Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

  • Nanquim

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    One of the best per-kilogram places in Jardim Botânico, Nanquim has an elaborate spread of salads, grilled meats, sushi and elaborate dishes such as duck…

  • Vezpa

    Rio de Janeiro

    Serving up the city's best pizza by the slice, Vezpa has taken Rio by storm. It has dozens of locations around town, including this one, well-placed for a…

  • La Carioca Cevicheria

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    On a peaceful tree-lined street, La Carioca is an excellent spot for ceviche and other Peruvian hits. It has another, equally charming branch in Ipanema.

  • Braseiro

    Rio de Janeiro

    Follow the scent of chargrilled chicken to this unfussy, open-sided favorite for a satisfying meal that won't drain the wallet. It's a jovial spot, with…

  • Restaurante Os Esquilos

    Rio de Janeiro

    In a colonial house in the Tijuca forest, this atmospheric restaurant serves decent Brazilian fare. It sometimes closes during bad weather, so it's best…

  • Koni Store

    Rio de Janeiro

    This popular spot serves tasty temaki, seaweed hand rolls filled with tuna, salmon and other bites. It stays open late, making it ideal for a post-bar…

  • Catete Grill

    Flamengo & Around

    The Catete Grill has an excellent buffet with a wide range of seafood (including langostino), grilled meats, sushi, pastas, salads, appetizers and baked…

  • Lagoa Kiosks

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    The lakeside kiosks on either side of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas offer alfresco food and drinks, sometimes accompanied by live music on warm nights.

  • Capricciosa

    Rio de Janeiro

    Like its better-known version in Ipanema, Capricciosa serves excellent thin-crust pizzas.

  • Cobal do Humaitá

    Rio de Janeiro

    Rio's largest farmers market sells plenty of flowers, veggies and fruits; there are also cafes and restaurants on hand for those looking for a bit more.

  • Hortifruti

    Ipanema & Leblon

    This popular grocer and produce market sells a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, plus fresh juices and all the supermarket essentials.

  • Sabor DOC

    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…

  • Koni Store

    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,…

  • Galitos Grill

    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…

  • Koni Store

    Ipanema & Leblon

    This popular snack spot serves filling seaweed-wrapped hand rolls filled with rice and topped with sushi-grade salmon and other goodies.

  • Pão de Açúcar

    Rio de Janeiro

    This supermarket in Copacabana is a good choice for loading up on fresh tropical fruits and other snacks.

  • HortiFruti

    Rio de Janeiro

    A great place to pick up fruit in Copacabana.

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