There are simply not enough adjectives to describe this place but I will try. First, it makes feel…read moresafe and comfortable. All the wait staff are men and they are super attentive and some know English and they are just nice people. The food quality is magnificent. The flavors make you want more as they crest a sense of anticipation with each bit. You don't tire of this food...but it's the flavors not the quantity. And finally, the cost is very reasonable!

The prices are fair, and the portions are huge. I eat a lot and I shared my dish with a friend and…read morewe both were full. I had the kiwi caiperhnha, great choice, I want to try the mango one next time. Everything was fresh and natural, the meat was well seasoned. I went back that same night to drink some "original" beer.

I will still give this place a five stars despite the difficulty of effective communication...we…read moredidn't understand a word of Portuguese so you can imagine the amounts of "obrigados" we exchanged. We order empanadas do queso and camaron....outstanding to say in the least. Plus their hot salsa is fire!! Very spicy and delish! They recommended their national drink "caipirinha." Outstanding! I'm a cheap drunk so one was enough and it was strong!

Came here while in Rio on the recommendation of a friend who had recently visited. What a great…read morefind! After eating lots of Rio's famous steaks and fried snacks, we decided we wanted something fresh. My boyfriend and I each ordered a combo meal which included about 5 or 6 prices of sushi, along with one maki roll and a few additional pieces of sashimi. Everything was amazingly fresh and the prices couldn't be beat. All the sushi, along with our drinks, came out to about $25 for 2 people.

Words cannot describe how good this place is. We have been in Rio for 5 days already and this is…read morethe best meal we have had, hands down. The sushi was fresh and perfectly rolled while the noodles and chicken were extremely tasty. We even decided to get dessert (brownie with an ice cream scoop) because we wanted to stretch out our evening at LapaMaki. If you are looking for a break from traditional Brazilian cuisine or just want a high quality meal, you need to come here!

Located in the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, I stopped by towards the end of the Carnaval…read morefestivities. The atmosphere of the restaurant feels like one great writers, poets and artists gained inspiration from. The view is wonderful and it just takes you to another place. I ordered the half portion of Feijoada which was heaven and the perfect amount of food. In fact, so good I would've stuffed myself with the full portion were it not so hot outside! Highly recommend if you're in the area, and especially for feijoada!

Bomb prime rib sandwich and had omelet...the egg is deep fried and small portions but splendid …read more Lemonade is a bit sour (if you dont like that then I wouldn't recommend). Also, it's a 20 min walk from the Santa Teresa steps . The service is amazing . The staff is very attentive.

Ambiance: 5/5: The restaurant looks small from the outside but they have seating indoors and…read moreupstairs. It feels local and homey. Service: 5/5: Our waiter checked on us often. Food: 5/5: Food here was delicious. Loved the feijoada. Food tasted like it was homemade Drinks: 4/5: Drinks were good. We had local beer, Caipirinha, and flavored lemonade. Definitely would come back

If you're looking for a good cold beer (great variety of craft brazilian beers) near the port area…read moreand near the pedra do sal's samba or for a good lunch this place is a no brainer. Menu is really great and this "boteco" is always competing for the "comida di buteco" award.