This was a delightful and very upscale French dining experience at the Sheraton hotel in Rio…read more Reservations are a must and can be made on the hotel's website or through the concierge. They have only two seating times - 7:30pm or 8:30pm. The interior is gorgeous and extremely upscale, and since it's on the top floor the view is great. Our server was extremely kind and helpful and spoke enough English to manage the dining experience. He made us several excellent Caipirinhas - a classic Brazilian cocktail. The bread (not complimentary but we had to try it) was delicious and extremely fresh and came with several accompaniments. We also tried the grilled shrimp starter which was delicious and beautifully presented. A complimentary oyster amuse bouche was also presented. I do not generally like oysters, but this was really good. Extremely fresh with no seafood or briny taste at all. A pineapple palate cleanser was also offered during the meal and was wonderful and refreshing. I chose the beef and lamb Bourguignon entree. This was beautifully presented with some pieces of sliced lamb and a "mini beef Bourguignon" in a small pot which was absolutely delicious. Beef Bourguignon is complicated to make, but they did an amazing job here. We had the dessert sampler as well. Three miniature versions of their most popular desserts. My favorite was the apple tatin which featured fresh apples and a wonderful flakey shell. Perfect! Best of all, I was stunned at how inexpensive this meal was compared with what a comparable quality French restaurant such as Joel Robuchon might cost in the US. Truly an incredible value, and I highly recommend it!

I really thought this was a Joel Robuchon and it even compared to a Robuchon restaurant ! The…read moreambiance is absolutely lovely and the attention to detail is gorgeous. You have a view of the ocean below and what a surprise they even had fireworks going off above the city! Couldn't have been more perfect. We had the secret Eduardo and he was fantastic! Super professional and very polite and inviting. All the food was exceptional from the bread, shrimp appetizer, oyster amuse bouche, to the steaks and desserts. I never eat lamb or oysters and this was my first oyster and it was actually quite nice. The highlight got me was the tasting dessert with Apple Tatin, pistachio flakey dessert and chocolate hazelnuts. We even get a parting gift of chocolates to go. Looking forward to going back soon!

They bring the meat to your table, Ross so you can pick out what you want. The side never ends and…read moreit's some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my life like cream.

It's insane that i haven't reviewed this place until just now, as I've been here 5 times now and…read moreabsolutely love this place! The steaks here are insane, however my favorite is certainly the Picania - This is a cut you can't get in the US (at least not outside of Brazilian restaurants or butchers) but it's just perfect. They do serve a number of sides, the applesauce one, the carrots, the mashed potatoes, and the risotto were my favorites. In fact i think i asked for 3+ servings of the risotto. For dessert they also had Chocolate Mousse - So good! I REALLY hope this place makes it, i'll be back every time i'm in Brazil

The restaurant is one of the best in Rio de Janeiro. If you are familiar with NYC iconic Pastis -…read morethe vibe is same, but only the vibe. The food at Le Blond is outstanding. The Fish potato purée and bananas is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The baroa potato purée is creamy and filling, and the caramelized bananas! My partner had the gnocchi, also at great dish. Will definitely return again.

Outstanding new French bistro off the beaten path in Leblon. Same owner of Iraja in Botafogo, chef…read moresuperstar and Rio Chef of the Year in 2014, Pedro de Artagao...WOW. Ordered the 4 course meal at $R 125 (about $40 US--a steal at this price)...started off with couvert which contained homemade bread, THE best butter I have ever had in my entire life, and pork pate....for the appetizer, selected the steak tartare with salad that was out of this world...the main entree was a chicken dish in a champagne sauce with rigatoni served in a pan with a rich white gruyere sauce that almost had me wetting my pants it was so good....for dessert, I selected a pistachio/chocolate mousse that was equally great. Place only seats 24 people so I advise getting here early and having your physical before eating here as your cholesterol level and dining experience will rise. I have eaten at a number of Jean-George's restos in the US and this place is as good.

Cute bistro in a very nice neighborhood, Leblon. The food was outstanding, creative, the place is…read moresmall and the staff slow but the food is excellent! Lindo bistro en un hermoso barrio, Leblon. La comida fue impresionante, creativa, el lugar es chiquito y el personal fue lento en su atención pero la comida es excelente!

Probably my favorite restaurant in all of Rio…read more I go to Chez Claude quite a lot, and I have never had a bad or even average experience. The menu is quite varied, but also incredibly consistent. And that is likely because Claude takes care of his staff. The guy who makes the Carbonara has been doing so since I first ate here 5 years ago, whereas other restaurants seem to have a different chef every month, no consistency and are out of business in 12-24 months. Not this place. This place has not one weak dish. Not one weak spot. An excellent restaurant. Provavelmente meu restaurante favorito em todo o Rio. Vou ao Chez Claude com bastante frequência e nunca tive uma experiência ruim, nem mesmo mediana. O cardápio é bem variado, mas também incrivelmente consistente. E isso provavelmente acontece porque o Claude cuida bem da sua equipe. O cara que faz a carbonara está lá desde a primeira vez que comi lá, há 5 anos, enquanto outros restaurantes parecem ter um chef diferente a cada mês, sem nenhuma consistência, e fecham em 12 a 24 meses. Mas não este lugar. Este lugar não tem um prato ruim sequer. Nenhum ponto fraco. Um restaurante excelente.

