Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Drinks & Nightlife
Palaphita Kitch
Great bar in Lagoa, amazing views, delicious cocktails.
Zig Zag
10 R. Prudente de MoraisZig Zag Bar. Pre-night/club late bar.
Lapa 40º
97 R. RiachueloBrazilian night club.
GAY LIFE.
This tiny club is open from Thursdays. The music is eclectic. Just across the Square.
57 abantu bendawo batusa
Galeria Café
GAY LIFE.
This tiny club is open from Thursdays. The music is eclectic. Just across the Square.
Fish restaurant in Lapa the bohemia district in Rio, very good value.
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar do Peixe
16b R. André CavalcantiFish restaurant in Lapa the bohemia district in Rio, very good value.
Food Scene
ViaSete
125 Rua Garcia d'AvilaRomantic restaurant, great food, friendly staff.
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraPricey but delicious...the best Sushi in Rio.
Boteco Stambul Ipanema
112 R. Gomes CarneiroThe best Arab food in Ipanema.
Le Viu Bistrô
270 Avenida Ataulfo de PaivaChic, traditional French restaurant. Delicious 'covert'.
Meza Bar
69 R. Cap. SalomãoFunky cocktail bar and restaurant
Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaItalian style food
Americana - Restaurante e Pizzaria.
Good value.
Caipirinhas, Muqueca, feijoada etc...
Av. Rainha Elizabeth da Bélgica, 100
Americana - Restaurante e Pizzaria.
Good value.
Caipirinhas, Muqueca, feijoada etc...
Treat yourself at Tèrèze Santa Teresa, the restaurant of Hotel Santa Teresa.
46 abantu bendawo batusa
Térèze
15 R. Felício dos SantosTreat yourself at Tèrèze Santa Teresa, the restaurant of Hotel Santa Teresa.
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelTreat yourself at Aprazível in Santa Teresa.
Best beakfast in Rio if you ask me. Art deco cafe from 1945 in the old part of town.
* Nearby: Carioca Tube Station
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Confeitaria Manon Ouvidor
187 R. do OuvidorBest beakfast in Rio if you ask me. Art deco cafe from 1945 in the old part of town.
* Nearby: Carioca Tube Station
Av. Portugal, 986
Good food, views of the Guanabara Bay, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Delírio Tropical Ipanema
48 Rua Garcia d'AvilaGood food, perfect for lunch or early dinner.
Gero Ipanema
157 R. Aníbal de MendonçaTreat yourself at Gero Ipanema, Italian food.
Manekineko Ipanema
472 R. Barão da TorreGood sushi.
R. Dias Ferreira, 636
Grilled meat, fish, vegetables, good wine list.
Do Horto - Bar e Restaurante
780 Rua Pacheco LeãoGood food, views of the botanical gardens.
La Bicyclette
320 Rua Pacheco LeãoFrench bakery, breakfast.
R. Farme de Amoedo, 75
VEZPA PIZZA
Best Pizza in Ipanema.
A selection of restaurants and modern cinema complex overlooking the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Lagoon
3540/101 Av. Epitácio PessoaA selection of restaurants and modern cinema complex overlooking the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
Marius
For sea food lovers.
Aníbal
112 Rua Aníbal de MendonçaMeet your friends at Forneria
Mil Frutas Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaDelicious ice cream.
24 hour restaurant, ten minutes walk from the Studio.
145 abantu bendawo batusa
Eclipse Bar Restaurante Pizzaria 24 Horas
1309 Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana24 hour restaurant, ten minutes walk from the Studio.
Felice Ipanema
30 Rua Gomes CarneiroRestaurant and cafe.
Best KILO restaurant in the area. Five minutes walk from the studio.
Open lunch time only, from 12hrs - 15hrs.
Serving fresh salads, beans, meat and etc...
Av. Rainha Elizabeth da Bélgica, 480
Best KILO restaurant in the area. Five minutes walk from the studio.
Open lunch time only, from 12hrs - 15hrs.
Serving fresh salads, beans, meat and etc...
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontGood meat. Very big portions, good for sharing.
Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos MagnoBar and Restaurant serving typical food from Minas Gerais.
Fresh food by weight (Kilo) very good value, not so good after 14hrs. Closes at 15hrs. Lunch time only.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Restaurante Natural Beterraba
37 Rua Souza LimaFresh food by weight (Kilo) very good value, not so good after 14hrs. Closes at 15hrs. Lunch time only.
Café Cardin
327 Rua Carlos GóisCoffees, cakes and breakfast.
Paz e Amor
173 Rua Garcia d'AvilaDelicious meals at paz e amor.
This restaurant has many things special about it. including it's location in the old part of town.
