The experience begins on the way to the bar during the journey of Santa Tereza, which is super…read morecinematic. The bar is classic both in the snacks, in the drinks and in the environment. The service is excellent, very fast and super friendly.

The place oozes the personality of Santa Teresa. Open since 1919 it was a quintessential old school…read morefeel with lots of character. Fried snacks are their specialty and the feijoada empanada was not to be missed.

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

Wonderful spot to stop by for drinks and / or food in Santa Teresa! Bar do Mineiro was already…read morebookmarked before I visited and was also recommended by a guide or two from previous days of exploring in RJ. I was unaware / distracted when I had walked past it one day when I was with a tour group. We had pão de queijo at the little shack across the street. When I was back in Santa Teresa on my final day in RJ, I knew I had to make it here! I was there for a late lunch / early dinner. It was not packed like it shows in some of the Yelp fotos which was actually nice for me. That meant no wait to be seated. I had a lovely view facing the outside - I love the restaurant's decor as everywhere you looked, there was something unique and interesting to see and having the giant open windows / doors at the front provide a nice outside-in atmosphere. From the tables, to the items on the tables - love the vibe. What I ordered: - Pastels (the ones I saw in everyone's fotos on Yelp - I wasn't sure which ones they were on the menu, but I pointed them out to my waiter. He said it usually comes in many pieces and because I was alone, he could do fewer pieces for me I think). ***these are a MUST! my favorite thing I ate here*** - Feijoada (again, because I was dining alone, the feijoada for 1 would have been too much food for me if I had that AND the pasteis - my waiter made me a smaller portion where it all came on one plata). Still sooo much food, haha. I tried my best to eat everything before I left, but eventually had to ask for a togo container (they placed my food in this lovely bag with the restaurants name and logo and I was able to enjoy this later that evening). It was good, but I think the first time I try something in Brazil it has alway been the best (this was my 2nd time trying feijoada, still really good!) - Colorado Appia cerveja (this has to be my favorite beer in Brazil!) I found out that I had snatched the last bottle of the day. I really would have wanted to try a lot more things but alas, one of the cons of going out alone... I guess I could have ordered another thing togo since I had a leftovers bag. During the time I was there, I really liked my waiter as he did help me a lot with knowing what I wanted to order. He knew a little English as well so that was awesome. I ended up chatting and meeting the owner and this lady who I think was maybe his wife or really good friend unknowingly as they sat at the two-person table next to mine. The lady was very welcoming and chatted with me a little - asked me where I was from. The owner who is this really cute older man was just so humble and you can really tell a lot of friends go to visit and support his business. As I was about to head out to do more exploring, there was another solo traveler who had came in minutes before, later moved tables to sit closer to mine as it was easier to chat vs. from across the pathway. He had ordered something similar to me I think but it looked like more food... it may have been frango with a side of feijoada? Looked great! All in all, absolute fantastic time here! Will definitely come back here and hopefully I'll have a bigger party so I can try more items off the menu, haha. On my way out, I asked the owner if I could take a foto with him and he said he was okay with it! :] Thank you for existing, Bar do Mineiro!

Just take the escalators down and make a sharp left as you enter Shopping Avenida Central and it's…read moreeasy to spot Beer Underground in the back corner. It's a small shop with shelves filled with a variety of beers from the local Noi, Jeffrey and 2 Cabeças to the imported Anderson Valley and Brooklyn. They also offer collectors sets, with glasses, koozies, even beer soap if you're looking for a perfect gift. The refrigerator near the cashier has cold beers available for drinking on the spot and provide you with a glass but no real area to sit or stand to enjoy it. Nevertheless the variety was impressive and convenience to the Carioca metro station was a plus.

Nice selection of beers from around the world. They don't have beers on tap like some of the other…read morebeer stores in Rio, but they do have a cooler with a wide array of beers that you can purchase and drink at the bar table inside the restaurant. The store also features a handful of novelty items such as beer glasses, magnets, and even beer soap (including a bar of MaracujIPA soap from 2 Cabeças!). The place was pretty hot inside and had little air flow, but I think it was more due to a recent decrease in temperature in Rio as we are now in winter, not because they don't have air conditioning here. If you're in the area and looking for some good cerveja, whether to take home, give as a gift, or just to quench your thirst, stop in and check out Beer Underground.

