Bip Bip ： one of the city’s favorite spots to catch a live roda de samba
The musical lineup features samba on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, choro (short for chorinho ; a romantic, intimate samba) on Mondays and Tuesdays, and bossa […]
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Canastra looks like any other casual boteco on the back streets of Rio
At first glance, Canastra looks like any other casual boteco on the back streets of Rio: sidewalk tables with a crowd milling about with drinks […]
Palaphita Kitch is an open-air, thatched-roof wonderland with rustic bamboo furniture
A great spot for a sundowner, Palaphita Kitch is an open-air, thatched-roof wonderland with rustic bamboo furniture, flickering tiki torches and a peaceful setting on […]
Complex Esquina 111 ：A stylish, creative eating and drinking space has outdoor candlelit tables
This stylish, creative eating and drinking space has outdoor candlelit tables on a tranquil corner of Ipanema. Try one of the signature sparkles (a champagne […]
Tacacá do Norte ： The fragrant soup of manioc paste, lip-numbing jambu
This simple lunch counter also serves savory bowls of açaí, which is how folks in the Amazon eat it; it’s quite different from the sweet […]
CT Boucherie : Created by Claude Troisgros, Rio’s most famous chef
Instead of all-you-can-eat meat, you order a main course – say a beautifully turned out rack-of-lamb, duck breast or grilled fish – and you get […]
Volta : Set in a classy old villa with an outdoor patio on a peaceful corner of Jardim Botânico
Start off with creative appetizers such as the sardine-topped tapioca crisp or the coxinha (cornmeal balls filled with chicken) with creamy Minas cheese, before moving […]
Casa Momus : One of the best and loveliest restaurants in Lapa
Start with prawn croquettes, fried polenta with spicy gorgonzola, or Moroccan lamb kafta (spiced meat patty) with tabbouleh and yogurt sauce; then feast on oxtail […]
El Born : fires up some of Rio’s best tapas plates
The setting channels a bit of old-world Spain, with rustic stone and brick walls, outdoor tables on the sidewalk and ample bar seating – the […]
Espírito Santa : set in a beautifully restored mansion in Santa Teresa
Take a seat on the back terrace with its sweeping views or inside the charming, airy dining room, and feast on rich, expertly prepared meat […]