Where to Eat & Drink in Nuñez, Buenos Aires, a New Foodie Hotspot

Nuñez has become an attractive destination for unique, creative, and character-filled culinary ventures.

The Pâté at Evelia Restaurante. photo: Tim Fitzgerald

Nuñez lies in the northwest of Buenos Aires on the banks of Rio de la Plata, sharing borders with Belgrano, Coghlan, Saavedra, and Avenida General Paz. The latter is where Capital Federal becomes La Provincia and the northern suburbs. The barrio’s history dates back to 1873 and takes its name from its founder, Don Florencio Emeterio Nuñez. He’d formed the society, Nuñez y Cia, with the ambition of establishing a town called Saavedra. With the help of engineer Laurentino Sierra Carranza and architect Antonio Buschiazzo, maps were drawn up, and on April 27th, the first foundations of Nuñez and Saavedra were laid. On the same day, a train carrying around 2,000 passengers arrived, to whom the land was sold and divided for development.

These days, Nuñez is a relaxed residential neighborhood similar to the northern suburbs and favored by families with young children and professional couples. A combination of the pandemic and a natural need to ease congestion in typically trendier neighborhoods has generated a rise in its popularity in recent years. This has made it an attractive destination for unique, creative, and character-filled culinary ventures that are luring foodies away from other city hotspots like Chacarita and Villa Devoto. 

Restaurant Picks in Nuñez

Evelia Restaurante (Campos Salles 1712) is the latest venture of Máximo Togni, of Dogg and Togni’s Pizza fame. Taking inspiration from the recipes of his Italian grandmother, this time around, Togni brings us an exquisite menu of Italian-Argentine fusion dishes. Expect tasty offerings like fusilli al fierrito and Linguini puttanesca alongside milanesas, tortillas, and other porteño staples. It’s all served in a contemporary, relaxed environment with cocktails curated by the mixologists at the emblematic city watering hole, Presidente Bar.

The scene at Evelia. ph: TF

Another new spot gaining accolades among the city’s foodie crowd is Ness (Grecia 3691). Here, recognized chefs Leo Lanussol (Proper) and Esteban Cigliutti (Ya Cabrón) have created a space offering unpretentious cooking rooted in the heat of the embers and high-quality ingredients – think trout with black lemon and mustard and orange-glazed chicken. With soaring ceilings, a centerpiece olive tree, and an open grill, it oozes understated charm.

For a bistro-style vibe and top-notch ingredients, check out Oporto Almacen (11 de Septiembre 4152). The menu emphasizes seasonal flavors with grilled meats, fresh seafood, vegetable-forward plates, and home-baked sourdough bread. The space is warm and inviting, featuring natural wood, soft lighting, and an open kitchen. Keep an eye out for regular wine tasting events. Giving off food market vibes, CITIO (Av. Comodoro Martín Rivadavia 1719) is an open-air patio with three distinct food options. It features three ‘white boxes’ set along a central pathway and surrounded by greenery. They are home to Aleph, a bakery, coffee shop, and ice cream parlour; Tata’s, a pizza, empanada, and pasta bar; and Somático, which serves healthy bowls and salads.