My group went to El Born as a pre-game spot where we could also get some food. I ordered the…read moremaracuja (passionfruit) caipirinha (x3) which was incredibly delicious, as well as the eggplant with goat cheese on top. The eggplant was nicely grilled and the goat cheese had a crispy top that was delicious. The waiters were attentive and patient with the members of my group who didn't speak Portuguese. The menu was extensive with options for meat and non-meat eaters alike.

Dare I say it?... The pulpo was better here than Madrid (my top for several years). We came by our…read morefirst night in rio because I love octopus and iberico ham. The service and food were on point!And the cocktails were out of this world. I had a tangerine cocktail with ginger foam and little red pepper balls. I don't know what magic happened during the creation of this drink, but it was amazing. We also had steak tartare, yum! Everything was great and we may even come back while we are still here.

Noticed the quality had been steeply declining last year, so this year decided to give it another…read moreshot, unfortunately we couldn't find out: We got there early with plenty of time before closing, ready to taste test the entire menu and drinks but the waiter in the front refused to give us service or even get in line, and straight up walked away. It's a shame cause last year at least the service used to still be good, now not only the food has declined in quality but also their customer service. So we spent our money elsewhere.

Super friendly staff. Excellent food. The gazpacho was soooo good. The jamón ibérico was very…read moregood quality. The calamari was perfect. The tortilla was ok. A good gin & tonic too. The crema Catalana topped off the meal.

Good selection of wine by the bottle and by the glass. Mostly from South America and a couple from…read moreAustralia, France, Italy, and Portugual. A delicious but small food menu, offering small sharing and tapas style plates to try and sober up with after your third bottle of wine. The setting is ambient with a NYC small bar layout and decor. Great place to chill out and enjoy a rare glass of wine in Rio.

Fuimos en familia porque siempre buscamos un buen sitio donde comer comida española en Río. El…read morerestaurante tiene buen ambiente y está ubicado en una casa antigua de estilo tradicional del barrio. Pedimos una sangría de cava que estaba buenísima y dos paellas. Como las paellas tardan en hacerse pedimos unas "tapas" (que eran más como pequeños entrantes). Empezamos con típicos "Gazpachos andaluzes". No estaban malos, pero no eran gazpachos, sino salmorejos. Los pas amb tomàquet eran en realidad algo más parecido con bruschettas italianas que con el tradicional pan catalán. Como al terminar nos dijeron que todavía tardarían 20 minutos en preparar las paellas pedimos unos calamares a la plancha. Estaban ricos y la salsa de aceite verde es muy buena. Después de una gran espera, llegaron las paellas que no eran paellas, sino risottos con el arroz pasado. Realmente muy decepcionante. Los postres fueran: dos cremas catalanas que eran una papilla gorda amarilla (estas sí estaban malas), una tarta de Santiago que era un pastel común, seco y muy malo y dos mousses de chocolate que son el postre más genérico que puedes imaginar. Al pedir la cuenta tuvimos otra sorpresa desagradable: las paellas, que constan en la carta como "para dos personas" se cobran individualmente. Es decir, el precio en la carta es 50 reales, pero en realidad cada paella cuesta 100. La comida no es mala, pero es demasiado cara para lo que es y no se parece en nada a la típica comida española. No merece la pena.

The view is outstanding. The decir is cute. The service was good. The cocktails were distinctive…read moreand good. Food is good.

Very nice food and good service. They speak English so order is not a problem. Average pricingread more

A good restaurant in a great setting -- beautiful views of Leme Beach from this relaxing patio. We…read moreenjoyed our meal and the courteous service.

It was entirely by chance that I found Canastra, and I'm VERY glad I did! It turned out to be an…read moreentirely delightful venue :-) The wine list is compact, with some exceptionally priced, very nice bottles on it. They even have several good by-the-glass options. Their menu is tapas-style, with a number of small sharing plates; it contains dishes like goats cheese with onion marmalade, marinated octopus, paté de campagne, and burrata of buffalo mozzarella. All the dishes on the menu are accompanied by delicious warm baguette, and the prices are all extremely reasonable ((R$19 - R$25 each). Our server was very friendly and attentive; we left quite satisfied and very full :-) Tip: If you're a fan of oysters, then Tuesday is a great night to come to Canastra! On Tuesdays they have reasonable priced raw oysters that you can order by the half dozen :-)

Zee champanheria is a great place in Leblon to drink a good champagne or a good cocktail. Zee has a…read morewide variety of champagnes from different origins of a wide price range. You will absolutely enjoy going there with a group of friends to enjoy fruity bubbles made of the Brazilian Miolo, which has an accessible yet classy taste. Also, at Zee you are at the right place to celebrate a special, or even romantic, occasion and treat yourselves with, for example, exclusive French or Italian champagnes. It looks like the wine list is compiled with great care so you can easily find a wine or champagne of your liking. Zee offers tasty and exclusive appetizers to accompany your drinks. I can definitely recommend the italian bruschetta, the crusted cheese with pepper jelly or the mini hamburgers. If you have any trouble choosing the right champagne or appetizers, just ask one of the waiters for professional advise on their products!

We have been there with few friends on a Friday night and we love it. Food and drinks are delicious…read morefor sure we will go there again!

Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The…read moresetting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood. Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The setting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood.

Decided to check this place out. Unfortunately, wasn't too pleased on the portions. The food and…read moreflavor is definitely good. However, the paellas/appetizers do not have enough shrimp and meat based on how much it costs.

Great service. Was crowded at prime time 5pm-9pm. We walked by to check it out, then came back once…read morewe freshened up. The Brochete Miso was great! Also broccoli rice was delicious. This place is on trip advisor as a must stop. My party all agreed! Thanks Brazil !

I walked over here from my hotel just to try the moqueca…read more I was seated near the back of the restaurant and the staff was really selling their more expensive dishes. When I asked how big the moqueca was he used his fingers to say it was a small dish. Of course that was untrue as the dishes delivered was more than 2x what he showed and came with a bunch of sides like a gravy, rice and something else. No explanation given of what they were as he just served everything to me. Given all that I read about moqueca I had high expectations about the dish. However the fish was over cooked and very dry eventhough it was covered in a sauce. The shrimps were better and overall it was a very filling plate. The overcooked fish was a letdown for me. I had a lot of leftovers and asked it to be packed up to go (which I was charged R12 extra for). I struck up a Google Translate conversation with a nurse seated next to me so that was a different way to pass the time as solo diners. I ended up giving my to go bag to share with her family since my hotel had no kitchen facilities. Tab was settled at the table with little explanation of the charges. 10% service charge was added automatically. Overall a very expensive dinner for an average tasting meal at best. I won't be coming back.