Valentine's Day 2025: romantic restaurants in Buenos Aires to celebrate love

On February 14th, Punto Mona, one of the best bars in Buenos Aires, will celebrate love with a very original proposal: a symbolic altar, flower bouquets, and a special toast for those who wish to "marry for a day." During the evening, an actor dressed as a priest will officiate brief ceremonies and hand the newlyweds a personalized red booklet as a keepsake. The experience includes a toast and a photograph in a decorated space for the occasion.

The night will also feature 5 menus designed especially for the date: "We are getting to know each other," "Dating," "Newlyweds," and for singles; "Tinder full" and "Single Mode ON." All will be accompanied by a selection of cocktails created by bartender Mona Gallosi, the founder of Punto Mona. What kind of cocktails? The Platónico with rose vodka, triple sec, chandon rosé, pineapple, orange, plum; Flechazo with white vermouth blend, chandon extra brut, jasmine, coriander; and Sintonía with native forest gin, peach, ginger, lemongrass, lemon, CO2).

How much? Each menu has a different price. They start at $44,000 per person. Cocktails are priced at $10,500 each or $19,000 for two.

Note: Reservations are required in advance via this link.

Where: Fraga 93, Chacarita.

What’s better than dining with a view of the river? Enero is the perfect spot for that. For Valentine’s Day, they offer a step-by-step menu to celebrate, on Friday, February 14th, from 8:00 PM. The proposal includes off-menu dishes specially created for a unique evening.

Spoiler: among the appetizers, there will be a tasting that includes a smoked salmon macaroon and a goat cheese and fig puff pastry, among other delights. For the main course, pumpkin gnocchi or cherna fillet, and dessert is a chocolate marquise that deserves space in your stomach.

Note: The menu price doesn’t include drinks, but you can accompany your meal with wine glasses and bottles at promotional prices, such as $8,000 per glass and $30,000 per bottle of D.V. Catena wines.

How much? $50,000 per person

Where: Av. Rafael Obligado 7180, Costanera.

On February 14th, starting at 8:00 PM, Alma Restaurant will offer a special 6-course dinner carefully designed and paired with the best wines from Bodega Trivento.

The menu begins with an amuse-bouche, followed by a choice of starters: trout tartare with avocado and cashews or chickpea cream with lime, accompanied by roasted carrots. The main flavors include options like cherna al Josper, served with zucchini cream, peas, corn, and a touch of lemon; or a crispy potato with mushrooms, eggplant paste, and green oil. The fourth step offers a contrast between rib-eye steak with smoked carrot cream, Malbec reduction, and almond air or beet risotto with brie cheese and pistachios. The experience ends with a refreshing raspberry and mint granita, followed by almond croustillant with cream cheese and coffee, accompanied by petits fours.

The menu includes a bottle of wine for every two people, with options between Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec, Trivento Golden Reserve Chardonnay, and Trivento Brut Nature, along with non-alcoholic beverages and coffee.

Note: All reservations are made via WhatsApp +54 9 11 3295 0757.

How much? $70,000 per person.

Where: Posadas 1232, Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta.

One of the major openings of 2024, so if you haven’t visited yet, Valentine’s Day might be the perfect occasion. Located in the Núñez neighborhood and led by chef Antonio Bautista, Baja América is a love letter to Latin American cuisine and a place where every detail matters.

They offer a step-by-step menu that honors the flavors of a continent, combining techniques and ingredients from around the world to create dishes with a distinctively Latin flavor, paired with Argentine wines.

For Valentine’s Day, they propose a 4-step menu that includes a crispy rice snack, beef tartare with huacatay and sake gel. Additionally, a Kinilaw, a raw fish dish with peach and chipotle. The main course is aged lamb in koji with 4-spice sauce and apple puree. To finish, Chinese pears in white pinot wine, mascarpone, and hazelnut.

Note: Sommelier Freddy Morales has designed a wine list that explores the various regions and styles of Argentina.

How much? $95,000 per person.

Where: O'Higgins 3424, Núñez.

Now, let’s talk about a “house favorite.” We love Cauce de los Fuegos, the luxurious Puerto Madero restaurant recommended by the 2024 Michelin Guide, and we couldn’t skip highlighting their proposal for Valentine’s Day.

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For this occasion, Cauce offers an exclusive step-by-step menu under the concept “The flow of love, a six-step journey that celebrates passion, complicity, and the encounters that leave a mark.” It includes two starters, first and second courses, the main dish, and dessert.

Note: You can make your reservation via this link.

How much? The menu costs $50,000 per person or $65,000 if you choose to add a bottle of Bianchi wine to share.

Where: Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 440, Puerto Madero.

Located on a corner in Villa Urquiza, Arde is a restaurant that blends the essence of a classic Buenos Aires “bodegón” with the industrial aesthetics of a New York loft. With a revamped menu and affordable prices, it has established itself as a neighborhood cantina offering a wide and delicious gastronomic selection. So, if you're looking for a great place to celebrate with your special someone without breaking the bank, this is the perfect spot.

