5 Restaurants Shown
Bar Lagoa
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1674 Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, Lagoa
Rio de Janeiro
tel: 21-2523 1135

A carioca institution since 1934. Good-value Art Deco bar for full meal or a drink. 


Carlota
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64 Rua Dias Ferreira, Leblon
Rio de Janeiro
tel: 21-2540 6821

Small, laid-back bistro, one of Rio’s most popular with the in-crowd. Dishes mix innovation with the classics. 


Confeitaria Colombo
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32 Goncalves Dias, Centro
Rio de Janeiro
tel: 21-2505 1500

A Rio institution, Art Nouveau decor with mirrored walls serving light meals and a buffet, but most famous for its afternoon teas. A delightful branch is also operating in the Forte de Copacabana.


Gero
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157 Rua Anibal de Mendonça, Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro
tel: 21-2239 8158

Gero, part of the Fasano family, is one of the hotspots on Rio’s gastronomic map, and has been since opening in 2002. Serves sophisticated Italian cuisine.


Porcão
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218 Avenida Barra da Torre, Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro
tel: 21-3389 8989

If you choose just one barbecue house, this must be it. One of the first, and still one of the best – the food is wonderful.