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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Rio de Janeiro
Like its better-known version in Ipanema, Capricciosa serves excellent thin-crust pizzas.
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.
Ipanema & Leblon
This popular grocer and produce market sells a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, plus fresh juices and all the supermarket essentials.
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…
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,…
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
This popular snack spot serves filling seaweed-wrapped hand rolls filled with rice and topped with sushi-grade salmon and other goodies.
Rio de Janeiro
This supermarket in Copacabana is a good choice for loading up on fresh tropical fruits and other snacks.