You arrive at a restaurant thinking about what you’re going to eat, and suddenly, an incredible bread basket is served. Now you face a dilemma: indulge in all that delicious bread or pace yourself and wait for the main course. What a tough decision!
We explored Buenos Aires to recommend unique bread baskets. There are plenty of options, and you won’t want to miss a single one. Many aren’t just for appetizers; some are perfect to save and enjoy with your main dish. We thoroughly enjoyed sampling the bread baskets, and we know you’ll love them too.
At Roux, the bread basket features chipas with tybo and gouda cheese, a rich and fluffy brioche, small sourdough baguettes, crunchy pillows, and sesame-studded whole grain rolls. Accompanied by truffled butter and seasonal appetizers like tomato gazpacho or hummus, it’s a true delight.
Insider tip: Many clients specifically request only chipas as they’re often a favorite.
Where: Peña 2300.
At Mishiguene, chef Tomás Kalika’s restaurant, the bread basket symbolizes Jewish cultural identity, featuring three special breads: challah, pita, and Jerusalem bagel. The challah is soft with a hint of sweetness from raisins, topped with sesame seeds and made with sourdough. The pita is fluffy, perfect for dips, while the Jerusalem bagel, dense and flavorful, adds a unique texture.
The bread is served with pickled cucumbers, onion jam, and schmaltz—a chicken fat condiment—which enhances the experience. This bread basket represents the essence of Jewish tradition.
Insider tip: The bread is ideal for scooping up mezze dishes.
Where: Lafinur 3368.
Restó.SCA’s bread basket offers weekly rotating options, including brioche, aniseed bread, grissini, torta frita, scones, chipá, and focaccia. Using a variety of flours—rye, superfine whole wheat, and bran—they incorporate local ingredients and seasonal fruits like D’Agen plums, raisins, and dates, as well as pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Insider tip: This restaurant shares space with the Central Society of Architects in a Recoleta building.
Where: Montevideo 938.
La Parolaccia’s bread basket brings Italian flavors to the table with focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes and rosemary, petit rolls, grissini, pizza bread, cheese biscuits, and mozzarella bites—all crafted with high-quality ingredients. Served with an olive and rosemary dip, it’s mostly consistent year-round, but occasionally they add a seasonal surprise.
Insider tip: Their bread recipe is a well-guarded secret, so go taste it for yourself!
Where: Riobamba 1046, Barrio Norte; Presidente Roberto M. Ortiz 1865, Recoleta; Cerviño 3561, Palermo; Av. del Libertador 5823, Belgrano; Av. del Libertador 5836, Belgrano; Alicia Moreau de Justo 1052, Puerto Madero; Olga Cossettini 302, Madero Downtown; Av. del Libertador 14621, San Isidro; Panamericana 42.5 km, Pilar.
Mago’s grill offers a daily bread basket with four types: a cheese roll in puff pastry, a whole grain roll with bran, classic white bread, and fluffy milk bread. The cheese roll with reggianito is the standout, paired with high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Insider tip: They also provide a gluten-free option on Mondays, with a batch of freshly baked chipas.
Where: Monroe and Montañeses corner.
L’adesso’s bread basket takes diners on a journey through Italian regions with grissini from Piemonte, handmade with olive oil; Genoese focaccia with rosemary; Pugliese focaccia with tomato; Neapolitan filone slices; crispy tarallini flavored with olive oil, white wine, and fennel seeds; and Carta Musica from Sardinia. Served with Coratina olive oil from Puglia, these breads are made with selected flours and leavened for 24 hours for freshness.
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Insider tip: Bread is prepared just before diners arrive and kept warm until served.
The Oldest offers a bread basket with four artisan gems: garlic bread with parmesan, a braided corn and sesame roll, a soft buttery bread, and a whole wheat loaf for those who want extra fiber and flavor. Served with dips like Philadelphia-style cheese with chives or vegan classics like eggplant, hummus, and guacamole.
Insider tip: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays until 5 a.m.
Where: Av. Elcano 3410, Belgrano R; Juan B. Ambrosetti 31, Caballito.
Chef Máximo Togni’s Evelia bread basket includes a crusty loaf with a moist crumb, perfect for pairing with pasta or fried eggs. The Italian-inspired grissini and homemade salted butter are popular and prepared fresh daily, highlighting the taste of high-quality bread made with filtered water.
Insider tip: Due to high demand, reservations must be made more than a month in advance.
Where: Campos Salles 1712.
RAÍX’s bread basket includes six artisanal breads inspired by Latin American and Buenos Aires flavors. The Raíx Bread is simple and made with Campodónico 000 flour, filtered water, salt, and yeast, baked to perfection in an old oven.
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Insider tip: These bread baskets are meant for two and are well worth trying.
Where: Asunción 4405.
Rosa Negra’s bread basket includes seven artisanal breads, such as French bread, flaky cheese rolls, and a slightly sweet brioche. It also has mini croissants and bran rolls for a dense, healthy texture. Accompanied by a dip of cream cheese, herbs, and vegetables, these breads are baked fresh for each service.
Insider tip: Gluten-free options are also available.
Where: Dardo Rocha 1918, Martínez.
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