Finding the Best Pizza in Buenos Aires 2026
Buenos Aires is a city somehow built by immigrants and, specifically, heavily shaped by italians. You can witness it in some gestures, social codes and of course, in our cuisine.
To no one’s surprise, we rebel, we adapt, and we make things unapologetically our own. So, when it comes to pizza, we took the traditional Italian recipe, multiplied the cheese, thickened the dough, and completely rewrote the rules. That is exactly how the iconic pizza porteña was born.
While the rest of the world associates Argentina entirely with beef, the reality on our streets tells a different story. If you look at the numbers, the sheer volume of pizzerias in this city easily rivals, and often surpasses, the amount of steakhouses. Why? Because pizza is the fast fuel for our daily grind. In the middle of the city’s frantic pace, it offers speed, deep comfort, and an affordable way to hit pause. It is a delicious byproduct of our Italian heritage crashing into local abundance.
As a massive pizza lover who has spent years grabbing slices at crowded counters, I put together this guide to the best pizza in Buenos Aires. We will break down exactly what makes our local style so unique, and then I will point you to the six absolute best Buenos Aires pizzerias you need to try.
Pizza Porteña 101: What You Need to Know
Before you order, you need to understand what you are eating. Traditional porteño pizza is a beautiful celebration of excess, and that’s beautiful.
The Thick Dough
Let’s put thin, foldable NY slices or delicate Neapolitan crusts to the side for a minute. The traditional style here is pizza al molde (baked in a pan). The bread is thick, spongy, and structurally engineered to hold an absolute mountain of toppings. It is our way of saying that when we eat, we do not hold back.
The Cheese: More is More
In Buenos Aires, the cheese is the main character. We spell it with a «u,» and it is completely different from Italian mozzarella. Our muzzarella is made from cow’s milk: it is oilier, heavier, and packed with intense flavor. Around here, the golden rule of a good pizza is simply that more is more. It has to melt, spill over the edges, and be unapologetically abundant.
The Sidekick: Pizza with Fainá
If the pizza is Batman, the fainá is undeniably its Robin. Walk into any classic spot and you will hear everyone ordering «una de muza y una de fainá.» This is a dense, savory flatbread made from chickpea flour, crispy on the outside and spongy on the inside. The trick? You throw the fainá directly on top of your pizza slice and eat them together in one massive, double-carb bite. It is the mandatory sidekick if you want to eat like a true local.
The Stance: The Counter Culture
In the true temples of pizza, waiting for a table is for those who have too much free time. The most authentic ritual is eating de parado (standing up). You grab your slice, lean against the front counter, and eat shoulder-to-shoulder with businessmen, taxi drivers, and night owls. I would say it is the actual rhythm of the city translated into food: fast, loud, and deeply satisfying.
The 6 Best Buenos Aires Pizzerias
When we talk about the best places to order authentic pizza porteña, these three historic institutions are the undisputed champions of the city.
Güerrín
Neighborhood: Downtown
Type of Pizza: Traditional al Molde
Budget: $$
If you want to experience the absolute classic, this is it. Güerrín is the beating heart of the city’s pizza scene. Every single one of us have stopped here at least once during the lunchtime rush. The pro move here is to bypass the back dining room completely. Order a slice and eat it standing up at the front counter surrounded by the beautiful, noisy chaos of the Microcentro.
What to order here: Hit it right down the middle with a classic muzza.
El Cuartito
Neighborhood: Recoleta
Type of Pizza: Traditional al Molde
Budget: $$
El Cuartito is another iconic old-school pizzeria. It’s guaranteed to get crowded after 8 pm, so get there early if you want to grab a table (otherwise order to go, else you will be waiting forever). No nonsense, no frills and lots of cheese. I would highlight their Football memorabilia lining the wall. It is true Buenos Aires fashion.
What to order at El Cuartito:
Fugazzeta and Napolitana (with tomato slices and dried garlic and parsley). The standard muzzarella is quite good too.
If I was in Buenos Aires tonight I think I'd head out to El Cuartito for a pizza, and take a look at the football and boxing photos/posters. pic.twitter.com/Tcbri83bm7
— Johnny (@TheACNightmare) July 19, 2018
La Mezzetta
Neighborhood: Colegiales
Type of Pizza: Traditional al Molde
Budget: $
Last but not least among pizza diehards… This is a local legend. La Mezzetta is famous for their stuffed fugazzetta. I would dare to say it is the best in town.
Tourists caught wind of this hidden gem after it was featured in “Somebody Feed Phil”. Nowadays it’s hard to order a pizza here without having to queue given its rise in popularity among locals and foreigners alike. Try to get there early (before 8 pm) or be prepared to wait.
There’s no place to sit and dine here: take your pizza to go or eat at the standing counters.
What to order here:
fugazzeta, fugazzeta, and fugazzeta (stuffed, of course).
This is a La Mezzetta fugazzeta appreciation tweet pic.twitter.com/wUmQiwHEbA
— Allie Lazar (@pickupthefork) March 10, 2021
Buenos Aires is currently experiencing a massive pizza renaissance. The classics can hold my heart but a new wave of pizzerias is elevating the scene with high-quality ingredients, incredible spaces, and perfected techniques.
Picsa
Neighborhood: Palermo
Type of Pizza: Modern al Molde / Sourdough
Budget: $$$
A new take on traditional pizza porteña, Picsa stands out because of their sourdough pizza crust. If the hectic atmosphere of Avenida Corrientes is not for you, Picsa might be a good choice. The location is also ideal, as its located right in the middle of Palermo Soho.
What pizza to order at Picsa:
The Napo (Napolitana) here is excellent. The Libanesa (“lebanese”) is for the risk-takers. They have a pretty decent wine selection here, so do check that out.
The commitment to quality PICSA has, is what makes it one of the main stops on our Sherpa Palermo Food Tour. During the experience, we don’t just stop for their pizza; we also dive into their empanadas, which are easily among the best places in the city to enjoy empanadas.
Atte. Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Palermo
Type of Pizza: Neapolitan
Budget: $$$
Sometimes you need a break from the heavy al molde style, and Atte. is exactly where you want to go.
This is easily one of the most beautiful, aesthetically pleasing spots in the city. Backed by an impeccable design and a seriously cool vibe, it could be a nice date-night spot.
What to order here:
Margherita with no doubt. The pistachio one is also really good.
Eléctrica
Neighborhood: Villa Crespo
Type of Pizza: Sourdough / Modern
Budget: $$
Eléctrica has hands-down one of the best backstories and locations in town. Built inside an abandoned, roofless mechanic’s garage, they leaned heavily into the gritty, industrial vibe (there is literally a vintage car parked next to the tables) and paired it with some of the best sourdough pizza in the neighborhood.
What pizza to order at Picsa:
Pizza potato is definitely the one.
You Conquered the Best Pizza in Buenos Aires. Now Let’s Explore the Rest.
The cheesy, beautiful chaos of pizza porteña is just one chapter of our culinary story. If you are building your itinerary and want to know what else belongs on your plate, keep exploring our travel guide for more unapologetic, local guides on exactly what to eat and drink while you are here.
Even better? Let us show you the streets ourselves. Join a Sherpa food tour to walk the neighborhoods alongside a local guide. We will skip the tourist traps, hit the best spots (including a dedicated pizza stop, of course), and show you exactly how this city tastes.
Pull up a chair, or just lean on the counter, and let’s eat.
