Guidebook for Rio
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious snacks and dishes, with friendly atmosphere, great for after-beach. Try Portuguese codfish pastries, the pork sandwiches and dish of the day - with chop! Nice portions, good value for money.
157 locals recommend
Bar Bracarense
85 R. José LinharesDelicious snacks and dishes, with friendly atmosphere, great for after-beach. Try Portuguese codfish pastries, the pork sandwiches and dish of the day - with chop! Nice portions, good value for money.
Really good caipirinhas and appetisers!!! Tables are half inside, half outside, atmosphere is friendly and usually quite fun!
143 locals recommend
Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteReally good caipirinhas and appetisers!!! Tables are half inside, half outside, atmosphere is friendly and usually quite fun!
Stuzzi, Sushi Leblon, Zuka, Quadrucci, CT Boucherie, Venga, Massa, ...
96 locals recommend
Rua Dias Ferreira
Rua Dias FerreiraStuzzi, Sushi Leblon, Zuka, Quadrucci, CT Boucherie, Venga, Massa, ...
Food Scene
Tropeço
517 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaNice food, friendly atmosphere at a reasonable price.
Great freshly made juices, that go with tasty sandwiches or light meals. The plus here are the tables, where you can savour your food after the beach. Opened throughout the day, until late.
38 locals recommend
Balada Mix Leblon
620 Avenida Ataulfo de PaivaGreat freshly made juices, that go with tasty sandwiches or light meals. The plus here are the tables, where you can savour your food after the beach. Opened throughout the day, until late.
Filé do Lira
658 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaGood steak and traditional food!
Bibi Sucos
36 Rua Santa ClaraGreat juices, sandwiches and açaí... after the beach, or anytime!
Starbucks
1058 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaNeeds no introduction... Just to let you know there's one here too!
Amazing steak, fish..., beautiful setting, great for a special occasion!
40 locals recommend
Giuseppe Grill
370 Av. Bartolomeu MitreAmazing steak, fish..., beautiful setting, great for a special occasion!
This a new branch of a fruits and spices store in downtown Rio which started in the 20s. Today, it's a great place to buy dried fruits, nuts, spices and have a Lebanese snack!
20 locals recommend
Casas Pedro
296 R. Voluntários da PátriaThis a new branch of a fruits and spices store in downtown Rio which started in the 20s. Today, it's a great place to buy dried fruits, nuts, spices and have a Lebanese snack!
Charming and delicious gourmet veggie restaurant, near the Botanical Gardens. Lovely atmosphere!
54 locals recommend
Prana Vegetariano
37 R. Lopes QuintasCharming and delicious gourmet veggie restaurant, near the Botanical Gardens. Lovely atmosphere!
Riba
96 Av. Delfim MoreiraGreat spot for a drink, snack or açaí after the beach... Amazing setting!
Delicious Japanese fusion with a creative take, in a trendy atmosphere and great service! (try the Hot Roll Gurumê!)
85 locals recommend
Gurumê
889 Estr. da GáveaDelicious Japanese fusion with a creative take, in a trendy atmosphere and great service! (try the Hot Roll Gurumê!)
Great place to go for grilled steak (but with lots of other delicious options) when you are at Shopping Leblon!
Cortés Restaurante
Great place to go for grilled steak (but with lots of other delicious options) when you are at Shopping Leblon!
Even if this Gula-Gula (traditional "Carioca" restaurant) is on the basement of Rio Design shopping center, it's great for a light meal, salads, quiches as well as heartier options and delicious desserts! It's very near the flat too, which can be handy!
22 locals recommend
Gula Gula - Rio Design Leblon
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaEven if this Gula-Gula (traditional "Carioca" restaurant) is on the basement of Rio Design shopping center, it's great for a light meal, salads, quiches as well as heartier options and delicious desserts! It's very near the flat too, which can be handy!
La Bicyclette has delicious (and authentic) French bread & patisseries, great breakfast options and it's below our building! You just need to go down and turn left into the little "mall" - you can't miss it!
113 locals recommend
La Bicyclette
320 Rua Pacheco LeãoLa Bicyclette has delicious (and authentic) French bread & patisseries, great breakfast options and it's below our building! You just need to go down and turn left into the little "mall" - you can't miss it!
I love this restaurant, for its food, service and location... It's in Urca, this charming neighbourhood of Rio. After lunch it's nice to take some time to go for a walk in the area and see the beautiful views. There is a sweet church nearby (Paróquia de Nossa Senhora do Brasil) that I also love to visit when "sightseeing" the area.
P.S. It's not far from Pão de Açúcar, but it's worth getting a taxi.
P.S. 2 As the restaurant is small, I would recommend calling to check availability and make a reservation.
25 locals recommend
Julíus Brasseríe
986 Av. PortugalI love this restaurant, for its food, service and location... It's in Urca, this charming neighbourhood of Rio. After lunch it's nice to take some time to go for a walk in the area and see the beautiful views. There is a sweet church nearby (Paróquia de Nossa Senhora do Brasil) that I also love to visit when "sightseeing" the area.
