Fico
Farm to table · Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires
Restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Provenance-Driven Porteño Cooking
Price
$$
Chef
Estefanía Maiorano and Martín Sclippa
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Fico for a dinner-focused, farm-to-table meal in Buenos Aires at a useful $$ price point. It is a stronger choice for ingredient-minded diners than for anyone seeking a lunch plan, a steakhouse night, or a high-energy bar scene. The 2025 Michelin Plate adds a credible reason to prioritize it without treating it as a splurge-only booking.
About Fico
Fico is a farm-to-table restaurant in Buenos Aires from Estefanía Maiorano and Martín Sclippa. For travelers building an evening dining plan, the essentials are clear: it is a $$ dinner option with smart-casual dress code and Michelin Plate recognition in 2025. The schedule also matters: Fico is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8–11:30 PM and is closed Sunday and Monday.
That makes the best use case direct. Consider Fico when you want a planned dinner in Buenos Aires centered on a farm-to-table point of view rather than a daytime meal or an all-day stop. The $$ price tier is useful for diners comparing evening options by budget as well as cuisine.
Dinner is the point here, not a lunch workaround
The lunch-versus-dinner question has an easy answer: plan dinner. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8–11:30 PM. If your itinerary needs a daytime restaurant, Fico is not the right slot; if your itinerary needs a dedicated evening meal in Buenos Aires, it fits that role more naturally.
For a first Buenos Aires trip, Fico can be one part of a broader food plan rather than the whole plan. Pair it with other meals elsewhere in the city depending on what kind of dining you want. Travelers mapping a fuller itinerary can use our full Buenos Aires restaurants guide, then round out the trip with our full Buenos Aires hotels guide, our full Buenos Aires bars guide, our full Buenos Aires wineries guide, our full Buenos Aires experiences guide.
Who should prioritize it, who should cross-shop
Choose this if the table is specifically looking for a farm-to-table dinner in Buenos Aires at a $$ price point. It is less useful for diners who need lunch, Sunday or Monday service, or a plan outside the listed evening hours. The Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 is a useful trust signal.
Compare it against other listed options before committing. Alcanfor, Horta, Madre Rojas, Picarón, Ayguacamole comida tex mex are names to review alongside Fico depending on the kind of meal you want. Fico is the clearer pick when farm-to-table cooking, $$ pricing, smart-casual dress, a Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner window match the plan.
If the trip includes more dining beyond Fico, keep the comparison broad and practical: use Fico as one Buenos Aires dinner option, then choose other restaurants based on schedule, price, the style of meal you want. The strongest reasons to choose Fico are its farm-to-table cuisine, Estefanía Maiorano and Martín Sclippa's ownership, its $$ tier, its smart-casual dress code, its 2025 Michelin Plate recognition.
For alternatives with different angles, keep the comparison to named options such as Alcanfor, Horta, Madre Rojas, Picarón, Ayguacamole comida tex mex, or browse other Buenos Aires dining rooms generically. The right choice should come down to the desired cuisine, timing, overall dinner plan rather than assumptions about menu format or service style.
Planning details
- Location
- Muñecas 775, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Website
- instagram.com/fico.ba?igsh=bWhmam14aG1wbWlp
- Phone
- +54 9 11 3489-7992
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fico presents a modest, produce-first personality rather than theatrical formality. The kitchen emphasizes seasonal sourcing and restrained technique, so the room feels rooted in the region's farms rather than in spectacle. That approach gives the dining experience a quietly charming, relaxed temperament: attentive execution without the stiffness of a tasting-menu institution. The Michelin Plate nod signals consistent quality and a clear commitment to ingredients, but the overall tone stays approachable. Expect a dining room where the food — bright, seasonal and thoughtfully composed — is the focal point, and the atmosphere supports easy conversation and repeat visits.
Best For
This is a spot built for relaxed evening dining when you want a clear expression of local produce without the formalities of a multi-course tasting menu. It suits diners seeking seasonal, ingredient-led plates — couples on a date night, small groups celebrating an accessible special meal, or locals making an evening of Palermo's culinary density. The Michelin Plate designation reassures guests about execution, while the mid-price positioning keeps the experience comfortably within reach. Come for a thoughtful dinner that highlights what Argentine farms are producing now, and plan to linger over several shared plates.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Fico change with the season, so start by asking the staff about what’s freshest: the description emphasizes a shifting, farm-driven menu. Seek out the signature items when available — the fish of the day with green salsa, the cabbage cannelloni, and roasted figs with sheep’s milk yogurt are called out for a reason. Given the kitchen’s restrained technique and produce focus, consider sharing plates to taste a broader range of the menu and let the team guide you toward the standout seasonal preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Candlelit room with pale woods, softened lighting, and minimalist palette creating understated intimacy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- fish of the day with green salsa
- cabbage cannelloni
- roasted figs with sheep’s milk yogurt
Planning details
Location
Muñecas 775, C1414 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If Fico does not fit the night, start with Alcanfor for a similar $$ contemporary lane. For a more casual pivot, Ayguacamole comida tex mex is the better contrast rather than a direct substitute.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Fico is the pick when farm-to-table cooking is the reason for the booking. Against Alcanfor, Horta, and Picarón, all useful $$ contemporary cross-shops, it reads as the more produce-led choice. Choose Alcanfor, Horta, or Picarón when the group wants contemporary Buenos Aires cooking without making ingredient sourcing the central point of the meal.
Madre Rojas and Ayguacamole comida tex mex serve different needs: use them as alternatives when the group wants a looser, less farm-to-table-specific dinner. Fico is better for a planned evening meal with a quieter food-first agenda; Ayguacamole comida tex mex is the clearer pivot when the table wants a more casual Tex-Mex direction.
On value, Fico's $$ tier keeps it competitive with Alcanfor, Horta, Picarón. The deciding factor is not price as much as mood: book Fico for a composed dinner around Argentine produce, cross-shop Picarón or Horta for a contemporary night with a different atmosphere, keep Alcanfor close if the group wants the same price band with a broader contemporary brief.
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Compare Fico
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fico | Buenos Aires | Farm to table | Michelin Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 20262025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Madre Rojas | Buenos Aires | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Ayguacamole comida tex mex | Buenos Aires | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Alcanfor | Buenos Aires | Contemporary | Michelin Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 20262025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Horta | Buenos Aires | Contemporary | Michelin Guide Portugal 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Picarón | Buenos Aires | Contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #90Michelin Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Fico?
Plan around Fico as a farm-to-table restaurant in Buenos Aires open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 8–11:30 PM, with smart-casual dress code and $$ pricing.
Does Fico handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to Fico in Buenos Aires?
For a planning decision, compare Fico with Madre Rojas, Alcanfor, Horta, Picarón, Ayguacamole comida tex mex. Fico makes the most sense when you want a farm-to-table dinner in Buenos Aires with Michelin Plate recognition.
Is Fico good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, plan around the Tuesday-to-Saturday 8–11:30 PM dinner hours, $$ price tier, smart-casual dress code, farm-to-table cuisine.
Is Fico good for a special occasion?
Fico can be considered for a planned dinner if its profile fits the occasion: farm-to-table cuisine, $$ pricing, smart-casual dress code, Michelin Plate recognition in 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at Fico?
Dinner is the clear choice at Fico, since the hours are 8–11:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Fico?
Choose Fico based on its profile: it is a farm-to-table, $$ dinner restaurant in Buenos Aires from Estefanía Maiorano and Martín Sclippa, with Michelin Plate recognition in 2025.
