French crepe place that's very unassuming. Pleasant surprise of the quality of my crepe…read more I ordered the Fréhel crepe. Shrimp with grapes and mushrooms. My first time having a savory crepe. It was most delicious. Finished it off Plogastel crepe. 4 mini (but not small) crepes frilled with vanilla ice cream, topped with strawberries and heavy chocolate syrup (almost like a hot fudge for ice cream). Oh, so good. One order filled up three of us. Good attentive service. No complaints here. A very nice change from Brazilian food.

We sat inside, a quaint, romantic ambiance. Our table decided to share dishes and we were not let…read moredown with the recommendations of the server. The top 3 crepes were Cancale, Loctudy and Ouessant. Not many vegan options but they were accommodating.

They bring the meat to your table, Ross so you can pick out what you want. The side never ends and…read moreit's some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my life like cream.

It's insane that i haven't reviewed this place until just now, as I've been here 5 times now and…read moreabsolutely love this place! The steaks here are insane, however my favorite is certainly the Picania - This is a cut you can't get in the US (at least not outside of Brazilian restaurants or butchers) but it's just perfect. They do serve a number of sides, the applesauce one, the carrots, the mashed potatoes, and the risotto were my favorites. In fact i think i asked for 3+ servings of the risotto. For dessert they also had Chocolate Mousse - So good! I REALLY hope this place makes it, i'll be back every time i'm in Brazil

Not only was the food great but the actual restaurant was amazing! We ordered the Brazilian…read morestroganoff and shrimp ceviche with desert and drinks. They didn't know how to make a margarita which was On the menu, but everything else was divine! Before dining, they brought us a complementary soup which tasted like the best prepared lentils I've ever had in mylife! The bread was so soft too lol! The view was incredible, you could see the whole copacabana coast line! Definitely worth the visit if your down here, whether staying in this hotel or not.

This was a delightful and very upscale French dining experience at the Sheraton hotel in Rio…read more Reservations are a must and can be made on the hotel's website or through the concierge. They have only two seating times - 7:30pm or 8:30pm. The interior is gorgeous and extremely upscale, and since it's on the top floor the view is great. Our server was extremely kind and helpful and spoke enough English to manage the dining experience. He made us several excellent Caipirinhas - a classic Brazilian cocktail. The bread (not complimentary but we had to try it) was delicious and extremely fresh and came with several accompaniments. We also tried the grilled shrimp starter which was delicious and beautifully presented. A complimentary oyster amuse bouche was also presented. I do not generally like oysters, but this was really good. Extremely fresh with no seafood or briny taste at all. A pineapple palate cleanser was also offered during the meal and was wonderful and refreshing. I chose the beef and lamb Bourguignon entree. This was beautifully presented with some pieces of sliced lamb and a "mini beef Bourguignon" in a small pot which was absolutely delicious. Beef Bourguignon is complicated to make, but they did an amazing job here. We had the dessert sampler as well. Three miniature versions of their most popular desserts. My favorite was the apple tatin which featured fresh apples and a wonderful flakey shell. Perfect! Best of all, I was stunned at how inexpensive this meal was compared with what a comparable quality French restaurant such as Joel Robuchon might cost in the US. Truly an incredible value, and I highly recommend it!

I really thought this was a Joel Robuchon and it even compared to a Robuchon restaurant ! The…read moreambiance is absolutely lovely and the attention to detail is gorgeous. You have a view of the ocean below and what a surprise they even had fireworks going off above the city! Couldn't have been more perfect. We had the secret Eduardo and he was fantastic! Super professional and very polite and inviting. All the food was exceptional from the bread, shrimp appetizer, oyster amuse bouche, to the steaks and desserts. I never eat lamb or oysters and this was my first oyster and it was actually quite nice. The highlight got me was the tasting dessert with Apple Tatin, pistachio flakey dessert and chocolate hazelnuts. We even get a parting gift of chocolates to go. Looking forward to going back soon!

Cute and cozy coffee spot within walking distance from our hotel. Our first attempt to eat here…read morefailed due to the wait time. However, the second time we came , we were in luck because a table was leaving when we arrived. Anyway, we put in our orders and still ended up waiting for 25-30 minutes. So be prepared to wait. The food was decent. I had the 1/2 LF salad and veggie omelette. We both had their Irish cream coffee and they did not skimp on the alcohol.

