Try the linguica sausage. They alive it up nice so it is great as an appetizer with your beer. Also liked polenta fries better than the regular. read more

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On my first visit, I ordered the garlic chicken wings (frango a passarinho) and the pork sirloin (picanha simples). Despite being listed as an appetizer, the portion for the garlic chicken wings is massive, and is a suitable appetizer for 4-6 people. The wings were tasty and well seasoned. However, the real star of the meal was the pork picanha. The outside was seared, giving a slightly crispy exterior while the inside remained juicy. Absolutely delicious! The pork picanha left such a lasting impression that I visited the restaurant again a few days later. The appetizer this time was the garlic bread (pao de alho). The bread was slightly burnt, but otherwise, it hit all the right notes. The crispy texture and the mouth-watering garlic butter combined for a superb dish. For the entree, I ordered the same pork picanha. Unfortunately, the meat was WAY oversalted, bordering on inedible. There were two pieces of pork in the order: one was cooked right, and the other was overcooked. The overcooked piece was tough and rubbery. The inconsistency of this place leads me to detracting 1.5 stars. Also, the service is slow, and the waiters are not as attentive compared to other restaurants. This place is worth a visit, but you may need to send back orders for you to get that perfect meal. read more

Straightforward grilled chicken. Moist and tons of flavour. Small, but went just after lunch rush and easy to get a table.

Absolute must do while in Rio. One of those small local spots that you might pass by without noticing. Trust me, once you go there once you'll definitely be a repeat customer. We had delicious: Galeto (chicken) and Picanha (beef steak). Plus it all comes with super tasty sides dishes... Oh and the garlic bread read more

Went there with colleagues after one said they were highly rated on yelp. He was very disappointed when we arrived. The place does not look like much. We were told the frango or chicken was great. We ordered chicken, beef and picanha suina or pork picanha. The picanha suina stole the show. They flew out that night. I went back the next day! read more

THE BEST GARLIC BREAD I EVER HAD. I also had the Spring Chicken with orange sauce which was very good. We loved the place so much we came back a 2nd time. The 2nd time we each ordered our own garlic bread. You can see and taste the garlic right on top. This place was featured on Anthony Bourdain's show that is how we found out about it. read more

Galeto Sat's - Garlic Bread - Dive Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Found this place because of Yelp! Went a total of three times when we were in Rio for two weeks. The first time, my boyfriend and I had their pastel- curry flavored shredded meat, 1/2 order of garlic bread- butter and GARLIC(should of got the full serving), and filet mignon completa- includes rice, beans, and fries. Everything was super good however it was a little pricey... The total was over 100Reals. The second time we went back with a group of friends and got 2 full orders of garlic bread and roasted chicken with garlic sauce. The sauce was ok. The third time me and my boyfriend ordered garlic bread, plain roasted chicken - no sauce, and an order of their grilled pork. Everything was great and we got full just from the meat. Really like this place and definitely a go to when in Rio. read more

This Copacabana galeto is an institution. A classic combo is a chicken and potato salad and perhaps a linguica to start. Drink chopp or wine! As well as being a good late night option, it is a good brunch option too with eggs, linguica, beans and potatoes. read more

Galeto Sat's - Chicken and potato salad. Open until the wee hours. - Dive Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

We didn't have much time to get out and try many different places, but out of the few places we tried in Rio, this was my favorite meal. The Galeto Ao Molho Sats, which is chicken in a lemon/orange/garlic/oregano sauce was so delicious! We also ordered filet mignon completo which came with fries, white rice and eggs coated in tapioca (Not completely sure if it was tapioca). Really delicious. Simple comfort food with good flavors. Affordable and filling. The restaurant/bar itself is tiny...you might have to wait for a table, but the turnover is quick . Will definitely go back if we find ourselves in Rio again someday (hope so!). (Visited in September 2015). read more

I am more of a beef over chicken person down here in Rio, but this is great BBQ! I have tried the rib eye and filet. And prefer the filet. The complete includes fries and rice with eggs, but the half portion is just too much for one. I ate with a small group a different day and we got the filet with crazy rice. AWESOME! read more

