Let's have lunch in a tree. 10 star for ambiance and what a cool story. This was someone's house 20 years ago. Aprazível is a must visit nestled in the picturesque Santa Teresa area of Rio de Janeiro. The journey to reach this culinary haven involves steep slopes and charming cobblestone streets. The panoramic views from Aprazível's country-home setting are simply breathtaking, offering a glimpse of the Bay of Guanabara. The culinary adventure begins with outstanding appetizers - the ceviche and crab are nothing short of amazing. The tropical fish entree showcases the freshness and vibrant flavors of Brazilian cuisine. For dessert, the chocolate cake with toasted nuts is heaven in a cake. What makes Aprazível truly special is its origin story. More than two decades ago, it started as the personal residence of a chef from Minas Gerais. The transition from a private home to a renowned restaurant shows the chef's talent and the overwhelming demand from a growing circle of friends. read more

Aprazível - Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Incredible! This place has it all. Incredible location with views that don't end. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff that serves with a five star approach. Every dish that we had was amazing. Definitely would recommend anyone who is looking for an amazing place to eat spend the time to come here and enjoy. read more

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I wish we would have ate here sooner on our trip this February to Rio. I would have come back again! From the location, high on the hill in Santa Teresa to the semi-secluded style of the place, immensely inviting, excellent service, with a simple yet complex menu of food to choose from. Perhaps you may try the heart of palm, mind you it was cut from the tree (palmeira), or burrata for starters, then move on to the Tropical Fish (fish of the day), Carnival Octopus and later Banana Santa Teresa or Guava Cheesecake. The experience was delightful I would return tomorrow if time permitted. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant, a must visit when in Rio! read more

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Absolutely lovely. Gorgeous view. I met lovely owner. Great food and drinks. Feeling so welcome. cheers!

Amazing food and the views are unmatched. I got a table right by the ledge overlooking Santa Theresa. I went for an early dinner/late lunch and had no problem getting a table. For dinner it is very crowded. I would always make a reservation here, even for lunch just in case. The acai guacamole was very fresh. It is not sweet at all. Tastes like regular guacamole with a tad a of a twist. Recommend trying. The moquequinha de rio absolutely amazing and really enjoyed. Did not care for the yellow crunchy pieces that came with it. Had no room for dessert but will be trying this place again soon. One thing I will note, servers could be better. Some were attentive, some were not. Had to ask twice for more water. The price is also high. Most expensive meal I had while visiting (53 USD/267 R) read more

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Aprazível is a marvel. From amazing views, great waiting personalities, to a strong selection of taste, this restaurant has it all. Other than its phenomenal flavouring and over presence, it does stand out in terms of pricing, but it is well worth it. Sitting in the Santa Theresa area, the method to get here is through a charming layer of cobblestone. We are here in Rio to try new food and discover new things and we are happy to stumble upon here. Taste: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value for Money: 4/5 We had: 1) Cheese bread with Sausage: Seemingly simple dish, because it is in concept. But the execution is just good. It gives you a nice warm feel of home 2) Roasted Palm Heart: If you're looking to more local foods, this is a go-to item! The Palm Heart is local Brazil's rain forests. Texture is like a thick and soft artichoke. You can peel the inside for more 3) Moquequinha do Rio: Mix all the bits with the rice and dip it with the stew for a wondrous taste 4) Mallard to friend: Had the duck taste for those that want a bit of game 5) Free Range Chicken: The chicken is phenomenal, probably the best main we had. The meat is succulent and executed well when using basic ingredients 6) Pork from Gerais: Not bad! Good for pork lovers. A bit dry, great on the fatty ends though. The sauce paired and layered itself well. Eat the polenta with the sauce and pork too 7) Father's codfish: Not bad! 8) Guava Cheesecake: Guava jam on top of a New York style cheesecake! 9) Wonder Mango: Good ol bits of Mango and Mango cream! 10) Santa Theresa Banana: Vanilla ice cream and banana with cinnamon on top! All in all, Aprazível is a great restaurant and would totally recommend it! read more

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The view is the only reason to visit this place. The food is average at best. Portions small, limited menu, lacked presentation. Much better Moqueca in Rio. read more

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Amazing experience. Food was excellent and the views spectacular. The signature cocktail is very good.

