Experts' Choice Award Don Julio
What the experts agree on
Buenos Aires' most famous parrilla delivers world-class grass-fed steaks with impeccable technique in an elegant brick-and-beam setting. Family-run excellence with stellar wine list and service that justifies its top-50 global ranking.
“This knockout, family-run parrilla run by a butcher is now a Palermo classic, thanks to its perfectly seared prime cuts sourced from grass-fed cattle, impeccable service, and a top-notch wine list.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Behind an unassuming facade, and amid rows and rows of empty wine bottles that festoon every available surface, one of Palermo's best steak houses awaits you." Full review
Time Out "A classical and traditonial parrilla, Don Julio ticks all the right boxes with an above-average meat selection and a huge and varied wine list, which you can view on an iPad." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Top-quality plates of classic parrilla steak-house fare. Served in an airy old building with brick ceilings and a balcony overlooking the main dining floor, the steaks are huge and top grade" Full review
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Before you hit the steak, try the artery-stopping chorizo sausage appetizers.
Condé Nast Traveler "Buenos Aires' mecca for the tastiest steak around." Full review
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A group of buddies can take over the back room, those in the mood for romance should ask for a table upstairs, while birthday boys and girls will enjoy the spontaneous singing and clapping.
The Wall Street Journal "Enjoy classic parrilla in an elegant, cozy ambience. It’s not just about steak; the grill masters also elevate seasonal vegetables."
The Infatuation "Don Julio is probably the most famous restaurant in all of Buenos Aires...any grilled beef option is excellent" Full review
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You should start your meal with ground beef empanadas and then get into big plates of charred cuts of chorizo, crispy sweetbreads, and morcilla.
Travel + Leisure "Don Julio is number two on the list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, and number 19 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants"
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"Ranked #10 in the World's 50 Best. The epitome of Argentine dining culture" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"There are very few people who haven’t heard of the Don Julio restaurant and Pablo Rivero, the owner-chef at one of the world’s best “parrillas”. Walking through the door of this..." Full review
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