Rio de Janeiro Restaurants

The most sophisticated and expensive Japanese restaurant in Rio, Madame Butterfly is a must for Japanese food lovers, and was elected best in its category by gourmet specialists. The food here is superb, and the highlights are... more

This establishment has a very refined atmosphere paired with an authentic modern Italian flavor. Part of the legendary and very traditional Copacabana Palace Hotel, the restaurant has a high ceiling, crystal chandeliers and can... more

This is a new concept of fast food, with a sophisticated menu that represents an evolution from the basic hot dog. The Chef offers treats like Hot Dogs with Herb Sauce and Salmon or Tuna with Thai sauce, and the Chocolate Mouss... more

Kotobuki, which means long life in Japanese, is a successful chain of restaurants that started as a small Asian food market. You can eat all the traditional Japanese dishes like sushi, sashimi and tempuras, all at reasonable pr... more

Come here, have a nice meal and meet everybody, from the rich and famous to the young crowd, artists and gourmands. The pizza, baked in a wood stove, is superb, and you can choose your own combination of toppings. You can also... more

A combination of patisserie and restaurant, this location has been around for 10 years under the command of two French chefs, Patrick Blancard and Philippe Brie. Just inside the entrance there is a glass counter where you can c... more

With a modern décor and a sophisticated menu, Giuseppe attracts the downtown businessmen. Some of the choices here are stroganoff di pollo (chicken breast cubes with cognac flambé mushrooms in creamy sauce) or penne a la Campag... more

With furniture designed by the uber-chic Philippe Starck, an immaculately-attired clientele and a menu that aims to be both sophisticated and simple, Gloss is not your average shopping mall eatery. The contemporary menu offe... more

Carioca is the name given to a native of Rio, but the kitchen at Bistro Rio Carioca is in fact headed up by young Swiss chef Elia Schramm. The food has a Brazilian accent though, with Schramm making good use of fresh local i... more

This is José Hugo Celidônio's house, a place to eat and drink well—he knows how to make that a reality. Installed in a white house with a bar, a restaurant, and a welcoming balcony, the ambiance is very nice. Cool air condition... more