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…
Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
This is one of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas' most popular outdoor restaurants. It serves traditional Middle Eastern specialties such as hummus, baba ghanoush,…
Rio de Janeiro
The son of famed local chef Claude Troisgros runs this high-end Brooklyn-style burger outpost, and has gained a strong following for his delicious burgers…
Rio de Janeiro
The casual Principe de Mônaco is the neighborhood destination for sizzling plates of grilled squid, fresh cherne (grouper), shrimp and a mean bowl of Leão…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Black-and-white photographs of legendary singers cover the walls of this old-school boteco (small open-air bar) in the heart of Santa Teresa. Lively…
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 –…
Rio de Janeiro
Located in the old neighborhood of Morro da Conceição, Imaculada is a Rio classic. The walls are adorned with artwork and the cooking doesn't disappoint…
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,…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This classic, old-time eating and drinking spot opened in 1967 and is a well-known draw for neighborhood bohemians: a noisy mix of artists, musicians and…
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…
Flamengo & Around
This atmospheric restaurant serves a good selection of classic Brazilian dishes by day, and transforms to a live-music spot with a menu of mostly drinks…
Rio de Janeiro
If you can't make it to up to Brazil's Nordeste (Northeast), this convivial, rather whimsically decorated restaurant is your next best option. Here you…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This creative eating, drinking and live-music space serves up good three-course lunch specials, plus sandwiches, snacks and a huge beer selection from…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Families and businesspeople are the usual clientele of O Caranguejo, one of the most popular seafood restaurants in the neighborhood. While the more…
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the massive CADEG market, Barsa serves mouthwatering dishes made with the freshest ingredients imaginable (not surprising, since Rio’s largest…
Rio de Janeiro
Located in Chapéu Mangueira favela, this simple open-sided eatery serves excellent snacks. The chef and owner David Vieira Bispo was formerly a fisherman,…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, handsomely designed snack spot has colorfully painted walls to match the vitamin-rich berry that it serves to perfection. The açaí here (from…
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…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
La Bicyclette whips up creative sandwiches (named after Parisian neighborhoods), hearty quiches, salads and desserts. Vegetarians can opt for the Olympia,…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
This family-style place serves large portions of its popular linguiça (garlicky pork sausage) appetizers, picanha (rump steak) and galetos (grilled…
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Angels, saints and other sacred images adorn the exposed brick walls of this marvelously atmospheric restaurant on Lapa's antique row. Grilled meats and…
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
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
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…
Rio de Janeiro
A creative addition to the Copacabana food scene, this small snack bar serves delicacies from the north, including pure açaí (a berry-like fruit),…
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…
Flamengo & Around
The makeover of the Marina da Glória has seen the arrival of a handful of upscale eating establishments facing the waterfront, including this classy…
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…
Rio de Janeiro
At Amir you'll enter a world of delicate aromas amid a brightly painted interior complete with Middle Eastern decorative touches. Daytime crowds come for…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's vegetarian scene has improved dramatically in recent years, with places like this inviting snack bar inside the ultra-hip Void store. Amazing…
