Sottovoce
Sottovoce is an Italian-influenced restaurant and bar in Puerto Madero with proper Italian cuisine, a full bar program, and the polished atmosphere that defines the district. The setup runs restaurant-first with the bar handling pre-dinner cocktails and aperitivo hour.
Where to stay near Sottovoce
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A polished Italian-influenced restaurant-bar in Puerto Madero with proper food and drinks.
Polished Italian restaurant-bar with refined service.
Italian classics, jazz, light electronic kept moderate
Smart casual
Italian food enthusiasts, couples, dinner-focused evenings in Puerto Madero.
Cards (all major), cash (ARS), USD accepted
Price Range
Cocktails ARS 6,000-10,000, wine ARS 7,000-18,000 per glass, mains ARS 18,000-35,000
Cocktails ~$5-8/~4.50-7 EUR, mains ~$15-30/~13-27 EUR
Hours
Daily noon to midnight
Insider Tip
The aperitivo hour pricing on cocktails is reasonable value. The Italian wine list is among the better in Buenos Aires. Reservations help during dinner hours.
Full Review
Sottovoce occupies a polished space in Puerto Madero with the layout running Italian restaurant format: indoor dining with proper Italian aesthetic, outdoor seating where the layout permits, a kitchen handling Italian cuisine alongside Argentine-Italian hybrid preparations, and a bar handling pre-dinner cocktails and aperitivo hour service.
The food program is the venue's strongest feature. Pasta dishes, Italian preparations of Argentine ingredients, and proper Italian wines drive the menu. Pricing at ARS 18,000-35,000 per main reflects the Puerto Madero context. Quality is genuinely good.
The wine list runs deep on Italian selections (Brunello, Barolo, Chianti, Veneto whites) alongside the standard Argentine offerings. The aperitivo hour pricing on cocktails provides reasonable value during the early evening window.
The atmosphere stays calm and dinner-focused throughout the evening. Music plays at moderate volume with Italian classics and jazz dominating. The crowd is heavily Italian food enthusiasts, couples on dates, and the broader Puerto Madero dining demographic.
The Neighborhood
Puerto Madero is Buenos Aires's reclaimed dock district, the city's most polished and expensive nightlife zone, with luxury hotels, riverside restaurants, and a curated bar scene built around the waterfront. Sottovoce sits in Puerto Madero among the restaurant cluster.
Getting There
Uber from Microcentro takes 10-15 minutes at ARS 2,000-4,000. Walking from San Telmo takes 25-30 minutes. The neighborhood is well-lit and safe for walking.
Address
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 176, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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