Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Gringo Cafe
240 R. Barão da TorreAmerican style brunch.
http://www.gringocafe.com/
Great for brunch or lunch.
http://alessandroefrederico.com.br/restaurantes/cafe-ipanema/
110 abantu bendawo batusa
Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaGreat for brunch or lunch.
http://alessandroefrederico.com.br/restaurantes/cafe-ipanema/
Favorite juice house and sandwiches. Cannot miss. Try the passion fruit juice and the açaí bowl.
http://www.polissucos.com.br/
89 abantu bendawo batusa
Polis Sucos
70 R. Maria QuitériaFavorite juice house and sandwiches. Cannot miss. Try the passion fruit juice and the açaí bowl.
http://www.polissucos.com.br/
Good Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.restauranteartigiano.com.br/
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Artigiano Ristorante
204 Av. Epitácio PessoaGood Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.restauranteartigiano.com.br/
Good Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.ristorantepomodorino.com.br/oficial/
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Pomodorino
1104 Av. Epitácio PessoaGood Italian restaurant. Cash only. Around 150 BRL per person.
http://www.ristorantepomodorino.com.br/oficial/
Excellent steakhouse at great atmosphere.
http://rubaiyat.com.br/rio
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Rubaiyat
971 R. Jardim BotânicoExcellent steakhouse at great atmosphere.
http://rubaiyat.com.br/rio
Traditional restaurant serving Brazilian/Carioca food. You must order Pastel de queijo e carne (beed and cheese empanadas) as starters and Filet Degrau (filet mignon, linguiça, arroz de brocolis, batata frita e farofa de ovos).
http://www.restaurantedegrau.com.br/
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Degrau Restaurante
517 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaTraditional restaurant serving Brazilian/Carioca food. You must order Pastel de queijo e carne (beed and cheese empanadas) as starters and Filet Degrau (filet mignon, linguiça, arroz de brocolis, batata frita e farofa de ovos).
http://www.restaurantedegrau.com.br/
Iconic bistro in Ipanema, great for dinner.
http://www.zazabistro.com.br/zazabistrotropical
301 abantu bendawo batusa
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaIconic bistro in Ipanema, great for dinner.
http://www.zazabistro.com.br/zazabistrotropical
Excellent restaurant, great for dinner. Dont miss out on the chocolate cake with vanilla bath for dessert.
http://www.irajagastro.com.br/
65 abantu bendawo batusa
Irajá Gastrô
233 Rua Dias FerreiraExcellent restaurant, great for dinner. Dont miss out on the chocolate cake with vanilla bath for dessert.
http://www.irajagastro.com.br/
Traditional Brazilian buffet style Steakhouse. Great view from the outdoor patio.
http://www.fogodechao.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-%E2%80%A2-rj/
255 abantu bendawo batusa
Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraTraditional Brazilian buffet style Steakhouse. Great view from the outdoor patio.
http://www.fogodechao.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-%E2%80%A2-rj/
Manekineko Ipanema
472 R. Barão da TorreNice japanese style restaurant.
http://manekineko.com.br/
Empório Jardim
51 R. Visc. da GraçaCharming restaurant at Jardim Botanico neighborhood.
Casa Carandaí
165 R. Lopes QuintasNice bistro at Jardim Botanico, deli and bakery.
Bazzar
118 R. Barão da TorreGreat for dinner.
http://bazzar.com.br/
This is a constant favorite! Great for lunch or dinner.
http://viasete.com.br/
93 abantu bendawo batusa
ViaSete
125 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThis is a constant favorite! Great for lunch or dinner.
http://viasete.com.br/
Vero
229 R. Visc. de PirajáBrazilian fruits gelato.
http://www.gelatovero.com.br/
Popular local ice-cream parlor.
http://www.sorveteitalia.com/
120 abantu bendawo batusa
Sorvete Itália
44 R. Constante RamosPopular local ice-cream parlor.
http://www.sorveteitalia.com/
Amazing gelato at Shopping Leblon Mall!
http://www.baciodilatte.com.br/
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Bacio di Latte
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoAmazing gelato at Shopping Leblon Mall!
http://www.baciodilatte.com.br/
Boulangerie Guerin
French style boulangerie.
Street Farmers Market every Friday morning. Fresh produce and flowers.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Parish Our Lady of Peace
339 R. Visc. de PirajáStreet Farmers Market every Friday morning. Fresh produce and flowers.
Great option at Hípica, amazing view of the farm style equestrian center and charming bistro.
http://www.shb.com.br/bistro/
Sociedade Hípica Brasileira
2448 Av. Lineu de Paula MachadoGreat option at Hípica, amazing view of the farm style equestrian center and charming bistro.
http://www.shb.com.br/bistro/
Great option at the Jockey Club.
http://www.victoriario.com.br/#ambiente
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Victoria
Great option at the Jockey Club.
http://www.victoriario.com.br/#ambiente
Dinner option with Amazon Forest inspired cuisine.
http://palaphitakitch.com.br/casa/gavea/
52 abantu bendawo batusa
Palaphita Gavea
1314 Av. Bartolomeu MitreDinner option with Amazon Forest inspired cuisine.
http://palaphitakitch.com.br/casa/gavea/
Excellente Japanese restaurant at Jardim Botânico.
http://yumekin.com/v02/portugues/home
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Yumê
758 Rua Pacheco LeãoExcellente Japanese restaurant at Jardim Botânico.
http://yumekin.com/v02/portugues/home
Traditional steakhouse with great food!
