The food here was phenomenal I have nothing to complain about in that area. The ambiance was…read moreawesome, restaurant was clean and buzzing with people. The service was so so but quite honestly I already am used to the terrible service here in Rio. We got 600g of meat between three people, it was plenty and had left overs to take home. The grilled palmito was my favorite side!

I ate at this place many times. A fair place, good food, not very expensive, and good service.read more

At the second floor of a very famous hotel in a glamorous neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, this…read morerestaurant is a compulsory stop for residents and visitors. Besides great food and drinks, you can get a seat in with a direct view to the sea, from Leblon beach. Arrive early to guarantee those tables. They have one with a nice comfortable sofa with a sea view as well. I have lost count of the amount of times I have been there. The main courses and desserts are always delicious, regardless of the choice. There is one starter though that I just dream about and cannot resist in all my Sunday nights (if you are a chefsclub member you get 50% discount in main courses and even starters). Scallops with cashew puree and cashew sauce. This is the most delicious starter, and a must have for all yelpers.

Good friends who are from Rio met us for dinner and drinks at this spot in Leblon overlooking the…read morebeach. We were a bit concerned about the price, since we had been trying to keep our dinners a bit more modest in price, but we figured we deserved a nice meal for a change. The cocktails menu is extremely interesting, with a large range of special drinks with evocative names (I opted for the "Public Enemy #1", which came in a small bottle (like for a 7oz soda) wrapped in a sort of newsprint with Al Capone's image on it. It was delicious, as were the cocktails my friends ordered. When we ordered dinner, there was a lot to tempt us, and while I might have wished to spare the budget by not ordering a starter, it had a dish that sounded so good to me, I could not pass it up--grilled octopus with açaí sauce. I had seen it on another table, and it looked great, so I had that, while one of my friends had a sort of salad with lentils and seafood (and the rest did without a starter). I have to say, my octopus was a bit lacking in flavour; even a bit more salt would have helped it out a bit, but it looked great and the texture of the octopus was excellent. For our mains, I had a dish of rice with duck (duck is one of those things I almost always order when I see it on a menu), while one friend had lamb ribs with polenta. Again, my dish was a bit lacking in flavour and it was actually a bit dry. When it came to desserts, our Carioca friends told us that they cannot go to this place without having dessert, and one in particular they order just about every time they visit. I took that as a good sign, so I ordered one of my favourites, a lime quindim with coconut ice cream. Happily for me, this was deserving of the praise our friends bestowed on it, and the one that they ordered, a sort of tres leites cake, was even better. All in all, given the pricing I cannot give it more than three stars, though if you went for just cocktails and dessert it might deserve four.

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.

Such a joy. Carioca cuisine at its best. Warm environment and service. Menus and severs that speak…read moreEnglish for the non-Lusophone folks

I visited this restaurant on a Saturday night with a friend (who is a native of Rio). It was pretty…read morecrowded so we were given the option to sit outside of the restaurant at little side tables until a table opened up. This restaurant is tourist friendly as they have a menu in English for those who cannot read Portuguese. Our waiter came and took our drink orders. We asked about the special that night and the price. The waiter did not know so he left to ask. He eventually returned with our drinks and still did not know the about the special. Fast forward fifteen minutes and finally returns with the details. We ordered the special, rabbit with a savory sauce topped with mashed potatoes, and heart of palm spaghetti with shrimp. A table opened up inside so we were seated inside by the manager (whom happened to speak English). The decor of the restaurant is similar to the hipster style of the United States. The ambiance is relaxed. But maybe a little too relaxed as it took an additional hour for our food to arrive. We had finished our first drinks and ordered another round since the food was taking so long. There was no shortage of waiters so I assume there was an issue in the kitchen. The traditional caipirinha was strong but tasty, and one of the house mixed wine and fruit drinks was very good. Finally our food arrives, and it looks wonderful. Both meals tasted delicious with well portioned sizes. The food was delicious enough for us to forgive most of the slow slow service. Overall, we had a good experience and will come back despite the bad service. I definitely recommend this place to taste some of the finer Brazilian cuisine, but be prepared to spend at least 2+ hours there.

i saw this local restaurant from Tripadvisor and they gave it 4.5 stars and have good reviews from…read moreother tourists so we had to try it. The place have outdoor seating and they also have english menu, the staff were nice and attentive to us so they really really deserve a good tip LoL. At first i was afraid they might not understand me and still put black beans but they did understood me and i was a happy "eater". Hubby liked his food too but i forgot to take a picture of it since i was starving already LoL but he ordered a breaded beef steak? with cheese rice and mushrooms.

Very good service, in Rio you are really lucky to get friendly service. The place is very small,…read moremostly outside tables on a sidewalk. There are specials on board with pictures. The menu is varied, Salads, pasta, meat, and Salmon. Orders are taken promptly and they help you select. The steak with a white sauce pasta was delicious. The prices are fair and definitely worth it. And they stay open late. I highly recommend.

A typical Brazillian churrascaria buffet with good rodizio selections and great service. Make sure…read moreyou come here with an empty stomach so that you can try all types of meat!! This place is a meat lover's paradise!! Among 7 or 8 different types of meat I've tried, my favorite was "bife com alho", the beef steak rubbed with a lot of chopped garlic - a must-try!! The restaurant is large enough for a big casual group dining and is clean and decent enough for a business lunch too. Although I wouldn't recommend this place for vegetarian or non-meat eaters, it offers some seafood options including sushi. Most of the customers seem to be locals perhaps because it's more affordable than other rodizio restaurants in Rio. Prepare to pay around $30. Ambiance : B Food: B+ Service: A-

So nice backyard in Ipanema! We had lunch: the appetizer was a simple salad and we waited for 30…read moreminutes. But the main course was fantastic! We had the octopus and the risotto with shrimps. The Belgium chocolate mousse was outstanding too! And the garden is really beautiful. Tan lindo patio en Ipanema! Almorzamos: la entrada era una simple ensalada y tardaron 30 minutos en traerla. Pero los platos principales fueron fantásticos! Comimos el pulpo y el risotto de langostinos. El mousse de chocolate belga era riquísimo también! Y el jardín muy muy lindo.

Nice setting inside, feels like outside with the garden and atrium ceiling…read more Friendly, nice staff. Great food, good wine options. Definitely a must for a chilled lunch or a romantic dinner.