Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Best açaí in Rio, as well as other fruit juices such as amora (blackberry) and morango com laranja (strawberry and orange).
39 locals recommend
Big Polis
505 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaBest açaí in Rio, as well as other fruit juices such as amora (blackberry) and morango com laranja (strawberry and orange).
Le Viu Bistrô
270 Avenida Ataulfo de PaivaReally good moules et frites and other french dishes.
Not the hippest looking place, but they have amazing food and it's a very traditional spot. Filet mignon, medalhão a piamontese, and octopus (polvo provençal) are delicious.
43 locals recommend
Degrau Restaurante
517 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaNot the hippest looking place, but they have amazing food and it's a very traditional spot. Filet mignon, medalhão a piamontese, and octopus (polvo provençal) are delicious.
Very touristy and the waiters are grumpy, but the picanha on the "chapa" is totally worth it. Tips are payable by cash only.
282 locals recommend
Bagatelle Lanchonete e Restaurante
Rua Djalma UlrichVery touristy and the waiters are grumpy, but the picanha on the "chapa" is totally worth it. Tips are payable by cash only.
Our favorite place! It's a French take on the Brazilian rodízios: instead of all you can eat meat, you choose your protein and they come around with all you can eat sides. Get there early (before 7:30) otherwise you'll wait in a long line. Get there too late and they tend to rush you out the door.
148 locals recommend
CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias FerreiraOur favorite place! It's a French take on the Brazilian rodízios: instead of all you can eat meat, you choose your protein and they come around with all you can eat sides. Get there early (before 7:30) otherwise you'll wait in a long line. Get there too late and they tend to rush you out the door.
The pad thai is yummy and the restaurant is good for a romantic date.
51 locals recommend
Sawasdee Bistrô
571 Rua Dias FerreiraThe pad thai is yummy and the restaurant is good for a romantic date.
Galeto à Braseiro or just for a beer. Gets crowded Thursdays - Sundays.
167 locals recommend
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontGaleto à Braseiro or just for a beer. Gets crowded Thursdays - Sundays.
Huge selection of cachaças. They have a very good feijoada on Saturdays + Sundays.
143 locals recommend
Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteHuge selection of cachaças. They have a very good feijoada on Saturdays + Sundays.
In this restaurant out of the way in São Cristóvão, they serve an incredible seafood pasta dish that rivals other dishes that we tried in Italy. They always have long lines so go early.
46 locals recommend
Casa do Sardo
405 R. São CristóvãoIn this restaurant out of the way in São Cristóvão, they serve an incredible seafood pasta dish that rivals other dishes that we tried in Italy. They always have long lines so go early.
Drinks & Nightlife
Venga Bar de Tapas
147 Rua Garcia d'AvilaNice spot for drinks and tapas.
Gets crowded on Tuesdays (oyster night). Great bar that is frequented by locals and foreigners.
180 locals recommend
Canastra Bar
42 R. JangadeirosGets crowded on Tuesdays (oyster night). Great bar that is frequented by locals and foreigners.
Rua Dias Ferreira
Rua Dias FerreiraTons of high-end restaurants and bars to choose from.
Recommended for people who want to listen to samba and dance all night (or just watch people dancing).
694 locals recommend
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioRecommended for people who want to listen to samba and dance all night (or just watch people dancing).
Sightseeing
The most famous attraction in Rio is totally worth visiting. The view from the top is breathtaking! Take sunblock and water.
1936 locals recommend
Christ the Redeemer
The most famous attraction in Rio is totally worth visiting. The view from the top is breathtaking! Take sunblock and water.
Arpoador
Sit on the rocks and watch the surfers and the sunset.
If you want to take a hike, the trail up the first mountain is pretty easy.
2563 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
If you want to take a hike, the trail up the first mountain is pretty easy.
Leblon's Lookout
Avenida NiemeyerNice to sit and people watch on the beach.
Parks & Nature
For nature and plant lovers. In the spring and summer it's a very nice place for wandering around and taking pictures. If you go to the childrens' park inside Jardim Botânico the little monkeys (miquinhos) are usually hanging out there, asking for food.
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
For nature and plant lovers. In the spring and summer it's a very nice place for wandering around and taking pictures. If you go to the childrens' park inside Jardim Botânico the little monkeys (miquinhos) are usually hanging out there, asking for food.
Ipanema Beach
We're biased because we live here, but we love Posto 10 :)
Shopping
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoRio Design Leblon
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaFARM IPANEMA
1210 Av. Epitácio PessoaEssentials
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisSmaller Zona Sul market
Mundo Verde Ipanema Metrô
443 R. Visc. de PirajáHealth foods
Drogaria Pacheco
592 R. Visc. de Pirajá24h pharmacy
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorFresh fruits and veggies
RJ Cambio
540 R. Visc. de PirajáCurrency exchange
TX Exchange and Tourism
580 R. Visc. de PirajáCurrency exchange
Supermarket with pizzaria upstairs that also serves breakfast.
420 locals recommend
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisSupermarket with pizzaria upstairs that also serves breakfast.
Bradesco
428 R. Praia de BotafogoFor international cash withdrawals
La Fruteria
559 R. Visc. de PirajáHealth foods.
Everything Else
Rua Garcia d'Avila
Rua Garcia d'AvilaRestaurants and high-end luxury stores.