Amazing food, drinks, and service. The ambiance is super cute. My only regret is I didn't realize they close at 5pm on Sundays and they but my ceviche in the same Togo box as my plantains and it made them soggy! Our reservation was at 4, but didn't arrive until almost 430p because of weather and traffic. The kitchen closed at 445, and they let us know that when I told them I would be late via WhatsApp, but we were rushed. I can't even be mad, but sheesh. Like I said had I known they closed at 5pm. (It wasn't clear on their site) I would have booked earlier or for another day. I would certainly come back here and explore the restaurant more. It's so many cute little areas inside. Food: We started off with the ceviche. It was amazing. We had to order more plantain chips though. When they came they were made to order, crispy and delicious!! I just hate when they boxed up the remaining ceviche to go they put it in the same box as my plantains and it made them SOGGY! Who does that?! Very disappointed! I was looking forward to eating it later. I ended up just throwing it away! For main entrees, I had a tropical fish and my boyfriend had the shrimp rice. Delicious! Drinks: I had the watermelon caipirinha, and he had the pineapple. Both made with super fresh fruit, but I wouldn't get the watermelon again. Dessert: I had the creme brûlée and he had the vegan sorbet. Both delicious! read more

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Amazing view and ambiance in this place. Def looks like you're dining in a treehouse. Made reservations but couldn't make it and were able to walk in later for lunch. Good spot to come to with a date/special occasion as well as for drinks at sunset. We didn't have much time, so didn't get that much to eat. Decent wine selection. Got the tanj mahal which was amazing and must try. Lots of cashew based drinks which is different from other restaurants I'd been to. For appetizers, we got the ceviche which was alright, nothing spectacular. For entree, we did try the tropical fish which was really good. Loved the rice with the fish sauce. Fish was perfectly cooked as well. Overall, great experience. Service was good and fast. Would recommend coming here, esp if you're in staying in the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Must come even if you're not in the neighborhood, just for the ambiance and view. read more

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By far the best home cooked food in Rio with incredible views. Everything was delicious and the unique layout of the restaurant made the experience even better. It is on our list to return the next time in Rio. read more

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Three stars but still worth a visit. The view is amazing and the place has a rainforest vibe. I love hearts of palm, but had never had it any other way then out of a jar or can . Here, it comes roasted in the palm tree and is cut table side served with a tasty pesto. It had a flavor similar to sweet corn and a fantastic crunchy texture. Super cool presentation and worth the visit alone for me. The cheese bread with sausage was simple but tasty. If this was a bar snack back home I'd be very satisfied. My fish stew was mild flavored and served with Tabasco, I asked for some local chilies which were much better. The chicken rice was much more flavorful. Deep and earthy and served with a grilled plantain. Service was extremely friendly and unpretentious read more

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This was place recommended to us by friends and it also considered one of the best restaurants in Rio. The restaurant located in the historical area of Santa Teresa overseas the beautiful city. My main concern was the service there, everything was very slow and the servers absolutely did not care. The food also wasn't that special. read more

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So much of what happens at Aprazivel should be textbook of what a restaurant should be anywhere in the world. A proud menu that features both the chef/owner's vision, as well as a deep knowledge of traditional dishes that delight both local and international palates could be made into a blueprint for a successful, sustainable restaurant. Add those components to a privileged setting high up on the hills of Santa Teresa, and you've got a winning formula. Starting with the cocktails, there were a ton of options just for a caipirinha beyond the usual lime and strawberry. I drank a cashew one which might surprise many people from outside the tropics to learn that cashews actually come from a fruit that looks like a long apple but has the flesh of a plum. It makes one hell of a fruit-based drink. To get things going, we started things off with an assortment of sausage and cheese empanadas made in the Minas Gerais tradition. Each type came in a different shape to so you could tell them apart, but the dough was so thin and delicate you could see the ingredients right through the delicious, brittle crust. For the main event, I went for a "Carioca" rice with shrimp. In the future, I'm going to steal unapologetically this concept of presenting jumbo shrimp within the rice and then crown it with gorgeous, fat langoustine on top. It was savory and balanced by the chlorophyllic presence of broccoli. My dining companion opted by a modernized version of moqueca de peixe that was presented in all its unctuous, seafood-y, dende goodness. For a sweet note, we had an assortment of doces mineiros where each element -- candied orange slivers, doce de leite and guava membrillo -- paired with a young parmesan-like cheese. As a contrast, we also had a tapioca couscous that was sweetened with shredded coconut. The setting was unforgettable, and the attentive service and inspired food made for an amazing afternoon high above the bustle of Rio's city life. read more

