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Elena Restaurantes, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires

Elena Restaurantes

4.6
4.6
38 Reviews
$30 and under
Argentinean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Only hotel restaurant on the list of the 50 Best Latin America. Also chosen by the Michelin Guide as a recommended restaurant.
Elena´s menu is rooted on Argentinian culture, and immigrants from Europe. It offers a wide range of contemporary cuisine with Argentine roots expressed through the gastronomic excellence of the country, rigorously chosen. Its specialty are meats, and mostly the dry aged meat accompanied by an exceptional list of regionals wines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–12:15 am
  • Phone number
    011 4321-1200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Juan Gaffuri/Nicolás Díaz Rosaenz

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elena Restaurantes offers an unforgettable dining experience with "excellent service" and a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "delicious meal" and "great wine selection," with particular praise for the "smoked dolce de leche ice cream" and "perfect" steak. The staff, especially Vanessa and Mauricio, are praised for their exceptional service.

38 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanting a Venezuelan experience. The T Bone steak was large and shareable for 4. Each couple had one. Lots of unexpected extra’s. Our wine was amazing. Alas, 2 glasses were as expensive as a steak. A can’t miss restaurant. Expect little and get a lot.

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  2. Ken

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I've visited this restaurant several times over the years, including during my 10th trip to Argentina, but unfortunately, my most recent experience was extremely disappointing. The food was overpriced, poorly prepared (some dishes were even burnt), and simply not up to standard. While the service staff was extremely nice, the overall experience was overshadowed by the overwhelming presence of rude American tourists, which made the atmosphere quite unpleasant—even as a fellow American. This place used to be a gem, with great recommendations guiding me here in the past, but it has drastically declined. For the price, the quality and experience just aren’t worth it anymore. Regrettably, I’ve decided to give up on this spot entirely.

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  3. Dvora

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very very tasty. We really enjoyed our meal.

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  4. Carlos

    Argentina

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excelente servicio y la Comida. Muy fuerte la música

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  5. Georgia

    VIP

    Boise

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely dinner! Excellent service…beautiful setting… interesting menu. Say yes to dining at Elena!

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A must dining spot during your visit to the city. Delicious meal and great wine selection. Service was a bit understaffed for the full dining room. Great server but had way too many tables to cover.

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  7. Bruno

    Argentina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiente ruidoso pero nada de otro mundo. Con respecto a la comida esperaba un poco más por el valor. Bife de chorizo abundante y a buen punto pero lastimosamente llegó tibio. Burrata muy buena. La guarnición de batatas lo mejor. La atención de primera desde el minuto 1, lo mas sobresaliente.

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  8. Jamie

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in the world...easily.

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  9. Leonardo

    VIP

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service was good but attention to details was not up to par.

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  10. Trish

    VIP

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we first got to the restaurant, it was empty. A little early for most Argentinians, I could only guess. By the time we left the restaurant was packed. The lady serving us was very knowledgeable and guided us in ordering including the wine. She did an awesome job as we had enough room for dessert. The area was warm and inviting and we enjoyed a lovely family dinner for 6. Very pleasant staff who love to work there.

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Elena Restaurantes is rated 4.6 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Elena Restaurantes

Posadas 1086/88, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires C1011-ABB

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Posadas y Cerrito
  • Neighborhood
    Buenos Aires
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 7:00 pm–12:15 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Gaffuri/Nicolás Díaz Rosaenz
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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