The best Brazillian food I had during my trip to Rio. Walked in and this place was packed with…read morelocals. It had a good charm about it. We were seated and ordered the cod fish ball which was delicious and the brazillian lamb with broccoli rice and potatoes - this dish was the highlight meal of our entire 10 day trip. The lamb is baked for 8-10 hrs and then deep fried to give it the perfect texture and bring out all the flavors that are balanced by the broccoli rice and garlic potatoes. We also tried their Colorado beer and it paired very well with the meal. Service was quick and if I would return to Brazil, i would definitely stop by here again without a doubt. Highly recommend this gem of a place.

Yelp Review 2025 #204:…read more Nova Capela is one of Rio's oldest restaurants. It's located in the Lapa neighborhood. They serve traditional Brazilian food. This restaurant can get pretty busy in the afternoon to evening so, the best strategy is to come here as soon as they open. When I went, it seemed like the diners were locals and a few tourists. I looked up this restaurant before coming here so I can narrow down what I wanted to try. Fish or chicken filet with broccoli rice was the plan. But that's not what I ended up getting! Octopus: I love octopus so, I had to get it. Tender, perfectly cooked. Not heavily seasoned so you can fully enjoy its natural flavor. 4/5 Bolinho Bacalhau: When in Brazil or Portugal, you have to get bacalhau. Salted cod fritter without being salty. You get some crunch while the inside is soft without being dry. 4/5 Just the right amount of food so I can try more than one dish. Satisfying lunch. This is a very homey small casual restaurant. Service was good. Just wave somebody over if you need something. You must try this place!

I have now been to Simplesmente twice and it has NOT disappointed yet. The first time, I had some…read morefriends in town from the US and I really wanted them to see Santa Tereza. We made the journey up to Santa Tereza on a Wednesday afternoon with a plan: hit 3 bars, Santa Tereza hotel and then go to Lapa. Simplismente was the last of the 3 bars and easily our favorite. So good that we skipped Santa Tereza Hotel and opted to stay here longer. The drinks are such a fair price! A caipirinha for R$12? That is like 4 bucks! The service is great and people are friendly--this place draws a good crowd. It has a rustic, hipstery feel to it. We really enjoyed ourselves. The only thing they could work on, is their 'healthy menu'. They have pizza that looks amazing but really the only thing on the menu for me was an omelette and that isn't exactly what I want to be eating at night. Good thing I was just there for some drinks ;)

Bohemic and lively restaurant/bar in the Santa Teresa quartiers in Rio de Janeiro. Always a cool…read moreand relaxed crowd here, the food is typically brazilian and the staff keeps your glasses filled with icecold brazilian beer. While waiting for the food, we leave our table to stand out on the street with our drinks, chatting and joking with Cariocas. The food arrives when we are hungry and the choice spans from delicious pastels (brazilian pies), aipim frito, pizzas, or the traditional rice & beans with your meet of choice. It's a very cozy athmosphere any day of the week. A warm recommendation in the heart of Santa Teresa in Rio.

Our yelper friend Danilo took us to Botto since its in his neighborhood. Nice relaxing spot to hang…read moreout with live music on Saturday nights. They have a good selection of beers, only beers on draft nothing bottled. You can chose from three sizes (200mL, 300mL and 500mL). We tried the oceânica easy dive, which was smooth and reasonably priced at R$10 for 200mL. They had 3 cariocas, hip hops, Brooklyn, a few Nois, and some other brands we didn't recognize. The waiter was cool and explained a few ones we wanted to know more about. They have a selection of food as well, some salgados, hot dogs, burgers (which is supposed to be very good) and a few desserts. We weren't hunger enough in the late afternoon for a full meal but we did order some churros. They took a while to come out but worth the wait. They were four hot, soft and sweet pieces accompanied by dulce de leite or goiabada dipping sauces. They have a corner bathroom with has both a stall for men's and women's with a shared sink. The stalls were extremely tight (hard to get out because the door opens inward) and had no toilet paper (which one would expect on a busy weekend night but not a lazy slow Sunday). They gave us suggestion forms to fill out and will probably send out announcements by email.

I was very excited to go to Botto Bar. I heard great things from my Carioca friends, who excitedly…read moresaid they had almost 2 dozen taps of craft beers. When we got there, they had less than 8. We overheard staff mentioning how they are understaffed and recently had to get rid of people (this impacted the service). Very disappointing, but maybe it's fallen on hard times.

The best chill hang out eat and munch neighborhood bar in Barra! Always fun! Beautiful locals! I'm…read morenot a big fan of Barra but if you have time to spare in Rio and want to check out the West Side come to this "pub" and try the "escondidinho de carne" delicious!

Been in Conversa Fiada in Ipanema at dinner time. Nice place to dinner and to stay with friends,…read morehaving a beer or a caipirinha and listening to good music. The neighborhood seems to be very safe which is an important thing in Rio.