What can I say? The best bar in Leblon with the best pastel de queijo you'll find in Rio, the…read morecoldest fastest chopp service you'll have, and the most fun Brazilian atmosphere. Came here every night of my trip and will be back next time!

Pub/ resto in leblon. Great staff and lots of food options…read more There's lots on seating inside and out. Plenty of drink and food options. Amd we loved everything we got.

Will return. Pretty…read moresurprise to find an Asian restaurant for the Chinese lunar new year eve it's when families all gather together to have a huge hearty meal, like the Thanksgiving in the USA. Although this small airport SDU at Bossa Nova mall isn't far from our airport. But it doesn't seem to be walkable. So we took Uber. The view out to the Enseada da Gloria is beautiful, especially at sunset. The restaurant is huge, with many sections. We got there at 6:50, must be too early, the restaurant was empty. We sat near the bar, as the sun went down. The service is good. We've The ox rib and spicy tuna. The big chunk of ox rib is tender but salty. The mushroom rice isn't fully cooked, and they added some cream. Please pretty please, don't mess with my rice, just fully cook it with water. (Guess this is hard ...). The tuna isn't fresh. The rice they used is better than the side, the mushroom rice.

Abysmal service; insipid food. Tough duck, sushi not fresh, overcooked seafood, indifferent…read moremanagement, 30 minute wait for a coke; dirty dishes uncleared; half of the mains arrived but the others' arrived only after the first two were finished, expressed issues with manager half way through meal but she lied that waiter would change and service would improve. My total dissatisfaction at the end of the three hour torture was met with another manager lie: manager claimed to adjust R$1000 bill but instead pulled a Marie Antoinette and offered cake to diabetic me. Obnoxious management and thoroughly disappointing food served with incompetence.

We were thrilled to come to Baretto-Londra after reading all the wonderful reviews. We arrive at…read morethe door and we're told there's a live pianist so there's a 50 real entrance fee. Ok, based on the reviews we expected that the show would be amazing. Unfortunately that was not the case. The pianist is amateur at best, definitely not worth the entrance fee. The bar was empty, the only other clients related to said pianist. We also ordered mojitos and they were horrible. I am still waiting to see the work or the genius mixologist. I don't know if we came on a bad night, but don't waste your time here on Saturday night.

Great great music, probably the best feature from the bar. If you want to get in, make sure to…read morearrive as early as possible, but the good vibe doesn't start until about 11pm. Drinks are good but very pricey, I mean.. You are inside the best hotel in town.. What should you expect? Amazing food, worth the visit.

We were hoping for a cozier and less polished version of Venga for a tapas alternative so after…read moreseeing an initial review in Eater we decided it was worth the drive up to Tijuca to give it a shot. Well, you can see by the menu that there are PLENTY of typical Brazilian fare options the actual Spanish selections are fairly limited. While the the tortilla is fair and pretty tasty for what it is, the fact that it's more of just a warm potato omelet and lacks any of the magic that a true Spanish tortilla normally exhibits even from a Spar refrigerator section doesn't really cover the gap to call this place a tapas bar. All that said, the staff is nice and the pastels are actually really good and they have a couple of interesting options. It's worth stopping in if you're in the hood.

If you are in the neighborhood and out late. We went too early. Stop in at tge rooftop bar at…read moreSelena across the street to kill time.

Horrible. The customer has to do all the work at this place: Download the menu, use an app to order…read morethe food, pay remotely, etc. and then the staff want a tip. What a load of crap. Bad business model and bad for the customer.

What's not to like about delicious pestiscos (Brazilian tapas), fresh caipirinhas, and homely…read moreBrazilian service all by the beach! The caldinho de feijão, essentially a cup of black bean "soup", was served with chicharrones and was so flavorful, I could have had a whole bowl of it. The highlight for me was definitely the empada de palmito, like a mini pot pie of palm hearts, it was so creamy, smooth and the pastry melts in your mouth. Of course can't pass on a caipirinha de maracujá (passion fruit), this one was probably the freshest of the whole trip! If you're in the Leblon area, stop by here after a beach day for an incredible Brazilian lunch

I stopped here for an afternoon snack and a drink and had the loveliest time. The staff was warm,…read morewelcoming and attentive. My passion fruit caipirinha was delicious. And the shrimp & cheese ball was fantastic, I had 2 orders. Looking forward to returning on my next visit.

Our concierge recommended that place. It's both a tourist and local spot. It's a huge space…read moreboasting 3 floors and a speakeasy nightclub inside. Live band and service is good. Pretty good system - There's an entrance fee. You then receive a card which you must present to any server to order food and drinks. That tracks your tab which allows you to walk around freely after you eat. Multiple bars. To settle your tab, you pay upfront as they have several cashiers to cash you out. They take credit cards including Amex. Fun times and great cocktails. The passion fruit caipirinhas were delicious!!!

Stunning interior, lively music, delicious and strong drinks, friendly staff, great way to spend an…read moreevening dancing and singing. This used to be an antique store, and there are still beautiful antique items throughout the place. Absolutely adored this spot.

We had the BEST meals ever at Zot Gastrobar. We loved it so much the first time we tried it that we…read morereturned two nights later. We wanted to go on a food adventure, so we used Trip Advisor to find us a good restaurant in the Rio area. We found Zot and then proceeded to order about seven different dishes to share between four people. (Hey, we wanted to try as much as we can; that's what a true food adventure is!) Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The chef here really knows how to cook meat, whether it's beef, duck, chicken, or fish. You're guaranteed to have a tender melt-in-your-mouth bite every time. And speaking of the chef, he is amazing and super friendly and will make the effort to come out and greet his diners. (He speaks pretty good English, too -- bonus!) Their menu changes every so often, so you may not have the same food if you end up returning. The lesson here is that, no matter what you order, you can't really go wrong. My favorites of the night, though, were the ceviche, tapioca cubes, duck, and Argentinian dessert.

Last time I went to this place it was during Carnival and everywhere else was packed. Was there a…read morefew times prior to that and have always like their desserts. Its a small little place that people go mainly for wine and they do have a variety both in choices as well as price range. Food wise, I love their ceviche and since its appetiser size, this has been somewhat of a standard order. However, its inconsistent. The first time I had it, it was absolute fabulous! The second time, not so much. Ordered it again after that and it was OK... I need to manage my expectations :p Had their food/sampler platters before but there were nothing to shout about. Their gnocchi was OK. Their bolinho with duck was recommended but I did not find it interesting at all. No offence, but I do not think people here do duck very well (except for that one that I had in Ipanema... forgot the name of the restaurant, MUST go back!). Like I said, I have not been back there in a while, but from my previous visits, I do remember that I love their desserts! :-) ice cream/ chocolate cake with pepper :) There were not that many dessert items on their menu, but I remember loving them all... Oh, and there was once that I went and there was a lady signing back up by keyboards :) Wonder if they still do that.....