Food and drink • September 27, 2023
A Gourmet Rio
By Ana Clara Riedel
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In Rio, at every corner, an unmissable gastronomic experience awaits you.
On every sidewalk, a nice place.So this is life in Rio, without failing to offer the best of Brazilian and world cuisine. No matter where you are, you will certainly find good restaurants, for lunch, dine and snack, always receiving the gift of the marvelous view of Rio de Janeiro. That's why,we have made a selection with the highlights and the best tips so you can visit and eat!
Oro
Av. Gen. San Martin, 889 - Leblon
The restaurant has a history marked with many awards, innovations and revolutions on the Brazilian gastronomic scene, in 2015 and 2018, stamped many stars on Michelin Guide. The kitchen is controlled by chef Felipe Bronze.
Fogo de Chão
Av. Repórter Nestor Moreira, s/n - Botafogo (21) 2542-1545 • Av. Das Américas, 4666 – Loja 160 - Barra da Tijuca (21) 3195-2074
Fogo de chão has more than 30 units spread around the world, Steakhouse Fogo de Chão is the right alternative for those who appreciate the real Gaúcho Barbecue.
Mister Lan
Maria Angélica, 21 - Lagoa
The restaurant with the magic of Chinese cuisine, offers exotic and exclusive dishes, served with all refinement and a selected wine list, Mr. Lam provides a view to one of the most beautiful postcards of the city, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Malta Beef Club
Av.General San Martin, 359 - Leblon
If you like quality meat, in Malta you will find a paradise. The fundamental basis of this restaurant lies in the fact that the owners, Sergio and Marcelo Malta( cousins) are dedicated to the prime meat business, and consequently, always have the best cuts of meat.
Gero - Hotel Fasano
Av. Vieira Souto, 80 - Ipanema - (21) 3202-4000
Commanding Gero´s kitchen, the Italian Chef Luigi Moress, who participated in the inauguration of the old Gero in 2002. On the menu it is possible to find classics of the Fasano Group, besides the traditional “bollito”,served at Sunday lunches.
Aprazível
Rua Aprazível, 62 - Santa Teresa
On the top of the charming district of Santa Teresa, Aprazível creates harmony for every type of soul, and delights in every meal. The genuine Brazilian cuisine is translated into tasty cuisine, full of aromas, bringing together Brazilianness with contemporary touches.
Adega Santiago
Av. das Américas, 3900 - 2nd floor Barra da Tijuca (21) 39001605
In the kitchen and on the counter, the journey is made with flavors from the Iberian Peninsula. So, Adega Santiago becomes the space for the experience of the Iberian cuisine, with typical dishes of Spain and Portugal, and also presents a wine cellar with 140 brands.
Marinho
Av. Atlântica, 4206 - Loja A - Copacabana
(+55 21) 3269-3774 - @marinhoatlantica
With a deck overlooking the sea, it is a good option all year round. The menu features very carioca snacks such as chicken hearts, various soup, seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Casa Camolese
Rua Jardim Botânico, 983 - Jardim Botânico
Italian Mediterranean cuisine arrives in Jardim Botanico with a menu that crosses the Atlantic. A great success of the menu is the meat croquette of Adonias, with aïoli and onion pickle, mignon tournedos served with cassava mousseline and a delicious pizza menu.
Gurumê
Rua Aníbal de Mendonça, 132 - Ipanema
Estrada da Gávea, 889 - Fashion Mall - São Conrado
Rua Lauro Muller, 116 - Shopping Rio Sul - Botafogo
Av. Maracanã, 987 – Shopping Tijuca
Av. das Américas, 7777 – Rio Design Barra - Barra da Tijuca
Inspired by fishing elements,the menu is under command of the renowned Japanese Chef Shin Koikde, mixing traditional and contemporary flavors with exclusive dishes.
Tasca Miúda
Rua Humberto de Campos, 827 - loja B - Leblon
(21) 35180810/ @tascamiuda
The house presents snacks, handmade preserves, portions to share and sandwiches, offering also pataniscas of codfish, fried sardines, alheira ao murro with fried egg and punhetas de bacalhau( a famous Portuguese Codfish dish).
Maria e o Boi
Rua Maria Quitéria, 111 - 1º andar - Ipanema (+55 21) 3502-4634
Meat House and Brazilian cuisine, rescuing Brazilianness with special beef cuts. In all, there are fourteen, attention to the ox´s cinnamon, Caipira T-Pig bone and large steak of pure Wagyu M3-4(330g).
Katz-sū
Rua Von Martius, 325 - loja F – Jardim Botânico
The restaurant mixes carioca and asian accents, with Tahi, Korean and Japanese cuisine as pillars.
Isabel Lounge - Hilton Copacabana
Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana (21) 3501-8000 - (21) 97382-4576
@isabellounge / isabellounge.com.br
A landmark in Rio for those who are looking for contemporary Brazilian cuisine, creative drinks and a breathtaking view.
Agô
Rua Áurea, 30 - Santa Teresa
Gastrobar presents a menu which brings together dishes from the teachings of Camdomblé and Umbanda, like the mixed sandwich flambeéd in cachaça with another version of seafood, accompanied by a delicious farofa of dendê( dendê palm flour). It's one of the most recent highlights of Rio.
Natural juices, from Rio to the world
Addresses of good meetings, the juice stores in Rio are everywhere. Just walk in districts like Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Barra da Tijuca and come across one of them, always with a good açaí, refreshing juices or trying worthy mixtures of a crazy laboratory. This way, you will find the perfect locals to gather friends in the afternoon or make a warm up before the party. Or better: take a good and reinforced breakfast.
Bibi Sucos
Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 591 A - Leblon
BB Juices became a great meeting point, besides offering a good variety of natural juices. There are ten stores spread across the city, being the first one and the most classic in Leblon.
Balada Mix
Rua das Laranjeiras, 222 - Laranjeiras
(+55 21) 2558-3131
With a tropical and rustic concept, the house offers fruit juices natural ingredients and a varied menu with light salads, sandwiches, burgers, grills and pizzas.
BB Lanches
Aristides Espínola, 64 - Loja A - Leblon
(21) 2294-1397
The first juice bar in Leblon, the famous BB Lanches has a menu of 28 juices and more than a hundred snacks and sandwiches.
Polis Sucos
Rua Maria Quitéria, 70 - loja A - Ipanema
(21) 2247-2518 - @polissucos
A most traditional address in Ipanema and our juice route. Polis sucos has more than six decades of history, is one of the oldest cafeterias of the city.
Golden Sucos
Av. Sernambetiba, 5130 - Barra da Tijuca
(21) 2434-1371 - @goldensucos
It is known to be a meeting point of actors and football players who meet during free time.By the sea, the juice store becomes a mandatory stop for those who visit Rio
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