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 :-)

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.

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.

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.

Because this is where it counts .......Where do I even begin ...... this place is amazing in Copa…read more You are a fool if you do not check this place out. Best damn meal I have had in Brazil so far. The owner speaks English and is very friendly. Peter, one of the servers, also speaks English. Regardless if they didn't speak my language they still know what they are doing at this place. They house to meat eaters and vegetarians. Hospitality is out of this world and they made me feel like I was at home. The options here are endless and they will make sure you are happy with the meal and service. The live music was great and I really hope this restaurant stays around. I am so happy I stumbled upon this place because I wouldn't eat anywhere else. Ribs and vegetarian lasagna was to die for! Pair it with some vino tinto and enjoy keep up the awesome work guys! Thank you for an incredible meal and atmosphere! Only place in Rio I have found that makes me feel like I'm at home with family! P.S. what an amazing owner who has traveled the world and knows good food!!!! Extra points for the singer wearing a Buddy Guy shirt :) what an epic experience

Well we didn't make a mistake by coming here. Came for lite snack and we're getting tropical…read moreCeviche, two Caipirinha, and a vegetable lasagna (has no pasta)... Music was nice and not too loud solo guitar. Atmosphere is very friendly.. just don't know where the cigarette smell was coming from.. we sat outside so probably down the street.. not their fault..

I read about this place from other yelpers but never had a chance to venture out this way. Jardim…read moreBotânico neighborhood seems to have some very hip restaurants and bars that I would like to explore aside from the few Michelin rated ones we've tried. I love the atmosphere of this place, high on the second floor, after ascending a bright red welcoming staircase, it opens to a rooftop terrace with clear roofing in case it rains. The view is awesome and on clear day you can apparently see Cristo. The ceiling or open air above is strung with soft outdoor bulbs and the whole place seems like another world. We saw plenty of romantic couples and also large groups of friends, so it's accommodating to both types. The drinks were fantastic, made with good creativity. I tried a whiskey based drink with strawberry and lime and it was easy to drink but packed a lot of punch. The Pisco sour was also made with a delicate egg white foamed on the top, though not as good as the ones in Peru or Chile. The honey jack had just a touch of truffle oil which made it sweet and savory. The burger with Gorgonzola was quite good as well, and came with a side of crispy potato wedges. The teriyaki seared salmon was beautifully presented on a slate and had dollops of a creamy wasabi that paired fantastically with the sweet teriyaki. Lastly I tried the cheesecake which I was surprised to find deconstructed. It came on a plate as a melted mound of cheese cake mush with a strip of strawberry jelly and topped with a sprinkle of graham cracker crust. The flavor was quite good but I would have preferred a more solid cheesecake with a lot more crust. Overall, the food was fairly good, the atmosphere was dynamic and the sky was perfect. Good for a night out with friends or on a date. Just plan it for a non-rainy day!

I had about 20 people in town for my wedding and decided to do a dinner at Bar Sobe with everyone…read more They were really accommodating and made it easy to host my group. The ambiance is awesome. It kind of feels like you are outside since there is just a transparent tent over the top. I think during the summer, they take the tent down so you actually are inside/outside. You can see the Christ through the little cutouts in the wall. They've got cute hanging lights and it is very colorful and bright. The service was also really great. They were very patient with my group of gringos who asked for many substitutions and other funny things that Americans do, haha. I ordered the salmon with wasabi mayo and pineapple teriyaki with ginger chips. The price was very fair at about R$26. I wasn't very hungry so that was enough. If you are hungry, you will need more food. I also got a whiskey sour, which was good! The only difficult part was that each person had to remember what they ordered and they tallied it up in the end. It would have been easier if each person could have gotten a number.

My girlfriend and I stopped in for a beer while in the area. I am a big beer fan and this I would…read moreconsider is a must go to if you enjoy beer. Their walls are covered with all sorts of beers from all of the world. We had a local coffee porter which was very good. It was a bit small but like a lot of places you can enjoy their drinks outside on table tops. We didn't eat but the table next to us did and their food looked very appetizing.

Delirium Café is the beer bar the Río really needs. There are plenty of cocktail bars but this is a…read morefantastic option for wonderful beer. You'll find many imports from Belgium, Germany, and the US along with some Brazilian brews. Don't get too excited before ordering. You'll find they don't have many beers on the menu for whatever reason. It's pretty disappointing but a replacement beer will still be good. The burgers are their main entrée. They're actually very good, and the vegetarian one would be a good choice for anyone! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Staff doesn't speak much English but does accept credit cards.

A new place in Rio de Janeiro, still on its first steps but already a powerfull force in the…read morehandcrafted Burgers & Beers world. Everything here is as close to homemade cuisine as possible: all the patties are made by the chef, the buns are homemade, the sauces, etc. Very tasty, cheap and well done. The owner is very nice person too.

Pretty awesome that my hostel is across the street from this joint. Came here for dinner on my…read morefirst night here and was treated to some excellent service by Raphael. He helped me navigate the Portuguese menu and recommended a couple of dishes and a beer. Good music playing and good people watching. I'll be back before I leave Rio.

Very good night out in rio. A place where you can dance, but eat very well if you want. The beer…read moremenu is big, also! The only problem is the price.

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!