Casa Cavia, Fine dining restaurant in Palermo Chico, Argentina
Casa Cavia is a fine dining restaurant housed in a 1920s mansion in the Palermo Chico neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The building has a central courtyard garden and several dining rooms spread across the original rooms of the house.
The mansion was built in the 1920s, when Palermo Chico was a favored residential area for Buenos Aires high society. It was later converted into a restaurant while keeping the original layout, floors, and architectural details of the house.
The name "Casa Cavia" comes from the street where the house sits, and the building still feels like someone's home rather than a formal dining venue. Guests move through rooms lined with bookshelves and artwork, giving the meal a domestic, personal feel that sets it apart from a conventional restaurant.
Booking a table in advance is strongly recommended, as seating is spread across several rooms and availability can vary depending on the time of day. If you want to sit in the courtyard garden, it is worth mentioning this preference when you make your reservation.
The space also houses a bookshop with a selection of titles on food, art, and Argentine culture that guests can browse before or after their meal. This mix of books and dining was part of the original concept, as the founders wanted to create a place that goes beyond just eating.
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