What can I say? The best bar in Leblon with the best pastel de queijo you'll find in Rio, the…read morecoldest fastest chopp service you'll have, and the most fun Brazilian atmosphere. Came here every night of my trip and will be back next time!

Pub/ resto in leblon. Great staff and lots of food options…read more There's lots on seating inside and out. Plenty of drink and food options. Amd we loved everything we got.

Super cute and lively bistro on Ipanema Beach with great live music…read more Mostly had drinks and the beers are a better deal than the caipirinhas, which were a little overpriced and bitter. Very limited options on the menu for vegetarians or pescatarians -- mostly variations on a meat sandwich. So keep this in mind if you're looking for variety. Overall a fun place to meet friends.

We came here to have some drinks and apps after a long day of sightseeing and it did not…read moredisappoint! It's right across the street from Ipanema Beach and if you can be seated outside it's such a relaxing atmosphere! The drinks were fun and strong (I got the Garota de Ipanema and Rio 40º graus) and the Pastel app was delicious! Highly recommend getting that. The service was terrible though. Drinks took forever to come out and our server's shift ended like halfway through our visit and they never told us and it took roughly 30 minutes before our new server showed up...

Evidently there are certain rules about serving beer after certain times in certain places in…read moreRio... or, maybe, it was the neighborhood. I don't know. All I know is that I trolled my new neighborhood in search of food and drink late(r) at night (as I am want to do in the States) and came up empty on several tries. After venturing down a side street, I came upon a neighborhood cafe. Chicagoans, the scene reminded me of something at the corner of Wrightwood and Clark. There were plenty of people carousing, eating food, smoking... and drinking! Score! I took some time to peruse the options and I came up with what I wanted: a plate of protein and rice and a nice, cold beer. Perfect. The thing is, when I ordered, the gentleman who ran the boteco let me know that it was after 12 and I was out of luck. What?? No beer after 12? Why? Whhyyy??? KHHHAAANNNN!!!!! I sat, dejected, pitiful-looking and really really hot. After I tried to contemplate what I should do, all of a sudden a 600 ml bottle (almost a double deuce) of ice cold Antarctica beer appeared before me. Huh? Vas ist? In much better English than my Portuguese, the man behind the bar told me that he couldn't sell me a beer but he could give a beer to a new friend. Are you kidding? I definitely wasn't in Kansas anymore... or the US. Despite the place being hopping and not needing to extend one courtesy to me, this guy gave me a beer, on the house, in an act of friendship and diplomacy. I haven't had a beer that tasted that good in a while. I sat, drank my beer, watched people hook up and studied the residential street just off an Ipanema main drag where I first felt like a local enjoying the city rather than a tourist lost in it. I got up, found my new friend, gave him a hug and a handshake tip, and set about a new adventure in Ipanema. It may have been after 12 but the night was young.

Many tourists are not looking to stand at a lunch counter and eat a meal or consume a coffee, but…read morefor an authentic Brazilian experience this little bar cannot be beat. Ask for the Sandwich Douglas, a breakfast sandwich with 2 fried eggs and a slice of the white cheese typical of Minas Gerais. "Sandwich con dois ovos e queijo branco de Minas Gerais." Or try a slice of fresh pound cake and a small coffee for about 6 Reais, which is about $1.50. "Cake e cafezinho". Service is instant. The neighborhood regulars are colorful. There are all sorts of pastries, empanadas, chicken, fish options. The irony is that this little jewel is within a block of the expensive Garota de Ipanema tourist restaurant, much more authentic, and a welcoming place.

Fun restaurant to visit - not a foodie place however a fun place with live music and decent bar…read morefood! ended up meeting fun Americans and what was supposed to be a stopover for a pint resulted into several hours of fun. Will be stopping by again.

One of my favorite spots in Rio. They are pretty close to…read moreIpanema's beach and have a beautiful and comfy open space with a great service. I've ordered Canapé de Salmão and Remolacha Margarita. Everything was very tasty.

Exceptional food and service!!…read more I had the Wellington and some kind of tuna dish. Both absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the drinks as well. If you are in RIO Nosso is an absolute MUST. Highly recommend. I loved the variety of choices in their menu, I felt like they were all very unique - and equally as delicious. I went with a party of 15 or so and everyone was very happy with their meal.

Nosso is what you get when you have a great kitchen and a very good bar program almost working…read moretogether. It's so close to being an amazing establishment, but they seem to settle for great. The food is wonderful. The filler mignon was perfectly cooked. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked. Every sauce was decadent. Even the seemingly simple falafel and humus plate was nearly next level. You'd be hard pressed to find food this good at this price. The drinks are also good, but there needs to be coordination in flavor between the kitchen and bar. The drinks and food don't compliment one another, but individually they're great. If they can bridge the gap they're a next level establishment. Until then they're "only" great. Service staff is attentive and helpful. They do speak English and accept credit card. You don't need reservations if you arrive as they open or shortly after.

I spent a week in Copacabana recently and went to BeerLab several times. If you don't speak…read morePortuguese, this is a good place to visit because a couple of their employees speak English. The WiFi (ask them for the password) works great and the peanuts they give you are tasty.

Tired of the typical Brazilian beers then BeerLab is a Great place to have authentic craft beers…read more The staff was friendly and helped guide you through the selection of beers. I particularly like the IPK (Indian pale Koelsch). They have a selection of sandwiches and on busier nights there are food trucks.

If you're looking for a spot that serves American bar food, shows American sports with English…read morespeaking bartenders, Blue Agave is the spot. The food isn't great but if you're trying to watch the Super Bowl like us, it worked out perfect. Everyone is really chill, you'll meet fellow English speaking friends from Europe and Australia.

Really enjoyed this expat owned bar. My small posse and I went to watch the US women's soccer team…read moredestroy Japan and sat at the small bar. Around us, nearly everyone was having conversations in English and even the bartenders (while fluent in Portuguese hailed from the US). While it's not every day that I seek out an American refuge, I was super happy that this place was showing the game and that I got to enjoy it around people who were similarly pumped. So that's the tip, if you're looking to watch a popular American sporting match, Blue Agave is likely to play it over local Brazilian soccer games (which they probably show as well). My margarita was properly made and one of the better ones I've had in Brazil and the chicken tacos along with the al pastor were similarly satisfying. Great, cozy spot in Ipanema to grab a drink and a bite to eat.