I was going to give it 1 star but I decided to change in the last minute. Let me tell you why: We…read morearrived to Bagattelle at 9pm, we had reservations. The entrance is elegant, you go up the stairs and the music gets louder. The place is big, so crowded, each table beside the other one. The deco is elegant too. From the moment we sat down the noise was unbearable, I could not hear a single word my boyfriend was saying!! The waiter was very nice and attentive to us. But, I have to say we waited 45 minutes por the appetizer!!! And after that, we waited 45 more for main course. We were really angry. But the worst fact was that the food was cold! So rude. After finishing our dinner, music went a little bit louder and people starting dancing on the tables! It was really fun. We ended up leaving with a smile and a few dancing moves. I suggest you come directly at 11pm for a drink and some dancing. Skip dinner that is not worth it at all. Iba a darle 1 estrella pero decidí cambiar a ultimo minuto. Déjenme contarles por que: llegamos a Bagatelle a las 9pm, teníamos reserva. La entrada es elegante, subís las escaleras y la música se empieza a sentir cada vez más fuerte. El lugar es grande, muchiiiisima gente, cada mesa pegada a la otra. La deco también es elegante. Desde el momento que nos sentamos el ruido era insoportable, no podía escuchar una palabra que mi novio decía!! El mozo fue muy amable y atento con nosotros. Pero, debo decir que esperamos 45 minutos para la entrada!!! Y después de eso, 45 minutos más para el plato principal. Estábamos enojadisimos. Pero lo peor de todo es que la comida estaba helada! De locos. Luego de terminar de cenar, la música empezó a soñar más fuerte y la gente empezó a bailar arriba de las mesas! Fue muy divertido. Terminamos yéndonos con una sonrisa y unos pasos en la pista. Les sugiero que vengan directo a las 11pm por un trago y tirar unos pasos. Sáltense la cena que no vale la pena para nada.

5 continents, 85 + counties, countless 5 star Restaurants and this by far had the worst Hostess I…read moreever meet. That says a lot and by having an establishment employing somebody like that they don't deserve my business or yours .. The good: good location, great decor , good music , good food and a good waiter The bad : the front office .. hostess jus horrible .. huge attitude . Told me that she doesn't have to be polite with me and if I don't like it I should just leave !!! And I should ask permission .. waw this is the short of it I brought this to the attention of the supervisor and she apologized doesn't really cut it honestly not when you pay NYC prices .. dinner for 2 easily 200 $ .. when one person is not drinking .. They are not doing me a favor .. I am a client !! Also I've been to several Bagatelle , miami , nyc , sao paolo and by far this had the worst front office staff .. You should go have dinner at Bazzar in Ipanema and go have drinks somewhere else ...

A very nice meal. The food and service was excellent. Would return again…read more This was my first time in Leblon, and after tirelessly searching for any interesting restaurants I found this one on Google Maps. There seems to be a large quantity of Brazilian, Italian, and seafood restaurant-with a peppering of Thai and Spanish-but not much else. So when I came upon this newly- opened Greek place I decided to try it. Of course, it wasn't busy at all, however, there were 3 other full tables of patrons which probably found it by walking the street. It's tucked into a little corner, but it should get more business in the future because it's next to a popular ice cream place. I ordered a glass of red wine and a beef gyro plate. It came with shoestring fries and had tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and green leaf lettuce inside (as well as top choice beef). The gyro was yummy! I ate it with a fork and knife because it's uncommon to eat with your hands here (sanitary reasons). The fries gave me a little hassle (have you tried to eat fries the size of fork tines with a fork?!). The service was great; very attentive server who even found a menu in English and asked me (via Google Translate) if I was here for carnival. He was very sweet and even gave me suggestions on places to go. All in all, for a brand new place they are starting out right! Good luck!

