Two of the most interesting restaurant openings this year join the ranks of the great fine dining options available in Buenos Aires. Their added value, however, comes in the form of presentation, as they offer top-notch gastronomy without the stiffness or self-importance often associated with it. 

Meet Silvino and Mambo. These two standout debuts of 2025 share a commitment to excellent produce and solid technique while keeping the experience approachable, warm, and grounded in pleasure rather than performance.

While different in scale and tone, both restaurants let craft speak for itself. 

At Silvino, chef Gaspar Natiello channels precision into generous dishes served in a relaxed neighborhood bistro. 

Mambo, in turn, embraces memory and abundance, translating Argentine traditions into bold, shareable plates. 

Guevara 421, Chacarita
8 p.m. to midnight
Patrons can secure reservations or get a table on a first-come, first-served basis
Instagram: @silvinoquerido

Silvino is a new addition to the well-established gastronomic hub on Jorge Newbery Avenue in Chacagiales. Discreet and warm, the bistro successfully evokes a familiar, neighborhood feel — both in ambiance and menu — in an area always open to fresh options. 

Owners Juan Manuel Boetti Bidegain,........

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