Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
The fish here is to die for. Drinks are also a great choice.
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Zazá Bistrô Tropical
40 R. Joana AngélicaThe fish here is to die for. Drinks are also a great choice.
Northern of Brazil influenced dishes. Great place to try out Bahia´s influences without leaving Rio. Amazing food!
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Restaurante Rayz
416 R. Prudente de MoraisNorthern of Brazil influenced dishes. Great place to try out Bahia´s influences without leaving Rio. Amazing food!
French restaurant, a bit expensive but very worth it. Dishes are great and it´s hard to choose a favorite.
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Le Viu Bistrô
270 Avenida Ataulfo de PaivaFrench restaurant, a bit expensive but very worth it. Dishes are great and it´s hard to choose a favorite.
Great variety of wine and great dishes to harmonize with your drink. They do have some executive options that serve 3 course meals.
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Cavist Vinoteca & Resto
358 Rua Barão da TorreGreat variety of wine and great dishes to harmonize with your drink. They do have some executive options that serve 3 course meals.
Great service and always fresh and tasty dishes. I recommend the "all you can eat" option, you get more for your money. The restaurant also serves their own dishes, so it´s an interesting choice.
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Manekineko Ipanema
472 R. Barão da TorreGreat service and always fresh and tasty dishes. I recommend the "all you can eat" option, you get more for your money. The restaurant also serves their own dishes, so it´s an interesting choice.
If you´re searching for local culture, this restaurant is a must. Being the go-to restaurant for a famous Brazilian artist, Renato Russo, who lived down the street. Not to mention the food is very homey and Brazilian. Great choice.
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Paz e Amor
173 Rua Garcia d'AvilaIf you´re searching for local culture, this restaurant is a must. Being the go-to restaurant for a famous Brazilian artist, Renato Russo, who lived down the street. Not to mention the food is very homey and Brazilian. Great choice.
If you´re looking for Brazilian comfort food this is the place! There is a variety of meat option that serve two very well. My favorite is the "maminha" and you can request they bring the grill to your table.
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Itahy
334 R. Barão da TorreIf you´re looking for Brazilian comfort food this is the place! There is a variety of meat option that serve two very well. My favorite is the "maminha" and you can request they bring the grill to your table.
Many healthy options, but they also serve great Brazilian food and juicy burgers. The drinks are great and there are plenty of outdoor seating for those who come after the beach.
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Balada Mix
290 - 403 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoMany healthy options, but they also serve great Brazilian food and juicy burgers. The drinks are great and there are plenty of outdoor seating for those who come after the beach.
This place serves delicious food, lots of healthy choices. Their speciality is pasta so you won´t go wrong with any of these choices. The pizza is also great!
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Alessandro e Frederico
134 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThis place serves delicious food, lots of healthy choices. Their speciality is pasta so you won´t go wrong with any of these choices. The pizza is also great!
This is a personal favorite, although a bit overpriced. I can´t help staying away from their açaí and delicious burgers. The juice option is amazing and they have any fruit drink you desire. I love it!
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Polis Sucos
70 R. Maria QuitériaThis is a personal favorite, although a bit overpriced. I can´t help staying away from their açaí and delicious burgers. The juice option is amazing and they have any fruit drink you desire. I love it!
Starbucks
1058 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaNo need for description here. Gooood coffee!
Arts & Culture
Ipanema Theater
824 Rua Prudente de MoraisGreat performances, very "carioca".
Small but welcoming theatre, sometimes there are bossa nova concerts here.
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Teatro Municipal Cafe Pequeno
269 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaSmall but welcoming theatre, sometimes there are bossa nova concerts here.
This state-of-the-art cultural center has a 421-seat capacity for hosting medium-sized productions. Here you might encounter lots of celebrities.
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TEATRO DAS ARTES
This state-of-the-art cultural center has a 421-seat capacity for hosting medium-sized productions. Here you might encounter lots of celebrities.
Inside the park there is a cultural fair every sunday with arts exhibits. Around the park there are hand crafted markets with leather bags, crystals, jewelry and much more!
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Hippie Fair Crafts Market
Inside the park there is a cultural fair every sunday with arts exhibits. Around the park there are hand crafted markets with leather bags, crystals, jewelry and much more!
Shopping
One of the best malls in the southern zone, losing only to Riosul Shopping for being a lot bigger with more popular stores.
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Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoOne of the best malls in the southern zone, losing only to Riosul Shopping for being a lot bigger with more popular stores.
Fyi
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaAmazing stylish boho clothing boutique.
This store is a must, they make very stylish Brazilian hippie/boho clothings. From dresses to everything else, they make sure every piece of clothing is very tropical.
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FARM IPANEMA
1210 Av. Epitácio PessoaThis store is a must, they make very stylish Brazilian hippie/boho clothings. From dresses to everything else, they make sure every piece of clothing is very tropical.
Here they sell very hip chic clothing. A bit expensive but very worth it, since the printing and styles are all exclusive.
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Teva
110 Av. Henrique DumontHere they sell very hip chic clothing. A bit expensive but very worth it, since the printing and styles are all exclusive.
Essentials
Mundo Verde
380 Av. Nossa Sra. de CopacabanaGrocery store for vegetarians and vegans! :)
Everything you might need is here!
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Supermercado Zona Sul - Ipanema, Visconde de Pirajá
118 R. Visc. de PirajáEverything you might need is here!
Americanas
303 R. Visc. de PirajáEverything you need, from hygiene to snacks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar for after the beach, they always have live music and the beer is always cold. After 10pm it gets a little too crowded.
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Barthodomeu
46 R. Maria QuitériaGreat bar for after the beach, they always have live music and the beer is always cold. After 10pm it gets a little too crowded.
Amazing bat to see the sunset having a drink or a cold beer! Amazing view and rustic atmosphere out in the open.
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Palaphita
S/N Av. Epitácio PessoaAmazing bat to see the sunset having a drink or a cold beer! Amazing view and rustic atmosphere out in the open.
This place is very cozy, the first time I went I was very impressed with the tapas and great wines. Always a pleasure to come back here.
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Venga Bar de Tapas
147 Rua Garcia d'AvilaThis place is very cozy, the first time I went I was very impressed with the tapas and great wines. Always a pleasure to come back here.
Getting Around
This is the metro but there is a nearer one is the Praça Nossa Senhora just a block away from the house.
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General Osório
010 R. JangadeirosThis is the metro but there is a nearer one is the Praça Nossa Senhora just a block away from the house.
Here they recently inaugurated the metro that extends all the way to Barra!
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Square Nossa Senhora da Paz
Praça Nossa Senhora da PazHere they recently inaugurated the metro that extends all the way to Barra!
Parks & Nature
Arpoador is great place to spend the day. Here in Rio we have a tradition of staying at the beach until the sunsets, where everyone claps together with emotion at the beautiful sight of nature.
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Arpoador
Arpoador is great place to spend the day. Here in Rio we have a tradition of staying at the beach until the sunsets, where everyone claps together with emotion at the beautiful sight of nature.
Perfect to spend the day out, also has a beautiful view.
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Laguna Rodrigo de Freitas
Perfect to spend the day out, also has a beautiful view.
There are lots of events here with lots of art exhibitions.
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Plaza ng Heneral Osorio
123 R. Visc. de PirajáThere are lots of events here with lots of art exhibitions.
Great place to visit and relax during the day time. Lots of restaurants and perfect views of the city. There are aways lots of space and trails to jog and do sports.
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Parke ng Patins
s/n Av. Borges de MedeirosGreat place to visit and relax during the day time. Lots of restaurants and perfect views of the city. There are aways lots of space and trails to jog and do sports.