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Getting to Aprazível can be tricky, our Uber got a little stuck going up the hill with tons of people on the road etc. Don't forget to make a reservation and try to get there early for dinner 7-8pm so you don't leave super late that way it's easier to get an Uber/taxi The views are amazing, we got very lucky and sat on prob the best seat in the house, the place is a little pricey but fortunately the food was good and the staff is super nice. Arroz carioca was great and so was the octopus. Casquinha de siri and the lulas as an appetizer were delish. I'd go again read more

Aprazível - Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Perfect place! Great food and ambiance. Difficult to to get to and a bit frightening neighborhood but absolutely worth it. The choices of food were absolutely phenomenal! I loved the palmito! Impressive cooking the ravioli had an amazing sauce, soft to the palate and full of flavors! read more

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If only for the views, this restaurant is totally worth it. Make sure to reserve, as it is popular. We have been to Aprazivel more than a dozen time as we live close by in Santa Teresa. It is our DO NOT MISS restaurant when friends or family visit....or if we just want a delicious meal with those stunning views of downtown Rio and the Guanabara bay! The food is wonderful. We generally get the grilled artichoke (Palmito Assado); which is so unique and delicious. Though, truth be told, all the dishes here from appetizer to main to desert are delicious and unique. Taking food ideas and recipes from the food capital of Brazil, Minas Gerais, as well as the Amazon, your culinary journey here is bold, fun and unique. Of course, they offer fantastic drinks to accompany your meal. Attentive service is something that often times fails to be delivered here in Rio, but somehow, Aprazivel bucks that trend and offers great service. ALWAYS a winner! read more

There is nothing not spectacular about this place. The drive up is a little bumpy,and might be tough to get an Uber but once you get there the food the service and the place, nothing compares. read more

One of the best views in Rio and the tree house design is a lot of fun. The food is good but not great - your best bet is to stick with the basics like the polenta croquettes which were great. The crabmeat on the halfshell (covered in farola) was bland and should be skipped. The "mallard to friend" (duck breast) was also average but the Carioca rice was really flavorful and a must. Overall good experience with the views being the real star read more

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Wow. Driving up Santa Teresa hilly roads got me worried for a second but was worth the winding roads for the marvelous views at the top! Once we sat down at our table, it took a little bit of time to get a waiter to come serve us. After 15 minutes we finally caught someone's attention and we ordered the açaí capirinha cocktail. The cocktail went down smoothly and I wished I had tried lore of their drinks, they all sounded so good! We got the roasted palm of heart for appetizer and it came out in an actually piece of palm. Was a huge serving and sooo delicious with the green sauce that it came with. We ordered the chicken risotto and tropical fish for entrees and they both were excellent, though I did like the chicken risotto more. The view are amazing and despite the slow service in the beginning, would go back if I'm ever in Rio read more

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Aprazivel has a reputation for being romantic and whimsical. In the time of Covid, I could tell that some of this had been diminished, but I still recommend this place. Be prepared, it is a bit pricey, the dishes are small, and everything is a reimagined or deconstructed version of something popular. The only downside to Aprazivel is that it is NOT easy to get to. There is no public transit to get there. The Santa Teresa neighborhood is SUPER hilly and each road winds around the terrain. Even our uber couldn't make it. So I had to walk the last quarter-mile in heels and drizzling rain. The food was worth it. NOTE: With long narrow staircases and only one elevator to descend into the dining areas, it may prove a difficult place to navigate for people with specific physical disabilities. https://www.dinewithdani.com/blog/where-to-eat-in-rio-de-janeiro-pt-3 read more

Aprazível means "Pleasent" in Portuguese. This restaurant is way more than just pleasent, it was really amazing, the food was delicious, the service was great. It's a long way to get up here, totally worth it. The views are breathtaking. You must come visit! Aprazível significa "agradable" en Portugués. Este restaurante es mucho más que sólo agradable, es impresionante, la comida deliciosa, el servicio es genial. Se tarda en llegar hasta acá arriba, vale la pena. Las vistas son de otro planeta. Vengan de visita! read more

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Location location location. Treehouse dining. Food beautifully presented and the heart of palms was delivered in the palm stock itself in an attractive wooden bowl shaped to fit. The service was efficient and my only wish was the food could have been more unique in general for the price. The desserts were underwhelming. But for location and ambience it's worth a visit when in Santa Teresa. read more

Incredibly delicious food! The hearts of palm and asap guacamole was heavenly. Fresh ravioli was so delicious. The setting was like eating in a tree house. Magical!!! read more

Tudo top demais, comida boa, lugar bonito, precinho caro, mas ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok

This restaurant is "oh so dreamy" with the lights that can be seen from far away in the hills of Santa Teresa and an Amazing view of the city from the terrace where you would be enjoying your dinner! Good food good portions fair prices! Would highly recommend! We had six people in our group and we made a reservation and it worked fine read more

