Quick answer
Buenos Aires boasts a unique pizza culture, and this guide highlights 12 of the best pizzerias, ranging from 800–12,000 ARS ($0.80–$12 USD). For the quintessential experience, Güerrín stands out, backed by over 200,000 reviews and offering a taste of classic porteño pizza.
- Best overall
- Güerrín
- Top pick
- Güerrín
Top verdicts
- Güerrín: Stand at the counter rather than sitting down — service is faster, and that is the original way to eat it.
- La Mezzetta: It is takeaway-only counter service; eat one slice standing in front of the shop.
- El Cuartito: Service is brisk and unceremonious — that is part of the charm.
Buenos Aires is one of the world's great pizza cities — a fact that surprises most visitors. Over 1,100 pizzerias serve a style that evolved from Italian immigrant traditions into something entirely unique: thick, bready dough; mountains of mozzarella; barely any sauce; and slices eaten standing at the bar with a slice of fainá (chickpea flatbread) on top. The most iconic pizzerias have been open since the 1930s, with sun-faded Coca-Cola signs, boxing memorabilia, and waiters who haven't smiled since the Falklands War. This guide covers 12 pizzerias — from the Corrientes corridor classics to neighborhood legends worth crossing the city for.
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All 12 spots at a glance
| # | Name | Style | Price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Güerrín | traditional,-al-molde | budget | Av. Corrientes 1368, Centro, Buenos Aires |
| 2 | La Mezzetta | traditional,-fugazzeta-queen | budget | Av. Álvarez Thomas 1321, Villa Ortúzar, Buenos Aires |
| 3 | El Cuartito | traditional,-90-years | budget | Talcahuano 937, Recoleta, Buenos Aires |
| 4 | Banchero | traditional,-birthplace-of-fugazzeta | budget | Av. Corrientes 1300, Centro, Buenos Aires |
| 5 | Las Cuartetas | traditional,-since-1930s | budget | Av. Corrientes 838, Centro, Buenos Aires |
| 6 | El Fortín | traditional,-morrones-specialist | budget | Álvarez Jonte 5299, Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires |
| 7 | Kentucky | traditional,-institution | budget | Av. Corrientes 961, Centro, Buenos Aires |
| 8 | Pin Pun | traditional,-almagro-classic | budget | Av. Corrientes 3954, Almagro, Buenos Aires |
| 9 | El Palacio de la Pizza | traditional,-since-1956 | budget | Av. Corrientes 751, Centro, Buenos Aires |
| 10 | El Cedrón | traditional,-mataderos-legend | budget | Av. Alberdi 6101, Mataderos, Buenos Aires |
| 11 | Eléctrica Pizza | neo-porteña,-sourdough | budget | Julián Álvarez 1295, Palermo, Buenos Aires |
| 12 | Pirilo | traditional,-san-telmo | mid | Defensa 821, San Telmo, Buenos Aires |
1Güerrín
Traditional, Al MoldeQuick comparison
- Best for
- First-time Buenos Aires pizza
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Al Molde · Av. Corrientes 1368, Centro, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,500–3,500 ARS (~$1.50–$3.50 USD)
- Why it made the list
- Open since 1932 on Av. Corrientes, Güerrín is the iconic Buenos Aires pizza al molde institution — thick crust, generous mozzarella, served at standing counters. 4.7 rating across 200,000+ reviews tells you the volume.
- What to order
- A muzzarella slice and a fugazzeta slice from the front counter.
2La Mezzetta
Traditional, Fugazzeta QueenQuick comparison
- Best for
- The fugazzeta benchmark
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Fugazzeta Queen · Av. Álvarez Thomas 1321, Villa Ortúzar, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- The Villa Ortúzar fugazzeta benchmark — onion-and-mozzarella stuffed double-crust pizza that defines the Porteño style. 4.6 rating across 27,000+ reviews backs the local consensus.
- What to order
- A fugazzeta slice — the house signature.
3El Cuartito
Traditional, 90 YearsQuick comparison
- Best for
- Old-school sit-down pizza experience
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, 90 Years · Talcahuano 937, Recoleta, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- Operating since 1934, El Cuartito is one of the oldest pizzerias in Buenos Aires — boxing-poster walls, traditional cancha and muzzarella, an old-school sit-down room. 4.5 rating across 39,000+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella slice and a slice of fainá to stack on top — the classic Porteño combo.
🕐 Opening hours
4Banchero
Traditional, Birthplace of FugazzetaQuick comparison
- Best for
- Fugazzeta history pilgrimage
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Birthplace of Fugazzeta · Av. Corrientes 1300, Centro, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- Banchero claims to be the birthplace of fugazzeta — the Genoese-rooted family ran the original on Av. Corrientes since 1932 and helped define the dish. 4.2 across 12,400+ reviews.
- What to order
- A fugazzeta slice — eat it where they say it was invented.
5Las Cuartetas
Traditional, Since 1930sQuick comparison
- Best for
- Classic counter-pizza experience
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Since 1930s · Av. Corrientes 838, Centro, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- A classic 1930s Av. Corrientes pizzería with the standing-counter format and a faithful muzzarella al molde. 4.2 rating across 32,600+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella slice with fainá — the standard order.
🕐 Opening hours
6El Fortín
Traditional, Morrones SpecialistQuick comparison
- Best for
- Morrones specialist in the suburbs
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Morrones Specialist · Álvarez Jonte 5299, Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- A Villa Devoto pizzería famous for its morrones (red pepper) topping. A barrio-favorite institution well off the Corrientes tourist circuit. 4.4 across 28,500+ reviews.
- What to order
- A pizza con morrones — the house specialty.
