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What to order
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Risotto
Mentioned positively as a hard-to-find good risotto and singled out as a place to find it. It is also listed among the really good dishes in the menu.
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Fettuccine Carbonara
Praised for fresh pasta, great bacon, and a very well-crafted carbonara sauce, with one reviewer comparing it to the best versions in Rome.
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Squid Pasta
Called one of the best seafood pastas ever, with extremely fresh seafood and tender squid. It was also described as hands down one of the restaurant’s best dishes.
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Tiramisu
Repeatedly ordered and enjoyed across visits, with reviewers calling it delicious and a reason to return.
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Sabayón
Highlighted as a favorite Italian dessert ever and highly recommended by a reviewer.
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Pizza Bread
Specifically singled out as a special bread worth trying, fresh from the oven and repeatedly praised alongside the breadbasket.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
| Thursday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
| Friday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM to 1 AM |
About Marcelo
Marcelo is an Italian restaurant in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires. Reviewers consistently praise the handmade pasta, especially the large shareable portions, fresh seafood dishes, and strong service. The menu also gets repeated mentions for pizza bread, risotto, burrata, and desserts like sabayón. It is described as pricey, but many reviewers say the portions and quality make it worth it.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Marcelo known for?
Marcelo is best known for handmade Italian pasta served in large shareable portions, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting dishes like fettuccine carbonara, seafood pasta, and squid ink fettuccine. The bread, especially the pizza bread served while waiting, is also a standout, along with fresh seafood and balanced sauces.
What dishes are most recommended at Marcelo?
Reviewers most often recommend the fettuccine carbonara, seafood pasta, squid ink fettuccine, gnocchi, and risotto, with burrata and veal Marcello also getting strong mentions. Desserts like sabayón, tiramisu, and the chocolate volcano are called out too, especially after a large shared meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Marcelo?
The atmosphere is described as a proper Italian spot with a nice ambience and a location in Puerto Madero, including an enclosed patio area near the water. It works well for couples, groups, and family-style meals because the plates are large and often meant for sharing.
Is Marcelo good value, and what is the price range?
Marcelo is described as expensive, with several reviewers calling it pricey, but they also say the portions are very big and often enough for two or three people. That makes the value feel better to many diners, especially when ordering pasta, starters, and wine in Puerto Madero.
When is the best time to visit Marcelo?
One reviewer noted that 11pm was the crowded hour, while an early 7pm visit was much less busy. If you want a calmer meal and less waiting, earlier evening service appears to be the better choice.