This was the best meal I had in Rio. Absolutely exceptional. I had the duck, and it did not…read moredisappoint! Their very cool experience of getting to see the chef cook your meal in front of you really made this dining experience one of a kind. Our service was great and I like the intimacy that the restaurant ambiance had to offer.

This restaurant is located just around the corner from lots of noisy bars and restaurants. It…read moredoesn't look like much on the outside, but the inside is comfortable and has great views of Pedra da Gávea. The first floor is mainly for relaxing and watching soccer with a beer, there is an upstairs which has tables and is better if you're going in for a meal. When I first read the menu I wasn't sure if it was French or German, and quickly learned that the confusion stems from the fact that the chef lived in Alsace, France for 25 years (she speaks fluent French, and will probably come to your table to say hi) and that region is famous for its mix of German/French cultures. My friend and I shared the bolinho de queijo especial francês which was delicious and came with a spicy pepper jelly. We also shared the Filé Wellington, which is intended for two people but could probably serve three. The Wellington was perfectly cooked (Gordon Ramsey would be proud) to medium-rare. It had foie gras on the inside, which really added to the flavor. This dish comes with a salad, French fries, a zucchini thing (I'm sorry but I don't remember what it was called, but it was delicious!), and garlic rice. Normally I don't like rice but kept eating it this time... They also have an excellent selection of beer, including lots of Brazilian craft IPA. If you're a beer fan, you could easily stop in and just have a brew or two and relax. Overall I was very happy with the experience and will definitely go back to try some of the other menu items - the sausages sound really great, it's hard to find good German sausages around here.

Authentic historic German-French Flambe. Delicious 'pizzas'. Good well priced wine. Had the rodízio…read morewas circa 50. Nice selection of classic cheese and meat toppings.

Zee champanheria is a great place in Leblon to drink a good champagne or a good cocktail. Zee has a…read morewide variety of champagnes from different origins of a wide price range. You will absolutely enjoy going there with a group of friends to enjoy fruity bubbles made of the Brazilian Miolo, which has an accessible yet classy taste. Also, at Zee you are at the right place to celebrate a special, or even romantic, occasion and treat yourselves with, for example, exclusive French or Italian champagnes. It looks like the wine list is compiled with great care so you can easily find a wine or champagne of your liking. Zee offers tasty and exclusive appetizers to accompany your drinks. I can definitely recommend the italian bruschetta, the crusted cheese with pepper jelly or the mini hamburgers. If you have any trouble choosing the right champagne or appetizers, just ask one of the waiters for professional advise on their products!

We have been there with few friends on a Friday night and we love it. Food and drinks are delicious…read morefor sure we will go there again!

Outstanding--one of the best meals I have had in Rio. Located in Jardim Botanico, away from the…read moretourists. Started off with couvert which contained homemade focaccia and roasted garlic--excellent. Upon my waiters recommendation I had the lasagne, which could have been the best I have ever had. Washed it down with a glass of Malbec and finished it off with an Apple Tartine with rich vanilla ice cream. With tip, came to about $42-44 US....need to come back for their famous 11 hour marinated chicken next time. Owner of this French-Mediterranean bistro also operates Cafe Candalai, cafe/epicure, just up the street.

Lorenzo was a great restaurant, with excellent food and a cozy atmosphere with exceptionally nice…read morestaff. It was my absolute favorite restaurant in the Jardim Botânico Neighborhood but unfortunately closed its doors in late 2019.

Nice scenario and decoration. Open 24h as I heard. The desserts are awesome. The food is ok, no…read morecomplains. Would comeback just for dessert ....

If you are looking for tasty food Paris 6 is definitely not the place to go. The food here is…read moreblend. We ordered a Salmon Tartare for an appetizer which tasted like sea water. I ordered the Croc Monsier which was ok but nothing special, the girls ordered beef tartare, again, super blend. All plates were supposed to come with fries, which at first didn't but the waiter managed to bring it 15 min later after he delivered the dishes. Another disappointment, the fries were of the frozen variety. We never bothered to order desert, which apparently was what the place was known for. Coffee was of good quality along with the little macaroon that came with. Overall, here you pay for trendy, the local crowd seems to enjoy this sort of thing, seeing and be seen (Barra da Tijuca is a notoriously known neighborhood for the New Rich, full of soccer players, d-list celebs and flamboyant gangsters) If "gramour" isn't your thing and you ain't down for a 2 hour wait in the evenings I strongly recommend taking your patronage somewhere else.

wonderful cafe and crepe, and the gentlemen were so fun and lively! Outstanding service, and a…read more great find

We've been here multiple times and have loved the food. They used to have a big dessert case taking…read moreup a lot of their inside dining area, but they've reconstructed and now there's more seating inside and plenty well arranged tables on the outside. Today we tried a number of galettes and the risotto. I don't know if it was because I just hiked Vista Chinesa, but it was even more delicious than I remembered. I ordered the first speciality galette on the menu. It had honey, Brie, figs, and ham which was an awesome combination. I devoured it! If you like the honey, Brie and fig combo (often found on bruschetta) this is the galette for you! Amelie has great crepes and a galette is like an open face crepe. It comes with a side salad which is a tightly wrapped lettuce leaf with pesto and mayonnaise dressing drizzled on it. The risotto with filé mignon and mushrooms was also quite delicious. Can't go wrong with either dish. Service was good and food was excellent. Gavea shopping definitely had the best restaurants in the mall