One of my all time favorite steakhouses. Quality steaks with fries and broccoli rice. The sauces on…read morethe side were also a great compliment with the meat. If you got room, get the shrimp and a slice of sausage in the beginning of the meal when they offer it table side. When I spent some time in the city, I went all the time that the servers knew me and took well care of me.

This was my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling…read moregreat to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

What's not to like about delicious pestiscos (Brazilian tapas), fresh caipirinhas, and homely…read moreBrazilian service all by the beach! The caldinho de feijão, essentially a cup of black bean "soup", was served with chicharrones and was so flavorful, I could have had a whole bowl of it. The highlight for me was definitely the empada de palmito, like a mini pot pie of palm hearts, it was so creamy, smooth and the pastry melts in your mouth. Of course can't pass on a caipirinha de maracujá (passion fruit), this one was probably the freshest of the whole trip! If you're in the Leblon area, stop by here after a beach day for an incredible Brazilian lunch

I stopped here for an afternoon snack and a drink and had the loveliest time. The staff was warm,…read morewelcoming and attentive. My passion fruit caipirinha was delicious. And the shrimp & cheese ball was fantastic, I had 2 orders. Looking forward to returning on my next visit.

Great place to hang out and have a drink. The view is incredible. A must do while in Rioread more

Unique bar in one of Rio's most famous favelas, Vidigal, with awesome views, live music and fun…read moreparty crowd. Took the motorcycle taxi up to the bar and held on for my dear life. Cost R$ 80 to enter with cash or R$ 100 with credit card. Well worth it and a fun time to be had.

Came here with a few friends during the evening to grab a bite and some beer. The beer here is high…read morequality and has a better selection then most of the other places around. I liked the Bianca beer as it was very nice tasting and it wasn't too dark and it was good for just a light beer. We had ordered a few different items the first one was the pork with cheese bites I forget the name of the appetizers and I tried to find them on the menu online but I can't seem to find it the appetizers come in pretty large portions good for 2 to 3 people with a pretty unique flavor in different options to indulge all parties taste buds. What I really appreciate about the place is there attentiveness to always grab another beer or ask us if we need one. When we first walked in we were able to be seated right away even though this place is very packed with people in the other simply amazed we were able to get a spot. This is my second time here and both times have been great I would highly recommend it to the other yelpers. There was just one small issue we had as we came with two people and as the others started arriving we needed a bigger table and was told briefly that we need to wait back in line within a few minutes a bigger table opened up and they gladly moved us over there is the reason for the 4 not the 5 star other than that we were able to enjoy the three hours or so we were there.

They finally had the dark stout cioccolato barile that won the gold medal for Brazilian beer…read morefestival 2015 in Blumaneu, in stock for me to try. At 12.5% ABV, it's potent but also delicious! The whiskey caskets they seep them in really intensifies the flavor. This has to be my favorite Noi beer, though it only comes in bottle, not on tap. We tried a variety of food as well, such as the bruschetta, chicken strips, salad and chicken sausage. The bruschetta is usually delicious and comes with several pieces which is great for sharing. The frango crocante, is like chicken strips with a sweet mustard sauce, which is also idea for sharing. The arugula salad was topped with a light dressing and sun-dried tomatoes with a fist-size of mozzarella (huge!) and a mound of Parmesan bread- very filling. The chicken sausage was a huge plate with the chicken sausage coiled under a pile of potatoes. It is only for the truly hungry! All the food was great and service was good too. Definitely will be back.

Spent a few weeks in Brazil and made a commitment to explore the best restaurants the towns or…read morecities we visited had to offer. Of the many restaurants we sampled in our two week vacation that took us to 4 cities, Antiquarius was the finest of the bunch. Alcohol: we sampled several caiperinhas. This is a Brazilian drink made with the alcohol base of cochasa (made from sugarcane). We tried caipirinhas at just about every restaurant we visited. The lychee caipirinhas here were unbelievable and in a league of their own. My girlfriend normally has a few sips of anything I get. After trying this, she had three of her own. I had the crusted white fish. She had some sort of seafood medley. Huge portions, and a week later, we are still arguing over which one was better. Had the privilege of meeting the owner Carlos. A prince of a man. I loved Rio, but am left thinking more about the food I experienced than I am anything else. Obrigado

Formal to dress casual dining and a gem of a restaurant. The service was great and i really enjoyed…read morethe duck. My friends had the Cod and loved it. Besides being a great place to dine, there is a nice bar area overlooking street that was quaint and inviting.

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.

Stopped by to grab cachaça while in Rio and this place did not disappoint. They have a fantastic…read moremenu for cachaça and we got their special, passionfruit, mango and a couple other ones and they all tasted great. I found out this place has great feijodas after a couple of days so missed having that but overall had a great time here during my visit. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the drinks menu is waste! Loved it.

We had a wonderful dinner here. We tried the 1/2 chicken, burgers, short ribs, Ancho Beef, fries,…read morebroccoli rice, and Caesar salad. It was too much food, but we enjoyed every mouthful. The service was also excellent. Andre Brazil was our serviced and he was so prompt and helpful.

It's one of those must go places while in Rio if you are a meat lover and specially if you are…read morewalking by tua Dias Ferreira! The concept is you choose your meat and ask to grill and choose the side dishes like farofa, French fries, aubergines the palm heat on the oven (make sure to order it) It's a very local and cool place where you eat by the street and always full só make sure to have some time! But while you wait ask for the sausage or the collection of beer and enjoy Rio

Love this place!…read more For an easy salad, lunch, early diner this is the place to go. The concept is easy with buffet style bars from which you can pick 1-2 or 3 thirds of a plate. However it must be noted nothing like the old style buffet - foods are fresh, some organic and well made. Recommended!!

My husband and I had the pleasure of dining here during our honeymoon, and it was by far the most…read morecreative and fun menu we experienced on our trip. Each dish felt elevated and thoughtful, but the atmosphere stayed playful and lively -- you could actually hear music and feel the energy, unlike some of the more "sterile" fine dining spots. The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, making the experience feel personal and welcoming. The food was consistently inventive, beautifully plated, and full of surprises that kept us excited throughout the meal. If you're planning to visit, definitely make reservations far in advance -- this place is worth it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a Michelin-star experience that's memorable and fun.

Delicious appetizers!! They were my favorite part of the tasting menu. The one with the purple…read morecrackers (?) was my favorite, and I really enjoyed the scent, flavor, and presentation of the variety of appetizers. Our party of 4 came around 6:50pm for our 7pm reservation, but there's no need to come earlier as you'll just be sitting as the restaurant prepares. You get a welcome mini gin and tonic which I enjoyed (normally I don't like gin and tonic). We ordered two bottles of a red wine that the restaurant recommended. The entrees and desserts were just okay which was a bit disappointing given how tasty the appetizers were. Service was attentive, and overall enjoyed coming earlier as the restaurant started to get crowded and louder by the time we were wrapping up. Out of Lasai, Mee, and ORO, this place is the best imo! Open to coming back!!

This is the jewel of "bg" ever since the beginning of time this place never goes out of style! Laid…read moreback and hot locals and tourists fav place to bond and have interesting chats!