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Where locals eat steak

Braseiro da Gavea

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

120 Years of Pure Delight

Confeitaria Colombo

One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

Visit this eclectic and bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa (home of some great restaurants). There is a good restaurant called Mineiro. They have an amazing Feijoada (black beans stew with pork meat). Many of the bars around are ...Open the full description

Visit this eclectic and bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa (home of some great restaurants). There is a good restaurant called Mineiro. They have an amazing Feijoada (black beans stew with pork meat). Many of the bars around are full of locals, and have the best Caipirinhas you will find in Rio.
Our favorite meal is breakfast, and you will find a lot of places where you can ask for an expresso, fruits and a french toast with butter.
Another good local option is the restaurant Braseiro da Gavea, at Baixo Gavea neighborhood. They simply have the best Picanha cut you can find in Rio, full of locals and not expensive at all for the great food you will enjoy!

Braseiro da Gavea

Budget Meals 9 1

Where locals eat steak

Braseiro da Gavea

9

After a long period of renovation Braseiro is open again! So forget the "churrascarias" in the "all you can eat" way, very popular with tourists. We find those to be too much food. Sometimes you just want to have a simple and tasteful "picanha" (best kind of steak). Read more ›

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Confeitaria Colombo

Things To Do 8 4

120 Years of Pure Delight

Confeitaria Colombo

8

This 120 years old cafe/restaurant is one of our most precious gems. We don't have many old restaurants and cafes so this is a very special place for us. The food is amazing and you fell like you went back in time. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Walking Tour of Downtown Rio

Walking Tour of Downtown Rio

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See all of the hidden gems in downtown Rio and taste some delicious Brazilian food along the way on a comprehensive walking tour with a local!

Prices from

30 EUR

Duration

8 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Talho Capixaba

Deli and bakery

Talho Capixaba

8

Very friendly staff and delicious homemade breads with a great local vibe. Many breakfast options, served all day long. They also offer a good selection of groceries, wine, meats and cheeses. Their empadas, sandwiches and cakes/sweets are excellent. Read more ›

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Bar do Mineiro

Best Feijoada in Santa Teresa!

Bar do Mineiro

8

Bar do Mineiro is a very traditional bar in Santa Teresa. It's very famous and known for its feijoada (brazilian bean and meat dish) and the bean pastel. There is a very bohemian atmosphere and a cool and antique vibe. It's where everybody in Santa Teresa goes to have a beer at night and enjoy a delicious food on sunday! Read more ›

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Bar Urca

One of the best sunsets in the city

Bar Urca

7

It is traditional in Rio to go there after a day in the beach - Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are nearby neighborhoods - to see the sunset. The costumers like to sit on the short wall across the street, where the waiters can serve chopps (Brazilian kind of light beers, very popular) and food. Bar Urca is ver known for its seafood dishes. Read more ›

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Churrascaria Majórica

Steakhouse

Churrascaria Majórica

6

This is one of my go-to spots for eating good steak in the city. On weekends it's often packed with local families. On weekdays It's very popular with business people. I’ve never had a bad meal at Majorica. My idea of a happy weekend family meal in Rio is here. Read more ›

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Walking Tour of Downtown Rio

Walking Tour of Downtown Rio

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See all of the hidden gems in downtown Rio and taste some delicious Brazilian food along the way on a comprehensive walking tour with a local!

Prices from

30 EUR

Duration

8 h

Languages

English, Spanish

Bibi sucos

Budget Meals 6 2

Best Açaí and Juice Bar

Bibi sucos

6

Bibi sucos is a reference for natural food, açaí and juices in Rio. The food is so delicious! and they have the best and most natural açaí in town for sure. From amazing juices, smoothies, crepes, sandwiches, healthy lunch option, they have everything! Vegans and Vegetarians are more than happy here! Read more ›

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Sorvete Itália

Budget Meals 6 1

Cooling down

Sorvete Itália

6

During the summer when we are melting somewhere around these are the first things that comes up on our head: the beach, a cold draft beer and a ice cream. So this is where we cool down. They have several branches in the city and It's also our favorite ice cream to eat at the beach. Read more ›

