Restaurants with healthy menus are in ample supply in Rio de Janeiro. Although the traditional local meal is a heavy medley of meat, rice and beans, there´s a growing emphasis on restaurants catering to the body-conscious types that frequent the famous sands of Ipanema, Copacabana and Leblon. After all, Rio’s’s social scene revolves around the beaches, […]
Rio de Janeiro boasts being one of the most visited and culturally diverse places in the Southern Hemisphere, home to an array of top attractions including one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This has led to the establishment of many successful restaurants. We highlight some of the best restaurants that celebrate the best […]
Rio de Janeiro boasts being one of the most visited and culturally diverse places in the Southern Hemisphere, home to an array of top attractions including one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This has led to the establishment of many successful restaurants. We highlight some of the best restaurants that celebrate the best […]
Rio de Janeiro boasts being one of the most visited and culturally diverse places in the Southern Hemisphere, home to an array of top attractions including one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This has led to the establishment of many successful restaurants. We highlight some of the best restaurants that celebrate the best […]
A pleasant 10-minute walk from the Corcovado railway station, this gastrobar is run by talented young chef Gabriel Carvalho, who has worked at some of the best restuarants in the city. Food is a main focus—try the bolinha da bacalhau 90%, a version of the classic cod-and-potato ball that comes with more fish and less […]
Refeitório Orgânico (Refectory Organic) has been described as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Rio de Janeiro. The cuisine is a mix of Brazilian and international dishes, and visitors have a choice of a buffet or à la carte options. All food is 100% vegan and organic, but this hasn’t stopped the restaurant being […]
If you find yourself in need of refreshment after a stroll through the beautiful Parque Do Flamengo, then your best stop is Belmonte. The original outlet of a now successful chain, it keeps the carioca spirit alive and well with its carefree air, great food, and icy chopp.
Restaurants traditionally serve feijoada, Brazil’s savory national dish, on Saturday, but here the huge pots of the stew simmer every day. You can choose which of the nine types of meat you want in your stew, but if it’s your first time, waiters will bring you a “safe” version with sausage, beef, and pork—sans feet […]
This quirky restaurant first opened in 2010 and is dedicated to fans of cinema. Located in Centro Histórico, halfway between Mosteiro de São Bento and the Candelária Church, the interior is decorated with film memorabilia and all dishes and drinks are named after famous titles of Brazilian releases. Cine Botequim also shows films daily and […]
Miam Miam is set in a restored white colonial building in the stylish bayside Botafogo neighbourhood. The French-Brazilian owners offer a unique menu featuring French cuisine with a Brazilian twist, the fetuccini with mushrooms, roasted garlic and lime being a popular dish. The kitsch decor is furnished entirely with pieces from the 1950s, 60s and […]