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    Alfaia

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Bolinhos de bacalhau
    Rudy G.

    Excellent service, food, and ambience this place has authentic Portuguese fare and decor.

    Grilled shrimp with rice/broccoli
    Arturo A.

    Wow great dinner in Rio. Our tour guide recommended this place and it was spot on! I had never seen the broccoli mixed into the rice. Success! See pictures below.

    Portuguese Egg Tart with ground cinnamon next to it. Sprinkle on top and taste the heaven
    vidia c.

    Best meal we had in Rio! We tried their famous fish and shrimp moqueca and boy...it did not disappoint!! Highly recommended for people who's traveling in Rio. We also had the Portuguese egg tart (pastel de Nata) for dessert. We had some stores selling this dessert in LA, but this one here was very good! They provided ground cinnamon to sprinkle on top of the egg tart....totally brought it to the next level. Never knew before, this is the "right" way to have the Portuguese egg tart haha Unforgivable night!!

    Grilled octopus

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    Absolutely amazing! I had the Bahia cod and it was delicious. Definitely recommend it!

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    Their specialty is cod, which is delicious and is mostly served in a variety of dishes including onions and potatoes.

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    Satyricon

    Satyricon

    3.9(49 reviews)
    2.7 kmIpanema
    $$$$

    I visited Satyricon on a Monday to celebrate a friend's birthday with a group of 12. Overall, it…read morewas a great experience with a few drawbacks. The service was excellent, our servers were incredibly patient, attentive, and friendly. A pleasant surprise was that they spoke English, which made ordering much easier and honestly encouraged us to try more food and drinks. (Our server apologized for their English but our server had a great command of the language) I ordered a caipirinha, the Cozze a Piacere, and the Spaghetti alle Vongole. Everything was delicious. The spaghetti with clams was perfectly portioned and full of flavor. The drinks were strong, beautifully presented, and well made. One small disappointment: my appetizer was listed online as coming with bread, but it didn't. Luckily, someone at the table ordered bread later so I got to enjoy the delicious broth with the musssles. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated with a warm, inviting ambiance, perfect for special occasions or date night. That said, the biggest downside was the restroom situation. The ladies restroom was clogged and had an unpleasant odor, which detracted from the overall experience. The handicapped restroom, however, was much cleaner. (I took a star away for this reason only) After reading mixed reviews beforehand, I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were treated very well. The staff struck a great balance, attentive without being intrusive and were very accommodating throughout the evening. The bill was also clearly itemized and easy to understand, which is always appreciated for a large group. Tip: Don't hesitate to ask questions, the staff is knowledgeable and happy to help guide your choices.

    Classy clean dim lit restaurant with superior service…read more Lobster Thermidor was divine. You can taste the natural sweetness of the lobster. The cheese and mashed potatoes made the fish so filling I was stuffed. Crawfish carpaccio was different but I wish the it was more thinly sliced it was a bit slimy. I loved the spread they brought out in the beginning. You almost don't need an appetizer it was nice to nibble on and very unique.

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    Satyricon - Me and my beautiful wife enjoying our time here In Rio

    Me and my beautiful wife enjoying our time here In Rio

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    Shellfish platter for two

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    O Peixe Vivo - Paella

    O Peixe Vivo

    4.3(12 reviews)
    0.2 kmCopacabana
    $$$

    My friend's friend recommended O Peixe Vivo so we checked it out for dinner. They specialize in…read moreseafood and have an extensive menu. They even have a little mini mart attached to the restaurant if you want to take some goodies home with you after your meal. After being seated, I ordered a Brazilian beer and started perusing the large menu. One of the things that annoyed me is that a description isn't given for each entree. So for the ones that aren't obvious, you don't know exactly what's included with the dish. We saw the table sitting next to us eating what looks like a delicious dish so we ordered the same thing. My friend is Brazilian and he speaks Portuguese so he ordered for us. When our food arrived, it was the wrong dish. My friend mentioned this and the waiter seemed annoyed but ultimately brought out the right dish. Despite all of the hiccups, the Brazilian fish, layered between what is similar to a lasagna, was delicious. It doesn't come cheaply though, the entrees here are pretty pricey. While the food was good, the overall experience left some things to be desired.

    We came here to eat based on a recommendation. We were a group of six including several from…read moreBrazil. They ordered for us and we had two of the full orders that we shared between six of us. We were told that that meal is supposed to feed two people. We had two between six of us and everyone was full. We had seafood entrees that had a combination of seafood in them. I was told it was typical Brazilian dishes. The entrees has fish, squid, and shrimp in them. Our server did an amazing job serving us. He plated everything for us and was always checking on us. They even had an English menu. If you are looking for traditional Brazilian dishes this is the place to come.

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    O Peixe Vivo - Two full meals that fed six of us.

    Two full meals that fed six of us.

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    Venga!

    Venga!

    4.0(22 reviews)
    2.0 kmCopacabana
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    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.

    Tapas spots are my jam. Cute spot right on Copacabana Beach. Great spot to eat lunch on a beach bum…read moreday. The octopus carpaccio was amazing. Open air restaurant. Table service.

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    Venga!
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