My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here during our honeymoon, and it was by far the most creative and fun menu we experienced on our trip. Each dish felt elevated and thoughtful, but the atmosphere stayed playful and lively -- you could actually hear music and feel the energy, unlike some of the more "sterile" fine dining spots. The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, making the experience feel personal and welcoming. The food was consistently inventive, beautifully plated, and full of surprises that kept us excited throughout the meal. If you're planning to visit, definitely make reservations far in advance -- this place is worth it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a Michelin-star experience that's memorable and fun. read more

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Delicious appetizers!! They were my favorite part of the tasting menu. The one with the purple crackers (?) was my favorite, and I really enjoyed the scent, flavor, and presentation of the variety of appetizers. Our party of 4 came around 6:50pm for our 7pm reservation, but there's no need to come earlier as you'll just be sitting as the restaurant prepares. You get a welcome mini gin and tonic which I enjoyed (normally I don't like gin and tonic). We ordered two bottles of a red wine that the restaurant recommended. The entrees and desserts were just okay which was a bit disappointing given how tasty the appetizers were. Service was attentive, and overall enjoyed coming earlier as the restaurant started to get crowded and louder by the time we were wrapping up. Out of Lasai, Mee, and ORO, this place is the best imo! Open to coming back!! read more

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10 stars if I could. The service was extremely attentive but not overwhelming. They asked if we preferred service in English or Portuguese which to us didn't matter as we are bilingual but I thought it was a nice touch. They were able to customize the tasting menu to not only my gluten free allergy but the fact that I am pregnant and cannot have raw fish or meat and certain cheeses. At the end of the meal the chef checked in on us, chatted a bit and gave us chocolates to take home, which was a great way to finish an already amazing meal. read more

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Such a great dining experience in Rio. I wanted to try Michelin dining in Brazil and whilst there are no 3 star restaurants in Brazil, there are three 2 star restaurants located in Rio. Oro was top of my list to try because its Brazilian food inspired gastronomy. Simple yet modern decor in a very intimate restaurant. There were only around 4-5 tables on the first floor. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time online to reserve your spot. They have an option where you can sit in front of the chef that's preparing your meal and we chose that option. The menu is quite self explanatory. There's 11 different appetizers to start. Then you choose from either a 2 or a 4 main course meal. We chose a 4 course meal to get a more comprehensive experience of the restaurant. Service is wonderful. They are so attentive to every detail and made the dining experience so special. My favorite from the appetizers were definitely oyster and guava, shrimp and chayote mochi. Note that I absolutely hate raw oysters but the way they combined with oyster with the guava the taste was definitely tamed. You can taste how fresh the oysters were and the texture was to die for. The shrimp mochi was SO good. Al's it tasted like a dumpling. Special from the chef, he actually asked us if we wanted seconds of any appetizers and I chose the mochi immediately. My favorite of the main dishes were the fish of the day with corn and the Brazilian beef. The fish with corn is so flavorful and the broth is so delicious that I did not leave one drop in the bowl. Beef is so tender, melt in your mouth and it's so flavorful. Honestly all of the main courses were delicious but the fish and the beef were definitely the most memorable. You can choose 2 out of the 3 desserts but once again the chef gave us all 3 desserts to try. I loved the caja fruit and almond cake dessert the most. A little tart, not too sweet nor overpowering. They gave us a truffle dessert box to take home afterwards as well after the dinner. Oh! Definitely get the wine pairing, well worth the money and it pairs so well with the meal. Literally no complaints from my standpoint. One of the best Michelin meals I've had hands down. Definitely make it a point to stop here on your Rio vacation. read more

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LOVED our time at Oro -- everything we were served was delicious and service was great. The space itself was beautiful. Our drinks were just ok though. The 14 course for two was filling, dinner was just under $400 with the added cocktails read more

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We returned to see if things have changed since covid, and while there were some great dishes, my comment about this being a 1 star Michelin still stands. The good: everything on the "starters" which were a collection of interesting and very tasty snacks, with the highlight being the "burger" with kimchi. Just fabulous. We also loved the wine pairing which was a nice way to discover some great local or eclectic wines. The not so good: the main dishes were all good but a bit bland. For example, corn on white fish is not going to be very flavorful. Everything was cooked well but nothing stood out. The bad: while the service was very good, for a 2 star Michelin, there were some bad misses. For example, the beef and fish dishes were overcooked and we didn't eat most of it but the waiter seemed obviously that something was wrong despite us making comments about it. Our dessert was very late and it appeared to have been given to the table nearby by mistake. Again, no acknowledgement about delays or even awareness ot happened. Overall, this was very good but absolutely does not deserve a Michelin 2 star. But as a 1 star, it would be considered great read more

