Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Irajá is the best restaurant at Conde de Irajá street, which is turning into a gastronomic hub in Botafogo.
In addition to a beautiful, well-decorated restaurant located in a XIX house, the kitchen is run by one of the best chefs in Rio. The menu is constantly changing, but you can always try the Warm Brigadeiro Cake for desert.
It's a good idea to go before 08:30 or after 10:00
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Irajá Gastrô
233 Rua Dias FerreiraIrajá is the best restaurant at Conde de Irajá street, which is turning into a gastronomic hub in Botafogo.
In addition to a beautiful, well-decorated restaurant located in a XIX house, the kitchen is run by one of the best chefs in Rio. The menu is constantly changing, but you can always try the Warm Brigadeiro Cake for desert.
It's a good idea to go before 08:30 or after 10:00
In a colonial XIX house, this restaurant specializes in Spanish tapas. Its hits are: croqueta de jamón with aioli sauce, patatas bravas and cod fish.
During weekdays it opens for lunch only.
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Entretapas Botafogo
115 Rua Conde de IrajáIn a colonial XIX house, this restaurant specializes in Spanish tapas. Its hits are: croqueta de jamón with aioli sauce, patatas bravas and cod fish.
During weekdays it opens for lunch only.
A new neighborhood pizzeria that serves thin crust pizzas, pastas, salad and snacks. Their delivery number is (21) 3798-3585
Formato Vino & Forneria
100 R. Nelson MandelaA new neighborhood pizzeria that serves thin crust pizzas, pastas, salad and snacks. Their delivery number is (21) 3798-3585
Orienthai
100 Rua Nelson MandelaOrienthai delivers Thai and Indian food. Their number is (21) 25357990
Lasai is a new high end Spanish restaurant in Botafogo that has already won a Michelin star. Considered one of the best restaurants in Rio, booking a table can be quite a challenge. They have set menus with surprise dishes.
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Lasai Restaurante
35 Rua Conde de IrajáLasai is a new high end Spanish restaurant in Botafogo that has already won a Michelin star. Considered one of the best restaurants in Rio, booking a table can be quite a challenge. They have set menus with surprise dishes.
Simply the best Brazilian steak house in Rio. A traditional experience you cannot miss!
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Fogo de Chão Botafogo
s/n Av. Reporter Nestor MoreiraSimply the best Brazilian steak house in Rio. A traditional experience you cannot miss!
Naturalie is a vegetarian restaurant with a tasteful, welcoming decoration of pans, pots, fruits and flowers. The blackboard announces the day's specials as well as the nutritional value of each dish. It serves natural, healthy food made with organic products. The menu varies according to what is in season. Open for lunch only.
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Naturalie Bistrô
5 R. Visc. de CaravelasNaturalie is a vegetarian restaurant with a tasteful, welcoming decoration of pans, pots, fruits and flowers. The blackboard announces the day's specials as well as the nutritional value of each dish. It serves natural, healthy food made with organic products. The menu varies according to what is in season. Open for lunch only.
Drinks & Nightlife
An eclectic bar set in a colonial XIX house where you can eat, drink and almost dance (while sitting). They serve wine, cosmopolitans, Cuba Libres and mojitos, but their signature drink is called trilogy, a combination of Absolut Mango with cashew fruit and lychee. In 2009 it featured on "Wallpaper" magazine as one of 40 reasons to visit Brazil
They have their own interpretation of Brazilian and Asian snacks served in small bowls.
Mingle with the fun heterogenous fauna that go to this bar. The music can be quite loud, but it tends to be very good.
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Meza Bar
69 R. Cap. SalomãoAn eclectic bar set in a colonial XIX house where you can eat, drink and almost dance (while sitting). They serve wine, cosmopolitans, Cuba Libres and mojitos, but their signature drink is called trilogy, a combination of Absolut Mango with cashew fruit and lychee. In 2009 it featured on "Wallpaper" magazine as one of 40 reasons to visit Brazil
They have their own interpretation of Brazilian and Asian snacks served in small bowls.
Mingle with the fun heterogenous fauna that go to this bar. The music can be quite loud, but it tends to be very good.
The coolest alternative bar with the best burgers in Rio. Opens from Thursday to Sunday but gets very crowded. Be prepared for the possibility of eating your burger while standing.
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Comuna
9 Rua Visconde de MaranguapeThe coolest alternative bar with the best burgers in Rio. Opens from Thursday to Sunday but gets very crowded. Be prepared for the possibility of eating your burger while standing.
This main attraction of this traditional bar is live Samba circle with feijoada (a typical Brazilian dish made of black beans and served with rice and yucca flour) Sundays (opens at 3PM; samba starts at 5PM. It's a good idea to arrive early).
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Boteco Salvação
71 Rua Henrique de NovaisThis main attraction of this traditional bar is live Samba circle with feijoada (a typical Brazilian dish made of black beans and served with rice and yucca flour) Sundays (opens at 3PM; samba starts at 5PM. It's a good idea to arrive early).
Caverna is a pub with a rock and roll edge serving burgers, sandwiches and their interpretation of street food from many corners of the world.
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Caverna
26 R. Assis BuenoCaverna is a pub with a rock and roll edge serving burgers, sandwiches and their interpretation of street food from many corners of the world.
Founded in 1996, this is the oldest rock bar in Rio. Its two small dance floors are among the favorite of young cariocas.
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Casa da Matriz
107 R. Henrique de NovaisFounded in 1996, this is the oldest rock bar in Rio. Its two small dance floors are among the favorite of young cariocas.
A traditional bar in a colonial mansion where you can listen to all different kinds of rock, from The Smiths to Green Day and more. The bar has three dance floors and a large garden where they serve snacks, wraps and all sorts of cocktails.
