Brazilians rely on kilo restaurants for their budget meals, and Rio has several good ones.
Some options in the South Side are:
- Papa Fina, in Ipanema
- Buffet 550, in Ipanema
- Pronto, in Leblon
On the same casual note, but on a higher price end, try the famous Celeiro, one of Rio's top restaurants by category, or Fellini, voted by several media as the best kilo restaurant in Rio de Janeiro.
Have dessert at the restaurant or save room for a Rio classic such as ice cream from Sorveteria Itália (several locations) or a sweet from Chaika, in Ipanema.
