Must-see restaurants in Rio de Janeiro State

  • Antônia Casa e Café

    Rio de Janeiro

    Though it's just a short stroll from Copacabana's busiest thoroughfare, this little cafe (which shares space with a home-design store) maintains a…

  • Ceviche RJ

    Rio de Janeiro

    This simple Peruvian-run restaurant serves arguably the best ceviche in Rio. Although there is some seating inside the restaurant, most diners sit outside…

  • Rancho Inn

    Rio de Janeiro

    Exposed brick and tall windows lend a vaguely Parisian air to this charming upstairs lunchtime spot. The menu changes daily and features specials like…

  • Le Depanneur

    Rio de Janeiro

    This buzzing cafe and deli serves juices, waffles, crepes, salads, antipasti plates and specialty sandwiches. On weekends the large plant-trimmed front…

  • Miam Miam

    Rio de Janeiro

    Exposed brick walls and a mishmash of retro furnishings set the scene for dining in style at Botafogo’s culinary darling. Chef Roberta Ciasca serves her…

  • Cervantes

    Rio de Janeiro

    A Copacabana institution, the late-night Cervantes attracts cariocas who come to feast on the trademark filet mignon and pineapple sandwiches. This…

  • La Fiorentina

    Rio de Janeiro

    One of Leme's classic Italian restaurants, La Fiorentina attracted Rio's glitterati in the 1960s. Today its beach-facing outdoor tables draw a loyal,…

  • Arab

    Rio de Janeiro

    On Copacabana's oceanfront road, Arab is a laid-back spot where you can linger at an outdoor table over delicious platters of tabbouleh, hummus, baba…

  • Don Pascual

    Rio de Janeiro

    Don Pascual has undeniable charm. Amid lush scenery you'll dine on open-sided wooden decks, listening to birdsong. Not surprisingly, by night it's all…

  • Da Gema

    Rio de Janeiro

    Well off the beaten path, this humble-looking botequim (bar with table service) serves mouthwatering petiscos (appetizers). It was started by three…

  • Laguna Restaurante

    Rio de Janeiro

    Located on an island near the eastern section of Barra, this charming spot serves excellent seafood dishes meant for sharing. Start off with casquinha de…

  • Void – House of Food

    Rio de Janeiro

    This venue has two halves: on one side is Void, a store and cafe/bar selling sneakers, T-shirts, baseball caps, brownies and drinks. On the other side of…

  • Angá Ateliê Culinário

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Following a 16-year international culinary career that included stints working at Catalonia's renowned Can Roca (voted 'world's best restaurant'),…

  • TT Burger

    Rio de Janeiro

    The son of famed local chef Claude Troisgros runs this high-end Brooklyn-style burger outpost, and has gained a strong following for his delicious burgers…

  • Principe de Mônaco

    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…

  • Imaculada

    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…

  • Majórica Churrascaria

    Rio de Janeiro State

    This churrascaria (barbecue restaurant) near the Museu Imperial is renowned citywide for its excellent cuts of meat, accompanied by batata pastel (potato…

  • Nami Gastrobar

    Búzios

    Near Geribá beach, this restaurant fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian, Mexican and other influences to create a wonderfully eclectic…

  • Imperatriz Leopoldina

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Tall windows flanked by murals of monkeys, capybaras and tropical foliage create a cheerful mood at this renowned restaurant attached to the Hotel Solar…

  • Barraca da Chiquita

    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…

  • Frida y Diego

    Paraty

    After years traveling and working in Peru, Argentina and elsewhere around Latin America, chef-owner Lu has poured her enthusiasm for the continent's…

  • Banana da Terra

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Proprietress Dona Celina, born and raised on Ilha Grande, has been delighting local palates for 35 years with her delicious home cooking. Grab a red…

  • Pequena Suécia

    Rio de Janeiro State

    No, you're not hallucinating. Those really are köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) on the menu, along with gravad lax (salmon marinated in dill) and a plethora…

  • La Luna

    Paraty

    Steak and a prime beachfront setting are the twin attractions at this Argentine-run eatery in Jabaquara, 2km north of Paraty's historic center. Everything…

  • Barsa

    Rio de Janeiro

    Inside the massive CADEG market, Barsa serves mouthwatering dishes made with the freshest ingredients imaginable (not surprising, since Rio’s largest…

  • Bar do David

    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,…

  • ASA Açaí

    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…

  • Babel

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Perched 3.5km up a mountainside along a steep, tortuous dirt road, this intimate glass-walled restaurant serves up divine views and refined international…

  • Maria Fulô Bistrô Natural & Tapiocaria

    Paraty

    This cheerfully painted little restaurant just outside the historic center is a welcome refuge for both wallet and taste buds. At lunchtime, reasonably…

  • Zorba Budda

    Rio de Janeiro State

    A Mauá institution for over two decades, this pumpkin-colored pizzeria serves two dozen varieties of wood-fired, thin-crusted beauties. Perennial…

  • Empório Grão-Pará

    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),…

  • Restaurante Crémerie

    Rio de Janeiro State

    If you weren't expecting a French restaurant with its own small-scale dairy in Rio's back yard, think again! Hidden 1km off the main road up a bumpy dirt…

  • Salt

    Búzios

    Directly opposite the Orla Bardot boardwalk, Salt's sea-facing front terrace makes a romantic dinner spot, with a wide-ranging mixed drinks menu and a…

  • Amir

    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…

  • Brota

    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…

  • Belga

    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…

  • LF Café & Bistro

    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…

  • Taberna Alpina

    Rio de Janeiro State

    The Taberna’s cozy interior, sporting rustic log walls and wooden benches with heart-shaped cutouts, is reminiscent of the Alps. So is the menu, featuring…

  • Bar Kalango

    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…

  • Le Blé Noir

    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…

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