Rio de Janeiro Eating: 58 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Rio de Janeiro

Bar Urca

By Vinicius

One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

7

See the sunset in Bar Urca is one of the things locals like most. They can brag about the beauty of the view while drinking beers and eating traditional bar foods. There is no better option after a day in the beach than going to Bar Urca for that experience. You can also go to the second floor to the restaurant without missing the outstanding view.

by Vinicius

Talho Capixaba

Eating 8 1

By Marina

Deli and bakery

Talho Capixaba

8

Even if you've booked a Hotel with Breakfast included (the majority) or a B&B, it's worthy trying eating it here. Pick up an outside table and enjoy the baked goods while you watch the crowd at Leblon. It's definitely a place to see and to be seen.

by Marina

Mureta da Urca

Eating 6 3

By Lauren

Oldest Neighborhood in Rio

Mureta da Urca

6

The neighborhood of Urca is a bit off the tourist trail, but rich in history. It feels like a quintessential South American town. It event boasts the oldest street in Rio and was where Carmen Miranda was first scouted for American Pictures.

by Lauren

Sorvete Itália

Eating 7 1

By Marina

Cooling down

Sorvete Itália

7

Flavors include a vast selection of tropical fruit delights, many of which contain pieces of real fruit. It's the typical Brazilian ice cream, it has nothing to do with the italian one. Do like the locals and order a "picolé" (popsicle).

by Marina

Delírio Tropical

Eating 6 3

By Luísa

Healthy fresh food

Delírio Tropical

6

The restaurant has a great atmosphere, it is really informal and you are expected to share your table with other people when there are no seats left. The food is healthy and always very fresh. There are vegetarian options but also meat and chicken. You can choose up to three salads and as many hot plates as you want.

by Luísa

Rotisseria Sírio Libanesa

Eating 7 3

By Marina

A nice spot for an arab snack

Rotisseria Sírio Libanesa

7

Good prices, nices tastes, fresh and honest food. The esfihas are usually ordered individually – meat, vegetables, chicken and cheese are the flavours – but are normally offered in pairs. No one knows why this happens but if you manage to avoid the tremendous temptation that’s eating just one, you won’t be charged for the second esfirra.

by Marina

Braseiro da Gavea

Eating 9 1

By Marina

Where locals eat steak

Braseiro da Gavea

9

If locals love it, so should you! If you want to try a typical Brazilian food, go and ask for the picanha braseiro, with brocolis rice, fries and farofa. There you can have also a nice chopp (draft beer) surrounded by great atmosphere, packed with young people.

by Marina

Bar do Mineiro

Nightlife 8 3

By Giovana

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

8

If you want to try a real and traditional brazilian dish in a very local and bohemian style this is the best place! Come on sundays afternoon, have a good beer, order an amazing feijoada and try awesome caipirinhas! Arrive early as it gets full very fast.

by Giovana

Confeitaria Colombo

Things To Do 8 4

By Paula

120 Years of Pure Delight

Confeitaria Colombo

8

If you are in Centro visiting the old buildings or the Municipal Theater this is definitely a must. They serve amazing tea time menus. You can also go there for lunch, they have good sandwiches. It is not the cheapest place to eat but it is worth the visit.

by Paula

Comuna

Nightlife 8 3

By Marina

Burger and beer

Comuna

8

Ok, you certainly didn't come to Rio to find a memorable burger. And the place is full of hipsters who are around 25 years old. But who cares? They serve 3 or 4 kinds of burgers, the famous one is the Pala burger: meat seasoned with dark beer plus cheese and home-made sauce. And from the new menu try the X-Wilson, a tribute to the security guy.

by Marina

Cervantes

Eating 5 4

By Paula

Best Sandwiches in Town

Cervantes

5

Best sandwiches in Town, really. They are big and they are so so good. Very local and almost historical place. It stays open until very late, making it perfect for an after party stop. Or just go there after a long day at the beach, you can't get any more carioca then that.

by Paula

Churrascaria Majórica

Eating 6 0

By Marina

Steakhouse

Churrascaria Majórica

6

It's a very traditional restaurant with an old fashioned atmosphere and great food. Try the "ponta de picanha" with brocoli rice, "farofa" and stuffed fries. Forget the "churrascarias rodízio" and go to this "a la carte" one.

by Marina

Boulangerie Guerin

Eating 4 1

By Francisco

Best place to eat French pastry in Rio

Boulangerie Guerin

4

Here, you can eat the best pastries of Rio. Although they're typical form French cuisine, they're all delicious – and, hence, worth the visit. The kitchen is visible form the store, so when in there, you can eat some candy, pastry or just get a coffe (or all together) while watching the bakers working

by Francisco

Prana Cozinha Vegetariana

Eating 4 0

By Rodrigo

Best Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant in Rio

Prana Cozinha Vegetariana

4

Small place in a square next to the train station that leads to the Christ the Redeemer statue. It has great daily specials like: Mushrooms and vegetables "feijoada", mini brown rice,"farofinha" made with nuts, banana and leek, cabbage sautéed with garlic and campanha sauce. (Vegan and gluten free).

by Rodrigo

Bibi sucos

Eating 6 2

By Giovana

Best Açaí and Juice Bar

Bibi sucos

6

It's just the best açaí! Here you can try almost all the brazilian fruit juices, from watermelon to acerola, guava, all berrys, amazon fruits, and have an amazing salad, and all kinds of healthy and tasty lunch options! There are another locations as in leblon, jardim botanico, barra, tijuca and rio sul mall.

by Giovana