Don Julio
No.10 World's 50 Best 2025 — elite chef
Veronica's Take
Don Julio, the No.10 restaurant on the World's 50 Best 2025 list, is a Buenos Aires institution that has redefined Argentine fine dining since 1999. Founder Pablo Rivero, a visionary in the kitchen and the cellar, has transformed his family-run steakhouse into a hub of regenerative farming and authentic Argentine hospitality, serving up some of the best beef cuts and local wines you'll find anywhere. This isn't just a meal; it's a journey to the heart of Argentina's culinary traditions, where every dish reflects Rivero's relentless pursuit of quality and his deep connection to the land.
donjulioparrilla A family-run labour of love, an homage to the flavours and terroirs of Argentina, a temple of regenerative farming – Don Julio is all this and more. Some 25 years after owner-sommelier Pablo Rivero opened his neighbourhood steakhouse on a corner of Palermo, he is still serving some of the best beef cuts, local wines and authentic Argentine hospitality you can find anywhere.
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The people behind Don Julio
Pablo Rivero
profileFounder & Owner
Pablo Rivero is the founder and owner of Don Julio, the acclaimed Argentine steakhouse in Buenos Aires' Palermo neighborhood established in 1998. Under his leadership, Don Julio was ranked No. 1 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2024 and was named the world's best steakhouse. Rivero was recognized as the Best Sommelier in the World by the same organization.
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