Paraje Arévalo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Modest, unfussy and heartfelt cooking
from a dynamic duo
An antique bicycle propped below a window peeking into an open kitchen epitomises what this hidden gem of a restaurant is all about.
Situated on a quiet Palermo Hollywood corner, Paraje Arévalo is the brainchild of the young but experienced chef/owner duo Estefanía Di Benedetto and Matias Kyriazis, who describe their offering here as ‘cocina de influences’ (cuisine of influences).
Sleek white linens, checkered tile flooring and an old-fashioned refrigerator complete the restaurant’s simple yet playful design, which makes a fine backdrop for the kitchen team’s stunning-looking plates.
Paraje Arévalo offers a monthly-changing prix fixe tasting menu of six or eight courses. Dishes are minimalist but high-impact, featuring just two or three ingredients making for great clarity of flavour – as demonstrated by the salmon cooked at 55ºc in beet juice.
Ultimately, Di Benedetto and Kyriazis succeed in delighting and surprising diners fortunate enough to get a table.
[Photo Credit: Eduardo Torres]
On the pass:
Estefanía Di Benedetto (left) and Matias Kyriazis (right)
Style of food:
International
Standout dish:
Chicken liver parfait with pickled apples, curried almonds and croutons
Contact:
Arevalo 1502, Palermo, Buenos Aires
+54 11 4775 7759
www.parajearevalo.com