Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Essentials
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado JúniorBest fruit & veggie - try fruta do conde and atemoya.
Food Scene
Companhia do Garfo
214 B Av. Princesa IsabelCheap and great for a quick meal.
To try Brazilian 'homemade' food.
It's a 'boteco' (informal bar, the Carioca's version of pubs), their sandwiches are really well-served (layers and layers of meat).
348 locals recommend
Restaurante Cervantes
335 Av. Prado JúniorTo try Brazilian 'homemade' food.
It's a 'boteco' (informal bar, the Carioca's version of pubs), their sandwiches are really well-served (layers and layers of meat).
La Fiorentina
458 A Av. AtlânticaGreat food and laid back atmosphere facing the beach.
Inside Copacabana Palace, if you're looking for a lush special occasion celebration. They let you in for drinks and food.
18 locals recommend
Restaurante Pérgula
1702 Av. AtlânticaInside Copacabana Palace, if you're looking for a lush special occasion celebration. They let you in for drinks and food.
The best rodizio (all you can eat meat feast) in town, with amazing views of Botafogo bay.
255 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraThe best rodizio (all you can eat meat feast) in town, with amazing views of Botafogo bay.
Everything Else
The best 'salgadinhos' (savory pastries, the Brazilian fast food) you can ever have!!!
Try enroladinho de queijo, pão de queijo ou coxinha - these are my favourites.
56 locals recommend
Fornalha
33 R. Min. Viveiros de CastroThe best 'salgadinhos' (savory pastries, the Brazilian fast food) you can ever have!!!
Try enroladinho de queijo, pão de queijo ou coxinha - these are my favourites.
Farmácia do Leme
24/7 pharmacy - for all your urgent needs and essentials
Cardeal Arcoverde station
Rua Barata RibeiroTube/metro
The views and the cable car make this tourist attraction an unmissable experience.
2563 locals recommend
Sugarloaf Mountain
The views and the cable car make this tourist attraction an unmissable experience.