Ipanema & Leblon
This popular São Paulo chain arrived in Rio some years back and quickly earned top marks for its fantastic buffet. The huge spread of Italian cuisine…
Must-see restaurants in Ipanema & Leblon
Ipanema & Leblon
Roberta Sudbrack is known as one of Latin America’s finest chefs, and after many years wooing diners with her fine-dining restaurant in Jardim Botânico,…
Ipanema & Leblon
This tiny cafe doles out rich dishes of maniçoba (Amazon-style feijoada stew made with manioc leaves instead of beans), vatapá (a puree of manioc, dried…
Ipanema & Leblon
Vezpa is a New York–style pizza place in Leblon, with brick walls and high ceilings, where you can order pizza by the slice. The crusts are thin and…
Ipanema & Leblon
A mix of visitors and neighborhood regulars pack the tables at the former bar where 'The Girl from Ipanema' composers Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes…
Ipanema & Leblon
Half a block from the beach, Via Sete has a small shaded front terrace for taking in the passing parade of people. Head inside for air-conditioned…
Ipanema & Leblon
The Koni craze shows no sign of abating. The recipe is simple: temakis (seaweed hand rolls) stuffed with salmon, tuna, shrimp, roast beef or a combination…
Ipanema & Leblon
Of the many barracas (food stalls) on Ipanema Beach, Uruguai is a long-term favorite and serves scrumptious grilled chicken, beef and sausage sandwiches,…
Ipanema & Leblon
Admirers of Brazil's iconic feijoada (black bean and salted pork stew served with rice) needn't wait until Saturday, the time it's traditionally eaten, to…
Ipanema & Leblon
Fronting Praça General Osório, Cantina da Praça is a lively cafe and delicatessen that serves an assortment of tasty salads, satisfying antipasti, creamy…
Ipanema & Leblon
A Rio institution for over 50 years, Zona Sul Supermarket has branches all over the city. This one in Leblon is the best of the bunch, with fresh-baked…
Ipanema & Leblon
In a cozy villa on the western edge of Ipanema, Gula Gula remains a culinary favorite, which means a lot in a neighborhood ever in search of the new…
Ipanema & Leblon
This place aims to create a vibe that evokes an old-fashioned American-style coffeehouse. There's a happy buzz (more chatter than laptop clatter), it…
Ipanema & Leblon
Featuring an excellent lunch buffet of organic and vegetarian fare, New Natural was the first health-food restaurant to set up in Ipanema. The windowless…
Ipanema & Leblon
A much-loved neighborhood favorite, Faraj is the go-to spot for both satisfying snacks like a kibbe (meat croquette), esfiha (triangular spinach or meat…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Leblon's top buffet restaurants, Fellini has an enticing selection of dishes: salads, pastas, grilled fish and shrimp, plus a sushi counter and a…
Ipanema & Leblon
If Rio is destroying your budget, head to this friendly stand-up snack counter for one of the best deals in the Zona Sul: the R$5 mini pizza with crispy…
Ipanema & Leblon
On chic Garcia d'Ávila, Mil Frutas serves ice cream that showcases fruits from the Amazon and abroad. Abacaxí (pineapple), goiaba (guava), maracujá …
Ipanema & Leblon
Tired of eating feijoada? This open-sided American-run diner dishes up remedies in spades for the homesick gringo: waffles, pancakes, hash browns, mac and…
Ipanema & Leblon
This inviting restaurant on Ipanema's most upscale shopping street serves freshly made panini, salads, creamy risottos and creative pastas as well as…
Ipanema & Leblon
This small, open-sided restaurant attracts a young, garrulous crowd who enjoy the more than two dozen sweet and savory crepes available, as well as design…
Ipanema & Leblon
Dark-wood furnishings and the aroma of fresh-ground coffee lend authenticity to this Leblon coffeehouse. It serves waffles, snacks and desserts, and…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of the best places in Leblon for a creamy gelato, Momo whips up delectable tropical flavors (guava, mango, avocado) as well as Italian classics such…
Ipanema & Leblon
On the lower level of Rio Design Leblon, casual Gula Gula dishes up quiches and salads, and those wanting heartier fare can opt for grilled meats or other…
Ipanema & Leblon
Great for a quick slice when your energy levels are low, Vezpa serves satisfying New York–style pizza slices and lasagna from a tiny storefront. There are…
Ipanema & Leblon
This popular grocer and produce market sells a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, plus fresh juices and all the supermarket essentials.
Ipanema & Leblon
By day, this is a luxury butchers specializing in meaty delights from southern Brazil. But at 5pm staff fire up the grill, write the evening’s offerings…
Ipanema & Leblon
The go-to spot for satisfying Japanese snacks at all hours. Come for the cone-shaped koni (a seaweed-wrapped hand roll with rice and topped with salmon,…
Ipanema & Leblon
This open-sided purveyor of roast chicken is a handy eating spot. Grab a seat at the counter and enjoy inexpensive, nicely seasoned lunch specials whipped…
Ipanema & Leblon
This popular snack spot serves filling seaweed-wrapped hand rolls filled with rice and topped with sushi-grade salmon and other goodies.
