Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Gringo Cafe
240 R. Barão da TorreAmerican style brunch.
http://www.gringocafe.com/
Great for brunch or lunch.
http://alessandroefrederico.com.br/restaurantes/cafe-ipanema/
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Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaGreat for brunch or lunch.
http://alessandroefrederico.com.br/restaurantes/cafe-ipanema/
Favorite juice house and sandwiches. Cannot miss. Try the passion fruit juice and the açaí bowl.
http://www.polissucos.com.br/
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Polis Sucos
70 R. Maria QuitériaFavorite juice house and sandwiches. Cannot miss. Try the passion fruit juice and the açaí bowl.
http://www.polissucos.com.br/
Good Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.restauranteartigiano.com.br/
43 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Artigiano Ristorante
204 Av. Epitácio PessoaGood Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.restauranteartigiano.com.br/
Good Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.ristorantepomodorino.com.br/oficial/
29 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Pomodorino
1104 Av. Epitácio PessoaGood Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.ristorantepomodorino.com.br/oficial/
Excellent steakhouse at great atmosphere.
http://rubaiyat.com.br/rio
48 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Rubaiyat
971 R. Jardim BotânicoExcellent steakhouse at great atmosphere.
http://rubaiyat.com.br/rio
Traditional restaurant serving Brazilian/Carioca food. You must order Pastel de queijo e carne (beed and cheese empanadas) as starters and Filet Degrau (filet mignon, linguiça, arroz de brocolis, batata frita e farofa de ovos).
http://www.restaurantedegrau.com.br/
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Degrau Restaurante
517 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaTraditional restaurant serving Brazilian/Carioca food. You must order Pastel de queijo e carne (beed and cheese empanadas) as starters and Filet Degrau (filet mignon, linguiça, arroz de brocolis, batata frita e farofa de ovos).
http://www.restaurantedegrau.com.br/
Iconic bistro in Ipanema, great for dinner.
http://www.zazabistro.com.br/zazabistrotropical
300 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaIconic bistro in Ipanema, great for dinner.
http://www.zazabistro.com.br/zazabistrotropical
Excellent restaurant, great for dinner. Dont miss out on the chocolate cake with vanilla bath for dessert.
http://www.irajagastro.com.br/
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Irajá Gastrô
233 Rua Dias FerreiraExcellent restaurant, great for dinner. Dont miss out on the chocolate cake with vanilla bath for dessert.
http://www.irajagastro.com.br/
Traditional Brazilian buffet style Steakhouse. Great view from the outdoor patio.
http://www.fogodechao.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-%E2%80%A2-rj/
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Fogo de Chão Botafogo
S/N Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraTraditional Brazilian buffet style Steakhouse. Great view from the outdoor patio.
http://www.fogodechao.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-%E2%80%A2-rj/
Nice japanese style restaurant.
http://manekineko.com.br/
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Manekineko Ipanema
472 R. Barão da TorreNice japanese style restaurant.
http://manekineko.com.br/
Charming restaurant at Jardim Botanico neighborhood.
45 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Empório Jardim
51 R. Visc. da GraçaCharming restaurant at Jardim Botanico neighborhood.
Casa Carandaí
165 R. Lopes QuintasNice bistro at Jardim Botanico, deli and bakery.
Bazzar
118 R. Barão da TorreGreat for dinner.
http://bazzar.com.br/
This is a constant favorite! Great for lunch or dinner.
http://viasete.com.br/
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ViaSete
125 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThis is a constant favorite! Great for lunch or dinner.
http://viasete.com.br/
Vero
229 R. Visc. de PirajáBrazilian fruits gelato.
http://www.gelatovero.com.br/
Popular local ice-cream parlor.
http://www.sorveteitalia.com/
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Sorvete Itália
44 R. Constante RamosPopular local ice-cream parlor.
http://www.sorveteitalia.com/
Amazing gelato at Shopping Leblon Mall!
http://www.baciodilatte.com.br/
9 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bacio di Latte
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoAmazing gelato at Shopping Leblon Mall!
http://www.baciodilatte.com.br/
Boulangerie Guerin
French style boulangerie.
Street Farmers Market every Friday morning. Fresh produce and flowers.
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Parish Our Lady of Peace
339 R. Visc. de PirajáStreet Farmers Market every Friday morning. Fresh produce and flowers.
Great option at Hípica, amazing view of the farm style equestrian center and charming bistro.
http://www.shb.com.br/bistro/
Sociedade Hípica Brasileira
2448 Av. Lineu de Paula MachadoGreat option at Hípica, amazing view of the farm style equestrian center and charming bistro.
http://www.shb.com.br/bistro/
Great option at the Jockey Club.
http://www.victoriario.com.br/#ambiente
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Victoria
Great option at the Jockey Club.
http://www.victoriario.com.br/#ambiente
Dinner option with Amazon Forest inspired cuisine.
http://palaphitakitch.com.br/casa/gavea/
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Palaphita Gavea
1314 Av. Bartolomeu MitreDinner option with Amazon Forest inspired cuisine.
http://palaphitakitch.com.br/casa/gavea/
Excellente Japanese restaurant at Jardim Botânico.
http://yumekin.com/v02/portugues/home
42 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yumê
758 Rua Pacheco LeãoExcellente Japanese restaurant at Jardim Botânico.
http://yumekin.com/v02/portugues/home
Traditional steakhouse with great food!
