Michelin Guide 2025: Discover Rio’s starred restaurants

The eighth national edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide was launched and, as always, gave what to say in the world of gastronomy. Five restaurants conquered two stars and another 20 were recognized with a star – a select group that shines in the Brazilian gastronomic scene.

Since last year, Rio's restaurants have been re-evaluated by the French guide, considered the Bible of high gastronomy. The break took place in 2020 because of the pandemic, but now the wonderful city has returned to the radar of the demanding inspectors.

In a closed ceremony for guests at the Rosewood Hotel in São Paulo, the new stars of the 2025 edition were revealed – which, by the way, is only available in digital format. In addition to the houses with stars, Michelin also released the restaurants recommended by the evaluation team.

In total, 20 restaurants won one star – six of them in Rio de Janeiro. Among those with two stars, there are now only five houses: two cariocas and three São Paulo women. The Othek, who once had two stars, lost one and began to appear among those of a star.

The restaurants that kept their two stars are: D.O.M., by chef Alex Atala, Evvai and Tuju (in São Paulo), besides the Rio Lasai, by chef Rafa Costa e Silva, and Oro, commanded by Felipe Bronze. Once again, no Brazilian restaurant has taken the so dreamed three stars. The green stars, who recognize sustainable practices, stayed with Tuju, Casa do Porco and Corrutela – all from the capital of São Paulo.

But what do these stars mean anyway?According to Michelin criteria, a star indicates a high-level kitchen, with great ingredients and fine preparation – it is worth the visit! Two stars mean that the restaurant offers an excellent experience, with creative and amazing dishes – those worth a detour on the way. Already three stars are for absolutely exceptional places, which alone already justify the journey.

See the star houses in Rio in the 8th edition of the Michelin Guide:

Two-star restaurants:

Lasai Restaurant (@restaurantelasai)

Since 2022 in an exclusive space for ten people at the comfortable counter, in Botafogo, chef Rafa Costa e Silva, shaped by masters of contemporary cuisine in Spain — he was the right-hand man of Andoni Luis Aduriz, the award-winning Mugaritz, in the Basque Country — he pays close attention to every detail, in preparing recipes ahead of the client. The menu is extensive and follows the farm-to-table concept: there are 15 attractions prepared with simple, organic ingredients, most vegetables, coming from the farms and gardens of Rafa and Malena, their wife and hostess in the small hall. Prepared with emerald technique and creativity, dishes such as chickpeas with avocado, cabbage and ikura; pusua ceviche; oysters with coconut and lemon caviar; sweet potato, ricotta, zucchini and pecan are among the possible openings of the night. The ball follows with cured pig with banana and sarracene, scallops with mushrooms and cashew nuts, shrimp with pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. Desserts are three. Dinner can be harmonized with eight wines, most of them natural, finger-peeled by sommelière Maíra Freitas (consecrated the best in the country in this edition), and a polishing sake at the heights. With idem ciphers: R$ 1,150, plus R$ 550 for the cups and 12% service.

Address: Lions ’ Largo, 35 - Humaitá

Timetable: Have sex from 7:00 to midnight. Sat, from 7:00 to 02. h

Telephone: (21) 3449-1854

ORO (@oro restaurant)

Installed in an attractive space at the Leblon, chef Felipe Bronze's restaurant, which after conquering the lovers of the good table gained fame with the large audience running TV shows, presents itself as cutting-edge Brazilian cuisine, made in the fire. The house, which kept its two Michelin stars, under the command of chef and sommelière Cecilia Aldaz, works with two tasting menus, Creativity (R$ 690), more robust, and Affection (R$ 590). The first section of the menu, named “eating with your hands”, is common to both menus and has 11 “snacks”, things like oyster, jabuticaba and purple shissô; or fished, melon and matcha. The second part, “with cutlery”, depending on the menu chosen with two or four options, has steps such as lamb with butter bean humus; and black cod, missô and bok choy. Harmonization adds R$ 290 or R$ 370 (in the menu with more steps). After desserts to choose from, like “all coconut”, it is worth closing with coffee (coado or espresso) more tasty (R$ 30), which comes with brigadier oro, cashew, pudding and cheese.

Address: General San Martin, 889 - Leblon

Timetable: Have sex from 7:00 to 11:00. Sat, 1:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 11:00.

Telephone: (21) 98596-2230/ (21) 3841-6859

One star restaurants:

Home 201 - NEW! (@201.house)

With 24 seats and working only with reservations, Casa 201 provides a rare welcome in the middle of high gastronomy. As an extension of the house itself, the unpretentious and intimate climate dictates the rhythm of this new experience in the Jardim Botânico. In tune with the environment is the artisanal preparation, present in all the creations of Chef João Paulo Frankenfeld. From the loaves to the charcuterie, through the cheeses and sauces, Casa 201 focuses on quality and consistency. With different preparation techniques and a lot of creativity, the gastronomy developed is rich in flavors, textures and different culinary influences that went through the life of the chef: French, German and Italian. The menu changes according to the seasonality of the ingredients, with total respect to the time and quality of each product. Another highlight is the courses offered in the house. One of the wishes of the owners is to share techniques and teachings through lessons taught by the chef himself, João Paulo Frankenfeld.

