La Stanza

Catamarca & La Rioja


One of the best places in town, this stylish restaurant has an upbeat, urban vibe and serves imaginative pasta dishes that are a cut above most places. Better still are the inventive main dishes, which feature delicious cuts of meat, accompanied by baked vegetable medleys.


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