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Rotisseria Sírio Libanesa

Budget Meals 6 3

A nice spot for an arab snack

Rotisseria Sírio Libanesa

6

The tastes here, and this has to be said, tend to point to a middle eastern tradition but are pretty recognizable for locals. Going for its 40th year of good smelly and tasty existence, hidden in the back of a gallery that’s 100 meters away from Largo do Machado subway station, Rotisseria Sirio Libanesa serves the best esfihas in town. Read more ›

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Comuna

Budget Meals 6 1

Burger and beer

Comuna

6

Comuna is a night spot in RJ, with parties, Djs, expositions, and people getting together to have some beer. They also serve the best burger in town. Fresh food, home made bread, and beautiful hamburgers. It's always packed and it's a great place to go during weekdays. Read more ›

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Mureta da Urca

Things To Do 5 3

Oldest Neighborhood in Rio

Mureta da Urca

5

Preserved Architecture from Colonial Days. Fabulous Cafés. Great Restaurants. Overall, a lovely place to spend the entire afternoon combing the back streets, stopping for a beer and enjoying conversation with locals along the famous bay facing rock wall. Read more ›

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Casa Cavé

Budget Meals 5 2

The oldest and most charmmig café of Rio

Casa Cavé

5

As the Colombo, this café was founded in the XIX century and was a meeting point for intellectuals, artists, politicians and regular people. Inside one of its saloons there are tributes to these historical figures. Another reason to visit this café is its menu that has delicious options for lunch and afternoon snacks for a reasonable price. Read more ›

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Delírio Tropical

Healthy fresh food

Delírio Tropical

5

Delírio Tropical is the perfect place to have lunch after a sunny day at the beach! They offer many different options of salads and hot meals, most ingredients are locally produced and the restaurant is always filled with locals. Read more ›

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Full-Day Tailored Tour of Rio de Janeiro

Full-Day Tailored Tour of Rio de Janeiro

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What if you could explore Rio with a local pal? Someone who has lived there his whole life and knows his way around? Someone who can cut corners and help you make the most out of your stay? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Prices from

60 EUR

Duration

8 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Cervantes

Budget Meals 5 4

Best Sandwiches in Town

Cervantes

5

Since 1955 this place has been making us happy with their amazing sandwiches. It's all about tradition, the old and not-always-in-the-best-mood waiters with their bow ties wandering around with giant sandwiches and beers. Read more ›

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Gula Gula

Fresh Salads

Gula Gula

5

Gula Gula is no longer the bargain it was when it first opened but we keep going there for its inventive salads and unpretentious atmosphere. They have launched the healthy food concept in Rio, thirty years ago. Read more ›

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Boulangerie Guerin

Best place to eat French pastry in Rio

Boulangerie Guerin

4

That's a great and fancy bakery. I wouldn't recomend this place to buy daily bread (because it's above the medium price), but it's a great place to try some tasty pastry – which go excellent with a cup of coffee Read more ›

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Prana Cozinha Vegetariana

Best Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant in Rio

Prana Cozinha Vegetariana

4

Rio is a city where the people do care a lot about doing sports and eating healthy, almost every corner you can find a juice bar or a buffet restaurant with loads of salads. Prana uses organic, good products with a really creative vegetarian cuisine. The place is cozy with tables outside that overlook a green square. Read more ›

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Empório Jardim

Lovely and sweet cafe

Empório Jardim

4

Empório Jardim Cafe, Deli and Bistro is quite a new cafe but it has already won everyone's heart. It's perfect for a late breakfast or for grabbing lunch after visiting Parque Lage, the Botanic Garden Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Read more ›

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Cobal do Humaitá

Budget Meals 4 2

Restaurants and Bars

Cobal do Humaitá

4

Various options of bars and restaurants (mexican, brazilian, japanese and more). You can have a chopp (draft beer) sitting outdoor or you can have wine with brazilian snacks in a covered place. Perfect to go with friends or to watch a soccer game. Read more ›

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Pão & Cia

Budget Meals 3 4

Breakfast in a typical bakery

Pão & Cia

3

This place is like a typical bakery, but better. Their breads are delicious and you'll always find them fresh. You'll find many cariocas that are typical costumers just enjoying a breakfast or taking a break with a cup of coffee. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Pub Crawl in Rio’s Botafogo Neighbourhood

Pub Crawl in Rio’s Botafogo Neighbourhood

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Hang out and have a drink with locals in Rio! We’ll visit 2 or 3 hand-picked bars/pubs/clubs in an authentic local neighbourhood.

