Gate-area Italian chain with fast pizza slices
Il Gatto sits airside at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), inside the main departures concourse after security. It’s one of the few recognizable Argentine-Italian chains in the terminal, so you’ll see its name again in downtown Buenos Aires if you’re staying in the city. Expect a busy counter setup where you order first, then grab a seat at nearby tables that are open to the concourse.
The menu leans Italian: pizzas by the slice, simple pastas, and standard café drinks. Pricing runs higher than city locations, as usual for AEP, with mains typically in the mid-range compared with other sit-down spots in the airport. If you want something fast, slices and pre-made sandwiches usually move quicker than made-to-order pasta plates.
Hours track flight banks at Aeroparque, opening early morning for the first departures and running into the late evening while domestic flights are still going. If you land on a 22:00 arrival, options shrink across the terminal, and Il Gatto may be one of the last full menus still running. Always check same-day hours posted at the counter, since closing time can slide earlier on light schedules.
Service follows the typical Argentine counter format: order, pay, then wait for your number. Baristas can pull a competent espresso or cortado, and you’ll find bottled aguas, gaseosas, and basic beers in the fridge. If you’re tight on time before a 45-minute boarding call, stick to a pre-made item and coffee rather than a full plate of pasta or milanesa.
Most travelers eat at the shared tables that look directly onto nearby gates, which helps if you’re leaving from the main domestic bank serving Aerolíneas Argentinas at peak times. Seating fills up around morning departures between 07:00 and 10:00 and again from 18:00 to 21:00. Tip: order first, then hunt for a table while you wait on your ticket number; it saves a few minutes when the concourse is packed.