Brasserie Rosário
34 R. do RosárioThis restaurant has many things special about it. including it's location in the old part of town.
Pasta and Masa you can make your Pasta choosing the ingredients from the counter and the chef will cook straight way for you. You can eat in or take way.
Very good value for money.
R. Gomes Carneiro, 32
Pasta and Masa you can make your Pasta choosing the ingredients from the counter and the chef will cook straight way for you. You can eat in or take way.
Very good value for money.
Best Juice bar in Ipanema, fresh salads, burgers and açai. Chicken and salads includes.
283 abantu bendawo batusa
Balada Mix
290 - 403 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoBest Juice bar in Ipanema, fresh salads, burgers and açai. Chicken and salads includes.
Organic vegetarian restaurant in Ipanema.
One dish is served everyday and you can eat as much salad you can. Detox drinks.This place is open only for lunch and it is located a hotel flats block.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Spa Maria Bonita
729 Rua Prudente de MoraisOrganic vegetarian restaurant in Ipanema.
One dish is served everyday and you can eat as much salad you can. Detox drinks.This place is open only for lunch and it is located a hotel flats block.
Friendly and delicious sushi bar in Copacabana just few moments from the studio.
Good price too.
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Buda Sushi
1417 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaFriendly and delicious sushi bar in Copacabana just few moments from the studio.
Good price too.
Arabic restaurant bar just around the corner where locals meet.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Restaurante Faraj
131 R. Gomes CarneiroArabic restaurant bar just around the corner where locals meet.
Everything Else
Bodytech - Gomes Carneiro
90 R. Gomes CarneiroGreat local gym. Weekly memberships available.
Wash Club
12 R. Visc. de PirajáLaundry, very close to the apartment.
Iziko lezobuciko zeRio - MAR
5 Praça MauáART GALERY in the new port of Rio
Shopping
RED SALON HOMEM
BritIsh owned mens hair salon. Very close to the apartment.
Blue Man
Rua Visconde de PirajáClassic Carioca swim wear
Galeria River
67 R. Francisco OtavianoBeach and sport wear.
Shopping Mall close to the apartment. 20 minutes walk along the beach.
916 abantu bendawo batusa
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoShopping Mall close to the apartment. 20 minutes walk along the beach.
R. Farme de Amoedo, 76
Havaianas shop in Ipanema
Redley - Ipanema
422 R. Maria QuitériaBeach and sport wear for him and her.
Osklen Ipanema
85 R. Maria QuitériaBrazilian's most famous fashion brand.
Shopping Rio Sul
116 Rua Lauro MüllerRio Sul Mall. Cinemas, shops, restaurantes.
Lenny Niemeyer Forum Ipanema
351 R. Visc. de PirajáBest bikinis and beach wear in Brazil.
Reserva
77 R. Maria QuitériaSport and casual wear for men.
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 550
Clothes shops
Arezzo
295 R. Visc. de PirajáShoes time. Female quality shoes, made in Brazil.
Animale - Ipanema
116 Rua Joana AngélicaBeach female fashion. Brazilian design
Sightseeing
Jardim Botânico
Tropical Garden
The party district of Rio de Janeiro.
Lots of bars and clubs, open every night.
Busiest nights are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
40 abantu bendawo batusa
Lapa
The party district of Rio de Janeiro.
Lots of bars and clubs, open every night.
Busiest nights are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Cristo Redentor
Going -
Bus Stop: BRS2
Bus number: 583 from Ipanema,
the last stop is the Corcovado entrance.
418 abantu bendawo batusa
Corcovado
Cristo Redentor
Going -
Bus Stop: BRS2
Bus number: 583 from Ipanema,
the last stop is the Corcovado entrance.
BUS STOP BRS2
BUS NUMBER: 511
ON VISCONDE DE PIRAJA STREET
544 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitethi sokuvala i-Sugar Loaf
520 Av. PasteurBUS STOP BRS2
BUS NUMBER: 511
ON VISCONDE DE PIRAJA STREET
Lagoa
A few minutes by foot from the studio you are at the stunning Lagoa.
Essentials
R. Teixeira de Melo, 54
Supermarket with fresh vegetables and fruit, very close to the apartment.
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisOpen 24 hours.
Arts & Culture
Kinoplex Roxy
Cinema, 4 rooms.