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…
Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro State
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,…
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…
Rio de Janeiro State
Perched 3.5km up a mountainside along a steep, tortuous dirt road, this intimate glass-walled restaurant serves up divine views and refined international…
Maria Fulô Bistrô Natural & Tapiocaria
Paraty
This cheerfully painted little restaurant just outside the historic center is a welcome refuge for both wallet and taste buds. At lunchtime, reasonably…
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
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
Prima showcases Italian delicacies not often seen in these parts, using imaginative ingredients such as goat cheese, olive tapenade, prosciutto and smoked…
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 State
A Mauá institution for over two decades, this pumpkin-colored pizzeria serves two dozen varieties of wood-fired, thin-crusted beauties. Perennial…
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,…
Rio de Janeiro State
If you weren't expecting a French restaurant with its own small-scale dairy in Rio's back yard, think again! Hidden 1km off the main road up a bumpy dirt…
Búzios
Directly opposite the Orla Bardot boardwalk, Salt's sea-facing front terrace makes a romantic dinner spot, with a wide-ranging mixed drinks menu and a…
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…
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…
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 State
The Taberna’s cozy interior, sporting rustic log walls and wooden benches with heart-shaped cutouts, is reminiscent of the Alps. So is the menu, featuring…
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…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Superb homemade sorrentinos (ravioli-like stuffed pasta pockets) are the specialty at this breezy Argentine-run upstairs restaurant. Fillings range from…
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…
Rio de Janeiro State
On Thursday and Friday afternoons, this great little beachfront place tucked behind a surf shop serves its popular prato do surfista (surfer's special; R…
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 …
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…
