Rio de Janeiro State
Locals flock to this self-serve place at lunchtime for its varied buffet, followed up with free shots of coffee.
Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro State
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
A mix of visitors and neighborhood regulars pack the tables at the former bar where 'The Girl from Ipanema' composers Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes…
Ipanema & Leblon
Half a block from the beach, Via Sete has a small shaded front terrace for taking in the passing parade of people. Head inside for air-conditioned…
Ipanema & Leblon
The Koni craze shows no sign of abating. The recipe is simple: temakis (seaweed hand rolls) stuffed with salmon, tuna, shrimp, roast beef or a combination…
Ipanema & Leblon
Of the many barracas (food stalls) on Ipanema Beach, Uruguai is a long-term favorite and serves scrumptious grilled chicken, beef and sausage sandwiches,…
Rio de Janeiro
Galeto Sat’s Botafogo is an upmarket take on the classic 'galeto' (spring chicken) restaurant that is a staple of Rio's restaurant scene, with chic…
Ipanema & Leblon
Admirers of Brazil's iconic feijoada (black bean and salted pork stew served with rice) needn't wait until Saturday, the time it's traditionally eaten, to…
Ipanema & Leblon
Fronting Praça General Osório, Cantina da Praça is a lively cafe and delicatessen that serves an assortment of tasty salads, satisfying antipasti, creamy…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
In a charming yellow colonial house, the two-story Borogodó is a great neighborhood destination for grilled steaks, seafood paella and pastas. Weekday…
Ipanema & Leblon
A Rio institution for over 50 years, Zona Sul Supermarket has branches all over the city. This one in Leblon is the best of the bunch, with fresh-baked…
Rio de Janeiro
Set in a weather-beaten colonial building in Saúde, Angu do Gomes is a classic carioca eating spot. Opened in 1955, the restaurant is best known for its…
Ipanema & Leblon
In a cozy villa on the western edge of Ipanema, Gula Gula remains a culinary favorite, which means a lot in a neighborhood ever in search of the new…
Rio de Janeiro
This upscale boteco is well known for its excellent beers (like the refreshing Loura, perfect for a hot day, or the IPA-style Índia, for something with a…
Rio de Janeiro
Far removed from the hustle and bustle of Av Atlântica, this cafe has magnificent views of Copacabana Beach. At the outdoor tables you can sit beneath…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
A Carnaval-themed restaurant, Baródromo is located a few steps from Lapa’s main nightlife artery, Av Mem de Sá. The large, open hall is dominated by…
Rio de Janeiro
This restaurant and drinking spot has a pleasant outside seating area and a welcoming vibe. Minimalist and funky decor really sets the place off at night…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
With high ceilings and exposed brick walls, this restaurant and drinking spot has an old-time feel, and it's just a short stroll from Lapa's samba clubs…
Rio de Janeiro
Near Pedra do Sal (a major destination for samba lovers on Mondays and Fridays), this classic eating and drinking spot serves a fine variety of…
Ipanema & Leblon
This place aims to create a vibe that evokes an old-fashioned American-style coffeehouse. There's a happy buzz (more chatter than laptop clatter), it…
Ipanema & Leblon
Featuring an excellent lunch buffet of organic and vegetarian fare, New Natural was the first health-food restaurant to set up in Ipanema. The windowless…
Restaurante Quinta da Boa Vista
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the former 1822 chapel of the former royal palace, this place serves excellent bacalhau ao forno (oven-baked codfish), caldeirada de frutos de mar …
Ipanema & Leblon
A much-loved neighborhood favorite, Faraj is the go-to spot for both satisfying snacks like a kibbe (meat croquette), esfiha (triangular spinach or meat…
Búzios
Standing out among the several deluxe self-serve eateries on this street for its wide variety of offerings, Bananaland offers a little something for…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
According to legend, this German restaurant went by the name Bar Adolf until WWII. Although the name has been Brazilianized, the cuisine is still prepared…
Rio de Janeiro
Offering much the same recipe for success as its Leblon branch, Bibi serves dozens of juices, along with savory and sweet crepes, sandwiches, burgers,…
Rio de Janeiro State
Directly opposite the beach at Praia do Forte, the 'Crazy Aunt' is part of a small Cabo Frio–based chain specializing in big platters of grilled fish and…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Leblon's top buffet restaurants, Fellini has an enticing selection of dishes: salads, pastas, grilled fish and shrimp, plus a sushi counter and a…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
With over a dozen locations around Rio, this New York–style pizza-by-the-slice shop has taken the city by storm. This branch is the perfect pre- or post…
