Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaNice drinks and cosy atmosphere
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontVery popular among the carioca crowd
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraOne of the most popular sushi in Rio. Not cheap but very lively!
Gurumê
889 Estr. da GáveaNew sushi in town. Very lively!
Corrientes
s/n Av. Infante Dom HenriqueBest meat in Rio on the Gloria harbor
Folkloric restaurant in the colonial district of Santa Teresa. Nice food and unique atmosphere
293 locals recommend
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelFolkloric restaurant in the colonial district of Santa Teresa. Nice food and unique atmosphere
Satyricon
192 R. Barão da TorreBest fish in Rio, quite pricey though. Book the internal patio :)
Kurt
117 B R. Gen. UrquizaDelicious cakes and pastries :)
Typical Portuguese restaurant, small and generally packed! Very popular among cariocas
304 locals recommend
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaTypical Portuguese restaurant, small and generally packed! Very popular among cariocas
Very nice Italian restaurant and seafood in the Fasano hotel. Pricey though!
10 locals recommend
Fasano Al Mare
80 Av. Vieira SoutoVery nice Italian restaurant and seafood in the Fasano hotel. Pricey though!
On the top floor of the Museum of Art of Rio, very convenient when you make a day in the Praça Mauá area. Really beautiful view!
Restaurante Mauá
5 Praça MauáOn the top floor of the Museum of Art of Rio, very convenient when you make a day in the Praça Mauá area. Really beautiful view!
Traditional, very popular among cariocas both for lunch and dinner and generally crowded during weekends. Very good value for money!
149 locals recommend
Bar Lagoa
1674 Av. Epitácio PessoaTraditional, very popular among cariocas both for lunch and dinner and generally crowded during weekends. Very good value for money!
Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaGreat place for breakfast in Ipanema
One of the best views in Rio de Janeiro! Perfect for late lunch or early dinner
32 locals recommend
Xian Rio
365 Av. Alm. Silvio de NoronhaOne of the best views in Rio de Janeiro! Perfect for late lunch or early dinner
Posì Mozza & Mare
158 R. Aníbal de MendonçaLovely italian food with nice atmosphere and drinks
Babbo Osteria
632 Rua Barão da TorreItalian restaurant with wonderful food in Ipanema
Drinks & Nightlife
On the beach, always busy and lively....good for drinks and appetizers. Good during the day, at sunset and night
15 locals recommend
Azur
1746 Av. Delfim MoreiraOn the beach, always busy and lively....good for drinks and appetizers. Good during the day, at sunset and night
Bar Dos Descasados
15 R. Felício dos SantosFor a romantic drink in Santa Teresa
Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
80 Av. Vieira SoutoLively bar on the ground floor of Hotel Fasano
Garoa Bar Lounge
50 Rua Dias FerreiraGood for drinks at night. Very lively and good atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Vista Chinesa
Breath-taking view of the city
Amazing view, do not miss it!
To get there, either you take an authorized taxi to the top or take the small train from Cosme Velho to the top
1936 locals recommend
Christ the Redeemer
Amazing view, do not miss it!
To get there, either you take an authorized taxi to the top or take the small train from Cosme Velho to the top
Sugarloaf Mountain
Amazing view, do not miss it :)
Colonial neighbourhood, with nice Brazilian restaurants and local arts. You can get there from city centre by tram
593 locals recommend
Santa Teresa
Colonial neighbourhood, with nice Brazilian restaurants and local arts. You can get there from city centre by tram
Parks & Nature
Jardim Botânico
Botanical park, for nature lovers :)
Brazilian rain-forrest...plan a jeep tour on a sunny day
535 locals recommend
Parque Florestal da Tijuca
Brazilian rain-forrest...plan a jeep tour on a sunny day
Amazing spot for lunch in a beautiful park and building, and a great view of Christ the Redeemer
1473 locals recommend
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoAmazing spot for lunch in a beautiful park and building, and a great view of Christ the Redeemer
Arts & Culture
Museum designed by the very famous architect Oscar Niemeyer
368 locals recommend
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
s/nº Mirante da Boa ViagemMuseum designed by the very famous architect Oscar Niemeyer
Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
5 Praça MauáModern and contemporary art in the city center
Santiago Calatrava's project in Rio, overlooking the Guanabara bay. Definitely worth a visit
1571 locals recommend
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáSantiago Calatrava's project in Rio, overlooking the Guanabara bay. Definitely worth a visit
A worth-visiting cultural venue in the city center. Check-out programming and events during your stay in Rio!
719 locals recommend
Cultural Center Bank of Brazil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro
66 R. Primeiro de MarçoA worth-visiting cultural venue in the city center. Check-out programming and events during your stay in Rio!
Gorgeous view of Copacabana beach, lovely café inside and generally not crowded. Best toward the end of the day to enjoy sunset!
1284 locals recommend
Copacabana Fort
1, Posto 6 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoGorgeous view of Copacabana beach, lovely café inside and generally not crowded. Best toward the end of the day to enjoy sunset!
Shopping
Livraria da Travessa
572 R. Visc. de PirajáTo buy nice coffee table books of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro
Havaianas
19 R. Xavier da SilveiraThe famous Brazilian sandals, 2-minute walk from the apartment
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoTop shopping in Zona Sul district
Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Do not miss it on Sundays on Praça General Osorio
Lenny Niemeyer
149 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThe best bikinis and beachwear in Rio
Essentials
Loja TIM
For your local SIM card, just 2-minute walk from the apartment
Bodytech
1 Av. Lauro SodréIf you prefer to exercise indoors rather than on the beach
Nespresso Boutique Ipanema
To refill Nespresso capsules if you ran out
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorFresh vegetables, fruits and minute maid juices
Zona Sul Supermarket
49 R. Prudente de MoraisEverything from food to house cleaning
You need to buy "something"? Try this one, it is just 2-minute walk from the apartment!
9 locals recommend
Multicoisas
201 R. Visc. de PirajáYou need to buy "something"? Try this one, it is just 2-minute walk from the apartment!
New supermarket, 1-minute away from the apartment. Good prices!
25 locals recommend
SuperPrix Supermercado
270 R. Visc. de PirajáNew supermarket, 1-minute away from the apartment. Good prices!
Quality Lavanderia
170 R. Vinícius de MoraesIn case you need some professional cleaning