Dining

Amir

Located just a stone's throw from Copacabana Beach, Lebanese restaurant Amir is one of the best exponents of Arab cuisine in Rio de Janeiro. Let the flavorful Middle Eastern delicacies like falafel...

Braseiro da Gavea

Renowned for its grilled chicken, picanha, and traditional Brazilian food, this restaurant is loved by both tourists and locals, who often crowd the streets outside while waiting for a table. Thank...

Cais do Oriente

This fancy restaurant located in a XIX century warehouse, in the heart of old Rio, is still reminiscent of the transoceanic trade era of the past. Enjoy traditional Brazilian dishes in a charming a...

Galeto 183

A few blocks away from the famous Sambodromo, Galeto 183 offers traditional Brazilian food in an informal ambience. Highly popular among the citizens of Rio the Janeiro, less so among tourists, thi...

Gurumê

Creativity, sophistication, and Asian traditions coexist in this elegant restaurant in Ipanema, the crown jewel of Japanese cuisine in Rio de Janeiro. The charming wooden interiors designed by Thia...

Hachiko

Hidden in the narrow Travessa do Paço, Hachiko has proven to be a real culinary gem and one of the best restaurants in town. Take a seat on the wicker and bamboo chairs and wait for the restaurant'...

Bars & Nightlife

Bar Armazém São Thiago

Located in the picturesque neighbourhood of Santa Teresa and housed in a 1920s-style warehouse, Armazém São Thiago is a typical Brazilian bar, bearer of the city's history and traditions. Also know...

Bar Bukowski

Housed in a historic mansion, with a garden, vinyl record collection, and hookahs, Bar Bukowski is the oldest rock house in Rio de Janeiro. It offers several bars and dance floors in a large outdoo...

Bar Carioca da Gema

This bar regularly hosts live acts of well-known carioca artists. Grab a beer, caipirinha, or another mixed drink and move your body along to some Brazilian samba or chorinho tunes.

Bla Blá

Fun but sophisticated, Bla Blá combines Japanese food and a wide variety of high-quality champagne labels. Its proximity to the nightlife streets of Barra da Tijuca makes it the perfect place to en...

Circo Voador

Every weekend, Circo Voador hosts important names from the Brazilian and international music scene. Rock, samba, reggae, and funk music liven up the nights of this famous Lapa concert hall, where t...

Clube dos Democraticos

Located in the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood, Clube dos Democraticos is a great place to dance to the rhythm of Brazilian live music. Let the sound of Samba and Forró guide you through the night, find...

Cafés

Café Hum

With various branches located across the city, Café Hum is the perfect place to take a break. It serves rich Brazilian blends as well as cappuccino and espresso, combined with delicious homemade ca...

Casa Cavé

Founded in 1860, Casa Cavé is one of the icons of Rio de Janeiro's Belle Époque period, together with Confeitaria Colombo. A visit to the city's oldest bakery, once a hangout for noblemen and poli...

Confeitaria Colombo

This historic literary café, dating back to 1894, is a part of the cultural and artistic heritage of Rio de Janeiro. Best known for a lavish Belle Époque decor that turns the clock back to the earl...

Confeitaria Kurt

When in 1940 Kurt Deichmann arrived in Rio fleeing from the Nazi Regime, he probably didn't know that the confectionery he was going to open would have become the most renowned and well-regarded in...

Da Casa da Táta

Homey but elegant, the café Da Casa da Táta is famous for its home-baked bread, cakes, and Brazilian desserts. Locals and tourists go there in the early morning hours to taste the ultimate Brazilia...

Empório Jardim

Elected to be serving not only the best breakfast in Rio de Janeiro but also in Brazil, Empório Jardim is the right place to start your day in the morning or to drop in at any other time. The inter...