El Cuartito — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

I’d give it a 5-star if it was only for the atmosphere—very local feel and if you like to wait for a table and the rush while you eat, you’re in the right place. Feels like a must for both locals (seems very beloved, judging by the line outside for dinner at around 8:30 PM, I also tried at around lunchtime, super crowded) and the tourists. I personally loved the atmosphere, but skipped the line as I ordered a take out. They prepared a GF pizza for me (only two options, 1. mozzarella only and 2. mozzarella, ham and peppers) which left something to be desired. But I’m sure the non-GF pizzas are great. The only reasons I went there are because it was in the same block of my hotel and it popped on Maps when I searched for GF places.

I’m sure it’s not for everybody, but it is an exhilarating and rushed eating experience - especially if a football game is on, which it was when I visited. Waiters behave like friends and can be a bit rude as well for some people, I believe, but it’s all part of the charm and the long tradition the pizzeria holds. They all know each other and probably know the regualrs too. If GF options and the dough were better, it definitely would be a 5-star review, especially since the GF pizza dough is usually very simple to make and it’s difficult to go wrong with it, but they somehow did 🤣 Still, all the cheese and grease covered the tasteless dough so it wasn’t bad per se—it could also have more toppings options. The GF menu is a point for...

While vacationing in Argentina, someone told me that I had to try the Argentina pizza here. After a tango show, I decided to check it out. I arrived about 30 minutes before it closed. There was a very long line outside of the building. I didn't think I would get in or have the chance to order, but I was determined to, so I opted to wait. I stood in line about 10 minutes when one of the servers connected with me and put up one finger asking if I was a party of one. I nodded, and he beckoned me inside. Their pizza menu is extensive, and I wanted to try various slices, but there's not an option to try slices of certain pizzas. Thankfully, I was able to get a slice of the Argentina pizza (Fugazzeta). A group of young ladies seated next to me were sharing one, and they were devouring it. It's not the norm for me because I'm not an onion lover, especially big chunks of onion. Surprisingly, I liked it. It was a LOT of cheese, but it was pleasing to my palate. I would definitely recommend trying it once. Since I couldn't do a taste test of slices, I played it safe and got a small Peperoni pizza. It came with green olives and was ABSOLUTELY delicious. I'd recommend coming with a large group and ordering different types of pizza to share. But coming alone can get you seated faster. I was happy to know that everyone who was in line was serviced. That's...

Lots of places in Buenos Aires have pizza but this one is an institution and it's there since the 1930's. It's a big fluffy pizza with a copious amount of cheese. It's akin to something between the average North American pizza and the Chicago deep-dish.

The positives: -The quality of ingredients is excellent. I tasted three different sorts of pizza at that pizzeria - and they are good even if I am more a pepperoni or ham pizza kind of guy. And they fill you quickly. -The price is all right and you can feed a group of 3-4 people with only two pizzas. -Great selection of beers and drinks at a fair price. -They offer pizza by the slice if you don't want to eat a whole pizza for a quick lunch. It's really high quality for pizza by the slice. -It's open at 12:30 for lunch, but it closes very late at night. -Service is quick for drinks and the pizza is fresh.

The negatives: -It's a very, very, very noisy place and the sound tends to create an echo effect in the dining room. If you want a more quiet atmosphere you need to go in the afternoon I guess. -It's sometimes difficult to have a place to sit.

So, in conclusion, it's an excellent choice for the food, the price and...