Ipanema & Leblon
One of Rio's best restaurants, Giuseppe Grill aims for perfection and it rarely disappoints. Chargrilled meat and fish plates are outstanding, as are…
Must-see restaurants in Ipanema & Leblon
Ipanema & Leblon
Inside an art-filled and whimsically decorated converted house, Zazá serves beautifully prepared dishes with Asian accents, and uses organic ingredients…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Rio's best restaurants, Zuka prepares mouthwatering cuisine. Try zingy ceviche with Brazilian piquinho pepper or the confection-like delicacy of…
Ipanema & Leblon
Created by Claude Troisgros, Rio's most famous chef, this innovative Leblon restaurant takes the idea of the churrascaria (traditional barbecue restaurant…
Ipanema & Leblon
Something of a secret culinary spot in Leblon, Formidable is a charming bistro with only a handful of tables inside (and a few tables out front). It has a…
Ipanema & Leblon
This artisanal Italian-run gelateria whips up Rio's best ice cream. You'll find more than two dozen rich and creamy temptations, including gianduia …
Ipanema & Leblon
True to its name, this Peruvian place specializes in ceviche and serves more than a dozen varieties of the tangy, tender seafood dish. Other great plates…
Ipanema & Leblon
Leblon's top sushi destination boasts a Zen-like ambience, with a handsome dark-wood sushi counter setting the stage for succulent cuisine. In addition to…
Ipanema & Leblon
Chef Pedro Siqueira made waves in 2015 with the opening of his excellent restaurant Puro in Jardim Botânico. Building on that success, Siqueira opened…
Ipanema & Leblon
Graviola started out as a food truck but became such a success that brick-and-mortar eateries quickly followed. The Leblon branch has a tranquil setting…
Ipanema & Leblon
Run by a Dutch chef, Frontera offers more than 60 plates at its lunch buffet, which features a mouthwatering assortment of grilled meats, baked casseroles…
Ipanema & Leblon
Set on a peaceful tree-lined street, this nicely designed restaurant with a relaxing front terrace serves creative, beautifully executed dishes. Start off…
Ipanema & Leblon
Tucked away on a quiet Leblon backstreet, this low-lit space brings a dose of creativity to the Rio dining scene, with sharing plates like pork dumplings…
Ipanema & Leblon
This tiny cafe has a loyal local following for its excellent coffees, all-organic fare and decent vegetarian and vegan dishes – not to mention the…
Ipanema & Leblon
This restaurant on upscale Garcia d'Ávila serves a good selection of salads, burgers and unique appetizers such as calamari in manioc crust, as well as…
Ipanema & Leblon
A festive spot to eat and drink, Venga! was Rio's first authentic tapas bar when it opened back in 2009. Classic wood details and a good soundtrack set…
Ipanema & Leblon
Greek fare has at last reached the tropical shores of Rio, with this classy but inviting eatery on restaurant-lined Rua Dias Ferreira. Start off with…
Ipanema & Leblon
A newcomer to Leblon's top culinary strip, Nola has a stylish contemporary design and a creative menu that hits the right notes no matter what you're in…
Ipanema & Leblon
This trendy, high-end pizzeria serves tasty thin-crust pizzas made with fresh ingredients. Prices are higher than at other pizza joints, but the chefs –…
Ipanema & Leblon
Bringing a touch of class to the humble rotisserie chicken, Giro has earned a following for its delectable, organic birds. Expect crispy on the outside,…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of the few casual dining options on the upscale culinary street of Dias Ferreira, Yalla is a small, quick-serving restaurant where you can pick up…
Ipanema & Leblon
Bringing a dash of style to the Leblon beachfront, the Café de la Musique serves high-end cocktails (R$35 to R$40) to a fashionable crowd. You can sit and…
Ipanema & Leblon
Inside the Ipanema Inn, this humble-looking place serves delectable contemporary Brazilian cooking. Seasonal, high-quality ingredients feature in the…
Ipanema & Leblon
One block up from Ipanema Beach, this hip little spot with a small terrace fires up some of the best thin-crust pizzas in the Zona Sul. The creative…
Ipanema & Leblon
Thai cuisine is a rarity in Rio, which makes charming Nam Thai even more of a star. The French colonial interior is a cozy setting for the eclectic Thai…
Ipanema & Leblon
This charming cafe, which arrived in Ipanema in 2018, was an instant hit thanks to its excellent anytime menu of rich quiches, huge ingredient-packed…
Ipanema & Leblon
French chef Claude Troisgros adds another hit to his culinary empire with this classic French bistro, opened in 2018, near the western end of Leblon…
Ipanema & Leblon
From its location on the top floor of the Hotel Praia Ipanema, this place has a jaw-dropping view of Ipanema Beach. The dinner menu features Brazilian…
Ipanema & Leblon
This low-key restaurant situated on a street corner serves top-quality, straightforward Brazilian food with both lunchtime options and a daily specials…
Ipanema & Leblon
Prima showcases Italian delicacies not often seen in these parts, using imaginative ingredients such as goat cheese, olive tapenade, prosciutto and smoked…
Ipanema & Leblon
Gurumê is a Zen-like restaurant turning out creative, beautifully presented dishes that blend flavors from East and West. Among the many temptations are…
Ipanema & Leblon
A few steps from Praça General Osório, this small open-sided eating spot fills a much lacking niche in Rio's food world: Mexican cuisine! Nibble on…
Ipanema & Leblon
This photogenic newcomer evokes more than a hint of old-world Portugal with its tiled walls, bottle-filled shelves and gourmet items tantalizingly…
Ipanema & Leblon
This deli and gourmet grocer is one of the city's best. In addition to lunchtime specials (roast duck, lasagna, grilled salmon), you'll find pastas,…
Ipanema & Leblon
Vegetarians interested in sampling Brazil's signature dish should visit this small charmer on a Wednesday or a Sunday, when tofu feijoada is served. At…
Ipanema & Leblon
In the heart of Ipanema, this inviting cafe with sidewalk tables is a fine spot to have an espresso while watching the city stroll by. You'll also find…
Ipanema & Leblon
Next to the Formidable bistro, this tiny bakery and cafe fires up delicious croissants, pains au chocolat, éclairs, mille-feuilles and other delicacies…
Ipanema & Leblon
Extremely popular and going strong since 1942, Kurt has an array of irresistible temptations: flaky strudels, berry crumbles, and palm-sized tortes with…
Ipanema & Leblon
This buzzing, uberpopular Leblon spot specializes in creative Italian tapas (such as roast lamb croquettes, and goat cheese, fig and honey bruschetta) and…
Ipanema & Leblon
Delírio Tropical serves a tempting array of salads, which you can enhance by adding grilled trout, salmon carpaccio, filet mignon and other items. The…
