Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro by Tati
Food Scene
Great food, amazing view. Expensive but worth the visit. Should book before.
http://www.aprazivel.com.br/
293 locals recommend
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelGreat food, amazing view. Expensive but worth the visit. Should book before.
http://www.aprazivel.com.br/
Majórica Steakhouse
11/15 Rua Senador VergueiroGreat place to eat a typical Brazilian barbecue.
Grégora Arte... Café
98 R. Cândido MendesGreat cozy place. Nice food.
Gula Gula
116 Rua Lauro MüllerGood food, lots of original salads & great deserts.
Lima Cocina Peruana
113 R. Visc. de CaravelasGreat food. Nice ambiance.
Tipical Carioca Restaurant. Meet point for journalist, artists and bohemian.
152 locals recommend
Café Lamas
18a R. Marquês de AbrantesTipical Carioca Restaurant. Meet point for journalist, artists and bohemian.
Nice french/brazillian plates. They work with local producers. Have a nice choice of local wine and the best Chocolate mousse in the city.
6 locals recommend
Marchezinho
46 R. Voluntários da PátriaNice french/brazillian plates. They work with local producers. Have a nice choice of local wine and the best Chocolate mousse in the city.
La Villa Restaurante Rio de janeiro
408 R. Álvaro RamosTypical french restaurant
Great Italian / mediterranean food. In the desert menu go for the profiteroles :-)
110 locals recommend
Alessandro & Frederico Café
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaGreat Italian / mediterranean food. In the desert menu go for the profiteroles :-)
Casa Milà
28 Rua Esteves JúniorNew Spanish restaurant
Braseiro da Gávea
116 Praça Santos DumontGreat tipical carioca food
Gula Gula
116 Rua Lauro MüllerDrinks & Nightlife
Fundicao Progresso
24 R. dos Arcosgreat music, great shows
Circo Voador
s/n R. dos ArcosGreat shows at Lapa
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do Lavradiogreat music
With live samba acts every night of the week, as well as unforgettable performances on the weekend, Carioca da Gema is one of the best places to go in Lapa to catch some of the best musicians on the samba scene. In addition to great music that gets even the shyest guests tapping their feet, the venue also serves deliciously smooth cocktails and delicious authentic pizzas.
261 locals recommend
Bar Carioca da Gema
79 Av. Mem de SáWith live samba acts every night of the week, as well as unforgettable performances on the weekend, Carioca da Gema is one of the best places to go in Lapa to catch some of the best musicians on the samba scene. In addition to great music that gets even the shyest guests tapping their feet, the venue also serves deliciously smooth cocktails and delicious authentic pizzas.
Democratic Club
91 R. RiachueloGreat place to dance like a Carioca.
Great place to drink beer, listen traditional music from Rio and danse
29 locals recommend
Botequim Vaca Atolada
533 Av. Gomes FreireGreat place to drink beer, listen traditional music from Rio and danse
Shopping
“Good Cheap shopping”
Great for souveniers and other trinkets and costumes. Not much quality, but the make up for it in joy and the extremely low prices. In the heart of the city center.
9 locals recommend
Rua da Alfândega
Rua da Alfândega“Good Cheap shopping”
Great for souveniers and other trinkets and costumes. Not much quality, but the make up for it in joy and the extremely low prices. In the heart of the city center.
Great place to grab a few souvenirs for a decent price, check out local artists work and people watch. The market is only open on Sundays from 8-8ish and has a wide variety of vendors.
74 locals recommend
Feira Hippie de Ipanema
Praça General OsórioGreat place to grab a few souvenirs for a decent price, check out local artists work and people watch. The market is only open on Sundays from 8-8ish and has a wide variety of vendors.
Feira Livre da Glória
Feira de Orgânicos da Glória
258 Praça Luiz de CamõesEvery Saturday from 7AM until noon
City advice
Getting around
Subways and Uber are the safer ways to get around
During your stay you can use the subway, we have the chance to have a subway station close to the apartment, which takes you to many places in Rio. If you want to go somewhere far from a subway station, I recommend taking an uber or taxi. I don't recommend the buses, the drivers run like crazy, it can be very crowded, it's very difficult to understand their itinerary and their stop, and I don't think it's very safe.
Don't miss
Beaches of Rio
The top 3 beaches in Rio's South Zone are Ipanema, Copacabana, and Leme.
I have a preference for Ipanema, where I grew up, and it's also the one I know best. Ipanema Beach has a somewhat tribal vibe. The LGBT crowd gathers in front of Farme de Amoedo Street. The modern-day hippies are between Vinicius Street and Posto 9. Posto 9 used to be the surfers' spot when I was younger, but I've read that they're now mostly at Arpoador, where there are better waves. The more upscale crowd hangs out between the Country Club and Garcia d'Avila Street.
You can reach all these beaches by metro. Leme Beach