1893, Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
1893 is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Villa Crespo located at a corner of Avenida Raul Scalabrini Ortiz. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating areas, with a menu featuring around 24 different pizza varieties and other dishes.
The restaurant preserves traditional Argentine pizza-making techniques that developed following Italian immigration in the 19th century. These methods became rooted in the local food culture and continue to shape how pizzas are made there.
The place draws locals who gather for late evening meals, reflecting the Argentine tradition of dining between 9 PM and midnight in their neighborhoods.
The best time to visit is after 8 PM when the kitchen opens and the place begins to fill up. It operates until 12:30 AM and stays closed on Sundays.
Pizzas are cooked on a traditional grill rather than in an oven, giving them a distinctive smoky flavor. This grilling method produces a crispy texture that noticeably differs from standard oven-baked versions.
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