Cartago, Takeaway restaurant in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cartago is a takeaway restaurant in Palermo with a corner location, large windows, and traditional Argentine cuisine including empanadas, milanesas, and grilled meats. The kitchen also prepares fresh pasta and daily specials made from local ingredients.
The building dates from the 1920s and originally served as a neighborhood grocery store. The restaurant preserves original marble countertops and wooden shelving from that era.
The place reflects the strong Italian influence on Argentine food culture, with homemade pasta dishes made from family recipes. Visitors can observe how the kitchen applies traditional techniques passed down through generations.
The place accepts cash and card payments and offers delivery service within a 3-kilometer radius. Visitors should note that it is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays.
Each morning the kitchen bakes fresh bread using a century-old sourdough starter brought from Italy by the owner's grandmother. This starter culture gives the bread a distinctive flavor that often surprises visitors.
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