Mengano

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Endearing touches bring magic to Mengano before you’ve even taken your first mouthful: the fact you need to ring a doorbell to gain access to the restaurant, for example, and the collection of framed, black-and-white photographs of the chef’s family adorning the walls. This unassuming modern tavern in the relaxed Palermo district delights diners with a cornucopia of small plates, bringing a modern twist to Argentina’s traditional ‘bodegon’ cuisine.It’s hard to name favourites from the playful, creative menu, but noteworthy options include deer tartare, the wagyu sandwich, chard carbonara, and the rogel, a traditional cookie-tart hybrid with satisfying levels of crunch. The sleek but cosy space is decorated with cuttlefish-black leather seats, a toffee-coloured wooden floor, green bistro tiles adorning the open kitchen, mid-century-style chairs and overflowing foliage. You can best spy on the chefs at work from the four-stool bar counter.

Key Information

• Average price per person $60
• Dinner: Tue–Sat
• 54 11 47710560
• Visit Mengano's Website

Location

Cabrera 5172, Palermo, Buenos Aires, C1414BGT