7Kentucky
Traditional, InstitutionQuick comparison
- Best for
- Late-night reliable pizza
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Institution · Av. Corrientes 961, Centro, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- A Buenos Aires pizza chain that has become an institution in its own right — multiple locations, consistent muzzarella al molde, late hours. 4.6 across 43,200+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella slice from the counter — the chain's bread-and-butter.
8Pin Pun
Traditional, Almagro ClassicQuick comparison
- Best for
- Almagro-side classic pizza
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Almagro Classic · Av. Corrientes 3954, Almagro, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- An Almagro classic on Av. Corrientes with a longstanding neighborhood following — solid muzzarella in the classic Porteño format. 4.3 rating across 9,700+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella slice and a fugazzeta — the standard pair.
9El Palacio de la Pizza
Traditional, Since 1956Quick comparison
- Best for
- Old-school Corrientes counter
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Since 1956 · Av. Corrientes 751, Centro, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- Open since 1956 on Av. Corrientes — another long-running counter pizzería with the standard muzzarella al molde format. 4.2 across 10,200+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella with fainá at the counter — the canonical order.
10El Cedrón
Traditional, Mataderos LegendQuick comparison
- Best for
- Off-circuit barrio pizza in Mataderos
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, Mataderos Legend · Av. Alberdi 6101, Mataderos, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 1,200–3,000 ARS (~$1.20–$3 USD)
- Why it made the list
- A Mataderos institution that locals from the western neighborhoods routinely name — traditional muzzarella al molde at honest prices, well off the central tourist routes. 4.5 across 28,200+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella al molde slice — the format the kitchen is built for.
11Eléctrica Pizza
Neo-Porteña, SourdoughQuick comparison
- Best for
- Modern sourdough Palermo pizza
- Strengths
- Known for Neo-Porteña, Sourdough · Julián Álvarez 1295, Palermo, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 2,500–5,000 ARS (~$2.50–$5 USD)
- Why it made the list
- A Palermo neo-Porteña operation working with sourdough and longer fermentation — the modern take on a city defined by the classic al molde tradition. 4.0 across 2,400+ reviews shows the polarized response from a traditional-leaning crowd.
- What to order
- A modern sourdough pizza off the shorter signature menu rather than a straight muzzarella.
🕐 Opening hours
12Pirilo
Traditional, San TelmoQuick comparison
- Best for
- Cheap traditional San Telmo pizza
- Strengths
- Known for Traditional, San Telmo · Defensa 821, San Telmo, Buenos Aires
- Price / value
- 800–2,000 ARS (~$0.80–$2 USD)
- Why it made the list
- A San Telmo classic on Defensa with traditional Porteño pizza at notably low prices — the kind of barrio counter that anchors a Sunday San Telmo Sunday market afternoon. 4.5 across 2,100+ reviews.
- What to order
- A muzzarella slice — value-to-quality is the appeal.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Buenos Aires pizza different from Italian or American pizza?
Buenos Aires pizza is its own beast entirely — heavy on cheese, light on sauce (sometimes no sauce at all), with thick, bready dough baked in pans (pizza al molde) or directly on the oven floor (a la piedra). It evolved from Italian immigrants who arrived in the late 1800s but has become something completely unique. Expect massive amounts of mozzarella, fainá (chickpea flatbread) eaten on top, and slices eaten standing at the bar.
What is fugazzeta and where should I try it?
Fugazzeta is Buenos Aires' most iconic pizza — a cheese-stuffed pizza with mozzarella sandwiched between two layers of dough, topped with raw onion and sometimes parmesan. It evolved from the Genovese focaccia (fugassa). Banchero claims to have invented it, La Mezzetta serves the most famous version (1.5 kg of cheese per pie), and El Cuartito makes an exceptional rendition. You cannot visit Buenos Aires without trying one.
How much does pizza cost in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires pizza is incredibly affordable for international visitors. A slice at a traditional pizzeria costs 800–2,000 ARS ($0.80–$2 USD). A whole pie ranges from 3,000–8,000 ARS ($3–$8 USD). Neo-porteña and modern pizzerias charge more (5,000–12,000 ARS) but still represent extraordinary value compared to global cities. Always check the current ARS/USD exchange rate before your trip.
What is fainá and how do I eat it?
Fainá is a savory chickpea pancake that's baked alongside pizza and served in slices. To eat like a true porteño, lay a slice of fainá directly on top of your pizza slice and eat them together — yes, it's a carb-on-carb situation and it's magnificent. Every traditional pizzeria serves it. It costs about the same as a pizza slice.
What is the best neighborhood for pizza in Buenos Aires?
Avenida Corrientes between 9 de Julio and Callao has the highest concentration of legendary pizzerias — Güerrín, Banchero, Las Cuartetas, El Palacio de la Pizza, and Kentucky are all within walking distance. For a dedicated pizza crawl, start at El Palacio (Corrientes 751) and walk north. Outside the center, La Mezzetta (Villa Ortúzar), El Fortín (Villa Devoto), and El Cedrón (Mataderos) are worth the journey.
Should I eat pizza standing or sitting?
Standing at the bar ('de dorapa' in local slang) is the traditional way and often the faster, cheaper option — you order at the counter, pay, take your receipt to the pizza servers, and eat at the bar. Sitting in the dining room lets you order whole pies with table service. For the most authentic experience, eat standing at least once. At La Mezzetta, standing is your only option.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires pizzerias?
Go right when they open (usually 11 AM–12:30 PM) or early evening to avoid crowds. The most popular spots — Güerrín, El Cuartito, La Mezzetta — have significant lines during peak hours (8–10 PM). Late lunch (3–5 PM) is usually quiet. Many are closed on Mondays (El Cuartito, Eléctrica, Pirilo). Weekend nights on Corrientes are electric but expect to wait.