Buenos Aires ·Villa Crespo ·Restaurant
Sampa
Mostly vegan Vegetarian €€
Mushrooms treated with the seriousness this city reserves for beef. The lion's mane bife and the gírgola ceviche are both marked vegan on the menu, and both are the reason to come; the kitchen is vegetarian rather than vegan, so read the (V) marks.
What to order
- 1 Bife de melena de león
- 2 Ceviche de gírgolas
- 3 Yakitori de portobellos
Insider tip
The menu marks every dish: (V) is vegan, (OPV) can be made vegan, and the rest carry dairy, so the queso llanero and the dulce de leche mousse are not for you. They take no reservations, so arrive before 9pm on weekends for a shot at the seven-course menu. Sit at the bar and watch the grill.
The area
Villa Crespo is the local alternative to Palermo, less polished, better value, and with a growing food scene that feels genuinely neighbourhood rather than destination.