Il Gabbiano

Top choice in Bariloche & the Lake District


At the best Italian restaurant in the region, chef Mimi Barchetta imbues each dish with plenty of amore, and it shows. Standout dishes include gnocchi with octopus ragout, tagliatelle alla boscaiola (with mushrooms and tomatoes), rigatoni with lamb ragout and beautifully seared meats. A convivial, easy vibe reigns and it's a great place for a romantic tête-à-tête.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bariloche & the Lake District attractions

1. Aerosilla Campanario

2.94 MILES

At Cerro Campanario, the Aerosilla Campanario lifts passengers up to a panoramic view of Lago Nahuel Huapi.

2. Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi

2.97 MILES

One of Argentina's most-visited national parks, Nahuel Huapi occupies 7500 sq km in the mountainous southwestern Neuquén and western Río Negro provinces…

3. Aerosilla Cerro Bellavista

9.07 MILES

Several chairlifts and the Aerosilla Cerro Bellavista carry passengers up to 2000m on Cerro Catedral, where there's a restaurant/confitería offering…

4. Teleférico Cerro Otto

9.81 MILES

This cable car carries passengers to the summit of Cerro Otto (1405m), with all-encompassing views of Lago Nahuel Huapi from the top. Besides several…

5. Museo de Montaña Otto Meiling

10.69 MILES

This museum at the Refugio Berghof is named for the pioneering climber and contains displays about his life, as well as some personal effects. To get here…

6. Centro Cívico

12.55 MILES

A stroll through Bariloche’s center, with its beautiful log-and-stone buildings designed by architect Ezequiel Bustillo, is a must. Besides, posing for a…

7. Museo de la Patagonia

12.57 MILES

This small museum is a good introduction to the region, from its volcanic origins and archaeological sites to a wealth of taxidermied wildlife, the life…

8. Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes

19.22 MILES

This small national park, encompassing the entire Quetrihué Peninsula that juts out into the waters of Lago Nahuel Huapi, protects remaining stands of the…