Santa Teresa & Lapa
Hidden on a winding road high in Santa Teresa, Aprazível offers beautiful views and a lush garden setting. Grilled fish and roasted dishes showcase the…
Must-see restaurants in Santa Teresa & Lapa
Santa Teresa & Lapa
One of the best and loveliest restaurants in Lapa, Casa Momus has a small but well-executed menu of Mediterranean-influenced dishes. Start with prawn…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
You could easily miss the low-key entrance to this tranquil lunch spot. Covering the top two floors of a 19th-century building, the restaurant has an airy…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
At this beautifully restored mansion, you can sit on the back terrace with its sweeping views or in the charming, airy dining room, and feast on rich,…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
The old hardwood ceiling and exposed brick set the stage for feasting on frutas do mar (seafood). Lines gather at weekends for crabmeat appetizers, fresh…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Conveniently located a few steps from Largo do Guimarães (Santa Teresa's epicenter), Cafe do Alto whips up filling Northeastern dishes. The wide-ranging…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Under the command of chef Esteban Mateu, Térèze provides a memorable dining experience. All the elements are there, from the decadent menu to the…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
One of Santa Teresa's most creative spaces, Bazá is equal parts vegetarian cafe, handicraft gallery and live-music venue. Stop in for tasty lentil or…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This charming family-run bakery and cafe is one of the secret spots that make Santa Teresa so popular with locals and visitors alike. The beautiful little…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Black-and-white photographs of legendary singers cover the walls of this old-school boteco (small open-air bar) in the heart of Santa Teresa. Lively…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This classic, old-time eating and drinking spot opened in 1967 and is a well-known draw for neighborhood bohemians: a noisy mix of artists, musicians and…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This creative eating, drinking and live-music space serves up good three-course lunch specials, plus sandwiches, snacks and a huge beer selection from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Part of the Rio Scenarium nightspot empire, Mangue Seco serves a mix of seafood and Bahian fare, with hearty moquecas and caldeirada de frutos do mar …
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Tucked in the back of the Loja Pence boutique, this place cooks up tasty veggie burgers made of pea, lentil, black bean or falafel. Appetizers like…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Beautifully set on tranquil Largo das Neves, Alquimia is a friendly Franco-Brazilian-run creperie that fires up delicious crepes, and it's also a charming…
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…
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…
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…
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…
