A good restaurant in a great setting -- beautiful views of Leme Beach from this relaxing patio. We…read moreenjoyed our meal and the courteous service.

It was entirely by chance that I found Canastra, and I'm VERY glad I did! It turned out to be an…read moreentirely delightful venue :-) The wine list is compact, with some exceptionally priced, very nice bottles on it. They even have several good by-the-glass options. Their menu is tapas-style, with a number of small sharing plates; it contains dishes like goats cheese with onion marmalade, marinated octopus, paté de campagne, and burrata of buffalo mozzarella. All the dishes on the menu are accompanied by delicious warm baguette, and the prices are all extremely reasonable ((R$19 - R$25 each). Our server was very friendly and attentive; we left quite satisfied and very full :-) Tip: If you're a fan of oysters, then Tuesday is a great night to come to Canastra! On Tuesdays they have reasonable priced raw oysters that you can order by the half dozen :-)

One of the things on my Rio Shopping list was a bottle of Cachaça. Even though this is mainly a…read morewine store, they carried an entire shelf full. I had no idea which one to get, so I asked the sales woman for a recommendation. She asked whether it was to make Caipirinha and quickly pointed out a $10 bottle. Sold. No idea whether this was a good price or brand, we'll just have to wait and see!

Good selection of wine by the bottle and by the glass. Mostly from South America and a couple from…read moreAustralia, France, Italy, and Portugual. A delicious but small food menu, offering small sharing and tapas style plates to try and sober up with after your third bottle of wine. The setting is ambient with a NYC small bar layout and decor. Great place to chill out and enjoy a rare glass of wine in Rio.

This spot quickly became a staple for me while I was in Rio…read more From the moment I walked in, the customer service stood out. The energy, the attentiveness, everything just felt right. And the food? Top tier. My personal favorite was the Truta Grelhada, perfectly cooked and full of flavor every single time. I also have to shout out Fernando, easily one of the coolest, most genuine waiters I've come across. He really made my birthday experience special and went above and beyond to make it memorable. And you honestly can't beat the location...right across from Ipanema Beach, which just adds to the whole vibe. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Rio. Highly recommend checking this place out!

This place is a mystery visit for any tourist on the beaches of Ipanema in Rio. They have a wide…read morevariety of food and drinks. Try the local dish, FEIJOADA, get a beautiful local to show you how to eat it. The views from upstairs are amazing. That is why they charge you 35 reals to go upstairs. They always have a football match going on the tv for you to watch. This place offers everything a tourist or local would love! Put it on your list of places to go!