Sbarro: A Quest for Authentic American-Style Pizza in Argentina

When it comes to culinary adventures, there's something magical about the hunt for an authentic taste from home right in the heart of your host province or country. For pizza enthusiasts living in Argentina, this often means embarking on a quest to find that quintessential American-style pizza. While Argentina is famous for its own culinary delights, the allure of a cheesy, pepperoni-topped American-style pizza is undeniable. 

Over the last 11 years, The hubs and I have searched for a place that could satiate our taste for pizza. We've been lucky to find pizza spots like Ugi's, The Bronx Pizza, and Hell's Pizza in Buenos Aires and PIBI - NY Style Pizza in Cordoba City and Chicago American Bar, the latter of which went out of business. But in 2021, the pizza chain called Sbarro made its debut in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires. Unfortunately, the pandemic and economic setbacks delayed our trip until 2023.

There is one Sbarro location that has all the glittery exterior of New York City, but in June, we visited a smaller Sbarro in the food court at the Abasto Shopping Mall in Avenida Corrientes 3247. 

Now this wasn't my first time eating at Sbarro. As a child, I recall eating there several times with my parents at Westland Mall in Hialeah, Florida. That Sbarro not only offered mouth-watering large pizza slices but also calzones and a number of pasta options. I was curious to see if the Sbarro in Argentina would bring back fond memories of home.

Well, they didn't offer pasta, but they did have pizza toppings like meat lovers and pepperoni, among others. And since American-style pizza was exactly what the hubs and I were looking for, that's just what we ordered.

They also had cheesecake, which I thoroughly enjoyed. 

Now recently, the hubs and his friend traveled to Buenos Aires yet again! This time, the hubs went to the NYC-style Sbarro in Avenida Corrientes 1267, and shared some photos with me.

In the diverse world of pizza, American-style pies have a special place in our hearts. So if you prefer a classic mouth-watering New York slice, the good news is that Argentina, with its vibrant food scene and passion for flavors, has Sbarro to offer American expats and all you pizza aficionados. So, the next time you find yourself in Buenos Aires, Argentina, don't hesitate to visit Sbarro. Your taste buds will thank you for it!