The long awaited list of Argentina’s Michelin star restaurants is out! Seven restaurants between Buenos Aires and Mendoza were awarded a Michelin star, including Aramburo which gained two Michelin stars.
Argentina’s Michelin star restaurants in Mendoza and Buenos Aires
Aramburo, Buenos Aires – Two Michelin stars ⭐⭐
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Azafrán, Mendoza – One Michelin star ⭐
azafranresto.com
Brindillas, Mendoza – One Michelin star ⭐
brindillas.com
Casa Vigil, Mendoza – One Michelin star ⭐
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Don Julio, Buenos Aires – One Michelin star ⭐
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Trescha, Buenos Aires – One Michelin star ⭐
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Zonda Cocina de Paisaje, Mendoza – One Michelin star ⭐
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While the Michelin gold star is the bar that everyone is looking to achieve, there are a number of other stars and recommendations that the Michelin guide gives out.
Seven restaurants were awarded a green star, which is given to establishments making an important effort in sustainability. “Green Stars are much more than a simple distinction; they recognise the endeavours of those restaurants which incorporate sustainable practices into their daily work,” explains the Guide. |These establishments demonstrate an ethical commitment to their surroundings, employing every effort to ensure that the ingredients they work with – many from their own organic gardens – reach customers with the smallest possible carbon footprint and maximum traceability.”
Green Michelin star restaurants in Argentina
Anchoita, Buenos Aires – green star
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Casa Vigil, Mendoza – green star
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Crizia, Buenos Aires – green star
crizia.com.ar
Don Julio, Buenos Aires – green star
parrilladonjulio.com
El Preferido de Palermo, Buenos Aires – green star
instagram.com/elpreferidodepalermo
Riccitelli Bistro, Mendoza – green star
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Zonda Cocina de Paisaje – green star
lagarde.com.ar
Another award given by the guide as the Bib Gourmand awards, which are given to restaurants with a very good price – quality ratio. The seven Bib Gourmand awards all went to restaurants in the capital city.
Bib Gourmand awards for Argentina
Bis Bistró, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
Reliquia, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
Anafe, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
República del Fuego, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
Caseros, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
Mengano, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
La Alacena Trattoria, Buenos Aires – Bib Gourmand
There were another 57 restaurants (42 in Buenos Aires and 15 in Mendoza) which were given a Michelin guide recommendation.
In addition Martín Bruno was awarded as Sommelier 2024, while Tomás Treschanski was awarded Young Chef 2024.
What do we make of the Michelin awards in Argentina?
The arrival of the Michelin guide to Argentina hit the news earlier this year with speculation of which restaurants would be awarded. The country’s national tourism agency — Inprotur — invested no less than $620,000 USD to bring the guide and their inspectors to Argentina (or more precisely, Mendoza and Buenos Aires). It is no minor investment for a country suffering with over 150% annual inflation…
I can understand the attraction, however. There’s no doubt that Argentina will gain more press and hopefully more tourism and income as a result. The awards have also, most interestingly of all, put Mendoza on an equal, if not higher, playing field as Buenos Aires.