Where to eat
Traditional parrilla, chef-driven cuisine paired with local wines, and tables among the vineyards.
Cafayate's dining scene has grown along with its wine tourism. From traditional Argentine parrilla to regional cuisine paired with local wines, here are some restaurants worth visiting.
Restaurants for memorable dining
Wine bar · Downtown
Bad Brothers Wine & Food Experience
Half a block from the plaza, with a menu by Chef Walter Leal — Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Académie Culinaire de France — a garden terrace and excellent music.
Restaurant · Winery
Amalaya Restaurant
Regional cuisine paired with the acclaimed Amalaya and Alluvión wines. A charming setting among the vineyards on the edge of town.
Fine dining · Hotel
Aura at Piattelli Wine Resort
The restaurant at the Piattelli Wine Resort, offering gourmet cuisine in an intimate setting. Separate from the winery restaurant.
Lunch · La Estancia
The Clubhouse at La Estancia
Open to the public for lunch, featuring regional cuisine with golf course and mountain views. A perfect spot for a leisurely midday meal.
Fine dining · Hotel
Grace Cafayate Restaurant
Contemporary cuisine that blends regional flavors with modern techniques. An elegant space ideal for a special dinner.
Restaurant · Winery
La Pausa de El Porvenir
Refined cuisine paired with the Laborum wines. A gastronomic experience among the vineyards.
Chef-driven · Plaza
Pacha Cafayate
A fine dining experience by Chef Owner Tomás Casado, just off the main plaza. Refined regional cooking with local ingredients.
Restaurant · Winery
Piattelli Bodega Restaurant
Fine dining with panoramic vineyard views at Piattelli's winery. A unique culinary experience in a spectacular setting.
Regional cuisine · Hotel
Rosa at Patios de Cafayate
Regional cuisine and open-fire grilling in the courtyard of the historic boutique hotel just off the plaza. Colonial-era atmosphere paired with a local wine list.
Casual restaurants and bars
- 125 Güemes Bar and restaurant with music. Great for a relaxed evening in Cafayate.
- Ampi Homestyle cooking in a relaxed atmosphere in the center of town.
- Baco A local hangout located one block from the main plaza on Ruta 40, great for people watching.
- El Rancho Traditional Argentine parrilla on the main plaza, a Cafayate classic for barbecue lovers.
Cafayate has many more dining options around the main plaza. Want to recommend your restaurant? Contact us at info@cafayate.com.
Bad Brothers Wine & Food Experience
Cafayate's most complete dining and wine experience, with a menu by Chef Walter Leal — Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Académie Culinaire de France.
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