Santa Teresa is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rio, and it's fitting that Aprazivel is here. You can access this place via the rondobus, but you're still in for a very uphill hike, so I recommend taxi or uber. When you arrive, you descend steep stairs, and you already get a glimpse of all the different nooks and crannies of the restaurant. Each level has it's own dining area and lounge, and they are all equally beautiful. The views are beautiful as a lot of Yelpers mention. I ordered the pao de queijo (I know), caju caipirinha, salad, and moqueca. The caipirinha was just okay--it was either the cachaca used or the lack of muddling of caju, but the caipirinha tasted like petroleum. The pao de queijo were large and perfect texture, I LOVED the salad and its simplicity, and the moqueca was exactly what I was craving. I also loved the malaguets sauce they offered on the side. It was plenty spicy, but I heaped it on. Plus points for providing insect repellent. I don't mind the slow service, but it seems like it puts others off. If you're on a schedule or in a rush, Santa Teresa restaurants are probably not the best place. read more

OMG, so good!! We took the "bread basket" and the Acai guacamole as starters. The guacamole was amazing!! Entree: lamb and entrecote, jes. The meat was incredible!! Dessert: brownie and apple tarte, they were also was fantastic! It's a really cool place , it feels like a log cabin with a nice view. Totally worth the drive and the money. They have a menu in english ans some of the waiters speak english. read more

Aprazível - Brazilian Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

High end and unique restaurant in the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Nice views over a side of the city the typical tourist doesn't see- you're overlooking the Centro area, not Sugarloaf or the beaches in Copa or Ipanema. From our seats you could see the Sambadrome. It's a fairly steep car drive up to get here. Our uber driver stopped a couple of times for us to take pics. One of the overlooks is right next to a favela and it does have a bit of a seedier feel than some other Rio areas, but we were there in broad daylight and never felt unsafe. We followed the lunch up with an Uber over to Lapa and the Selaron stairs which aren't terribly far away. The restaurant was one of the pricier spots we went yet everything we ordered was delicious. It feels like you're in a treehouse! Relaxed vibe and definitely worth seeking out! read more

Dont try beef is too average , instead go for octupus or other specialty. Im giving this place 4 stars due to the excelletn service, and good taste . Spectacular view , ideal for a date. read more

The place is located in Center City at the top of a mountain. It has a tree house feel. The food was delusions and the scenery and view of the city was perfect. The restaurant was very artsy elevators were decorated nice artwork up in fancy pillows the seating to make it very artistic. The restrooms were clean there is a wait if you do not have a reservation because it's so popular. It's the perfect restaurant for couples or romantic getaway. The server did not speak English it was very patient he receives assistance from a server who spoke English. Amy you wasn't her English which was very helpful.I highly recommend this place. read more

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A must go to restaurant in Rio. The service and food were excellent! Beautiful view in a treehouse like venue I highly recommend this establishment read more

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If traveling in Rio you will find that most good meals are expensive (in comparison to where I live: San Francisco, CA) so we figured that we might as well dine in the BEST places while in Rio-- and this is definitely one of them! I mean, we knew we wanted to dine at Aprazível way before we even landed and it definitely lived up to the expectation! Intimate, romantic, and classy! My party of 6 was immediately greeted with smiles and escorted to our private hut/tree house overlooking the Santa Theresa/LAPA neighborhoods. Yup, we used stairs to go up to our own private area!! From above we witnessed a wedding reception on one side and many families dining on the lower area. The lower area has a playground, so make note that this place is excellent for families! If you do not want a hut, there is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. We went at night, but I am sure daytime allows you to see it under another beautiful light. Aprazível was made up of beautiful wood furnitures, lots of plants, incandescent lighting, and of course delicious meals. After many water refills, 4 wine bottles, an entree, and desserts we each paid around US$70. Please NOTE that Aprazível is really hard to find!!! We thought we would walk from LAPA and it was a big mistake. Google Maps said a 30 minute walk but it turned out to be an hour of walking through dark alleys and truly being lost. On the way out the restaurant does not call for local cabs for they will not drive up (you are in a steep residential area away from all business); instead Aprazível has "special black cars" that will take you down. They are nicely priced if you are trying to get to the bottom of the mountain (e.g. LAPA), not so much if you are asking for a ride to Ipanema. You definitely need to visit Aprazível in order to really get the whole experience that this restaurant has to offer! Pictures do NOT give it justice. read more

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