Prices from

15 EUR

Duration

3 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Cachorro Quente Oliveira

Budget Meals 3 0

Best Street Food in Rio

Cachorro Quente Oliveira

3

It doesn't matter where we party, we will probably end up at Oliveira. Every night for god knows how long, this street cart has been serving steaming hot, mouth-watering hot dogs for all kinds of cariocas. The chairs are in the middle of the street, the beer is cold and the price is good, just the way we like it. Read more ›

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Apetite café

Budget Meals 3 3

Amazing unknown

Apetite café

3

This small family-run coffee shop has a great value and is always packed for breakfast at weekends. The croissant and the freshly squeezed orange juice are simply the best. The warm service and the outdoor seating just make it even better. Read more ›

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Da casa da Táta

Budget Meals 3 0

Hearty food

Da casa da Táta

3

We just love to have breakfast late and out of home, specially on weekends. Tatá and her husband offer a delicious one with a country farmhouse feel. The orange cake and the homemade bread are legendary across the city. Read more ›

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Zazá Bistrô Tropical

Romantic dinner

Zazá Bistrô Tropical

3

This charming restaurant is always a good pick for a romantic date. Fashionably located in a beautiful house with a kitsch decor, the menu at this resto-bar includes contemporary ingredients with Brazilian accent. Creative drinks, great music and a cool vibe complete a very pretty picture. Read more ›

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Instituto Moreira Salles (IMS)

Things To Do 2 1

Free Photo Gallery in Jungle Mansion

Instituto Moreira Salles (IMS)

2

The location itself is gorgeous! A wealthy family donated their former estate to be converted into a photography gallery in a local neighborhood known for its rain forest backdrop. Above all it has an incredible café! Read more ›

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Aconchego Carioca

Just Like a Brazilian Grandma's Kitchen

Aconchego Carioca

2

This is as close as you get to Brazilian home cooking. From coconut pumpkin and shrimp stew to savory desserts, artisanal cachaça to local beets, this restaurant should be at the top of every foodie's list in Rio! Read more ›

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The Slow Bakery

Budget Meals 2 1

Artisan Bread

The Slow Bakery

2

Finally we are starting to eat good bread in Rio. Slow Bakery was one of the first places to bake long fermentation breads in the city. Here you will find the best toast with butter in town and a perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Read more ›

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Local Experience

The Carnival Experience: Party with Locals in Rio

The Carnival Experience: Party with Locals in Rio

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Checking out Rio's annual Mardi Gras festival of Carnival is a must-do bucket list item for any traveler! This epic celebration is an extravagant commingling of parties, parades, street dances and other traditional events; DO NOT MISS IT!

Prices from

80 EUR

Duration

4 h

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

Things To Do 2 0

Every first Saturday of the month

Circuito Gastronomico Tiradentes Cultural

2

It has it all! The event happens in Centro, at the famous Praça Tiradentes, in a historical region. Every first Saturday of the year this place, an open area, receives music, art, cultural things for the kids to do and 30 small producers and cookers that sells good food and drinks for no more than 20 reais. Read more ›

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Britânia Rio lanches

Oyster's lovers

Britânia Rio lanches

2

Britania, hundred meters from Saens Pena subway station has all the great things that you look for in a boteco: cold beer, a very well mooded owner, the loyal clients – usually elderly from the neighbourhood – and that kind of charm that only a tiny boteco has. And there’s more in it: seafood on Saturdays. Read more ›

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Big Polis

Budget Meals 2 1

Legitimate Carioca

Big Polis

2

This tradicional juice bar in Leblon offers a big variety of tropical fruit juices, always made with fresh fruit, not the frozen one. We love to go after a day on the beach or for a quick meal in the afternoon. Sandwiches of all sort are also good options here. Read more ›

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Bar do Momo

Budget Meals 2 0

A real boteco

Bar do Momo

2

Because we love to grab a beer while standing in the street. Because good food should be at affordable prices. And because Momo’s has just won the first prize as the best boteco in Rio. The service is kind and efficient. Read more ›

