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Capricciosa
Inside this trendy high-end pizzeria, you'll find delicious thin-crust pizzas employing the freshest ingredients. The price is high but so is the quality, and toppings aren't so much tossed onto the curst as they are artfully arranged. Among many flavorful combinations is the signature capricciosa (ham, bacon, an egg, artichoke hearts and mushrooms). There is another branch in Copacabana (2255 2598; Rua Domingos Ferreira 187, Copacabana).
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Fasano Al Mare
One of the most anticipated restaurant openings of recent years, the lavish Fasano Al Mare opened in 2007 and was hailed an instant success by Rio's media. Seafood features Italian accents and comes beautifully prepared in dishes like risotto with saffron and rock lobster, seared tuna and whole fish baked in salt. This is one place where reservations are essential.
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Hideaway
Aptly named, Hideaway is secreted inside a converted 19th-century house. The all glass ceiling (with lush greenery framing the outside) and minimalist design give a contemporary polish to the place. Although there are better places to eat pizza, Hideaway remains a current favorite for the good vibe - particularly in the small lounge adjoining the restaurant - and the live jazz and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) nights, which are currently on Tuesday.
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La Fiorentina
One of Leme's classic Italian restaurants, La Fiorentina attracted Rio's glitterati in the '60s. Today, its beach-facing outdoor tables draw a loyal, mostly neighborhood crowd, who come to feast on the 15 different flavors of pizza and a well-stocked bar.
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La Trattoria
Old photos, simple furnishings, hearty dishes and the constant din of conversation have made this trattoria a neighborhood favorite for over 30 years. Shrimp dishes are the Italian family's specialty - they've won over many diners with their espaguete com camarão e óleo tartufado (spaghetti with shrimp and truffle oil).
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Mil Frutas
On chic Rua Garcia D'Ávila (next door to Rio's only Louis Vuitton store), Mil Frutas serves tasty ice cream that showcases fruits from the Amazon and abroad. Jaca (jackfruit), lychee and açaí are among the several dozen varieties - all of which are best enjoyed on the tiny shade-covered patio out front. There's another branch in Jardim Botânico (2511 2550; Rua JJ Seabra).
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Mio
A mix of locals and turistas gather at this longtime Ipanema favorite for tasty traditional Italian dishes and excellent grilled seafood. A huge aquarium dominates the main dining room - though diners in the front patio will have their own glassed-in experience. There's also an impressive wine cellar (containing 700 vintages) and a humidor stocked with cigars.
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Nanquim
Hidden inside the Instituto dos Arquitetos on a quiet street, this inviting restaurant functions as a self-serve at lunchtime with an à la carte menu at night. Risotto, pastas, seafood, quiche and salads are among the options. The 19th-century building is a mix of rustic and modern, with designs and sketches by Oscar Niemeyer adorning the walls.
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Osteria Dell'Angolo
Northern Italian cuisine is prepared and served with consummate skill. You'd be hard pressed to find fault with fresh pastas, seafood, and much-lauded risottos - the squid risotto in ink sauce in particular. President Lula, among other notable visitors, once dined in the elegant but understated Osteria.
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Ráscal
This popular São Paulo chain arrived in Rio in 2006 and quickly earned top marks for its fantastic lunch buffet. The huge spread of Italian cuisine includes salads, bruschetta, pizzas, pastas (six different kinds), along with a few juicy grill choices. At night Ráscal is à la carte.
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São Sebastião
This hidden gem has brought a dash of style to Leme since its opening in 2002. In an artfully decorated bistro, Chef Pedro Prado prepares beautiful French and Italian dishes that don't neglect the flavors of the tropics. Salmon with passion fruit, steak tartare, shrimp salad and ceviche are among the eclectic choices. Live jazz some nights add to the appeal.
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Sorvete Brasil
A delightful pit stop on a sunny day in Ipanema, Sorvete Brasil scoops up more than 50 different ice cream flavors including Amazonian cupuaçu, lychee, star fruit and guava.
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Stravaganze
This small, elegant restaurant serves piping-hot pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven. Fresh ingredients and excellent variety, along with attentive service, make this one of Rio's top pizza picks.
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