and floorboards succeed in giving this parilla the feel of a rural grill restaurant, but its popular terrace on the Pellegrini…

  • Los Potrillos

    Rosario

    Decorated with warm colors and a sweeping horse mural, this parrilla offers plenty more than just grilled meat, with a fine selection of river fish and…

  • La Cantina

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    Just off the plaza, this likable family-run restaurant with colorful Andean textiles on the tables does a nice line in uncomplicated and filling fare,…

  • Bocamora

    Puerto Iguazú

    A romantic location overlooking two rivers and three nations is reason enough to come to this place just down the hill from the Argentine border marker…

  • Flamingo Grand Bar

    Along the Río Paraná

    Smart seats and a plaza-side location make this a favorite throughout the day, from morning croissants and juices through to lomitos (steak sandwiches)…