We're staying at the JW Marriott and really wanted to try feijoada, a Brazilian, black bean stew…read more We've heard it referred to as Brazil's national dish. About 250 feet from the front door of the hotel (go right then right again) is the restaurant. Clean, lots of windows to the street, friendly and attentive service. We ordered the feijoada and two Chopps pilsners. The meal included a green salad that was a cross between romaine and seaweed. Yum. Also rice, corn meal, and fried pork belly. Oh, and a shot of alcohol that was quite similar to the kind of margarita you'd get from someone who adores tequila. Delicious!! With tax and tip, the meal was 108 reals, or about $27...for two. Superb!!!

Amazing hole in the wall Brazilian food. The owner speaks English to help you navigate through…read moretheir menu. My second meal here during my NYE trip. Delicious! Right around the corner from the JW Marriott. A great find. Basic decor but it's all about the food at a super moderate price.

What a pleasure to dine again at Lasai and be seated at Chef's Table at Rafael's kitchen…read more Located in a charming house in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro Lasai has a welcoming, informal and modern atmosphere. Chef's Rafa and his wife Malena brings to the table a beautiful, intriguing and sensual gastronomy using modern techniques, Brazilian ingredients and vegetables from Lasai's and farms in Rio. Lasai is such a unique experience! If you can book at Chefs Table!! It is just a special experience that will never be the same . It might sound like cliche but watching them working like an orchestra is mesmerizing and the result is gloriously delicious. Thanks you SO much for another unique dining experience.

Yelp Review 2025 #200:…read more I had the pleasure of eating at Michelin-star restaurants and 50 World's Best Restaurants in São Paulo and Rio. I couldn't pass up on Lasai. They moved to a new location less than 5 years ago and it's now a more intimate dining experience with only 10 seats and 1-2 seatings for dinner only. I booked my spot almost 2 months ahead on their website. There is a deposit that goes toward your final bill. I got to the restaurant super early and they won't open the door until 10-15 minutes before first seating. Once I was let in, it was a warm welcome. They all work as a team regardless of each person's role. They evoke the true essence of "lasai" or calm with their zen-like approach working with ingredients, the diners, and with each other. First, Executive Chef Marcelo Andrade made sure he asked everyone about their food allergies/ intolerances/ restrictions. He had a menu in his head which he quickly switched when somebody in our group of 10 can't have gluten. Then, the chefs went to work. It was fun watching them cook in front of me and plate every single item from the 14-15 course meal: Salad bun, radishes Green bean crepe, pecan nut Pork, ricotta, carrot Turmeric, beef tartar, arugula Quinoa, cheese, banana, kale Savoury pumpkin custard, sea urchin Eggplant, oxtail, maxixe Slipper lobster, baroa, purslane Pão de queijo, guava Chayote, Prawn, melon, tahini Fish, hearts of palm, cauliflower Pork, brussels sprouts, mushrooms Tangerine, native bee honey, yogurt Sunchokes, cocoa, eashew nuts Everything was delicious and beautifully plated. My on-the-spot dining companions and I were discussing which dish was our favorite - it's impossible to pick just one. They change their menu often using only the best and freshest ingredients from their farm. And since I went for my birthday dinner, they gave me a birthday cheesecake. We all left with a nice box of petit fours.

Delicious restobar nestled into the bustling Ipanema night life. I was seated promptly and an…read moreEnglish speaking server was able to help me get an English menu. I had the Grilled Chicken with Broccoli rice, which initially sounded slightly strange and bland but turned out fantastic. The grilled chicken was well done but also well seasoned with savory hints of salt, pepper and onion, deliciously crisp with every bite. The strong savory chicken blends perfectly with the soothing broccoli rice side and I devoured both after a long day of hiking. The dish also came with fries (not advertised in the menu), which tasted better than most american fries and were fresh, crisp and a nice tangy complement to the meal when paired with ketchup. The entire dining experience was enjoyable and I would highly recommend this spot for future tourists and visitors of Rio!

Cute little open air pub style establishment about three blocks from the beach in Ipanema…read more Fantastic service, food is a little hit and miss. We ordered the pizza calzone which was delicious and the calamari which I would not recommend. Calamari was heavily battered and a little fishy -- if you're used to the lightly battered style you get in the US, this will seem more like the batter they use on fried clams. The Italian sausage (check out my pic) was the highlight though. It was so good, we actually ordered a second one. And of course, being as immature as we are, we laughed at the enormous length and made a lot of dirty jokes as we ate it. Fun! The drinks are smaller here than most other places we've been but are strong. Caipirinhas were good, but we had better a couple blocks away at Porcao. The ambiance is nice with both indoor and outdoor seating. Prices are reasonable for Rio and like most restaurants in the city, they add a 10% service charge.

