Rio de Janeiro
The casual Principe de Mônaco is the neighborhood destination for sizzling plates of grilled squid, fresh cherne (grouper), shrimp and a mean bowl of Leão…
Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Located in the old neighborhood of Morro da Conceição, Imaculada is a Rio classic. The walls are adorned with artwork and the cooking doesn't disappoint…
Rio de Janeiro
If you can't make it to up to Brazil's Nordeste (Northeast), this convivial, rather whimsically decorated restaurant is your next best option. Here you…
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the massive CADEG market, Barsa serves mouthwatering dishes made with the freshest ingredients imaginable (not surprising, since Rio’s largest…
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…
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,…
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),…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Rio de Janeiro
Splendid views await diners who make the trek to Bira. On a breezy wooden deck, you can partake in flavorful, rich seafood served in huge portions – big…
Rio de Janeiro
One of many eating choices at Botafogo Praia Shopping, Da Silva is a more polished affair than the food courts on the 7th floor and offers fine views over…
Rio de Janeiro
This elegant Dutch-Brazilian-run restaurant in Urca turns out a creative mix of grilled meats (rack of lamb, duck breast), seafood (shrimp curry with…
Rio de Janeiro
A few steps from the entrance to the Belmond Copacabana Palace, Momo is a cheery gelateria serving the neighborhood's best ice cream. All the classics are…
Rio de Janeiro
Around the corner from the beach, Porto das Carnes serves excellent cuts of meat that are chargrilled to juicy perfection. Stop in for the good-value R$54…
Rio de Janeiro
In the middle of a shop selling books and CDs, this small, lively, pleasantly air-conditioned cafe is a fine spot to refuel, with Italian (Illy) coffee,…
Rio de Janeiro
This restaurant above Confeitaria Colombo spreads an extensive buffet of Brazilian dishes for those wanting to soak up a splendid interior.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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
This charming restaurant scores high on novelty: it’s hidden in the back of a bookshop, with stone walls, low-lit lamps and bookshelves. Atmosphere aside,…
Rio de Janeiro
Serving delicious croissants and éclairs, this tiny French patisserie is well worth a visit for bakery fans. Aside from éclairs (chocolate or pistachio),…
Rio de Janeiro
One of several food trucks sprinkled along the eastern end of the Blvd Olímpico, Le Petit Paris turns out baguette sandwiches, risottos, boeuf bourguignon…
Rio de Janeiro
Overlooking small Praia da Urca, this neighborhood restaurant serves good-value weekday lunch specials, and you can enjoy views over the bay from the open…
Rio de Janeiro
Set just off Rua Miguel Lemos, this tidy health-conscious restaurant cooks up a reasonably priced lunch buffet, with vegetarian black beans, moqueca …
