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!

After a few days of Brazilian food, we decided to have some French food for a change. We found this…read moreplace off the busy street of Av.Rio Branco. Unfortunately, this place is only open for lunch so if we are here for dinner, you are out of luck. The moment we walked in, everything is screaming French. From the old photos on the wall, to even the smallest details such as the olive oil bottle. The wine list also consists many French wines from Bordeaux to Loire. It is not a big restaurant by any measure. We were lucky that there were an open spot. We were told by the server that you often need make reservations in advance. The menu is pretty simple (see picture): fixed course with fish and muscles as main, vegetable with cheese as starter, and top it off with crème brulee, lemon sorbet as desert. We were also offered complementary cauliflower soup as a mise en bouche (pre-starter). The food was simple but very well made. From the jam to the fish fillet and to the lemon sorbet, everything reminds us of the summer of south France. And there is the cheese... We had goat cheese and Reblochon. They were amazing. Given we travel to France quite often and had our fair share of cheeses, we know a good piece of cheese when we taste one, and yes they were legit! The service was also great. The server was here to explain every single dish and what ingredients went into the dish. Overall, we really enjoyed our lunch here and lastly, we had a chance to meet the chef who is also very friendly.

The restaurant serves only one meal a day. Located on a…read morenon-descript street in the downtown this bistro is a small restaurant with amazing food. Because of its size I would recommend that anyone makes a reservation before heading there. Once the hard part is done with , you are seated promptly in a small dining room fronting an open. They have a menu a la carte but I recommend the 3 course lunch special l From the lovely amuse bouche soup, to the three appetizers, through the entree, followed by three desserts there was not a misstep; all amazing dishes accompanied by the excellent service, and a chef (Master Chef David Jobert) who enjjoys himself and his clientele. This is not 3 hour extravaganza but an hour and a quarter of fine dining at an incredibly reasonable price.

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.

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

Adoro esse restaurante e fomos jantar lá hoje. Comi o peixe com pure de baroa que é simplesmente…read moremaravilhoso e o mousse de chocolate que é o melhor da cidade.

This restaurant is located just around the corner from lots of noisy bars and restaurants. It…read moredoesn't look like much on the outside, but the inside is comfortable and has great views of Pedra da Gávea. The first floor is mainly for relaxing and watching soccer with a beer, there is an upstairs which has tables and is better if you're going in for a meal. When I first read the menu I wasn't sure if it was French or German, and quickly learned that the confusion stems from the fact that the chef lived in Alsace, France for 25 years (she speaks fluent French, and will probably come to your table to say hi) and that region is famous for its mix of German/French cultures. My friend and I shared the bolinho de queijo especial francês which was delicious and came with a spicy pepper jelly. We also shared the Filé Wellington, which is intended for two people but could probably serve three. The Wellington was perfectly cooked (Gordon Ramsey would be proud) to medium-rare. It had foie gras on the inside, which really added to the flavor. This dish comes with a salad, French fries, a zucchini thing (I'm sorry but I don't remember what it was called, but it was delicious!), and garlic rice. Normally I don't like rice but kept eating it this time... They also have an excellent selection of beer, including lots of Brazilian craft IPA. If you're a beer fan, you could easily stop in and just have a brew or two and relax. Overall I was very happy with the experience and will definitely go back to try some of the other menu items - the sausages sound really great, it's hard to find good German sausages around here.

Authentic historic German-French Flambe. Delicious 'pizzas'. Good well priced wine. Had the rodízio…read morewas circa 50. Nice selection of classic cheese and meat toppings.

Food So perfect and amazing , I loved everything so much I…read morewent twice and ordered food to go Service Gentlemen, kind and everything with a smile Ambiance Very nice classic style restart Tourist Good place to go if your a tourist , right across from the beach

The food, service, ambiance, everything was great. The carpaccio starter was amazing with lots of…read morerucula and parmesan. We were a family of three and will definitely be back at Hollandaise!

The restaurant is one of the best in Rio de Janeiro. If you are familiar with NYC iconic Pastis -…read morethe vibe is same, but only the vibe. The food at Le Blond is outstanding. The Fish potato purée and bananas is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The baroa potato purée is creamy and filling, and the caramelized bananas! My partner had the gnocchi, also at great dish. Will definitely return again.

Probably my favorite restaurant in all of Rio…read more I go to Chez Claude quite a lot, and I have never had a bad or even average experience. The menu is quite varied, but also incredibly consistent. And that is likely because Claude takes care of his staff. The guy who makes the Carbonara has been doing so since I first ate here 5 years ago, whereas other restaurants seem to have a different chef every month, no consistency and are out of business in 12-24 months. Not this place. This place has not one weak dish. Not one weak spot. An excellent restaurant. Provavelmente meu restaurante favorito em todo o Rio. Vou ao Chez Claude com bastante frequência e nunca tive uma experiência ruim, nem mesmo mediana. O cardápio é bem variado, mas também incrivelmente consistente. E isso provavelmente acontece porque o Claude cuida bem da sua equipe. O cara que faz a carbonara está lá desde a primeira vez que comi lá, há 5 anos, enquanto outros restaurantes parecem ter um chef diferente a cada mês, sem nenhuma consistência, e fecham em 12 a 24 meses. Mas não este lugar. Este lugar não tem um prato ruim sequer. Nenhum ponto fraco. Um restaurante excelente.

This was the best meal I had in Rio. Absolutely exceptional. I had the duck, and it did not…read moredisappoint! Their very cool experience of getting to see the chef cook your meal in front of you really made this dining experience one of a kind. Our service was great and I like the intimacy that the restaurant ambiance had to offer.

Absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience! This is a 5 star restaurant in every single way…read more South America meets France in this exclusive and cozy eatery. Quiet, friendly and classy ambiance. We were lucky enough to enjoy a secret menu, with a free signed book included with the wine pairing. The foie gras with guava was interesting to say the least, with its excellent marriage of sweet and savory. Honestly, everything was a special treat. Even the pre-dessert was awesome! Presentation is like nothing I've ever seen before. I also got a rare glimpse into the world of Portuguese wines. This is definitely a place to go if you're a foodie visiting Rio, since great food is hard to come by in this city.

Very disappointed. Showed up to the Ipanema location for our reservation yesterday and the…read morerestaurant was closed. There was no sign, no email canceling the reservation. We had very much looked forward to dining here and went out of our way to visit. Still haven't heard from the restaurant in spite of numerous phone calls and an email. How bizarre? I expect better service from a Michelin Star restaurant.