My first visit to Rubiyat was years ago in São Paulo under the fig tree. When I saw they had one in…read moreRio, I knew I needed to make a stop before heading to the airport (I was on a business trip). Once again, I was delighted by the food and the ambiance (where else can you sit in the city next to a park and looking straight at Cristo Redentor! The service was just as wonderful as I remembered. They recommended drinks (caipirinha de caçu) and the cuts of meat (always picanha for me)! We started with a nice assortment of break and accompaniments. The picanha was full of flavor and just the right amount. The side of palmito that was baked with cheese and nuts was out of this world!. Of course, a picanha isn't complete without farofa (we had the egg farofa). And to top everything off a pistachio petite gateau with raspberry sorbet...amazing! Once again, I have a reason to remember this spectacular place and to come back to Rio. Thank you!

We had the Executive special and it was very disappointing. I've known Rubayat in Sao Paulo for…read moreover 30 years and this was not what I've seen in the past. The pork rib appetizer seemed boiled. not grilled.And had a slightly sweet sauce. Underwhelming. My main dish, beef ribs also didn't seem right. They were tender but also seemed not slow roasted as they should be. They were finished with a decent demi-glace that didn't belong there. The puffed potatoes that came where somehow off, unfortunately. And the desert, a simple Brazilian style flan, was also poorly executed. Certainly subpar for the price and the high expectations I had from this brand.

5 star restaurant with amazing service! The food was magnificent and the ambiance was very classy!…read moreWorth every penny. Great experience.

Very disappointed dinner - the air condition too cold - very few sea food options. I had been here…read morema y times before but it has gone downhill.

If you want a delicious, economical meal, visit the super popular and highly recommended Rotisseria…read moreSirio Libaneza inside the Largo do Machado shopping center. It's the mall's busiest spot with two entrances, two large signs featuring their menu, and lots of photos of typical dishes. You can enjoy their food as takeout, dine in, or pull up to the counter. We chose the 3rd option and enjoyed two warm koftas de frango(chicken empanadas). The counter includes bottles of lemon juice, Arabian pepper sauce, and molho de ajo(garlic sauce), or in my case, all three. Tips: practice your Portuguese. All of the workers are monolingual, but I was happy to push myself and get my orders right.( I did make one of the counter clerks laugh when I said não sei.) If you eat at the counter, you'll rub elbows with locals as they enjoy a quick lunch. Tip 2: no food photos. I didn't get a pic of our meal because I would have been the only person pulling out my phone.

Great for a quick delicious bite! The fruit smoothie's are to die for. Brazil just always delivers…read moreon having the freshest real fruit smoothies. I had this meat pocket thing, don't even know what it is but it's filling and it's good!

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.

This Classic Italian Ipanema restaurant, near Leblon, is worth a detour from wherever you are in…read moreRio. I had a late lunch (3:30pm) on a Friday in June 2015. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and not pretentious. The owner or manager was welcoming and the server friendly, although what I really care about is the food. I ordered a "salada de endívia, gorgonzola e noces" (endive salad with gorgonzola and walnuts), which was the best I've ever had. Next came the main course, penne arrabiata, served al dente. The tomatoes in the sauce were fresh and flavorful. Dessert was classic Brazilian, not Italian, a "creme de papaya" (papaya blended with vanilla ice cream, topped with black currant cassis), but as they were out of papayas, it was replaced iwith mango. Absolutely superb. Only negative was the men's room, whose floor was wet. (Unclear if it was water or something else, hopefully the former.) I didn't order alcohol, only água mineral sem gas. Total bill was R$99, about US$31.50 (R$90 for food and R$9 for service). I will return as often as I can.

Turkish restaurant. Nice open air ambience. Small place (10 tables around 20 people). A few Turkish…read moredishes and typical Mediterranean mezzo. Good was fresh, not mind blowing and not overly generous. Good beer selection. Have traditional Turkish coffee.

From the owner: Restaurante de culinária turca com especialidades como costeleta, picanha, risoto e kebab de…read morecordeiro, kafta, ravioli turco, moussaka, pizza turca e diversas entradas como o delicioso pão turco preparado na hora.