Janio - Buenos Aires

We really enjoyed this place. The portions were massive, the food was delicious and the prices were not too high. We got steak and kebabs. One of the side dishes was a potato that was bigger than my arm!

The Janio is located at the lively and cool Plaza Immigrantes de Armenia in hip Palermo and offers a look at the square and the nearby action that usually takes place in the evening. The Gastro-Bar specializes in grill food and argentinian specialities and is a good choice for a stop, when no restaurant in particular is aimed at and you're just looking for a spot to grab a quick burger or similar. From service, to price and quality was the restaurant absolutely satisfying, though not particularly standing out as well. The one negative I have to mention though is the restroom situation, which according to the company I was with was not worth taking a look at - unclean and not well kept, which made us finish our dinner earlier and leave for a cleaner option.

Another bad experience in Buenos Aires. We were looking for a cozy restaurant in the Palermo Área and after walk for few minutes we've found Janio.Waiter very friendly immediately showed us our table in the beautiful and warm terraza in the top of restaurant. 1st impression ok. Menu kind of expensive for the quality. We order 2 fried empanadas ( very good ones) and cheese nachos to share and we got guacamole one. Decided not be cranky and eat anyway. For main course 3 chorizo dishes one very well done and 2 medium rare. And once arrived 3 very well done. Very poor wine list . Once we came downstairs to pay, the manager asked me if I was going to add the tip on bill or if I already gave it to the waiter upstairs!!! Is it a must after 2 wrong orders?!?!?! Run away!!!

Too expensive. Not comfortable tables and chairs. Just 1 waiter for like 20 tables... More that 20' to get a glas of wine ($80 pesos when regular price is $45/50). I'm not going again and don't recommend it.

On Sunday while walking the market at the plaza stopped at Janio for a cup of coffee Americano. Service was very good and I enjoyed sitting outside and watching the world go by.