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One of the top 3 meals of my life!!! Beats all the 2 and 3 Michelin restaurants I have been to; this place is only rivaled by other truly top 50 restaurants in the world. Presentation, flavor, service, vibe ... this place has it all. The "modern" aspects were great. The meal was influenced by Asian flavors. Out of the 16 courses, not one was mediocre ... every course had something to offer, be it flavor, texture or just visual vibrancy. Highly recommend this place. read more

This is my second time to this restaurant. The service is impeccable. The cuisine is elevated and unique. Definite must come to win in Rio. read more

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Our best meal in two weeks in Brazil, coupled with wonderful service, and great environment. There are two set menus. Both come with 14, mostly bite-sized, appetizers, all playing homage to some aspect of Brazilian food. This is where the chef's strengths shine most brightly. The somewhat cheaper menu comes with two main courses, and the more expensive with 4. But, if you're a couple, you can order the cheaper menus, and between the two of you, order all four mains. We recommend this unless you're really really hungry. Our two cocktails were great too. read more

One of the best fine dinning experiences I had ever. The combination of flavors, each step was unique & original, the deco is really nice & modern, clap clap to their amazing chef, Felipe Bronze! Una de las mejores experiencias gastronómicas que he tenido. La combinación de sabores, cada paso era único y original, la decoración es realmente agradable y moderna, ¡clap clap a su increíble chef, Felipe Bronze! read more

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Disappointing experience, considering this is a 2 stars Michelin restaurant. The food was okay. Some items of the menu were very salty. Some of us did not eat all the served meals due to that. We were a group of 3 couples, and they seated us upstairs. First observation was that the chairs for the bar (front view from where I was seated) were peeling/scratched (there is a picture from another review here where you can see that) and the door for the kitchen was always half open. Not close to a Michelin restaurant standard. We order the "afetividade" with wine pairing. One of the couples are from Hungary and own a winery in WA. Naturally we asked to meet the sommelier Cecilia Aldaz while we were there. I asked for her since the first wine was served. They gave me excuses and later told me that she "left" for the evening. Staff also informed that the chef is actually not at the restaurant and lives in Sao Paulo. It was nice having a waiter that was fluent in English. The staff was nice and polite, but not able to offer insights on the pairing on culinary. Wonder if they will keep the stars for much longer. read more

Service. Worst experience since long time. Booked in advanced several weeks ago. Confirmed via email my reservation and called directly the restaurant to share some food restriction. Asked if the reservation could move to 7.30pm instead of 7pm and everything was confirmed. Received an email and I clicked to confirm again my reservation. Arrived to the restaurant and I was informed that my reservation was canceled because I did not confirm. It was embarrasing and the worst part is that they did not try to resolve the problems and understand that the system and their process was horrible and not friendly. read more

For a Michelin restaurant, I was not impressed by their food. I went with the grand menu, which includes 3 meat dish. Fish was terribly hard and dry (the British girl sitting next to me also left hard untouched, which was a clear sign), duck and steak were lack of flavors. read more

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Visiting from NYC, I really loved dining at Oro. From the atmosphere to the service and the food, this is a delightful experience worth the michelin recognition. We also choose the wine pairing which ended up being a great deal. Dinner started with their interpretation of the gin tonic. Some bites -- including foie gras bites -- followed. I had the duck as a main dish, simply and perfectly executed. Desserts were great as well. Will definitely return next time in Rio. read more

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Excellent tasting menu of a variety of foods. Service was very quick and friendly. Ample seating throughout. Lives up to the two star Michelin rating! read more

Delighted beyond our wildest expectations. From the moment you step into the intimate space of Oro, you know you're about to have a once in a life time experience. You're greeted with a bright and warm smile by James, the manager of the restaurant. You'll find each sitting to be intimate and spaces at the same time. Every waiter is knowledgeable about the menu, the experience and is ready with recommendations. We were fortunate enough to be able to taste every single item on their tasting menu - get ready for your taste buds to go on a journey. Every single item item on the menu is prepared to perfection. Taste exactly the way it is presented - perfect! This is exactly what we expected from a two Michelin star restaurant. However, James the manager made our experience, one of a lift time. He was extremely attentive, very friendly and full of surprises. He surprised us with 6 - I say again - 6 different drinks. We simply asked for a whiskey drink and he made sure we got something new and refreshing every single time! Before the main course arrived, he asked which one of the starts was our favorite - we each had a different favorite. A second later that favorite showed up on the table for us to experience again. I kid you not, a tear came down my eye with how pleasantly surprised we were! Later when it was desert time, we realized that the entire table ordered the same dessert so we asked to make some changes to make sure we get to try every single desert on the menu. James then yet again, surprised us by fulfilling our original order AND bringing out the desert we hadn't ordered, on the house! WOW - what a service. When we called for the check, we thanked James for allowing us to taste every single item on the menu; our taste buds went a journey very little get to experience. But James had just one more surprise waiting for us, an Item that wasn't on a menu but he wanted us to try. I'm not too sure if everything above is coherent or making any sense because I'm still shocked by the amazing experience my friends and I had. But what I'm very clear minded about is this - from the staff, to the bar tender, to the manager to the incredible chefs, this place is A MUST! I would have paid 10X and would still believe it was a steal! I CAN NOT WAIT TO RETURN! Thank you James, thank you ORO! Ziv read more