Great customer service. Love the atmosphere and how soccer friendly they are. They have a TV to…read morewatch the world cup. So nice to eat good food and enjoy the world cup. They give complimentary sausage and complimentary dessert. Highly recommend.

Hmmm mixed feelings about this place. To be honest the food was good, i enjoyed their feijoada. We…read moregot the rodicio da feijoada. However, the service left a lot to say. We were a a party of 14, and i know it's a lot to handle but from the start we were not attended correctly. Ordering food and drinks was a mess bc the server never asked for our drinks so we were all asking whoever passed by at different times since we had to be divided into 3 separate tables. Also we didnt receive everything that was promised with the feijoada rodicio. We were supposed to receive some sort of "shots" but we did not. Otherwise, the place itself is small but very pretty and romantic.

Literally the best views and ribeye I've ever had. The service was awesome, so friendly and made…read moresure our meal was as enjoyable as possible

Visited for dinner and the views of the city was amazing. The server was very kind with a positive…read moreattitude. It was more expensive than most of the meals we had in Rio but it was worth it, as it was one of my favorite meals during my trip. I ordered the Arroz Carioca which was soooo good. The rice was so flavorful with plenty of shrimp throughout the dish. The restaurant was also beautiful, like an open air tree house. Would recommend making a reservation!

Galetos is where you go to find Brazilian food if you don't want to put in effort to find better…read moreBrazilian food. Everything looks right, but the flavors are pretty basic. The feijoada is the best example I can give. There were absolutely no beans in the dish. Zero. It's like ordering red beans and rice but getting broth and rice. Thy somehow served a black bean stew without beans. It's pretty salty bordering on overly salted, and without the beans the texture was wrong. The sides were good but that's not why you order this dish. At least you can order feijoada for one. Explore a bit more and you'll find better food. Service is solid but doesn't speak much English. Indoor and outdoor seating is available though it's all relatively open to the outside.

We ate there three times. Great steak, chicken, sausage and fish. Waiters are nice but have…read morelimited English. Manu has some pictures.

Heard this was the place to try feijoada and it did not disappoint! The portion is huge - says it's…read morefor two but you could definitely share with 3 people. The stew comes in a large pot, with all the rice and sides on separate plates. Loved the flavor of the stew - the square meat pieces inside was a little tough to eat, but sausages and rib pieces were good. We also had some caipirinhas and boy they were strong! Delicious but definitely underestimated how strong they are - love the variety they offer. Super fun for tourists like us to sample a variety of cachaca and food - very nice service and very patient with us since we don't speak Portuguese.

3.5 stars Academia da Cachaca is a casual bar and restaurant…read morespecializing in Cachaca (a distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice) and a menu of Brazilian eats. We started with the Feijao Incrementado, a very salty black bean soup served with parsley and fried bacon on the side. For our mains, the Moqueca Camarao was a stew of shrimp, coconut milk, and palm oil, served with white rice and palm oil farofa; and the Sol Arrumadinhos was a layered casserole of cowpeas with a sauce made of spring onion and parsley, topped with a layer of farofa and cubes of sun-dried beef. Both dishes were rather simple and average--the pub food here wasn't necessarily a highlight (the portion sizes were small for the moderate prices), but the service was super friendly.

Wow wow wow. This place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. So incredibly…read morebeautiful from the outside to the inside. The decor is stunning. We got to set right by the pool. It was quiet and serene. The server was so kind and helpful and recommended the best options. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I could have eaten three of those corn cakes! If you visit you have to try Pergula!

Locals told me this is a must do bucket list experience in Rio De Janeiro so my daughter and I went…read moreover for a beautiful dinner by the pool. This is the first hotel built on copacabana beach and its history is rich. The hotel displays a hall of pictures with many very famous people who visited. We did wait a very long time before water came but so-so service was overwhelmed by the perfect location and historic architecture. My caipirinaha drink was great and I was able to get cashew fruit added to it in the Brazilian tradition. We ordered salmon which came lightly cooked with a sauce which tasted great. We loved the ambiance and high class setting. I will never forget this experience.