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Bar Bukowski
270 R. Álvaro RamosA traditional bar in a colonial mansion where you can listen to all different kinds of rock, from The Smiths to Green Day and more. The bar has three dance floors and a large garden where they serve snacks, wraps and all sorts of cocktails.
Everything Else
Occupying nearly an entire block, Cobal do Humaitá is a popular meeting point. As you enter you will pass flower shops, a permanent farmer's market, fas food joints (mexican, burgers, yogurt, etc), affordable restaurants, cheese and wine shops and the best supermarket in Rio. In the back of the building there are many more bars and restaurants with outdoor tables with a view to the Christ statue.
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Cobal do Humaitá
446 R. Voluntários da PátriaOccupying nearly an entire block, Cobal do Humaitá is a popular meeting point. As you enter you will pass flower shops, a permanent farmer's market, fas food joints (mexican, burgers, yogurt, etc), affordable restaurants, cheese and wine shops and the best supermarket in Rio. In the back of the building there are many more bars and restaurants with outdoor tables with a view to the Christ statue.
This square near the apartment has a subway stop and is surrounded by great restaurants and bars. Some examples on Nelson Mandela Street are: Boteco Colarinho (bar specializing in artesanal bears), Cafofo Pub (a good selection of bears and snacks), Formato Vino e Forneria (thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches and pasta), Galeto Liceu Bar (specializing on grilled chicken), Le Dépanneur (high end deli), Orienthai (Thai and Indian restaurant and delivery), The Boua Kitchen Bar(with 16 different kinds of beer on tap), Venda Mineira Café (a traditional ingredients deli and cafe). The Square's corner with Muniz Barreto Street also has it's attractions: Hell's Burguer and Officina Del Gelato (ice-cream shop). Walk down Voluntários da Pátria Street (towards the beach) and you will pass by many fun, affordable street bars
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The Boua Kitchen Bar
100 R. Nelson MandelaThis square near the apartment has a subway stop and is surrounded by great restaurants and bars. Some examples on Nelson Mandela Street are: Boteco Colarinho (bar specializing in artesanal bears), Cafofo Pub (a good selection of bears and snacks), Formato Vino e Forneria (thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches and pasta), Galeto Liceu Bar (specializing on grilled chicken), Le Dépanneur (high end deli), Orienthai (Thai and Indian restaurant and delivery), The Boua Kitchen Bar(with 16 different kinds of beer on tap), Venda Mineira Café (a traditional ingredients deli and cafe). The Square's corner with Muniz Barreto Street also has it's attractions: Hell's Burguer and Officina Del Gelato (ice-cream shop). Walk down Voluntários da Pátria Street (towards the beach) and you will pass by many fun, affordable street bars
Dona Marta is a pacified Favela (nowadays most commonly referred to as "community") in Botafogo. At its top there is is a helipad and Mirante (observation deck) from which you get great shots of Christ the Redeemer, the beaches, downtown and Sugarloaf mountain.
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Mirante Dona (Santa) Marta
S/N Estr. Mirante Dona MartaDona Marta is a pacified Favela (nowadays most commonly referred to as "community") in Botafogo. At its top there is is a helipad and Mirante (observation deck) from which you get great shots of Christ the Redeemer, the beaches, downtown and Sugarloaf mountain.
Amazing Brazilian street food, fresh fruit and vegetables two blocks from home!
Clinical Homero Meirelles
60 R. Paulo BarretoAmazing Brazilian street food, fresh fruit and vegetables two blocks from home!
Sightseeing
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak that rises 396 meters high and presents a bird’s eye view of Rio de Janeiro from the mouth of Guanabara Bay. More than a million tourists visit Sugarloaf every year to enjoy a breathtaking view of surrounding beaches, mountains and forests.
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Planina Šećerna gruda
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak that rises 396 meters high and presents a bird’s eye view of Rio de Janeiro from the mouth of Guanabara Bay. More than a million tourists visit Sugarloaf every year to enjoy a breathtaking view of surrounding beaches, mountains and forests.
Praia de Botafogo
Praia de BotafogoA lovely place for a walk or bike ride. Stunning views.
Parks & Nature
A simple tiny bar where people go to sit on the ledge across the street and appreciate the view of the Guanabara bay and Niteroi while having a cold beer. Highly recommended during sunset.
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Bar e Restaurante Urca
205 R. Cândido GaffréeA simple tiny bar where people go to sit on the ledge across the street and appreciate the view of the Guanabara bay and Niteroi while having a cold beer. Highly recommended during sunset.
Arts & Culture
Featuring multimedia exhibitions on Brazil’s northern tribes, the small Museu do Índio provides an excellent introduction to the economic, religious and social life of Brazil’s indigenous people. Next to native food and medicinal plants, the four life-size dwellings in the courtyard were actually built by four different tribes.
As a branch of Funai (the National Indian Foundation), the museum contains an excellent archive of more than 14,000 objects, 50,000 photographs and 200 sound recordings. Its indigenous ethnography library containing 16,000 volumes by local and foreign authors is open to the public during the week.
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Museu do Indio
55 Rua das PalmeirasFeaturing multimedia exhibitions on Brazil’s northern tribes, the small Museu do Índio provides an excellent introduction to the economic, religious and social life of Brazil’s indigenous people. Next to native food and medicinal plants, the four life-size dwellings in the courtyard were actually built by four different tribes.
As a branch of Funai (the National Indian Foundation), the museum contains an excellent archive of more than 14,000 objects, 50,000 photographs and 200 sound recordings. Its indigenous ethnography library containing 16,000 volumes by local and foreign authors is open to the public during the week.