Caprichito
Palermo, Buenos Aires
Restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Caprichito is worth booking for a dinner-focused Buenos Aires discovery, especially if current recognition matters more than a fully documented menu or chef story. Go with a small group, stay flexible on ordering, and compare it with A Fuego Fuerte for a higher-spend contemporary meal or Reliquia for a more price-conscious Argentinian option.
About Caprichito
Caprichito is a Buenos Aires dinner option with an evening schedule and 2026 Conde Nast Hot List Restaurants recognition. The planning details are simple: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday through Sunday at 7 PM, and keeps later hours on Friday and Saturday. Treat it as an evening plan, not a lunch fallback.
Plan for a current Buenos Aires dinner, not a fully mapped-out tasting-menu bet
Caprichito is best approached with flexibility rather than with a fixed cuisine category, chef narrative, signature dish, pricing expectation, or menu format in mind. If the night needs a different kind of comparison, consider A Fuego Fuerte or Reliquia as other dining options to weigh against the plan.
The smartest move is to use Caprichito as a dinner plan rather than arriving with a fixed dish, pairing, or format in mind. The casual dress code keeps the plan from feeling overly formal, while the recognition gives it a current point of interest.
The practical case is strongest for dinner and flexible planning
Caprichito is not a lunch play. The schedule points clearly toward dinner, with Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday running 7–11:30 PM and Friday and Saturday running 7 PM–12 AM. Monday and Tuesday are closed.
For a broader Buenos Aires plan, use Caprichito as one dinner slot rather than the single defining meal of the trip. Other options to compare include A Fuego Fuerte, Atte. Pizzeria Napoletana, Reliquia, Resto Bar, and Siamo nel Forno, depending on what kind of evening you want. For the rest of the night, build around the evening hours and the fact that Caprichito is an evening choice.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- Honduras 5684, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Website
- instagram.com/caprichito.ba
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and informal but design‑conscious, with the preserved aesthetic of an old Buenos Aires mechanic’s shop, an open, lively dining room, and a relaxed, buzzy Palermo neighborhood energy rather than a fine‑dining feel.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- stone-baked pizzas
- fresh pastas
- milanesas
- vitel toné
- spaghetti and meatballs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Honduras 5684, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 7–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 7 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 7 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 7–11:30 PM
Location
Honduras 5684, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Book A Fuego Fuerte if the group wants a contemporary $$$$ dinner with a more explicit splurge profile. Pick Reliquia if the priority is Argentinian cooking at a friendlier price tier.
Restaurant context
How Caprichito compares in Buenos Aires
Caprichito is the better choice for diners who want a current Buenos Aires name with easier booking pressure and a discovery angle. A Fuego Fuerte is the clearer splurge play: contemporary, $$$$, and better suited to diners who want a more defined high-spend dinner. Choose Caprichito when the night is about finding momentum; choose A Fuego Fuerte when the budget is less sensitive and the group wants a more formal contemporary target.
Reliquia is the value counterpoint at $$ with an Argentinian frame, so it is the safer pick for travelers who want local grounding without committing to a higher bill. Caprichito is more compelling for a dinner built around curiosity and current buzz, while Reliquia is easier to justify for a casual repeatable night.
Resto Bar, Atte. Pizzeria Napoletana, and Siamo nel Forno make more sense when the group wants a simpler, lower-stakes plan. If pizza or an unfussy bar-style meal is the brief, those are the easier cross-shops. If the brief is a recognized new dinner address, Caprichito is the stronger booking.
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Compare Caprichito
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprichito | Buenos Aires | 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurants | ||
| A Fuego Fuerte | Buenos Aires | Contemporary | No published awards | $$$$ |
| Reliquia | Buenos Aires | Argentinian | Michelin Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
| Resto Bar | Buenos Aires | No published awards | ||
| Atte. Pizzeria Napoletana | Buenos Aires | No published awards | ||
| Siamo nel Forno | Buenos Aires | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caprichito good for solo dining?
Solo diners should plan around the evening schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday run 7–11:30 PM, while Friday and Saturday run 7 PM–12 AM.
What are alternatives to Caprichito in Buenos Aires?
For a similar decision, compare it with A Fuego Fuerte, Reliquia, Resto Bar, Atte. Pizzeria Napoletana, and Siamo nel Forno. Pick Caprichito if you want a Buenos Aires dinner option with 2026 Conde Nast Hot List Restaurants recognition and evening hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at Caprichito?
Dinner is the clear choice, because Caprichito is closed Monday and Tuesday and only opens at night from Wednesday through Sunday. Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with hours listed until midnight.
Is Caprichito good for a special occasion?
Caprichito is a casual Buenos Aires dinner option with 2026 Conde Nast Hot List Restaurants recognition.
How far ahead should I book Caprichito?
Plan around the schedule: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 7–11:30 PM; and open Friday and Saturday from 7 PM–12 AM.
