Rio de Janeiro Dining & Nightlife
Upscale and budget Rio de Janeiro restaurants, bars, cafes, ice cream shops and more.
Bar da Pracinha
A bar opened in 1943 and located in verdant Alto da Boa Vista, in Rio's North Side.
A bar opened in 1943 and located in verdant Alto da Boa Vista, in Rio's North Side.
Mensateria Photo Gallery
View photos of Mensateria, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Barra da Tijuca.
View photos of Mensateria, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Barra da Tijuca.
10 Great Rio de Janeiro Restaurants by Category
Consistently positive reviews in the Brazilian media highlight these restaurants as leaders in their categories.
Consistently positive reviews in the Brazilian media highlight these restaurants as leaders in their categories.
A Marisqueira
One of Rio's most popular Portuguese restaurants.
One of Rio's most popular Portuguese restaurants.
Adegão Português
One of Rio's traditional Portuguese restaurants, serving excellent codfish in a simple setting on the North Side.
One of Rio's traditional Portuguese restaurants, serving excellent codfish in a simple setting on the North Side.
Al-Kwait Restaurant
Al-Kwait is a popular Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Rio de Janeiro, rightfully proud of its kibbeh.
Al-Kwait is a popular Middle Eastern restaurant in downtown Rio de Janeiro, rightfully proud of its kibbeh.
Albamar
Albamar, opened in 1933, is a classic seafood restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, famous for its fare, ocean views and history.
Albamar, opened in 1933, is a classic seafood restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, famous for its fare, ocean views and history.
Alfaia
Alfaia, a Portuguese restaurant in Copacabana, one of the best places to eat codfish and sardines in Rio de Janeiro, is famous for its generous portions serving two.
Alfaia, a Portuguese restaurant in Copacabana, one of the best places to eat codfish and sardines in Rio de Janeiro, is famous for its generous portions serving two.
Antiquarius
Antiquarius set a new standard for Portuguese cuisine when it opened in the 1970s, and it's still one of Rio's best restaurants.
Antiquarius set a new standard for Portuguese cuisine when it opened in the 1970s, and it's still one of Rio's best restaurants.
Atrium Restaurante
A restaurant with great ambience located inside Paço Imperial, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
A restaurant with great ambience located inside Paço Imperial, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Bacalhau do Rei
Bacalhau do Rei (The King's Codfish), a restaurant in Gavea, serves some of the best codfish in Rio de Janeiro.
Bacalhau do Rei (The King's Codfish), a restaurant in Gavea, serves some of the best codfish in Rio de Janeiro.
Balada Sumos
Balada Sumos is one of the most traditional juice shops in Rio de Janeiro.
Balada Sumos is one of the most traditional juice shops in Rio de Janeiro.
Buffet 550
A budget restaurant serving up home-style Brazilian food in Ipanema.
A budget restaurant serving up home-style Brazilian food in Ipanema.
Cachaçaria Mangue Seco
Cachaçaria Mangue Seco, in Lapa, has great food, over 100 brands of cachaça, and roda de samba.
Cachaçaria Mangue Seco, in Lapa, has great food, over 100 brands of cachaça, and roda de samba.
Café Botânica
Great light fare in two locations - one of them inside Rio's Botanical Garden.
Great light fare in two locations - one of them inside Rio's Botanical Garden.
Café do Alto
Cafe do Alto, in upscale Alto Leblon, serves a great weekend breakfast buffet with Northeastern dishes.
Cafe do Alto, in upscale Alto Leblon, serves a great weekend breakfast buffet with Northeastern dishes.
Cais da Ribeira
Cais da Ribeira, the restaurant at Pestana Rio Atlântica Hotel, stands out in Rio dining with contemporary Portuguese cuisine.
Cais da Ribeira, the restaurant at Pestana Rio Atlântica Hotel, stands out in Rio dining with contemporary Portuguese cuisine.
Casa Cavé
Casa Cavé, Rio de Janeiro's oldest coffee shop and patisserie, has retro sweets and pastries in an elegant ambiance.
Casa Cavé, Rio de Janeiro's oldest coffee shop and patisserie, has retro sweets and pastries in an elegant ambiance.
Cedro do Líbano
Top-quality Lebanese food in a casual setting in Rio's sprawling Saara shopping district.
Top-quality Lebanese food in a casual setting in Rio's sprawling Saara shopping district.
Eliane Carvalho
Eliane Carvalho, on Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon, is a one-of-a-kind mix of tea room and accessory shop.
Eliane Carvalho, on Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon, is a one-of-a-kind mix of tea room and accessory shop.