Like previous reviews have stated, this seems like a local place, no English on the menu so have a plan before you go. That being said, it's totally worth looking like a buffoon and just pointing at the menu! We shared garlic bread (phenomenal!) the rotisserie chicken (YUM!), came with sides of rice, French fries and we each had a beer, only about $35 USD!!! Total steal for food this good! read more

Cannot speak more highly of this place. I am speechless. This is one of the finest rotisserie chicken experience I've ever had. The balance of salt and the crispy skin make the Galeto Completo the go-to dish here. A side of feijao can add. Orders accommodate 2 people easily. In addition to the classic completo, there are a few carne dishes worth experiencing and a pão a ahlo that is delectable. Sit here and have a few choppes. This place is special, the perfect bookend to a long day in copacabana. read more

Went here after hearing about it on "Anthony Bordain No Reservations" and I couldn't be happier. As soon as I walked in I could smell how good my meal was going to be. We ordered the Franco de passadingo (?), it was amazing. My wife ordered the pork steak (picania?) that was even better. Garlic bread, fries, rice, the whole thing was great. It's a little hole in the wall place that you must go to if ever in rio. read more

We ordered a Galeto completa for 2, 2 beers and 2 caipirinhas. Only 99 reals. We were served with a delicious roasted chicken, rice, eggs and fries. Nice staff, even though they don't speak much English. Gives it a more local feel. read more

This place is a hidden jem. I found it by mistake wandering around. When u see an establishment packed with locals at all times of the day & night, you know u ventured into something good! They literally have the best rotisserie bbq chicken in all of Rio, trust me on that! service is slow but it's definitely worth the wait. it's a small restaurant inside but a good vibe to go out & have drinks as well. Just get the BBQ rotisserie chicken & oven baked garlic bread & ur good to go ;) read more

Without a doubt, a don't miss. If you read this and don't go, you are a moron. Great cities and minor cities all have places like this. In Rio, this is it. read more

Galeto Sat's - Dive Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Awesome food! Great beer and whiskey. Great vibes overall will be eating here again in sept! I love brazil

The place was easy to find food was outstanding the three of us each got a chicken prepared a different way. The only downside is not speaking Portuguese. Staff wasn't the friendliest either but the food made up for it . read more

3.5 since Bourdain had been here, came to check out the chicken. basic grilled small birds, heavily salted, skin on, which is great on the first bite, but too overwhelming as you go on. the rice does have egg in it with farofa and is nice at first, but then becomes too dry. some sauce is needed with this galeto meal. can't compete with peruvian rotisserie chicken. read more

sooooo good and cheap. great service. get the complete chicken set (completo)-- comes with everything: fries, chicken, farofa and scrambled eggs (interesting but delicious), rice, and some ridick salsa. being american heifers, we had to order more fries. and also tried umpteen kinds of cachaca-- they have a crazy selection! food in rio is not cheap, and this was definitely on the lower part of the spectrum. great value for the money, especially if you're in the area. not the best chicken ever, but definitely tasty and a great value for the money. read more

Great place to eat. Not ordinary, but good and well prepared. Fast and kind service. I would recommend.

Well Bourdain got me here but I was disappointed. The place looks like a local dive bar. It was dirty. The bathroom reeked. But all will be forgiven if the food is great, right? The garlic bread and chicken hearts were good. But the chicken wings and pork picanha were disappointing. The caprinha was so so and the beer was filled with foam and they just put things down hard which make drinks spill over. I felt cockiness throughout and I am not sure if it was due to the Bourdain factor or they were always like that. Oh well, perhaps I will give another try when I am back in Rio one day. read more

In my opinion the BEST boteca in Rio. We ordered the rotisserie chicken with a side of seriously garlicy garlic bread along with a shredded beef sandwich that was a new item- not on the menu. Soooo good. Simple food with quality ingredients and great flavor. Great selection of cachaças from all over Brazil. The owner was friendly and interacted with each table. Overall great experience and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rio. read more

Great atmosphere!! We asked for a place to grab a bite to eat and this place was recommended. Great service. Drinks taste fantastic. U can have cocktails or shots. The food taste fantastic. The meat well seasoned and cooked. We ordered the meat platter for two and ordered an extra side of Picanhia and there were left overs. It was two couples. Would def recommend. read more

Great food. Awesome servers. Fun local vibe. Loved this place. If I come back to Rio I plan on visiting again. Get the garlic bread!