Cosi Mi Piace
Palermo, Buenos Aires
Restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Cosi Mi Piace is worth keeping on a Palermo shortlist when flexibility matters more than a destination-dining brief. It is a practical repeat-visit pick for lunch or an easy dinner, but special-occasion diners should compare it with more clearly defined Buenos Aires options before committing.
About Cosi Mi Piace
Daily hours are the practical reason to keep Cosi Mi Piace on a Buenos Aires shortlist: the schedule is 12 PM–12 AM every day. Consider it when the goal is an easy, flexible meal rather than a trophy reservation. For a second visit, treat it as a practical option to re-check against the current details rather than the place to anchor a once-per-trip splurge.
The planning angle is simple: use the hours and the casual dress code to decide when it fits. Because it runs from midday to midnight daily, it can work without requiring a narrow timing window. For broader planning around the city, pair it with our full Buenos Aires restaurants guide, our full Buenos Aires bars guide, or our full Buenos Aires hotels guide.
Use it for flexible Buenos Aires dining, not a high-stakes tasting-menu night
The case for considering Cosi Mi Piace is convenience and schedule. It does not feature awards, a tasting format, a named chef, or a published price tier. The decision should stay grounded: choose it when the group wants a low-friction Buenos Aires meal and does not need a heavily structured experience. If the night needs a more defined concept, compare other options before committing. Gran Dabbang and The Argentine Experience are alternatives to consider for a more specific brief. Chori is another option to compare.
Use this as a practical planning option: go when the day is built around Buenos Aires plans and the group wants something easy before continuing elsewhere. For a more researched Buenos Aires food itinerary, cross-shop it against other dining rooms in the city rather than treating it as a destination meal on accolades alone.
Planning: check the venue's official channels for the latest details. Dress: casual. Budget: check the current menu before committing, as no price tier is published. Good for: flexible meal plans where convenience matters. Skip for: a milestone meal that needs awards, a named chef, or a clearly priced tasting format. For broader trip planning, use our full Buenos Aires wineries guide and our full Buenos Aires experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- El Salvador 4622, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Website
- instagram.com/cosimipiaceok?igsh=M2FxeXc4dDBjbjBh
- Phone
- +54 11 4831 7176
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cosi Mi Piace reads like a classic Palermo Soho neighbourhood trattoria — unflashy, comfortable and quietly assured. The write-up places it within El Salvador’s steady stream of wine bars and Italian-inflected kitchens, and the room is framed as the kind of place locals return to rather than a destination spectacle. The food philosophy is similarly ingrained: Italian technique and ingredients folded into Buenos Aires habit. The overall tone is relaxed and charming, a mid-register dinner spot that prioritises reliable cooking and an inviting room over theatrics.
Best For
This restaurant is best for relaxed neighbourhood dinners where consistency matters: think casual evenings with friends, easy weekday meals after work, and low-key gatherings that favour familiar Italian dishes. Its placement on El Salvador positions it among other local wine bars and trattorias, so it suits diners who want a dependable, comfortable spot in Palermo Soho rather than a booking-heavy tasting-menu experience. The focus on pizzas, pastas and simple starters makes it a natural choice for groups who value straightforward, well-executed Italian-inflected cooking.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the simple, signature items that reflect the restaurant’s strengths. Pizzas are central — the Margherita, the spicy Diávola and the Aubergine pizza are all listed as highlights — and they pair well with a shared starter like the Burrata. For something more substantial, the Carbonara e patate appears as a house-style pasta option that exemplifies the Italian-Argentine approach described in the text. Order family-style to sample multiples: pizzas to share, a burrata to start and a pasta to round out the table.
Venue details
Ambiance
Simple and cool Scandinavian-inspired design with natural wood tones, a large communal table, individual seating, and an open kitchen view of the wood-fired oven.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Margherita pizza
- Diávola pizza
- Carbonara e patate
- Aubergine pizza
- Burrata appetizer
Planning details
Location
El Salvador 4622, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cucina Paradiso Palermo Soho, Notable alternative
- Gran Dabbang, Latin American - Asian, Latin American - Asian
- The Argentine Experience, Notable alternative
- NOLA, Notable alternative
- Chori, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Buenos Aires
Choose Cosi Mi Piace when the priority is an easy Palermo meal with low booking friction. Cucina Paradiso Palermo Soho is the closest peer for diners who want to stay in the same neighborhood orbit, so the choice comes down to which room and menu feel right for the group rather than a clear awards or price advantage.
Gran Dabbang is the stronger choice when the meal needs a sharper culinary point of view, especially for Latin American-Asian cooking. The Argentine Experience is better for visitors who want dinner to function as the evening's activity, while Cosi Mi Piace is better when the restaurant should fit around the rest of the night.
For easier, more casual alternatives, NOLA and Chori are the names to cross-shop. Pick Chori for a quicker, lower-commitment meal; consider NOLA when the group wants a casual room with more of a hangout feel. Cosi Mi Piace sits in the practical middle: useful, flexible, better for repeat Palermo planning than for a high-stakes celebration.
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Compare Cosi Mi Piace
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosi Mi Piace | Buenos Aires | ; | No published awards |
| Cucina Paradiso Palermo Soho | Buenos Aires | ; | No published awards |
| Gran Dabbang | Buenos Aires | Latin American - Asian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #512025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #462025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #702025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #352023 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #41 |
| The Argentine Experience | Buenos Aires | ; | No published awards |
| NOLA | Buenos Aires | ; | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #882025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #86 |
| Chori | Buenos Aires | ; | No published awards |
How Cosi Mi Piace Buenos Aires compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is midday or evening better at Cosi Mi Piace?
The hours are 12 PM to 12 AM every day, so timing is more about the mood of the meal than the schedule. Choose the time that best fits your Buenos Aires plans.
What are alternatives to Cosi Mi Piace in Buenos Aires?
For other Buenos Aires options, compare Cosi Mi Piace with Gran Dabbang, NOLA, Cucina Paradiso Palermo Soho, Chori, or The Argentine Experience depending on the occasion and the kind of meal you want.
