Cucina Paradiso Recoleta — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

COCINA PARAISO RECOLETA

Cocina Paraiso located in Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires owned by Donato de Santis who famously features on Master Chef Argentina Given his background, Chef Donatos striking concept has made this establishment to be on the culinary map and become one of Recoleta’s favourites. At least mine. I went into Cocina Paraiso Recoleta without too many preconceptions about Chef Donatos cooking beyond some vague notions that it showed off Italian products. This vague notion turned out to be correct as the seasonal menu was focused mostly on products from various regions of Italy with outstanding freshly hand rolled pastas, meat, and most of the vegetables sourced locally. Despite the restriction on province and the limitations of the Buenos Aires climate, I found the ingredients to still be of very high quality. The effort the restaurant put into sourcing is evident. The cooking at Cocina Paraiso was technically correct. The impeccable and knowledgable service of IVAN, LILIA, RODRIGO makes this place welcoming, a good dining destination Cocina Paraiso offers a “classic Italian” menu with its most famous dishes at a reasonable price averting 3 courses at $22 USD. Their menu seem to be tough choice as everything reads well and balanced. I went seasonal on my visit as a few dishes sounded more appealing than their classic counterparts and I thought they would have more interesting flavors. The wine by the glass list was quite lengthy and reasonably priced with the majority around $4 USD by the glass. A glass of espumone I had to start in company of a refreshing Aperol Spritzer. My first course were the pulpitos and a crusty grilled bread. Delicious and well balanced. The highlight of my lunch was the Cappellacci di Zucca all mantovana, a silky smooth capellacci with sweet potato and ricotta, sage butter sauce. Outstanding delicate pasta. My dessert was an incredible spumonne de chocolate.

Well done Cocina Paraiso Recoleta, well done to a true masterchef and his lovely team, you guys always make me feel welcome. I am planning to bring my wife next week. I highly recommend this...

Cucina Paraíso Recoleta se erige como un emblema de excelencia culinaria en el corazón de Recoleta, situado en una tranquila calle secundaria que ya anticipa la serenidad y el encanto que encontrarás en su interior. Al cruzar sus puertas, te recibe un espacio sumamente prolijo y estéticamente impecable, donde cada detalle ha sido cuidadosamente seleccionado para crear una atmósfera acogedora y elegante.

La atención de su personal merece una mención especial. Con una calidez y profesionalismo excepcionales, aseguran que cada visita sea una experiencia inolvidable, añadiendo un valor incalculable a la ya de por sí destacada oferta culinaria.

Entre las joyas que esconde su menú, resalta la Sfogliatelle dulce, cuya fotografía apenas hace justicia a la exquisitez de su sabor. Sin embargo, la verdadera estrella es el raviol Nino Berguese, una creación que trasciende lo gastronómico para convertirse en una auténtica obra de arte culinario. Los desayunos también son altamente recomendados, proporcionando el comienzo perfecto para cualquier día con una variedad de opciones deliciosas y satisfactorias.

Sin embargo, no todo es perfecto. La elección musical del lugar, con un estilo de música italiana que se suma a la configuración inadecuada de los parlantes en la vereda, careciendo de medios y graves adecuados, puede resultar poco agradable para algunos comensales, llegando a ser una molestia para quienes esperan una experiencia auditiva a la altura del entorno y la comida.

Cucina Paraíso Recoleta no es solo un restaurante, es un destino que promete una experiencia que invita a ser repetida. Ya sea por su ambiente tranquilo y refinado, su personal amable y atento, o su excepcional cocina, este lugar asegura que querrás volver una y otra vez, aunque quizás con la esperanza de que la ambientación musical mejore para complementar de manera más armoniosa la atmósfera del restaurante. Una visita obligada para los amantes de la buena mesa y los ambientes...

It's a beautiful night in Argentina and I want ravioli. David was my server and he was very attentive and answered all my questions. The food is amazingly good. I ordered the Sfogliatella Salata | Caliente, enrollada con verduras y mozzarella and the Agnolotti del Plin | Pasta piamontesa rellena de ossobuco de cordero braseado, jugo de cocción. Both were south mouth watering. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for great pasta...