What's not to like about delicious pestiscos (Brazilian tapas), fresh caipirinhas, and homely…read moreBrazilian service all by the beach! The caldinho de feijão, essentially a cup of black bean "soup", was served with chicharrones and was so flavorful, I could have had a whole bowl of it. The highlight for me was definitely the empada de palmito, like a mini pot pie of palm hearts, it was so creamy, smooth and the pastry melts in your mouth. Of course can't pass on a caipirinha de maracujá (passion fruit), this one was probably the freshest of the whole trip! If you're in the Leblon area, stop by here after a beach day for an incredible Brazilian lunch

I stopped here for an afternoon snack and a drink and had the loveliest time. The staff was warm,…read morewelcoming and attentive. My passion fruit caipirinha was delicious. And the shrimp & cheese ball was fantastic, I had 2 orders. Looking forward to returning on my next visit.

One of my all time favorite steakhouses. Quality steaks with fries and broccoli rice. The sauces on…read morethe side were also a great compliment with the meat. If you got room, get the shrimp and a slice of sausage in the beginning of the meal when they offer it table side. When I spent some time in the city, I went all the time that the servers knew me and took well care of me.

This was my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling…read moregreat to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

After dinner in Botafogo, we tried to milk as much as could as the last night out and headed to Bar…read moredo Horto for a nightcap. We sat in the warm night under some cool looking colored lamps before turning in for the night. There is an English menu that you can order off of, and while we were full from eating, it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the warm night. We didn't stay for very long, but enjoyed being around locals and the few drinks we had.

This is a go-to place for us in Rio. For those visiting Zona Sul, it's still pretty close to…read moreLeblon, but has a completely different and more quiet, intimate feel. Outdoor dining, and live music on many nights add to the good vibe. For food, while a solid standard is of course the carne de sol and yuca, those that like The bolinhos de bacalhau should order that, and I'm sure the rest of the menu is solid too. I especially like the red wine they sell for R$48 per bottle (find that in the US!). You may want to ask for an ice bucket even for the red to get it down to serving temperature in the 50s... Make it here for one night and you won't regret it!

Spent a few weeks in Brazil and made a commitment to explore the best restaurants the towns or…read morecities we visited had to offer. Of the many restaurants we sampled in our two week vacation that took us to 4 cities, Antiquarius was the finest of the bunch. Alcohol: we sampled several caiperinhas. This is a Brazilian drink made with the alcohol base of cochasa (made from sugarcane). We tried caipirinhas at just about every restaurant we visited. The lychee caipirinhas here were unbelievable and in a league of their own. My girlfriend normally has a few sips of anything I get. After trying this, she had three of her own. I had the crusted white fish. She had some sort of seafood medley. Huge portions, and a week later, we are still arguing over which one was better. Had the privilege of meeting the owner Carlos. A prince of a man. I loved Rio, but am left thinking more about the food I experienced than I am anything else. Obrigado

Formal to dress casual dining and a gem of a restaurant. The service was great and i really enjoyed…read morethe duck. My friends had the Cod and loved it. Besides being a great place to dine, there is a nice bar area overlooking street that was quaint and inviting.

Pretty good (and huge) steaks. Their cod croquette (pastel de bacalhau) is also very good to get as…read morea starter. The environment is nothing fancy but the quality of their steaks (and proximity to some of Globo's offices) bring their some famous people once in a while :)

I have been here a few times. It's the kind of restaurant that offers lots of quantity but not…read morenecessarily lots of quality. Don't get me wrong, the food is good. It's just that it is not a amazing as people seem to perceive it to be. It's a decent steak, just not that packed with flavor. The varied choices of fries are quite good. This is a busy, bustling and noisy restaurant with little charm nor sunlight. Service is quick and attentive.

Had a long lunch during our conference at ExpoRio CN, food and service were great! Was trying to…read moreuse the translate app to decipher the menu, the waitress saw and brought us an English version. Started with one each of the cheese and basil pastries and then shared the Feijoada which was more than enough for two. They graciously packed the extra to go without us even asking

I think my expectations were too high. I'd give the restaurant special (bolinhos) a 5/5. Perhaps…read morethese also raised my hopes for the rest of the meal. Our mains were good but didn't blow me away. Service was okay but not memorable.

3.5 stars Academia da Cachaca is a casual bar and restaurant…read morespecializing in Cachaca (a distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice) and a menu of Brazilian eats. We started with the Feijao Incrementado, a very salty black bean soup served with parsley and fried bacon on the side. For our mains, the Moqueca Camarao was a stew of shrimp, coconut milk, and palm oil, served with white rice and palm oil farofa; and the Sol Arrumadinhos was a layered casserole of cowpeas with a sauce made of spring onion and parsley, topped with a layer of farofa and cubes of sun-dried beef. Both dishes were rather simple and average--the pub food here wasn't necessarily a highlight (the portion sizes were small for the moderate prices), but the service was super friendly.

Stopped by to grab cachaça while in Rio and this place did not disappoint. They have a fantastic…read moremenu for cachaça and we got their special, passionfruit, mango and a couple other ones and they all tasted great. I found out this place has great feijodas after a couple of days so missed having that but overall had a great time here during my visit. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the drinks menu is waste! Loved it.

Love this place!…read more For an easy salad, lunch, early diner this is the place to go. The concept is easy with buffet style bars from which you can pick 1-2 or 3 thirds of a plate. However it must be noted nothing like the old style buffet - foods are fresh, some organic and well made. Recommended!!