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Great atmosphere and meal experience. Portions are on the small side and to share but more than enough. Definitely do the wine pairing, highly worth it. Hostess was great about coordinating a time for us the day before we ate there! Great higher end choice for Impanema read more

Great tasting menu! I liked the appetizers the most. The main course and the desserts were ok.

Well, of course no honeymoon would be complete without some Michelin starred food! Truth be told, I had booked another restaurant at first, but sadly that restaurant closed before our trip, so I opted for Oro as the second choice. Definitely glad I did, as the ambiance was perfect. We arrived right on time for our 8pm reservations (early for Brazilian dinner) and found the place was ours alone. Though it was a downpour outside, and that may have played a role, plus it being a Tuesday night. When we left the restaurant was about half full. Like most Michelin starred restaurants, the menu is a tasting menu, though we were given a choice on how many courses to do. 99% of the time we go with the bigger option, but in this case we went with the smaller option, as neither of us were particularly hungry. Good thing, because I was stuffed by the middle! I had requested online to get chef's table seats. These give you a view of the cooking going on, and usually involve some interaction from the chef etc, but in this case we weren't talked to (language barrier?) and the view wasn't entirely the best. No worries, the serving staff made up for this and were attentive and fun. We went with the Affectivity option, which means all of the "with hands" small plates, yes, designed to be eaten with your hands, one choice from "with cutlery", no explanation needed, and one dessert. With Hands - I imagine these change often, but our plates ranged from oysters, to steak tartare, to corn tempura bites. Some plating definitely more interesting that others, the same could be said about flavor. With Cutlery - We tried the Pork with Apple, and the Short Rib. Loved my Pork choice, but found the short rib to be a bit too salty, and messy on the presentation. Dessert - One Lemon & Basil, and one Chocolate & Pear, both of which were light, whimsical and plated beautifully! If you're in the Rio area, Oro is definitely worth a stop. The wine pairing with each dish was top notch, and we were pleased to try some unusual wine options. read more

New menu for Michelin star chef Felipe Bronze. Felipe and smoke since last year abandoned his tradition for "el buli" foam and went to primitive flavor guided by charcoal! The results last year was best chef and best restaurant award by Veja Rio a local magazine. This season Felipe comes with all renewed menu keeping the essence of the result of his research in the charcoal flavor. The result is amazing and definitely worth a visit. Wine list by awarded sommelier Cecilia Aldaz does a great research in no so obvious wines that worth to taste! Enjoy! read more

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Being a carioca living abroad for many years, and having the opportunity to try many renowned restaurants around the world, ORO was a great experience in Rio worthing all the Michelin stars and prizes it has. Great customer services and great food! Can't wait to return in my next visit ! read more

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Only 2 Michelin Star rated restaurant I have been to but food and presentation were inspired. Enjoyed the tasting option with wine pairings. Pork belly bun was probably my favorite. Our Aussie waiter was joyful and attentive. One of my best meals ever. Do not miss this. read more

You don't have options on what to eat, but everything brought out in the 15 course meal was amazing. Rarely see 2 Michelin Star restaurants anywhere, and this place lived up to its hype. read more

Wow! It was our back-up dinner destination in Leblon and our most memorable meal in Brazil! Walkable from Sheraton or Ipanema. Expect to pay more than you want, but you will not forget the meal or the presentation. We had the 18 "tapas" with desert and didn't need the optional entree. The optional wine pairings proved to be cost effective and complemented all our servings. Don't want steak tartar or raw shellfish? They will substitute and not miss a beat. Did I say it was expensive? Yeah, but it's Rio, it's a special treat to yourself because you deserve it, and it's a STORY to take home and share with your jealous circle of friends! read more