The 2025 edition of the MICHELIN Guide announced its second set of awarded establishments in Argentina, highlighting venues in Buenos Aires and Mendoza for their culinary excellence.
The awards ceremony was held in Mendoza, surrounded by vineyards and the Andes, underlining the region’s attractiveness for gastronomic tourism. During the event, newly starred restaurants and other distinctions such as Bib Gourmand, Green Star and individual honors were presented.
MICHELIN Stars 2025
- Two Stars: Aramburu (Buenos Aires) – Chef Gonzalo Aramburu
- One Star: Crizia (Buenos Aires) – new entry; Don Julio (Buenos Aires); Trescha (Buenos Aires); Angélica Cocina Maestra (Mendoza) – new; Azafrán (Mendoza); Brindillas (Mendoza); Casa Vigil (Mendoza); Riccitelli Bistró (Mendoza) – new; Zonda Cocina de Paisaje (Mendoza).
MICHELIN Green Star (Sustainability)
- Alcanfor (Buenos Aires) – new
- Anchoíta (Buenos Aires)
- Crizia (Buenos Aires)
- Don Julio (Buenos Aires)
- El Preferido de Palermo (Buenos Aires)
- Angélica Cocina Maestra (Mendoza) – new
- Casa Vigil (Mendoza)
- Osadía de Crear (Mendoza) – new
- Riccitelli Bistró (Mendoza)
- Zonda Cocina de Paisaje (Mendoza)
Special Recognitions
- Best Sommelier – Elena Fernanda Cabrera and Leonel Ismael Castro Ortiz (Trescha, Buenos Aires)
- Young Chef of the Year – Nicolás Tykocki (Ácido, Buenos Aires)
BIB Gourmand (Quality‑Price Ratio)
- Ácido (Buenos Aires) – new
- Ajo Negro – Mar de Tapas (Buenos Aires) – new
- Anafe (Buenos Aires)
- Bis Bistró (Buenos Aires)
- Caseros (Buenos Aires)
- La Alacena Trattoria (Buenos Aires)
- Mengano (Buenos Aires)
- MN Santa Inés (Buenos Aires) – new
- Reliquia (Buenos Aires)
- República del Fuego (Buenos Aires)
In addition, the guide listed 60 recommended restaurants, reinforcing the diversity of Argentina’s culinary scene, with the majority located in Buenos Aires (42) and Mendoza (18).
The presence of MICHELIN stars has become a catalyst for tourism in Argentina. Visitors increasingly plan trips around the guide, extending their stays to explore local gastronomy, which in turn supports producers, sommeliers, service staff and related tourism businesses.
Buenos Aires continues to cement its reputation as a leading South American food capital, offering a mix of traditional steakhouses, innovative fine‑dining concepts and vibrant natural‑wine bars.
Mendoza strengthens its image as a destination where premium food meets world‑class wine, with restaurants that reflect the province’s landscape and agricultural heritage.
Source: www.argentina.travel
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