Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
This small, charming neighborhood cafe and bistro on a peaceful corner in Jardim Botânico serves delectable salads, pastas, appetizers and creative…
Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Santa Teresa & Lapa
A standout among the dining options of Lapa, Cortiço Carioca serves carefully prepared 'mexidos.' filling plates of roast pork, codfish or roast…
Rio de Janeiro
Belgian chef Alexandre Binard heads this delightful brasserie a few blocks west of Av Rio Branco. Stop by in the morning for coffees, muffins and quiches…
Flamengo & Around
Catete's best restaurant is this understated Italian gem, with its aromas of herb-roasted vegetables wafting from the kitchen. The stars of the menu are…
Rio de Janeiro
This neighborhood favorite exudes charm with its wooden tables and chairs, bottle-lined shelves and warmly lit exposed brick. Stop by for coffees and…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, colorful bar is yet another in the growing number of watering holes and restaurants that pepper the neighborhood of Praça da Bandeira. The…
Flamengo & Around
Hidden away on the 3rd floor of a shopping/office complex, this casual place serves deliciously healthy fare at rock-bottom prices. The changing menu…
Rio de Janeiro
Flickering candles, art-filled walls and chattering crowds set the scene for feasting on Rio's best crepes and Bretonne-style galettes. Le Blé Noir offers…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Lapa may not seem the most obvious choice for a sushi dinner, but that hasn't dented the popularity of this inviting spot near the Arcos da Lapa. Gohan…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
An upscale carioca boteco (small open-air bar) with a creative flair, Guimas has been going strong since 1981. Winning dishes include the bacalhau à brás …
Rio de Janeiro
Splendid views await diners who make the trek to Bira. On a breezy wooden deck, you can partake in flavorful, rich seafood served in huge portions – big…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
One of the neighborhood's best restaurants, Refeitório serves only set lunches. Diners choose from a small selection of beautifully prepared dishes and…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Part of the Rio Scenarium nightspot empire, Mangue Seco serves a mix of seafood and Bahian fare, with hearty moquecas and caldeirada de frutos do mar …
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…
Rio de Janeiro
One of many eating choices at Botafogo Praia Shopping, Da Silva is a more polished affair than the food courts on the 7th floor and offers fine views over…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Hands down Rio's best Indian restaurant, Taj Mahal serves pure decadence from its extensive menu: plates of lamb masala, creamy palak paneer and piping…
Rio de Janeiro
This elegant Dutch-Brazilian-run restaurant in Urca turns out a creative mix of grilled meats (rack of lamb, duck breast), seafood (shrimp curry with…
Rio de Janeiro
A few steps from the entrance to the Belmond Copacabana Palace, Momo is a cheery gelateria serving the neighborhood's best ice cream. All the classics are…
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…
Rio de Janeiro
Around the corner from the beach, Porto das Carnes serves excellent cuts of meat that are chargrilled to juicy perfection. Stop in for the good-value R$54…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Tucked in the back of the Loja Pence boutique, this place cooks up tasty veggie burgers made of pea, lentil, black bean or falafel. Appetizers like…
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Beautifully set on tranquil Largo das Neves, Alquimia is a friendly Franco-Brazilian-run creperie that fires up delicious crepes, and it's also a charming…
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…
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…
Rio de Janeiro
In the middle of a shop selling books and CDs, this small, lively, pleasantly air-conditioned cafe is a fine spot to refuel, with Italian (Illy) coffee,…
Rio de Janeiro
This restaurant above Confeitaria Colombo spreads an extensive buffet of Brazilian dishes for those wanting to soak up a splendid interior.
Rio de Janeiro
The casual, no-nonsense Arataca serves cuisine of the Amazon. There's moqueca made with pirarucu (a freshwater fish), pato no tucupi (roast duck flavored…
Flamengo & Around
Chef Bruno Magalhães and his partners have created a consistently excellent eating and drinking option in the somewhat sparse neighborhood of Laranjeiras…
Rio de Janeiro
Behind the Botafogo metro station, this lively gastropub is one of more than a dozen eating and drinking spots along this lane. The microbrew selection is…
Rio de Janeiro
This handsomely appointed Italian restaurant has flavorful pastas and lasagnas, as well as some excellent seafood dishes. Antique tile floors, distressed…
Rio de Janeiro
If you can get past the wedding-reception-like decor – white tablecloths with plastic chairs and tables – you'll enjoy some excellent traditional Lebanese…
Rio de Janeiro
At the northeast end of Leme, elevated over the beach, this peacefully set kiosk serves espettos (kebabs or skewers) of vegetables, meats and cheeses,…
Flamengo & Around
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. Along…
Rio de Janeiro
Bar Luiz first opened in 1887, making it one of the city's oldest cervejarias (pubs). A festive air fills the old saloon as diners get their fill of…
Rio de Janeiro
On the ground floor of the Paço Imperial, this informal restaurant offers a tasty assortment of quiches, salads, soups and other light fare. Save room for…
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
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
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…
