The traditional pizzerias in Buenos Aires everybody should visit

Anyone who has visited Buenos Aires knows well that Argentinian pizza is different from all the others. Don’t expect to find the typical Italian pizza with very thin dough, and delicate touches of tomato and mozzarella. Absolutely not. On the contrary, in Buenos Aires you will find a high dough, called “media masa”, with a significant amount of cheese. And you probably won’t be able to eat more than 2 or 3 slices!

There are countless varieties of pizzas that you can try in any of the traditional Buenos Aires pizzerias that I recommend here. Without a doubt, the muzzarella pizza is the great favorite. They are followed in popularity by the one with onion and cheese (called fugazzetta) and probably “jamón y morrones” (muzzarella, ham and bell peppers) completes the podium. I clarify that there is no typographical error: the traditional Italian mozzarella is known as muzzarella in Argentina.

It is also very common to accompany the slices of pizza with a piece of fainá, a preparation made from chickpea flour inspired by the Genoese farinata di ceci (you can check the recipe here). In the past it was a tradition, almost a must, to add also a glass of moscato, a wine made from sweet grapes.

These pizzerias usually work until past midnight and have tables where you can eat and enjoy long after dinner. But those who are in a hurry can also choose to eat a few portions at the bar on the go.

The traditional Buenos Aires pizzerias that you must visit:

First of all, I mention my favorites among the most famous in the city center:

1. Güerrín: located at Avenida Corrientes 1368, this pizzeria has been a favorite among locals since 1932. During peak hours, it’s common to see queues of people waiting to eat at the bar a few portions on the go. If you find yourself in that situation, just have a little patience, since Guerrin’s muzzarella with fainá is well worth the wait!
2. Los Inmortales: unlike the previous one, this pizzeria does not have a bar to eat on the go. It has some branches, but the one located at Av. Corrientes 1369, almost opposite Güerrín, is especially famous. Its fame is due not only to its pizza but also to the huge mural by Carlos Gardel.
3. Las Cuartetas: another classic from the last century, at 838 Av. Corrientes. It’s probably their pizza that offers the highest dough, almost like an Italian focaccia.
4. El Cuartito: my favorite among all the pizzerias in downtown. I think it’s especially a must to go to try their fugazzetta with cheese. The combination of the almost caramelized onion with the generous amount of mozzarella is the absolute miracle of Buenos Aires pizza. Address: Talcahuano 937.

Traditional pizzerias from other Buenos Aires neighborhoods:

Each Buenos Aires neighborhood has its favorite pizzeria, which over the decades has become a meeting place for locals. There are many that I must leave out of this list, but I want to mention a few that are very traditional. Despite being a bit far from the city center, I have chosen four that are very famous among the locals and over the years have become symbols of their respective neighborhoods.

5. El Fortín: located on the corner of Álvarez Jonte and Lope de Vega avenues, very close to the Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield stadium. This pizzeria became so famous that it even became the nickname of the mentioned football club.
6. La Mezzeta: another pizzeria from the 1930s, located in the Villa Ortúzar neighborhood, on Avenida Álvarez Thomas at 1300. After the pandemic and at the time of this publication, it only offers pizza to go. It is often said that their portions are so generous, that only one can be enough for one person!
7. El Cedrón: an absolute classic in the Mataderos neighborhood. Although it is very far from the city center, whoever visits the famous Mataderos Fair on a Sunday can combine a stop at El Cedrón. It is located on the corner of Avenida Juan B. Alberdi and Murguiondo.
8. Imperio de la pizza: a pizzeria founded in 1947 and located in a strategic corner, in front of the Chacarita station, where Corrientes Avenue ends. A colorful detail is the statue of the famous humorist Carlos Balá located in the entrace, who was also an illustrious resident of the neighborhood.

For more information about pizza in Buenos Aires, as well as its different recommended locations, I suggest visiting the following link from the city’s official website:

https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/article/pizzerias-de-buenos-aires