Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Steakhouse and Italian restaurant. also a 5 min walk. Portions are very generous. Their sirloin for 2 people serves 4 people easily and costs R$112. / Casa de carnes com porcoes muito bem servidas.
7 locals recommend
Mercanti
6250 Av. Lúcio CostaSteakhouse and Italian restaurant. also a 5 min walk. Portions are very generous. Their sirloin for 2 people serves 4 people easily and costs R$112. / Casa de carnes com porcoes muito bem servidas.
French-Dutch place just next to the building. A bit on the pricy side, but great for a drink and appetizers overlooking the beach. / Restaurante holandes. Otimo para drinks e entradas olhando o mar.
46 locals recommend
Hollandaise
5750 Av. Lúcio CostaFrench-Dutch place just next to the building. A bit on the pricy side, but great for a drink and appetizers overlooking the beach. / Restaurante holandes. Otimo para drinks e entradas olhando o mar.
Churrascaria Rio Brasa
2541 Av. Ayrton SennaTraditional Brazilian Steakhouse (Rodizio).
Another super popular chain of healthy and natural food. It became super popular for their natural juices of all sorts of fruits. Around it, there are several good restaurants.
72 locals recommend
Bibi Sucos
440 Av. Olegário MacielAnother super popular chain of healthy and natural food. It became super popular for their natural juices of all sorts of fruits. Around it, there are several good restaurants.
Freshly-squeezed juices of all sorts of fruits, just 5 min walking from the building. The bakery is right next to it (bread and pastries are made there daily). / Suco natural a 5 min do apartamento,
30 locals recommend
Golden Sucos
5130 Av. Lúcio CostaFreshly-squeezed juices of all sorts of fruits, just 5 min walking from the building. The bakery is right next to it (bread and pastries are made there daily). / Suco natural a 5 min do apartamento,
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and Restaurant on the beach. This is a very popular chain on Brazilian food. Try 'aipim com carne seca' (yucca with dried meat) or ask for the combinado (sampler of Brazilian bar fare).
10 locals recommend
Bar Devassa
Bar and Restaurant on the beach. This is a very popular chain on Brazilian food. Try 'aipim com carne seca' (yucca with dried meat) or ask for the combinado (sampler of Brazilian bar fare).
Another traditional Brazilian bar from Leblon that just opened an outpost in Leblon. In my opinion it has one of the best food in town and very creative drinks.
26 locals recommend
Academia da Cachaça
800 Av. Armando LombardiAnother traditional Brazilian bar from Leblon that just opened an outpost in Leblon. In my opinion it has one of the best food in town and very creative drinks.
Shopping
Largest shopping hub in Rio. Tons of stores, restaurants, cinemas, theaters, ...
901 locals recommend
Barra Shopping
4666 Av. das AméricasLargest shopping hub in Rio. Tons of stores, restaurants, cinemas, theaters, ...