Guidebook for Rio
Food Scene
Gula Gula Ipanema
446 R. Barão da TorreGreat place for lunch
International food
Manekineko Ipanema
472 R. Barão da TorreContemporary Japanese Fusion
Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaIdeal for brunch and light lunch
Alessandro e Frederico
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaPizzeria DOC
La Carioca
173 Rua Garcia d'AvilaContemporary Peruvian restaurant
Craft beer
Rancho Português
136 R. Maria QuitériaGreat and fancy Portuguese restaurant
Bráz
129 R. Maria AngélicaPizzeria
Aníbal
112 Rua Aníbal de MendonçaGreat pizzeria
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraJapanese Fusion
Bar Bracarense
85 R. José LinharesTypical Carioca bar.
Finger food
Polis Sucos
70 R. Maria QuitériaFresh Food
Great natural juices
Tip: Açaí bowl
Balada Mix
290 - 403 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoFresh Food
Great for light lunch after the beach
Gero Ipanema
157 R. Aníbal de MendonçaFancy Italian restaurant
Delírio Tropical Ipanema
48 Rua Garcia d'AvilaFresh food
Quick light lunch
Universo Orgânico
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteVegan restaurant
Academia da Cachaca
26 Rua Conde de BernadotteTypical Brazilian food
Day&Night
Tip: Crafts' Cachaças
CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias FerreiraGREAT French Restaurant (specialty: meat)
Drinks & Nightlife
Venga Bar de Tapas
147 Rua Garcia d'AvilaSpanish tapas bar
Good drinks
Nightlife
Delirium Café
183 R. Barão da TorreCraft beer
Bar Dos Descasados
15 R. Felício dos SantosFancy bar in Santa Teresa.
Stunning view on sunny days
Bar Astor
110 Av. Vieira Soutogood drinks at the Ipanema Beach
Tradicional bar with the view to the Guanabara Bay.
On weekends the wall is always crowded
420 locals recommend
Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeTradicional bar with the view to the Guanabara Bay.
On weekends the wall is always crowded
Sightseeing
Sugarloaf Mountain
It's advisable to buy online tickets
Christ the Redeemer
It's advisable to buy online tickets
Great spot to watch the sunset at the end of Ipanema beach
Advise: Do not wear any type of jewelry when going to the beach. Watch for the pickpockets
1009 locals recommend
Arpoador
Great spot to watch the sunset at the end of Ipanema beach
Advise: Do not wear any type of jewelry when going to the beach. Watch for the pickpockets
Baixo Bebê
Calm spot at the beach to go with infants and kids
Essentials
Supermercado Zona Sul - Ipanema, Visconde de Pirajá
118 R. Visc. de PirajáMarket
Drogaria Pacheco
592 R. Visc. de PirajáPharmacy
Drug Store
Claro
217 R. Visc. de PirajáTelecommunication Store
Prepaid SIM cards
Loja Vivo
643 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaTelecommunication Store
Prepaid SIM cards
Shopping
Rio Design Leblon
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaParks & Nature
Jardim Botânico
Botanic Garden
Parque Lage
414 R. Jardim Botânico