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BioCarioca

Budget Meals 2 2

Local Vegetarian Food

BioCarioca

2

BioCarioca is an amazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Copacabana! The food is super tasty and have a lot of traditional brazillian food in a vegetarian version. It's so good that a lot of non-vegetarian people come here to taste the delicious and healthy dishes. The soups are just amazing and a lot of people come on dinner time to try them. Read more ›

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Hell's Burger

Gourmet Burger

Hell's Burger

2

One of the best burgers in the city. You have 2 options in the menu and delicious french fries with their homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect place to eat before going out or to grab something to eat at home. Fast food at its best. Read more ›

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Confeitaria Manon

Budget Meals 2 2

A mix of confectionery and tea house

Confeitaria Manon

2

Manon is a traditional bakery in the heart of Rio, opened in the 40's and attended by the likes of great Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade. It is famous for its confections, general breakfast itens and they also have lunch meals. The prices are very affordable, a cheaper and more tasteful alternative to the famous Confeitaria Colombo. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Rio One Day Tour

Rio One Day Tour

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Book Our Rio One Day Tour to visit the main attractions of the marvelous city. With the support of a private guide and exclusive transportation you will learn the whole history of Rio with comfort and style. Book now!

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90 USD

Duration

10 h

Languages

English, Portuguese

Guacamole

Piece of Mexico

Guacamole

1

This Restaurant is a piece of Mexico in Rio. The food is delicious, the music is exciting and the Mariachis can make your day, bringing the best of Mexican culture to the atmosphere, especially if you are with a group. My suggestion is shrimps. Read more ›

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Graviola

Budget Meals 1 0

Awesome natural and healthy restaurant!

Graviola

1

Graviola has a great history! Before it became a famous restaurant it was a food-truck in a lot of events in the city! The food is so delicious and authentic that the success has came! Graviola has natural options for everybody! Vegetarian and non-vegetarian, smoothies, green and braziian juices, açai, fruits bowls, amazing desserts and plates! Read more ›

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.Org Bistrô

Budget Meals 1 1

Amazing vegetarian bistrô!

.Org Bistrô

1

The restaurant has a lovely and familiar enviroment and of course, an delicious food! Everything is vegetarian and almost everything is organic! It has plenty of vegan option and the best desserts in town! All the team are very friendly and always giving the best tips about the options of the day :) Read more ›

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Cafuné Cafeteria

Budget Meals 1 0

Great place to drink a cup of coffee

Cafuné Cafeteria

1

This place serves one of the best coffees in Rio – if no the best. Each day, you have a different coffee from a different place of Brazil. The cosy atmosphere, the tasty cakes and the great music selection are the icing on the cake. Read more ›

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.Org

The best vegan restaurant in Rio

.Org

1

That's the place to eat delicious vegan food. Even non-vegetarians love it! Each day they have a different dish (and they're all delicious). The desserts are also delicious, as well as the juices and the salads. Bottom of line, anything you ask will be excellent! Read more ›

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Miam Miam

Comfort food

Miam Miam

1

The vintage decor, the creative drinks and the inventive finger food menu turns this bistro into a perfect place to a romantic date or even to a group hangout. Sometimes we just stay at the lounge tasting some of the fabulous cocktails before going to a night spot. Read more ›

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Deusimar Sushi

Enjoy some great japanese food

Deusimar Sushi

1

The ones who appreciate japanese food in Rio must have heard about Deusimar. He used to work as a sushiman in one of the first japanese restaurants in the city, long time ago. Now he runs 4 restaurants, each one very simple and small, with excellent food and service. Read more ›

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Refeitório Orgânico

Budget Meals 1 0

Best Vegan Buffet

Refeitório Orgânico

1

This is the vegan restaurant with more variety of food in Rio. You can find everything from vegan sushi and nigiri to feijoada. And everything is so delicious, a lot of people don't believe that the food is vegan. They try to adapt all kinds of food to a vegan option and it works. Read more ›

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Vegana Chácara

Hidden Vegan Restaurant in Botafogo

Vegana Chácara

1

This is a magical place. It's just a few minutes walk from a busy street in botafogo but it seems that you're in a very quiet and distant place. It's so nice here. There are some trees and a cute backyard. The food is delicious, organic and natural. And you really can feel at home here, it's a very friendly and laid-back environment. Read more ›

