Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Talho Capixaba
1022 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaDelicious, breakfast, brunch, deli stuff, breads.
Fancy high fusion sushi place. Make sure that you have time to wait at least 40min on the wait list
326 locals recommend
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraFancy high fusion sushi place. Make sure that you have time to wait at least 40min on the wait list
Choose your meet, and a sort of special sides will come eating to your table. Awesome food!
148 locals recommend
CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias FerreiraChoose your meet, and a sort of special sides will come eating to your table. Awesome food!
Nam Thai
95 R. Rainha GuilherminaThai Food :)
Filé do Lira
658 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaTraditional carioca food
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoA classic, old, bakery. We strongly recommend
When in Santa Tereza, make sure to check Aprazivel, onde the best restaurants in Rio
293 locals recommend
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelWhen in Santa Tereza, make sure to check Aprazivel, onde the best restaurants in Rio
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaA bistrô for Brazilian food. We strongly recommend
Balada Mix
290 - 403 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoOh yes, don't forget to try the Açai in a bowl
TT Burger
67 R. Francisco OtavianoA Brazilian version of burger
Mamma Jamma
50 R. Saturnino de BritoBest pizza in Rio. Ask for the truffle olive oil
Go there, order a beer, and seat by the sea. The Cariocas love to do it
420 locals recommend
Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeGo there, order a beer, and seat by the sea. The Cariocas love to do it
Everything Else
Momo Gelato
número 83 Rua Garcia D'AvilaBest ice cream in Rio
This neighbourhood is surrounded by independent artists, its connected to downtown by cable car, and its full of history
593 locals recommend
Santa Teresa
This neighbourhood is surrounded by independent artists, its connected to downtown by cable car, and its full of history
Drinks & Nightlife
Boteco Belmonte
242 R. Domingos FerreiraBeers, local people, brazilian snacks. Open till late night
One of the most traditional bars in Rio. Small but staff friendly, really good FEIJOADA and old draft beers.
304 locals recommend
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaOne of the most traditional bars in Rio. Small but staff friendly, really good FEIJOADA and old draft beers.
Kinda bruschetta bar, nice sangrias, and of course a good sort of bruschettas.
24 locals recommend
Prima Osteria e Bruschetteria
95 Rua Rainha GuilherminaKinda bruschetta bar, nice sangrias, and of course a good sort of bruschettas.
Fancy Tapas bar. Ask for: Bochecha de Boi, its not on the menu, but it's worth it.
79 locals recommend
Venga
113-B Rua Dias FerreiraFancy Tapas bar. Ask for: Bochecha de Boi, its not on the menu, but it's worth it.
If you are a fan of beers like us, this is a must go place. Local beers :)
7 locals recommend
Jeffrey Store
8 R. TubiraIf you are a fan of beers like us, this is a must go place. Local beers :)
The name says it all. BREW + BOTECO (the name that cariocas give to their favourite bars)
39 locals recommend
Brewteco Leblon
420 Rua Dias FerreiraThe name says it all. BREW + BOTECO (the name that cariocas give to their favourite bars)
Delirium Café
183 R. Barão da TorreGreat beer menu (hundreds of them) :)
Sightseeing
Botanical Garden. In our opinion the beautiful one in the whole country
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
Botanical Garden. In our opinion the beautiful one in the whole country
Vista Chinesa
One of the best views of the city.
Go there for breakfast with a view at Confeitaria Colombo. Make sure to have R$ 10, in cash to get in, once its a forth protected by the government
1284 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoGo there for breakfast with a view at Confeitaria Colombo. Make sure to have R$ 10, in cash to get in, once its a forth protected by the government
The Selaron steps is definitely worth a visit. It's a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.
505 locals recommend
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroThe Selaron steps is definitely worth a visit. It's a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón.
An impressive aqueduct constructed in the mid-18th century by colonial authorities.
417 locals recommend
Carioca Aqueduct
An impressive aqueduct constructed in the mid-18th century by colonial authorities.
Make sure to get there early and to check the weather before hand. The view is stunning.
2563 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
Make sure to get there early and to check the weather before hand. The view is stunning.
Christ the Redeemer
You know this :)
You'll find a lot of things to do, but if you just wanna go there to walk around and appreciate the Christ the Redeemer view, its still worth it.
1379 locals recommend
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
You'll find a lot of things to do, but if you just wanna go there to walk around and appreciate the Christ the Redeemer view, its still worth it.
Arts & Culture
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça Floriano.
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
5 Praça Mauá.
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de Março.