Address: R. Lopes Quintas, 201 - Jardim Botânico

Timetable: Have the sat, 8:00 a.m. h

Telephone: (21) 96707-0201

Mee (@belmondcopacabanapace)

By the pool of the Copacabana Palace, Mee was one of the first Asians to deserve a Michelin star in Rio. Its cuisine is a trip through Asia, mixing Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese flavors. In omakase, the customer sits on the counter and sees closely the preparations of the 16 (R$ 560) or 19 (R$ 665) dishes that integrate the tasting. With the chef's right to explain. (Alberto Morisawa?). To harmonize with sake, one should pay more R$ 590 and, with Ruinart champagne, more R$ 1,950. The tasting menu, with nine stages, comes out to R$ 515, and the vegetarian to R$ 480 (more R$ 490 with harmonization). The à la carte menu includes delicacies such as bluefin tartare, bluefin tuna, capelin and mujol eggs and ponzu sauce (R$ 185), as well as peanut shrimp pad Thai (R$ 150) and wagyu carpaccio (R$ 105). Copacabana Palace.

Address: Atlantic Avenue, 1702 - Copacabana

Schedule: To have the gift from 7:00 to midnight

Telephone: (21) 2548-7070

Reservations 24 hours in advance.

Oseille - NEW! (@oseillerstaurante)

Oseille, in Ipanema, offers an unforgettable dining experience under Chef Thomas Troisgros. With an exclusive 16-seat counter, you connect directly to the kitchen and the creative process of a tasting menu that celebrates family history and heritage. Inspired by Chef's global experiences and the traditions of the Troisgros family, Oseille invites you to explore unique and innovative flavors.

Address: R. Joan Angelica, 155 - Shop B - Ipanema

Timetable: Sats from 7:45 to 8:00.

Telephone: (21) 3854-1819 or (21) 9-7621-4097

Oseille runs from Wednesday to Saturday, from 8:00 p.m., with reservations only, at 7:45 p.m.

Otek (@oteque rj)

In the 1938 mansion in Botafogo, the Paranaense Alberto Landgraf, son of a German father and Japanese mother, privileges the fish and seafood in his modern, minimalist and highly technical cuisine, carved in Japan and London with chefs Tom Aikens and Gordon Ramsay. From the open kitchen, Landgraf sends dishes such as the pickled sardine with foie gras in the brioche, bluefin tuna with caviar and fish mayonnaise, hedgehog with mussel cream and roast onion, braised muscle with roasted carrot, tutan and caramelized chestnut. The seasonal menu of eight stages (being six of fish, one of red meat and one for dessert, which can always go beyond) costs R $ 895. If you want to accompany with wines — labels of small producers prospected by the sommelier Léo Silveira served in Austrian cups Zalto, the best and most expensive in the world — add R$ 675 or R$ 795 (with premium labels). Address: Rua Conde de Iraq, 581 - Botafogo

Address: Rua Conde de Iraq 581 – Botafogo

Timetable: Have the sat, from 7:00 to 11:30

Telephone: (21) 3486-5758

Cipriani (@belmondcopacabanapace)

Opened almost 30 years ago at Belmond Copacabana Palace, the restaurant is a key part of the centennial hotel, the most famous in the country. With a privileged view of the iconic swimming pool, the lounge has décor with natural flower arrangements, Italian mirrors and chandeliers. The tasting menu of 11 stages, with rereadings of Italian dishes with contemporary techniques, such as the risotto to the hunter and the calf with funghi and nuts, costs from R $ 575 to R $ 695. Chef Nello Casese also offers the vegan and gluten-free menu option (R$495). To reserve a seat at the chef's table, with exclusive menu served for up to six people in the kitchen, disburses from R $ 2,9950 to R $ 5,950 per person, depending on the drinks.

Address: Atlantic Avenue, 1702 - Copacabana

Timetable: I'll take it from 7:00 to 9:00. Sex and sat, from 7:00 to 9:30.

Telephone: (21) 2548-7070

San Omakase (@sanomakase)

With only eight seats on the counter, the intimate restaurant seeks to bring an immersion in the Japanese table and culture. On the other side, eight professionals are ready to take action, commanded by the sensei André Nobuyuki Kawai. In two and a half hours, six stages (which unfold into many) and smoking teas in an omakase menu that reveals the singularities of Japanese culture. From the wide cut of a bluefin brought from the Mediterranean Sea on the eve; to the Japanese omelet in the rectangular copper skillet; with fresh wasabi, grated and mixed at the time. With pargo, sea bass, taint, sardine, prejereba, dog-eye, eel, akami bluefin cuts, chutoro and otoro, sushis can come with two different types of rice of acidity, which changes everything. For dessert, a citrus foam cherry tree, with chocolate trunk and matchá earth. The house only opens four times a week, works only with reservations and receives with two closed menus surprise: the Tokubetsu (R$ 680) and the Nigirizushi (R$ 470).

Address: 26 Rue Conde de Bernadotte - Leblon

Timetable: To have it from 8:00 to 10:00. Sex and sat, from 7:00 to 11:30

Telephone: (21) 2112-5199

Only with reservations.