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Junta Local Botafogo

Eat like a Carioca

Junta Local Botafogo

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Our best Farmer’s Market in Rio, they go around different places in town, this is one of them. Eat all kind of goodies from small producers, they're young and old, listen to their stories. From cheese to beer, family friendly, pet friendly, cosy place to spend some time. Read more ›

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Livraria Prefácio

A bistrô in a bookstore

Livraria Prefácio

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If you want a nice place to go and spend e some time in the end of the afternoom you should try Preface Bookstore. Between bookcases you will find some tables to seat and drink a coffee or a beer while you talk or read a book. But if you are hungry, walk a little further inside and, in the end of the shop, you can enjoy the charming bistro! Read more ›

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Uluwatu

Budget Meals 0 0

The best sandwiches and juices

Uluwatu

0

If you're looking for a place to eat a good sandwich and drink a good juice (maybe after going to the beach), that's certainly the best place. They're pretty concerned in cooking in a healthy way – using as less sugar is possible, for instance Read more ›

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stalos

Budget Meals 0 1

the tastier grub after a night out

stalos

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Stalos is not that big of a deal, but they sell a big enough slice of pizza to end world hunger for less than 20 reais. The many flavors all come with a huge crust filled with a special kind of Brazilian cream cheese. (don't expect an American styled pizza because that's not what you'll get there) Read more ›

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Bar Escadinha

Budget Meals 0 0

A local bar with a delicious sandwich

Bar Escadinha

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This is a typical local bar (which are fondly called "pé sujo"), where you can enjoy cold and cheap beer. In this bar in particular, you can also have a delicious gammon sandwich. The place is very hidden, so pay attention when looking for it. Read more ›

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The Bar

Budget Meals 0 0

Grab a beer and chill out

The Bar

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It's a good place for a draft beer (cheaper than the bars in the neighborhood) and some snacks or a sandwich. Since it's so close to the beach, it's a great place to go after spending the day at the beach, just enjoying a cold beer. Read more ›

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Metrópole

Craft beer & Carioca lovers

Metrópole

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The best part is that they count with amazing options and a great variety of craft beers, all produced in Rio. You will find here a special menu of different beers (from Pilsen to Stout, IPA and Witbier), but have in mind that it changes from time to time (which is also great). They also have good burgers and a nice atmosphere! Read more ›

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Galeto Sat's

Authentic "hole in the wall" experience

Galeto Sat's

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Open until 5am every day, this traditional bar/restaurant in Copacabana serves not only a delicious roasted chicken but also one of the best picanha's in Rio. It's THE place to go for a "saideira" at late night after partying and meet up your friends at the sidewalk. The prices are also very friendly. Read more ›

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Bel Trufas

An artisanal chocolate shop

Bel Trufas

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This cute chocolate shop at Leblon offers delicious homemade cakes, truffles and cookies. If you work around or you’re just passing by craving for a sweet taste mid-morning or mid-afternoon, It’s a must go. It’s the perfect place to visit after having lunch in one of the fancy restaurants in the Dias Ferreira street. Read more ›

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Rio Minho

Seafood Classic

Rio Minho

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This traditional restaurant serves fresh seafood since 1884. It’s the oldest restaurant in the city. It's a good choice for a business lunch in the very elegant saloon or for a typical Friday’s happy meal in the balcony outside, with better prices. Read more ›

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Govinda

Indian style restaurant in downtown!

Govinda

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It's a cool place to have lunch in a work day. It's beautiful with amazing indian decoration. The food is vegetarian and is so delicious! Also, it's ayurveda (ancient indian medicine) oriented. There is a joyful vibe cuz the owner and staff are hare-krishna, so everybody is always happy and working with a big smile on the face! Read more ›

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Guilhermina Bar

Budget Meals 0 0

Bar in the Meiai Hostel

Guilhermina Bar

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Locals usually go to have a drink or eat something in Guilhermina Restaurant in the hostel. The drinks are great and the appetizers are worth a try. The atmosphere is also great and the restaurant is kind of a kept secret, never crowded. Read more ›

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