For Valentine's Day, Arde adds a special touch to the evening with live music from a saxophonist. Could there be anything more romantic?

The menu features a variety of appetizers, including classics like beef empanadas, Swiss chard fritters with aioli, and provoleta cheese. The grill, the restaurant’s specialty, offers cuts such as bife de chorizo, ribeye, flank steak, pork ribs, and matambrito, served with irresistible sides and sauces.

Insider tip: They also have vegetarian options to cater to all tastes.

Where: Pedro Ignacio Rivera 4999, Villa Urquiza.

What could be better than celebrating Valentine's Day at a restaurant run by a couple? That’s why we’re including Mess, a contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant located just outside Buenos Aires, in Del Viso.

Its owners, Celeste Rizian and Guido Casalinuovo, have created a special four-course Valentine’s Day menu, featuring wine pairings from Bodega Luigi Bosca and Nespresso coffee.

This is an ideal option for escaping the city chaos and enjoying the tranquility and quality of Buenos Aires’ northern suburbs.

Insider tip: Reserve your spot through this link. The Valentine's Day special is available only on February 14.

Price: $88,000 per person.

Where: Los Crisantemos 392, Del Viso.

Musgo, the restaurant run by Russian couple Konstantin Voronin and Ksenia Romantsova, has crafted a special set menu for their first Valentine’s Day, inspired by their own love story.

That’s right—Musgo pays tribute to the love story that gave birth to the restaurant with a menu that includes black hake, the first dish chef and co-founder Konstantin ever prepared for his wife Ksenia, which later became the restaurant’s signature dish. Without that first dinner, Kosta and Ksenia wouldn’t have ended up in Argentina, falling in love with Patagonian flavors and opening Musgo, a “Patagandi”-style restaurant that will soon celebrate its first anniversary.

What’s included in the special menu? A bottle of sparkling wine, 6 oysters, brown carpaccio with tonnata sauce, black hake, Japanese-style beef tenderloin, and 2 desserts.

Insider tip: The promotion is available from February 13 to 16 with a prior reservation through this link.

Price: $110,000 per person.

Where: Nicaragua 4758, Palermo.

Located in the heart of Palermo, Lo de Jesús stands out for its passion for premium meats and fine wines. To celebrate Valentine's Day, they are offering an exclusive gift: when you purchase a bottle of sparkling wine, you’ll receive an extra brut rosé as a complimentary gift.

Their menu, designed by chef Darío Gualtieri, features premium cuts aged using the wet-aged method, grilled over white quebracho and espinillo wood to enhance their flavors. With a cozy atmosphere and charming corners like its winter garden, this historic bodegón is the perfect setting for a romantic night.

Insider tip: If you prefer a romantic dinner at home, Lo de Jesús offers a premium delivery service that’s top-notch.

Where: Gurruchaga 1406, Palermo.

In the heart of Recoleta, República del Fuego offers a dining experience that blends elegance with boldness. Winner of the Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide, it stands out for its excellent price-quality ratio, offering a daring and sophisticated proposal in the Buenos Aires culinary scene.

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For Valentine’s Day, the special menu starts with buffalo provoleta cheese with cherry tomato jam and grilled octopus tentacle with mango ceviche and katsuobushi flakes. Sweet lovers will be delighted with the dessert: a creamy chocolate mousse with berries and ginger tuile.

Tip: Don't miss out on a reservation, book through this link.

Where: Juncal 2682/4, Recoleta.

For those seeking an excellent price-quality balance, the cantina in the Parque Chacabuco neighborhood, Mondongo & Coliflor, offers a multi-course menu for Valentine’s Day, including an appetizer, main dish, dessert, wine, coffee, and a courtesy toast.

What’s included in the Valentine’s menu? It starts with a cold potato and leek soup, followed by a burrata with caponata and raw fish, and for the main course, you can choose between a mushroom ojo de bife (rib-eye) with a potato gratin or homemade sorrentinos (large ravioli) with cream and nut praline. For dessert, enjoy strawberries with mascarpone cream or a crepe filled with dulce de leche. The proposal includes a bottle of wine per couple and water service (still and sparkling).

Tip: You can make a reservation via WhatsApp at +54 11 3399 5608.

Price: $30,000 per person.

Where: Del Barco Centenera 1698, Parque Chacabuco.

Located in the Villa Crespo neighborhood, Alcanfor offers a four-course menu to celebrate love. "The temperature rises with each bite" is the name of the Valentine's Day proposal offered by the restaurant of young chef Julián Galende.

What can you expect at Alcanfor? “Simple cuisine,” as Galende himself defines it, where the qualities of each product are respected and enhanced while playing with flavor combinations. There is a strong plant-based influence, but they also work with animal proteins.

Tip: Sommelier María Miel Griguoli recommends the best pairings; we suggest following her advice.

Price: $55,000 per person.

Where: Aguirre 949, Villa Crespo.