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!

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!

Casa Momus is such a romantic italian spot located right in Rio's Lapa neighborhood…read more The street it lies on is filled with other cute bars, restaurants, and art installations. The interior of the restaurant is romantic and charming. To start, we ordered the bruschetta appetizer. The appetizer had three different kinds of bruschetta (cheese, classic tomato, and prosciutto). While i liked the cheese bruschetta, i thought overall the dish lacked flavor. Next up were our entrees: The gnocchi gorgonzola and seared sesame tuna. The sauce on the gnocchi was rich and creamy, a fairly simple dish that was well executed. The seared tuna was perfectly cooked with the best vegetables on the side. Highly recommend. For dessert we opted for the chocolate mousse. This felt like the highlight of the night. It was so rich and creamy and had the perfect garnish of slivered almonds. Excellent spot for dinner in Rio! Great service, tasty italian food!

Post-theatre Saturday night, I went to meet friends for dinner at Mangue Seco on Rua Lavradio…read more Wait, this review is supposed to be for Casa Momus no? Well, by the time I arrived to Mangue Seco, my friends were asking for the check because they didn't want to eat there after appetizers. I came with a French friend and he happened to know the owner of Casa Momus, a lovely Italian man. So he fixed up a table for us and we went over to Casa Momus's open air patio. As beautiful and electic-sophisticated this restaurant is, people still prefer to eat outside in Rio, and who can blame them? We happened to go to Casa Momus on the second Saturday of the month, after the monthly Antique Fair happens on Rua Lavradio, so Casa Momus had a very busy afternoon, and they were completely out of salads. We made do with the other Italian options, however! We were a group of 7, and got a bottle of white, some caipivodkas, and of course, cerveja. The people who already had their appetite spoiled at Mangue Seco ordered the appetizers, such as the sesame crusted tuna, roasted eggplant, and octopus a la gallega. My friend and I, who had not eaten yet, ordered the salmon and filet mignon, respectively. I was more impressed by the appetizers than the entrees. The appetizers were perfectly portioned, quite a bit of food, big enough to be entrees and shared. Moreover, the fish was perfectly cooked and the octopus insanely tasty (but perhaps that is because octopus a la gallega is the best way to cook it!), accompanied by a zesty and vibrant olive pâté. I thought the appetizers seemed more dynamic, whereas the entrées we ordered seemed a bit traditional. I regretted not getting the fish of the day after I ordered the salmon (only because I truly love salmon and it's not very common in Rio), because the salmon was perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and atop a bed of puree of chickpeas and ratatouille, but it was rather unremarkable. I'm a fan of bolder flavors and more interesting culinary combinations. But for traditional mainstays, the salmon and filet mignon were perfectly cooked and quality dishes. It was clear that everything that we ate was of quality, and professionally presented. I'd love to come back to Casa Momus on a weekday, perhaps for lunch and sit inside on the first or second floor (both gorgeous and with very different decor) and try more of their salads and appetizers. As it is an italian restaurant, it seemed that their pastas are good, as well. However, I may just be too light of an eater for Rio in general! I'll definitely be back here, perhaps one of the best restaurants in all of Lapa (not a very restaurant friendly area in general) and definitely of Rua Lavradio.

This was delicious Lebanese food. Shawarma and shish taouk could easily feed three as portions were…read morehuge. Just off the beach so very convenient. Fresh draft beer on tap. Very reasonable prices considering the portion size. Nice little sidewalk seating to dine Al fresco. Super friendly servers and owners.

I called the restaurant after I saw that it says it takes reservations and the lady that answered…read morethe call hung up on me. I called back and asked if anyone spoke English and she said "NO" and told me they don't take reservations and spoke Portuguese and wasn't helpful at all. We are a group of 22 people and needed to make a reservation that was guaranteed. Oh well!

Ráscal is a decent Italian and mediterranean restaurant in Shopping Rio Sul. You'll find the…read morerestaurant in several other shoppings in Rio de Janeiro as well. At this restaurant you can choose to order á la carte, compose your dinner yourself at the buffet or a combination of these two. The restaurant has a great variety of Italian pastas, pizzas and other dishes prepared the Italian way. I always enjoy the buffet with delicious, fresh and chique starters such as raw salmon, cheeses, vegetables and toasted bread. I would say that the ambience matches a higher standard than the average restaurant you'll find nearby in the same price range. The attendance is quick and professional. If you're planning to go there on Sunday afternoon, just keep in mind you will have to wait in line for a while.

Rascal is great! Good pizza, good desserts and great service. The buffet with salads and pasta is…read moredelicious also. But be aware, this is not a cheap place!

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.

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.