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!

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!

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.

Excellent French restaurant on upscale Rua Garcia d'Avila in Ipanema…read more Stopped by for lunch and ordered off of their 3 course executive menu for a reasonable $R 42. Started off with a delicious tuna tartine, followed that up with rigatoni for the main course, and finished it off with a white chocolate mousse with a hint of lemon. Very attentive staff and beautiful ambiance. The place was packed when I arrived at 1:30PM on a Friday afternoon....good spot.

Very good restaurant, food was delicious. Atmosphere was balanced and silent not loud. Service was…read moreincredible.

Le Vin is one of the few French Bistros in Rio de Janeiro. And as such, not a half bad one…read more My regular order there, aside the devilishly divine couvert of fresh bread, butter and paté, is Moules à la Creme et Frites that go down well with a bottle of Chilean Carménère. Controversial, I know. Aside of my usual mussles fix, other traditional frenchies are also palatable - steak tartare, boeuf bourguignon and confit de canard are pleasant and extremely filling. Also on offer are fresh oysters which, strangely enough, are a bit of a rarity in these hoods. The decor is slightly lacking character and could do with a few more cosy and snug touches to really complete the French Bistro style experience. Prices are above average, but mostly worth the splurge.

Lobster risotto special was incredible. So so much lobster. Good service. Pretty restaurantread more

My friend and I popped in for a quick cocktail. We love gin so this place was perfect for us…read more Our server wrote mine as a plain G&T when he took our order (even tho I ordered one of the cute, fruity drinks), but he had the drink remade right away. Sexy, relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. The food looks great too! I would definitely come back.

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!

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

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.