Experts' Choice Award El Cuartito
What the experts agree on
Since 1934, this iconic Retiro pizzeria has been serving crusty, tomato-sauce-laden pies that make locals misty-eyed. Expect noise, crowds, and boxing posters on the walls—but authentic porteño pizza at its finest.
“El Cuartito, the illustrious downtown pizzeria... has been pumping out quality pies and slices since 1934, and might be the best example of local pizza makers' particular craft.”
– Concierge
Fodor's "For nearly 80 years this icon of porteño pizza has been tugging at the heartstrings of locals, who get misty-eyed when they think about the fresh tomato sauce." Full review
Insight Guides "Expect to wait for a table at this noisy, brightly lit pizzeria whose walls are plastered with boxing posters."
BlackBook "Another classic pizza joint smack in the middle of el trocen (center)."
DK Eyewitness "Opened in 1934, El Cuartito is a classic family-run pizza joint. The Italian-style pizzas here are delicious."
Travel + Leisure "One of the classic Buenos Aires pizza joints, El Cuartito started serving Argentina’s famous crusty pizzas in 1934." Full review
Lonely Planet "Also, don't miss out on El Cuartito, whose sports and tango memorabilia-covered walls and shouted orders feel like 1950s Naples-meets-chaos"
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