Buenos Aires Series: Pizzería Banchero in La Boca
If you're visiting La Boca, you have to visit this pizza place. Down to earth, traditional, with correctly dressed waiters and pizza to die for. I can't imagine any valid excuse skipping this Buenos Aires institution. This article was first published on our Buenos Aires Travel Blog in 2011.
“Hey, what do you feel like eating?” Every time I’ve been asked that, every single time during the course of my entire life, the answer has been “pizza”. Even when it was 8 am. Even when I was 18 months old. It’s the only honest response: there are other things I should eat, things which might even taste better. But pizza is what I want to eat. Always.
So you’re asking me what I want to eat? Well, I know we just had pizza last night, but there’s another famous pizzeria right across the road, there. We really should try it out. Everyone says we should try it out. Don’t look at me like that; it’s totally coincidence that we happened to end up in front of Pizzería Banchero at lunch time. I totally didn’t plan that.
Banchero is a classic spot in La Boca, established in 1932 by Juan Banchero, the son of a Genoese baker who had emigrated here at the turn of the century, along with thousands of his countrymen. The restaurant quickly became a hit, and a couple branches have even opened elsewhere in the city. It’s immediately apparent why Banchero is so loved among porteños — the prices are great, the atmosphere is casual and comfortable, and the pizzas are astounding. We ordered a fugazza, made with a crunchy, airy crust and topped with onions and mountains of cheese. Delicious. Plus, the service was great; our impeccably-dressed Paraguayan waiter was as friendly as could be, taking time to explain the pizzas to us and make recommendations.
If you’re in La Boca, and have survived the tourist hordes of El Caminito, treat yourself to a great pizza in a time-honored joint that locals love: Pizzería Banchero. And don’t worry about all that cheese. Diets are for later, and firm bellies are over-rated, anyway. That’s what I keep telling myself, as we continue to tick Buenos Aires’ “must-eat” pizzerías off our list.
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YES!! I actually just had this conversation with my husband when he said a friend of his was 'sick of pizza'...HOW??? How can anyone be sick of pizza!!!
Now I'm wishing I had some pizza in my fridge! (at 6 am, here) ;)
There is always, ALWAYS TelePizza ... well most of the time! Sorry for triggering you :)
It's funny that every time when I also get asked what would I eat, the answer is always pizza because you can never go wrong with pizza.
And this place really looks very respectable so I have no doubt that the pizza is really delicious. :)
It was! I'm still drooling :)
Don't even mention it! hahaha
Aw mannn, I wish I saw this before going to Buenos Aires! It's kinda tough finding a place to eat in La Boca as they all seem like tourist traps!
It's a bit further away from the main drag. Well, there is always a next time. Happy to see your cheeks beack on Steemit!
Well for good pizza its worth it, amiright?! Definitely, I didn't even get the chance to visit the famed San Telmo neighbourhood in the end as I was swept up watching the protests outside the senate as the lower house had a vote on legalizing abortion. A historic moment! So yeah, need to go back fosho!
And yeah glad to be back here too! :3
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Actually looks so much to any restaurant in my country . Well I ve never been to Argentina and never heard of fugazza. It looks yummy!!!
Mmmmm I have to agree with you on the pizza front, had 3 in the last 7 days... they are magic food haha! Same again tomorrow? :)
I know where I'm going if I go to La Boca - thanks for sharing!
Also, check out: http://buenosaires.for91days.com/bodegon-el-obrero-in-la-boca/
But if you go in the evening, I'd recommend to take a taxi there and back again. Not sure how much the area changed (if) but walking around there in the even wasn't recommended when we were there.