P.S. It's not far from Pão de Açúcar, but it's worth getting a taxi.
P.S. 2 As the restaurant is small, I would recommend calling to check availability and make a reservation.
If you are an ice-cream lover, I really recommend you to try this ice-cream place in Shopping Leblon. All the flavours are amazing... My problem is always choosing, although I always start my mix with the pistachio one!!! (you can ask for tastings to try to solve this problem!!)
9 locals recommend
Bacio di Latte
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoIf you are an ice-cream lover, I really recommend you to try this ice-cream place in Shopping Leblon. All the flavours are amazing... My problem is always choosing, although I always start my mix with the pistachio one!!! (you can ask for tastings to try to solve this problem!!)
Very tasty Portuguese food, "served by the kilo" (i.e. buffet is ready to serve, you pay for what you pu in your plate). Located on the basement floor of Shopping Rio Design Leblon, this is a great option for lunch, if you love "bacalhau" (cod fish) and other specialties of this cuisine.
12 locals recommend
Santa Justa
987 Av. MaracanãVery tasty Portuguese food, "served by the kilo" (i.e. buffet is ready to serve, you pay for what you pu in your plate). Located on the basement floor of Shopping Rio Design Leblon, this is a great option for lunch, if you love "bacalhau" (cod fish) and other specialties of this cuisine.
Madero is considered one of the best burgers in town (or as they say, in the world!), this branch is located on the basement floor of Shopping Rio Design Leblon. Great option for lunch or dinner.
41 locals recommend
Madero Steak House
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaMadero is considered one of the best burgers in town (or as they say, in the world!), this branch is located on the basement floor of Shopping Rio Design Leblon. Great option for lunch or dinner.
This is new, and smaller version of the well-known Zaza Bistrô in Ipanema. Located on the ground floor of Shopping Rio Design Leblon, very near the flat. Great for meals, or bites, drinks, coffees and pastries...
Zaza Café
This is new, and smaller version of the well-known Zaza Bistrô in Ipanema. Located on the ground floor of Shopping Rio Design Leblon, very near the flat. Great for meals, or bites, drinks, coffees and pastries...
If you are in Ipanema, try this new place near "General Osório Square". The food is super fresh and tasty; their specialty are "sushi-burrito" rolls, salads, ceviche, yakisoba... I love the salmon and tuna roll, or "carne de panela" - but all of them are amazing!! (They also do takeaways and deliveries in Leblon)
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152 Rua Visconde de PirajáIf you are in Ipanema, try this new place near "General Osório Square". The food is super fresh and tasty; their specialty are "sushi-burrito" rolls, salads, ceviche, yakisoba... I love the salmon and tuna roll, or "carne de panela" - but all of them are amazing!! (They also do takeaways and deliveries in Leblon)
One of the most stylish and trendy Italian restaurants in Rio. Great food and extensive wine list; quite a treat. Reservation is advised.
122 locals recommend
Gero Ipanema
157 R. Aníbal de MendonçaOne of the most stylish and trendy Italian restaurants in Rio. Great food and extensive wine list; quite a treat. Reservation is advised.
Shopping
Very complete supermarket, with an extensive range of products, opened 24hrs.
157 locals recommend
Pão de Açúcar
15 Rua Pompeu LoureiroVery complete supermarket, with an extensive range of products, opened 24hrs.
One of the best shopping centres in Rio, with an upmarket selection of stores, offering good restaurants and bars and excellent cinemas.
916 locals recommend
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoOne of the best shopping centres in Rio, with an upmarket selection of stores, offering good restaurants and bars and excellent cinemas.
Very good shopping centre with excellent restaurants on the lower ground floor.
169 locals recommend
Rio Design Leblon
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaVery good shopping centre with excellent restaurants on the lower ground floor.
Entertainment & Activities
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoArts & Culture
Great exhibition choices, beautiful building!
719 locals recommend
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoGreat exhibition choices, beautiful building!
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáGreat place to visit when you like photography, as it is this Museum's focus. Set in an elegant house, with an amazing garden and green scenery.
216 locals recommend
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
476 R. Marquês de São VicenteGreat place to visit when you like photography, as it is this Museum's focus. Set in an elegant house, with an amazing garden and green scenery.
Parks & Nature
One of my favorite places in Rio, this historical garden is a true beauty.
1717 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico
One of my favorite places in Rio, this historical garden is a true beauty.
Walk all the way to the right on Leblon beach's "calçadão" (sidewalk) and keep going a little more until you reach the "Mirante do Leblon"! I think it's really quite special!
194 locals recommend
Leblon's Lookout
Avenida NiemeyerWalk all the way to the right on Leblon beach's "calçadão" (sidewalk) and keep going a little more until you reach the "Mirante do Leblon"! I think it's really quite special!
Essentials
"Zona Sul", in Portuguese, is our nearest supermarket. Although a bit small, it is quite complete!
321 locals recommend
Supermercado Zona Sul
29 R. Dias da Rocha"Zona Sul", in Portuguese, is our nearest supermarket. Although a bit small, it is quite complete!