In a country defined by beef and a city that turned its back on the river, Gabriel Oggero set out to rewrite history. More than 20 years ago, when few Argentines ate seafood — let alone oysters — he opened Crizia with an ambitious goal: bringing the Argentine Sea to Buenos Aires tables.
It paid off. Crizia has since become one of the country’s leading seafood restaurants, earning a red Michelin Star in 2025 for its “exceptional cuisine” and a Green Star for its commitment to sustainability for the second consecutive year. It also ranked No. 40 in the latest edition of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Its signature tasting menu, Puro Mar (“Pure Sea”), is a multi-course journey through Argentina’s diverse waters, featuring everything from oysters to seaweed. The regular menu also includes prawns from Puerto Madryn, king crab from Ushuaia, squid from Malvinas Islands, and Patagonian toothfish from Antarctic waters.
Crizia’s elegant Palermo dining room also features an oyster bar, an open kitchen and a striking four-story vertical wine cellar with more than 15,000 bottles.
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