Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO - BEST RESTAURANTS & HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS
Introduction
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its charm, the carnival celebrations, the Copacabana, Ipanema, the statue of Christ, (Cristo Redentor), the Corcovado mountain, the Sugarloaf mountain with its cable car, samba AND crime. So, leave ALL your jewels, dress like a local and you will be fine and prepared enjoying the rhythm of the Brasileiras.
Cool Restaurants
Have you found yourself googling the internet and got stuck in hundreds of restaurant recommendations?
You don`t need more - for a business trip, a romantic weekender or a holiday trip - just the best of each style - an INSIDER GUIDE REDUCED TO THE MAX!
With WORLD TOP 7 you can now eat like a local.
GULA GULA
Brazilian food
Address: Av Henrique Dumont 57, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, 22410-060, Brazil
Area: Ipanema
Web: http://www.gulagula.com.br
Phone: +55 21 2259 3084
Prices: Mains: US$ 10.- to US$ 15.-
Must place for lunch in Ipanema; great crowd and food
JUICE CO LOUNGE
Organic food
Address: Av General San Martin 889, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, 22441-015, Brazil
Area: Leblon
Web: http://www.zuka.com.br
Phone: +55 21 2294 0048
Prices: Mains: starting at US$ 4.-
Modern cuisine based on organic food; grills, fishes, salads and sandwiches; and, a whole menu just about juices
OLYMPE
Brazilian meets French
Address: Rua Custodio Serrao 62, Rio de Janeiro, 22470-230, Brazil
Area: Lagoa Rodrigo de Feitas
Web: http://www.claudetroisgros.com.br/
Phone: +55 21 2539 4542
Prices: Mains: US$ 18.- to US$ 47.-
Located in a "Brazilian mansion"; French cuisine with Brazilian ingredients; try the "raviolis with potatoes baroa" or the "quail with jabuticaba sauce"
PORCAO IPANEMA
Famous Currasacaria
Address: Rua br Torre 218, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Area: Ipanema
Web: http://www.porcao.com.br/
Phone: +55 21 3202 9155
Prices: Buffet (All you can eat): US$ 43.-
Most famous beef house in Rio (and Brazil); huge all-you-can-eat buffet including salads, sushi and tapas; make sure your coin is on green when the filet is approaching your table
SUSHI LEBLON
Trendy sushi
Address: Rua Dias Ferreira 256, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, 22431-050, Brazil
Area: Leblon
Web: http://www.sushileblon.com
Phone: +55 21 2512 7830
Prices: Sushi: starting at US$ 5.-
If you want to eat some great sushi and watch beautiful (and famous) people - that's the place to go
ZAZA BISTRO
Tropical Thai fusion
Address: Rua Joana Angelica 40, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, 22420-030, Brazil
Area: Ipanema
Web: http://www.zazabistro.com.br
Phone: +55 21 2247 9102
Prices: Mains: US$ 14.- to US$ 21.-
Lunch day hangout one block away from the world famous Ipanema beach; tropical dishes with a Thai touch; one to try: "Grilled tuna fish with passion fruit sauce"; Caribbean atmosphere at day changes to a romantic candle-lit place at night
ZUKA
Glamourus Italian
Address: Rua Dias Ferreira 233, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Area: Leblon
Web: http://www.zuka.com.br
Phone: +55 21 3205 7154
Prices: Mains: starting at US$ 12.-
Italian fusion with touches of Brazilian and Asian spices; decor is spectacular; marble walls, crazy chairs and a sunken kitchen area; Leblon in-crowd
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.