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Armazem do Chopp
In a barnlike structure above the street, Armazem do Chopp is a neighborhood favorite for its tasty grilled dishes and traditional inexpensive Brazilian fare (with lunch specials). At night, its open-air front deck is a lively place for ice-cold drafts.
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Ateliê Odeon
Next to the art house cinema of the same name, the Ateliê Odeon serves up decent Brazilian fare on its open-air terrace to a festive crowd. Ateliê opens onto the Praça Floriano, which is a lively gathering spot on weekday evenings. At weekends, it stays opens during film screenings next door.
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Atrium
A stately dining room in the Paço Imperial, Atrium serves power-lunching business execs and those simply wanting a taste of decadence. The lamb with rosemary and mushroom risotto would have brought a smile to the face of Dom Pedro I (who once gazed out these same windows a little less than 200 years ago).
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Bar do Mineiro
Photographs of old Rio cover the walls of this old-school boteco in the heart of Santa Teresa. Lively crowds have been filling this spot for years to enjoy traditional Minas Gerais dishes. Feijoada is tops on Saturdays. Other good anytime dishes include carne seca and lingüiça. Strong caipirinhas will help get you in the mood.
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Botequim Informal
One of the neighborhood's popular meeting points, this airy bar and restaurant serves Brazilian standards and icy cold beers on a quiet tree-lined street.
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Braseiro da Gávea
This family-style eatery serves up large portions of its popular steak with farofa, pot roast or fried chicken. On weekends, the open-air spot fills with the din of conversation and the aroma of fresh chope drifting by. A younger crowd takes over at night and into the early morning.
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Brasileirinho
Facing Praça General Osório, this simple eatery with its rustic charm serves a satisfying selection of traditional Mineiro cuisine. Traditional favorites include tutu a mineira (mashed black beans with mancioc), carne seca and passion fruit mousse for dessert. The feijão (beans) here are tops - not surprising given Brasileirinho is run by the same owners of Casa da Feijoada around the corner. They often have excellent multi-course lunch specials for around R$18 .
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Caesar Park
Some of Rio's best feijoada is served at the Caesar Park Hotel on Saturday. The rich cuisine is expertly prepared, without a lot of extra fat, and you can sample nearly a dozen varieties of pork dishes. A live samba band lends a festive atmosphere to the feasting.
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Casa da Feijoada
Admirers of Brazil's historic feijoada needn't wait until Saturday to experience the meaty meal. At this 15-year-old institution any day is fine to sample the rich black-bean and salted-pork dish. Served with the requisite orange slices, farofa and grated kale (cabbage), it goes nicely with a caipirinha.
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Espaço Brasa Leblon
One of Rio's top churrascarias, Espaço Brasa features nearly 30 different types of meat as well as sushi, seafood and salads. The beautifully presented all-you-can-eat buffet is set in a dining room with tall ceilings and elegant table settings.
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Galeto do Leblon
One of the pioneers on this street, Galeto do Leblon has been around for over 35 years. Although a recent renovation has created an airy, modern feel, with glass windows around the outside, Galeto still serves the traditional Brazilian dishes that have made it such a neighborhood favorite over the years. On Saturdays, stop in for excellent feijoada.
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Garota da Urca
Overlooking the small Praia da Urca, this neighborhood restaurant serves standard Brazilian fare at decent prices. The weekday lunch specials are good value, and you can enjoy views over the bay from the open-air veranda. By night, a more garrulous crowd meets here for steak and chope.
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Garota de Ipanema
A mix of tourists and neighborhood regulars pack the tables at the former bar where Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes once held court. Although the food is fairly standard Brazilian fare, one dish stands out - the picanha Brasileira, a scrumptious skillet of sliced sirloin brought sizzling to your table. Wash it down with a few glasses of ice-cold chope, and you'll realize why Garotas have been springing up all over the city.
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Guimas
A classic Carioca boteco with a creative flair, Guimas has been going strong for almost 20 years. Trout with leeks or the honey-roast duck with pear rice go nicely with the superfine caipivodcas (caipirinhas made with vodka instead of cachaça ). The small but cozy open-air restaurant attracts a more colorful mix of diners as the night progresses.
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Intihuasi
A welcome newcomer to Flamengo - and one of Rio's only Peruvian restaurants - Intihuasi is a small, sweetly decorated spot serving excellent ceviches, seafood soups and other classic dishes from the Andes. Wash those tamales down with a pisco sour or Inka Cola.
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Lamas
This classic Brazilian restaurant opened in 1874, and has fans from all over. In spite of the mileage, dishes here hold up well, and those omniscient waiters in starched white coats will tell you what's hot in the kitchen. You can't go wrong with grilled lingüiça or filet mignon with garlic.
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Pontinho
Tucked away on a peaceful corner of Copacabana, Pontinho is a traditional open-sided boteco serving sizzling platters of picanha (thin cut of rump steak), grilled chicken, omelets and other satisfying dishes to a neighborhood crowd. On your way to this untouristy spot, be sure to take a stroll past the leafy Praça Edmundo Bittencourt.
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Santa Arte
Near the heart of Santa Teresa, this colonial charmer is the setting for tasty and inventive contemporary cuisine. World music plays overhead as diners enjoy grilled eggplant sandwiches, seafood pasta and, the most popular dish, a poppy-seed crusted salmon served on mashed plantains. At night, the place is at its liveliest, with occasional live music and a fair bit of pedestrian traffic outside.
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Santa Scenarium
Angels, saints and other sacred images adorn the exposed brick walls of this marvelously atmospheric restaurant on Lapa's antique row. Grilled meats and other Brazilian staples are on offer at lunchtime, while at night, Cariocas gather for cold beer, appetizers and sandwiches (like the popular filet mignon on ciabatta). There's live music most nights.
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Senac Bistrô
On the bottom floor of an old mansion built 100 or so years ago, Senac serves tasty plates of seared tuna, shrimp moqueca and other Brazilian specialties. In spite of the splendid exterior, the decor inside is a bit lacking. The chocolate cake, however, makes up for any ambience issues. It comes warm and oozing decadence.
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Severyna da Glória
One of the rare gems of the neighborhood, Severyna is a cozy restaurant with rustic décor and satisfying plates of carne seca (dried meat with spices), moqueca and other classic Northeastern fare. There's live music Thursday to Sunday nights.
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Taberna da Glória
On a small plaza in the heart of Glória, this large outdoor eatery serves decent Brazilian staples, and in abundance - most dishes here serve two. The feijoada on Saturday still draws crowds, and if you're not up for a big meal, appetizers and ice-cold chope are a good way to enjoy the open-air ambience.
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Yorubá
Yorubá looks as if it's always prepared for the imminent arrival of an orixá (spirit or deity). Leaves lie scattered across the floor as candle flames flicker on the walls. Young waiters in red aprons stand at attention while something mystical transpires in the kitchen. Plates here are simply heavenly: plump shrimp and rich coconut milk blend to perfection in bobó de camarão, and the moqueca is simply outstanding.
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