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What to order
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House Vermouth
Recommended multiple times as a must-try drink; reviewers call it refreshing, tasty, cold, and delicious, and even say the house vermouth mix is the cocktail to order.
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Pappardelle
Frequently praised as one of the best pastas on the menu, with reviewers highlighting its fresh, tasty shrimp and overall brilliant flavor.
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Burrata
Mentioned several times as an excellent appetizer, with reviewers describing it as superb and a standout starter.
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Pasta
A recurring favorite across reviews, described as fresh, generous, and consistently very good, with multiple diners saying any pasta here is the real deal.
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Milanese
Specifically called spectacular and highly memorable, making it one of the standout mains mentioned by reviewers.
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Gnocchi
Recommended for being well-made and enjoyable, including a vegetarian version that was praised as a great choice.
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Ravioli
Described as delicious by a reviewer, making it a positively noted pasta option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 4 PM, 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 4 PM, 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 to 4 PM, 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 to 4 PM, 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 to 4 PM, 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 to 4 PM, 7:30 PM to 12 AM |
About Café San Juan
Café San Juan is a restaurant in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, serving Italian food with a focus on fresh pasta and other Italian dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the handmade pasta, lasagna, osso bucco, burrata, milanese, oxtail ravioli, and the house vermouth. They also mention friendly, efficient service, generous portions, and a casual, cozy atmosphere. The restaurant offers dine-in and outdoor seating, and reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Braille menu
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Café San Juan known for?
Café San Juan is best known for its handmade pasta, especially lasagna, pappardelle, and other fresh pasta dishes. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the house vermouth, which they describe as a must-try drink, plus generous portions and friendly service.
What dishes are most recommended at Café San Juan?
The most recommended dishes include lasagna, pappardelle with shrimp or bacon and prawns, burrata, ossobuco, and oxtail ravioli. Reviewers also highlight the milanesa, eggplant cannelloni, and beef-and-wine-stew fusilli for being flavorful and generously portioned.
What is the atmosphere like at Café San Juan?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with a lively but conversation-friendly feel. Reviewers describe it as a good fit for lunch with friends, dinner dates, groups, and solo diners, and note that the music volume is comfortable.
Is Café San Juan good value, and what is the price range?
Café San Juan is in the ARS 30–40K range, and reviewers often call the food high quality for the price. Several mention generous portions and even describe the meal as a bargain for the amount and quality of pasta, appetizers, and drinks.
Do you need a reservation at Café San Juan?
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and reviewers say the room can fill up quickly, especially by evening. One review noted being seated right away at 1:45 on a Sunday without a booking, but others warned that by around 9 p.m. the place can be completely full.
Is parking available at Café San Juan?
Yes. Free street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Café San Juan have vegetarian options?
Yes, Café San Juan offers vegetarian options.
Is Café San Juan kid-friendly?
Yes, Café San Juan is good for kids.