Must-see restaurants in Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

  • Casa Camolese

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    One of the most talked-about openings in recent years is this beautifully designed eating, drinking and entertainment space overlooking the Jockey Club…

  • Puro

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Puro offers consistently excellent food and service in the upmarket Jardim Botânico neighborhood. Chef Pedro Siqueira’s menu features traditional…

  • Lagoon

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    This lakefront eating and entertainment complex houses a handful of restaurants, plus a cinema, a bar and a live-music venue. The best tables are on the…

  • Olympe

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Thomas Troisgros, one of Rio's top chefs, dazzles guests with unforgettable meals at this award-winning restaurant set in a peaceful villa on a quiet,…

  • Bráz

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    The much-touted pizzeria from São Paulo has had a huge following with cariocas (Rio residents) since opening in the city in 2007. Perfect crusts and…

  • Jarbô

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Just outside the entrance to the Jardim Botânico (but inside the gates off the busy roadway), Jarbô is a great anytime favorite, with a wide-ranging menu…

  • Prana Vegetariano

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    A short stroll from the Jardim Botânico's north exit, this very friendly vegetarian restaurant has garnered quite a following for its deliciously healthy…

  • Plage Café

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Inside the lush Parque Lage, this beautifully located cafe serves an expansive array of dishes, including eggs Benedict and roasted eggplant lasagna, as…

  • Ella Pizzaria

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Located in a prime spot next to the Jardim Botânico, this upmarket pizzeria offers Neapolitan-style pizzas with elaborate toppings such as crispy octopus,…

  • Arab da Lagoa

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    This is one of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas' most popular outdoor restaurants. It serves traditional Middle Eastern specialties such as hummus, baba ghanoush,…

  • O Caranguejo

    Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa

    Families and businesspeople are the usual clientele of O Caranguejo, one of the most popular seafood restaurants in the neighborhood. While the more…

  • La Bicyclette

    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,…

  • Braseiro da Gávea

    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…

  • Jojö

    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…

  • Guimas

    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 …

  • Taj Mahal

    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…

  • Borogodó

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.