This little bistro is just off the main street. It has a nice little outdoor patio, and a cozy…read morelittle indoors. They have a surprisingly good collection of craft beers. And a small but decent wine list. The staff is a bit under, so my tip would be if you sit outside, order at the counter. It'll move things along.

Based on the magnificent Copacabana beach, t I recommend the restaurant Sofitel' Le Pre catelan for…read moredinner (Chef Paul Bocuse). Prices are high for Brazil but more affordable with strong euro. Servers in costume, a beautiful piano, a whole world after a muffled day at Rio in the crowd, noise and a state of alert without no danger. unfortunately.

I came to this restaurant with very high expectations. Sadly, it fell short…read more I got the 5 course menu -- took 2 hours to get through this experience. The food was a little above average. The foie gras was my favorite. The rest of it was really not that impressive/innovative. Also, I asked for a sommelier to do a wine pairing for this menu. His pairing was excellent and it could have been better if it was properly coordinated with the kitchen. My wine for my first course came in after I am done with it and for the second course, the wine was idly sitting for 10 mins before the food came in. Ambience and service were impeccable, as how it should be. I will only recommend this place if you have extra $$$$ in your wallet that you really do not mind spending.

Outstanding new French bistro off the beaten path in Leblon. Same owner of Iraja in Botafogo, chef…read moresuperstar and Rio Chef of the Year in 2014, Pedro de Artagao...WOW. Ordered the 4 course meal at $R 125 (about $40 US--a steal at this price)...started off with couvert which contained homemade bread, THE best butter I have ever had in my entire life, and pork pate....for the appetizer, selected the steak tartare with salad that was out of this world...the main entree was a chicken dish in a champagne sauce with rigatoni served in a pan with a rich white gruyere sauce that almost had me wetting my pants it was so good....for dessert, I selected a pistachio/chocolate mousse that was equally great. Place only seats 24 people so I advise getting here early and having your physical before eating here as your cholesterol level and dining experience will rise. I have eaten at a number of Jean-George's restos in the US and this place is as good.

Cute bistro in a very nice neighborhood, Leblon. The food was outstanding, creative, the place is…read moresmall and the staff slow but the food is excellent! Lindo bistro en un hermoso barrio, Leblon. La comida fue impresionante, creativa, el lugar es chiquito y el personal fue lento en su atención pero la comida es excelente!

Le Vin is one of the few French Bistros in Rio de Janeiro. And as such, not a half bad one…read more My regular order there, aside the devilishly divine couvert of fresh bread, butter and paté, is Moules à la Creme et Frites that go down well with a bottle of Chilean Carménère. Controversial, I know. Aside of my usual mussles fix, other traditional frenchies are also palatable - steak tartare, boeuf bourguignon and confit de canard are pleasant and extremely filling. Also on offer are fresh oysters which, strangely enough, are a bit of a rarity in these hoods. The decor is slightly lacking character and could do with a few more cosy and snug touches to really complete the French Bistro style experience. Prices are above average, but mostly worth the splurge.

Excellent French restaurant on upscale Rua Garcia d'Avila in Ipanema…read more Stopped by for lunch and ordered off of their 3 course executive menu for a reasonable $R 42. Started off with a delicious tuna tartine, followed that up with rigatoni for the main course, and finished it off with a white chocolate mousse with a hint of lemon. Very attentive staff and beautiful ambiance. The place was packed when I arrived at 1:30PM on a Friday afternoon....good spot.

Very good restaurant, food was delicious. Atmosphere was balanced and silent not loud. Service was…read moreincredible.