http://www.braseirodagavea.com.br/
167 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontTraditional steakhouse with great food!
http://www.braseirodagavea.com.br/
Traditional carioca style bar housed at a colonial style building serving Brazilian food and drinks.
http://dohorto.com.br/
17 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bar do Horto
780 Rua Pacheco LeãoTraditional carioca style bar housed at a colonial style building serving Brazilian food and drinks.
http://dohorto.com.br/
Good option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/zuka
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Zuka
233B Rua Dias FerreiraGood option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/zuka
Good option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://www.brigites.com.br/
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Brigite's
Good option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://www.brigites.com.br/
Asian Fusion restaurant at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
http://www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro/rio_restaurants
http://rioshow.oglobo.globo.com/gastronomia/restaurantes/mee--3323.aspx
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Restaurante Mee
1702 Av. AtlânticaAsian Fusion restaurant at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
http://www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro/rio_restaurants
http://rioshow.oglobo.globo.com/gastronomia/restaurantes/mee--3323.aspx
Essentials
Here is for fresh produce. This is the best quality produce to be found in the neighborhood.
http://www.hortifruti.com.br/
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Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorHere is for fresh produce. This is the best quality produce to be found in the neighborhood.
http://www.hortifruti.com.br/
Zona Sul - Best store in Ipanema for general groceries, there is a restaurant on the mezzanin with great pizza.
http://www.zonasulatende.com.br/
419 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisZona Sul - Best store in Ipanema for general groceries, there is a restaurant on the mezzanin with great pizza.
http://www.zonasulatende.com.br/
Getting Around
Line 4 Subway Station at Nossa Senhora da Paz Square. Access to the Olympic Park via subway.
https://www.metrorio.com.br/VadeMetro/GrandesEventos
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Square Nossa Senhora da Paz
Praça Nossa Senhora da PazLine 4 Subway Station at Nossa Senhora da Paz Square. Access to the Olympic Park via subway.
https://www.metrorio.com.br/VadeMetro/GrandesEventos
Shopping
Nice selection of shops. Worth going to check out the Brazilian style shopping mall. Have lunch at Ráscal.
http://shoppingleblon.com.br/
http://www.rascal.com.br/
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Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoNice selection of shops. Worth going to check out the Brazilian style shopping mall. Have lunch at Ráscal.
http://shoppingleblon.com.br/
http://www.rascal.com.br/
Le Lis Blanc
58 Rua Garcia d'AvilaBrazilian women fashion.
Parks & Nature
Jardim Botânico
Rio Botanical Garden.
http://www.jbrj.gov.br/
Beautiful farm house inside the park with a stunning view to the Christ.
http://eavparquelage.rj.gov.br/
1473 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoBeautiful farm house inside the park with a stunning view to the Christ.
http://eavparquelage.rj.gov.br/
http://www.bondinho.com.br/site/en/
Cannot miss!
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Sugarloaf Mountain
http://www.bondinho.com.br/site/en/
Cannot miss!
Visit the Christ Statue.
http://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/index-eng.html
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Kristu tal-Ħlief
Visit the Christ Statue.
http://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/index-eng.html
Short hike in the Tijuca Forest at São Conrado neighborhood. Amazing views to Barra da Tijuca and surrounding area overlooking the ocean.
http://www.vamostrilhar.com.br/aventuras/montanhas/roteiro-da-trilha-da-pedra-bonita/
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Pedra Bonita
Short hike in the Tijuca Forest at São Conrado neighborhood. Amazing views to Barra da Tijuca and surrounding area overlooking the ocean.
http://www.vamostrilhar.com.br/aventuras/montanhas/roteiro-da-trilha-da-pedra-bonita/
Arts & Culture
Great art gallery/museum at Gavea neighborhood. It used to be the family house whose foundation leads the institute. Nice café for brunch/lunch as well.
http://www.ims.com.br/ims/instituto/unidades/rio-de-janeiro
216 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteGreat art gallery/museum at Gavea neighborhood. It used to be the family house whose foundation leads the institute. Nice café for brunch/lunch as well.
http://www.ims.com.br/ims/instituto/unidades/rio-de-janeiro
Excellent bookstore, also foung at Shopping Leblon Mall. Look for the books of Brazilian Art, Tourism and Architecture.
http://www.travessa.com.br/
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Livraria da Travessa
572 R. Visc. de PirajáExcellent bookstore, also foung at Shopping Leblon Mall. Look for the books of Brazilian Art, Tourism and Architecture.
http://www.travessa.com.br/
Drinks & Nightlife
French cuisine and nightclub. From the Meatpacking District in NY to the Jockey Club in Rio.
http://www.bagatelleriodejaneiro.com/
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Bagatelle
31 Praça Santos DumontFrench cuisine and nightclub. From the Meatpacking District in NY to the Jockey Club in Rio.
http://www.bagatelleriodejaneiro.com/
Nice bar/restaurant and ambiance.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/sobe
25 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sobe
724 Rua Pacheco LeãoNice bar/restaurant and ambiance.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/sobe
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/bar-do-lado
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bar do Lado
15 Avenida Bartolomeu Mitrehttp://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/bar-do-lado