Envidia Chocolateria
A charming chocolaterie and tea house on Dias Ferreira in Leblon serving artfully made bonbons and pastries.
A charming chocolaterie and tea house on Dias Ferreira in Leblon serving artfully made bonbons and pastries.
Fiorino Ristorante
Fiorino, in Tijuca, is one of the best Italian restaurants in Rio de Janeiro.
Fiorino, in Tijuca, is one of the best Italian restaurants in Rio de Janeiro.
Fontes Organic Restaurant & Food Market
Fontes, in Ipanema, is one of the best restaurants and markets for vegetarians, macrobiotics and people with celiac disease in Rio de Janeiro.
Fontes, in Ipanema, is one of the best restaurants and markets for vegetarians, macrobiotics and people with celiac disease in Rio de Janeiro.
Great Rio de Janeiro Seafood Restaurants
A guide to great seafood restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, from budget to sophisticated.
A guide to great seafood restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, from budget to sophisticated.
Happy Hour at Arco do Teles
Arco do Teles, an archway leading to historic alleys, is a fantastic happy hour point in Rio de Janeiro.
Arco do Teles, an archway leading to historic alleys, is a fantastic happy hour point in Rio de Janeiro.
Kicê Sucos
Kicê Sucos, in Copacabana, is one of the well-known Rio de Janeiro juice shops, serving açaí, guaraná and smoothies.
Kicê Sucos, in Copacabana, is one of the well-known Rio de Janeiro juice shops, serving açaí, guaraná and smoothies.
Margutta
Margutta, in Ipanema, is one of two outstanding seafood restaurants in Rio de Janeiro owned by Italian chef Paolo Neroni and his Brazilian wife Conceição.
Margutta, in Ipanema, is one of two outstanding seafood restaurants in Rio de Janeiro owned by Italian chef Paolo Neroni and his Brazilian wife Conceição.
Mensateria
At Mensateria, chef Irene Machado blends the best of contemporary cuisine and Portuguese comfort food.
At Mensateria, chef Irene Machado blends the best of contemporary cuisine and Portuguese comfort food.
Mosteiro
A fine traditional Portuguese restaurant serving some of the best empadinhas in Rio.
A fine traditional Portuguese restaurant serving some of the best empadinhas in Rio.
Nova Capela Bar and Restaurant in Lapa
Nova Capela is a traditional bar and restaurant which stands out amidst Lapa's nightlife attractions for its great food.
Nova Capela is a traditional bar and restaurant which stands out amidst Lapa's nightlife attractions for its great food.
Papa Fina
Papa Fina is a self-service buffet restaurant in Ipanema serving quality home-style food at an accessible price.
Papa Fina is a self-service buffet restaurant in Ipanema serving quality home-style food at an accessible price.
Pizzaria Carioca da Gema
Pizzaria Carioca da Gema, next door to the famous Carioca da Gema bar, serves pizza late into the night.
Pizzaria Carioca da Gema, next door to the famous Carioca da Gema bar, serves pizza late into the night.
Pronto - Guide Review
A kilo restaurant serving affordable meals in Baixo Leblon, one of the most attractive districs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A kilo restaurant serving affordable meals in Baixo Leblon, one of the most attractive districs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rio Minho
Rio Minho, a Portuguese restaurant in Rio de Janeiro opened in the 1880s, is the birthplace of Sopa Leao Veloso, Rio's version of the bouillabaisse.
Rio Minho, a Portuguese restaurant in Rio de Janeiro opened in the 1880s, is the birthplace of Sopa Leao Veloso, Rio's version of the bouillabaisse.
Samba, Luzia
One of the best samba parties in Rio de Janeiro.
One of the best samba parties in Rio de Janeiro.
Sorvete Itália
Sorvete Itália is one of the best ice cream shops in Rio de Janeiro, with several franchises in most touristic districts.
Sorvete Itália is one of the best ice cream shops in Rio de Janeiro, with several franchises in most touristic districts.
Talho Capixaba
A gourmet deli and food shop which has recently expanded.
A gourmet deli and food shop which has recently expanded.
Vegetariano Social Clube
Vegetariano Social Clube serves vegan and organic food, including feijoada, in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro.
Vegetariano Social Clube serves vegan and organic food, including feijoada, in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro.
Via Sete
Via Sete serves earth-friendly food in an inviting, classy atmosphere in two Rio de Janeiro locations.
Via Sete serves earth-friendly food in an inviting, classy atmosphere in two Rio de Janeiro locations.