When Claude Troisgros arrived in Brazil in 1979 it seems hard to believe he had plans to build an…read moreempire, but forty years later the legendary Chef and his son, Thomas, now own six Restaurants plus a catering Atelier, the most famous of which has been called Olympe since 2005. Originally opened in 1983, then as Restaurant Claude Troisgros before a name change honoring the Chef's late-Mother, it is at Rua Custódio Serrão 62 that guests will find a brick house holding one Michelin Star, the interior dimly let and intimate with staff that exudes professionalism. Offering both a la carte and tasting menus, the latter carte blanche save for allergies and intolerances, it is immediately upon seating at linen-clad tables that a Wine List is presented, several French bottles at fair prices popular amongst others while the lack of non-alcoholic options and Cocktails was surprising. Built on Brazilian Ingredients, but steeped in French elegance, it is with Bread service that most tables begin their evening, a duet of crisp Tapioca and cheesy Baguette each delicious with or without imported Butter while a follow-up Amuse of Foie Gras delivered a delicious balance of flavors in one bite. Drawing inspiration from the main menu, but not replicating any of its plates across seven courses to follow, dish one consisted of hand-cut Wagyu draped in Pork Fat with sweet and savory accoutrements, each bite a little different than that prior, though all were rich in a way that continued on with Butter-poached Slipper Lobster, local Mushrooms and Asparagus. Undeniably French cooking, though global influences are frequent, course three presented unsealed Ravioli with Potatoes and Yogurt in the middle, the addition of Balsamic and Pine Nuts creating something far greater than thus sum of its parts while Seabass with Beans and Fennel was perfectly cooked but otherwise fairly basic. Only seating four tables on this particularly rainy evening, service thus hovering at times, it was not long before a 63 Egg was offered beneath Farofa and Cauliflower, a tableside pour of peerless Bordelaise bringing otherwise common Ingredients up a notch just as fermented Manioc Root Juice did a slice of Domestic Ribeye with Pommes Aligot and a Tapioca crisp. Eschewing Troisgros famous Passionfruit Souffle Pancake for Dessert, a Parfait of Chocolate and Ginger served in its place, dinner came to a conclusion with four Mignardises, the R$475 price not a bad value but overall lacking the excitement of other Michelin-starred South American Restaurants.

We were told this was a top 50 restaurant in Rio and had a Michelin star, so we saved it for a…read morespecial occasion. Laided for French chef Claude Troigros' ingenuity, it combines French cuisine with Brazilian flavor. On a remote street in Jardim Botanical, closer to lagoa, you can find this modern, romantic, quaint restaurant, quite quiet at 7:30pm but nearly a full house by 8:30pm. Service was as expected for a place of this class, someone to greet us as we got out of a cab, a hostess to acknowledge the only reservation for that time, a table distinctly reserved by a solid polish rock sitting in the corner of the table, staff to refill water glasses and replace silverware for the next course, wine properly presented and poured at intervals (if you ordered a bottle), someone to call a taxi before we finished our dessert, etc. Although professional, it definitely helps to know how to communicate in Portuguese because I think English would be quite limiting. We ordered the chef's selection or confiança menu which included 6 small dishes and a dessert. We also ordered the Zacapa mojitos since we recently traveled to Guatemala and a French red wine (they had only a few by the glass) for drinks. We finished with green tea which came with four small dessert bites. They also offer a la carte and a creative menu (pick 4 from their menu) and a chef's pairing (dishes with wine selection paired). The dishes were all had excellent presentation and unique flavors and creativity. We started with a frothy mushroom soup which was simple but excellent. The first dish was a sashimi piece of tuna with a beet paste and topped with crunchy quinoa. It had exquisite taste and texture. The second dish was squid- the tentacles fried and body seared with a sweet spicy sauce. The third dish was lobster Ina buttery vanilla sauce (almost dessert like) over a bed of overly salted potato crisps. The fourth dish was another white mild fish with crispy skin in a bouillon broth and honey picked carrots. It was cooked well but lacked the inventive flavors of the previous dishes. The fifth dish was presented like linguini but was a cooked vegetable with a cheese sauce and grated Parmesan. The last dish was a shredded beef roll with topped dried meat. The beef had the consistency of a soft pâté and for me was not appetizing. Perhaps they showcased their best dishes first but flavor seemed to decline as the menu progressed. The meat dish was my least favorite and I was unable to finish it. Dessert was a lovely display of ripe berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) on a bed of chocolate crumble with a raspberry sauce and scoop of ice cream, flecked in gold foil. I ordered a cup of tea since they do not have espresso and it came with a slate of four petit dessert bites. A roasted coconut covered soft marshmallow, a layer cake topped with salted caramel (my favorite), a Madeleine, and chocolate covered cornflakes. The meal was as expected in price, since they are transparent with their menus online which lists prices so one can plan ahead. Overall, a nice place to get a fancy meal. We would like to try some of their other dishes.