http://www.braseirodagavea.com.br/
167 abantu bendawo batusa
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontTraditional steakhouse with great food!
http://www.braseirodagavea.com.br/
Traditional carioca style bar housed at a colonial style building serving Brazilian food and drinks.
http://dohorto.com.br/
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar do Horto
780 Rua Pacheco LeãoTraditional carioca style bar housed at a colonial style building serving Brazilian food and drinks.
http://dohorto.com.br/
Good option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/zuka
101 abantu bendawo batusa
Zuka
233B Rua Dias FerreiraGood option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/zuka
Good option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://www.brigites.com.br/
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Brigite's
Good option at Leblon's Gourmet District on Rua Dias Ferreira.
http://www.brigites.com.br/
Asian Fusion restaurant at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
http://www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro/rio_restaurants
http://rioshow.oglobo.globo.com/gastronomia/restaurantes/mee--3323.aspx
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Restaurante Mee
1702 Av. AtlânticaAsian Fusion restaurant at the Copacabana Palace Hotel.
http://www.belmond.com/pt-br/copacabana-palace-rio-de-janeiro/rio_restaurants
http://rioshow.oglobo.globo.com/gastronomia/restaurantes/mee--3323.aspx
Essentials
Here is for fresh produce. This is the best quality produce to be found in the neighborhood.
http://www.hortifruti.com.br/
454 abantu bendawo batusa
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorHere is for fresh produce. This is the best quality produce to be found in the neighborhood.
http://www.hortifruti.com.br/
Zona Sul - Best store in Ipanema for general groceries, there is a restaurant on the mezzanin with great pizza.
http://www.zonasulatende.com.br/
420 abantu bendawo batusa
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisZona Sul - Best store in Ipanema for general groceries, there is a restaurant on the mezzanin with great pizza.
http://www.zonasulatende.com.br/
Getting Around
Line 4 Subway Station at Nossa Senhora da Paz Square. Access to the Olympic Park via subway.
https://www.metrorio.com.br/VadeMetro/GrandesEventos
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Square Nossa Senhora da Paz
Praça Nossa Senhora da PazLine 4 Subway Station at Nossa Senhora da Paz Square. Access to the Olympic Park via subway.
https://www.metrorio.com.br/VadeMetro/GrandesEventos
Shopping
Nice selection of shops. Worth going to check out the Brazilian style shopping mall. Have lunch at Ráscal.
http://shoppingleblon.com.br/
http://www.rascal.com.br/
916 abantu bendawo batusa
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoNice selection of shops. Worth going to check out the Brazilian style shopping mall. Have lunch at Ráscal.
http://shoppingleblon.com.br/
http://www.rascal.com.br/
Le Lis Blanc
58 Rua Garcia d'AvilaBrazilian women fashion.
Parks & Nature
Jardim Botânico
Rio Botanical Garden.
http://www.jbrj.gov.br/
Beautiful farm house inside the park with a stunning view to the Christ.
http://eavparquelage.rj.gov.br/
1473 abantu bendawo batusa
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoBeautiful farm house inside the park with a stunning view to the Christ.
http://eavparquelage.rj.gov.br/
I-Sugarloaf Mountain
http://www.bondinho.com.br/site/en/
Cannot miss!
Visit the Christ Statue.
http://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/index-eng.html
1936 abantu bendawo batusa
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Visit the Christ Statue.
http://www.tremdocorcovado.rio/index-eng.html
Short hike in the Tijuca Forest at São Conrado neighborhood. Amazing views to Barra da Tijuca and surrounding area overlooking the ocean.
http://www.vamostrilhar.com.br/aventuras/montanhas/roteiro-da-trilha-da-pedra-bonita/
296 abantu bendawo batusa
Pedra Bonita
Short hike in the Tijuca Forest at São Conrado neighborhood. Amazing views to Barra da Tijuca and surrounding area overlooking the ocean.
http://www.vamostrilhar.com.br/aventuras/montanhas/roteiro-da-trilha-da-pedra-bonita/
Arts & Culture
Great art gallery/museum at Gavea neighborhood. It used to be the family house whose foundation leads the institute. Nice café for brunch/lunch as well.
http://www.ims.com.br/ims/instituto/unidades/rio-de-janeiro
216 abantu bendawo batusa
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteGreat art gallery/museum at Gavea neighborhood. It used to be the family house whose foundation leads the institute. Nice café for brunch/lunch as well.
http://www.ims.com.br/ims/instituto/unidades/rio-de-janeiro
Excellent bookstore, also foung at Shopping Leblon Mall. Look for the books of Brazilian Art, Tourism and Architecture.
http://www.travessa.com.br/
122 abantu bendawo batusa
Livraria da Travessa
572 R. Visc. de PirajáExcellent bookstore, also foung at Shopping Leblon Mall. Look for the books of Brazilian Art, Tourism and Architecture.
http://www.travessa.com.br/
Drinks & Nightlife
French cuisine and nightclub. From the Meatpacking District in NY to the Jockey Club in Rio.
http://www.bagatelleriodejaneiro.com/
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Bagatelle
31 Praça Santos DumontFrench cuisine and nightclub. From the Meatpacking District in NY to the Jockey Club in Rio.
http://www.bagatelleriodejaneiro.com/
Nice bar/restaurant and ambiance.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/sobe
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Sobe
724 Rua Pacheco LeãoNice bar/restaurant and ambiance.
http://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/sobe
Bar do Lado
15 Avenida Bartolomeu Mitrehttp://vejario.abril.com.br/estabelecimento/bar-do-lado