River Restaurants Shine in the 8th Edition of the Michelin Guide

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 is back on the radar of the demanding inspectors.

On the night of Monday (12), in a closed ceremony for guests at the Rosewood Hotel, in São Paulo, were revealed the new stars of the edition of 2025 – which, by the way, is available only 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)

Address: Largo dos Lions, 35 - Humaitá

ORO (@oro restaurant)

Address: Av. Gen. San Martin, 889 - Leblon

One star restaurants:

Home 201 - NEW! (@201.house)

Address: R. Lopes Quintas, 201 - Jardim Botânico

Mee (@belmondcopacabanapace)

Address: Av. Atlantis, 1702 - Copacabana

Oseille - NEW! (@oseillerstaurante)

Address: R. Joana Angélica, 155 - Shop B - Ipanema

Otek (@oteque rj)

Address: Rua Conde de Iraja, 581 - Botafogo

Cipriani (@belmondcopacabanapace)

Address: Av. Atlantis, 1702 - Copacabana

San Omakase (@sanomakase)

Address: Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 - Leblon

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