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Are you looking for the best dinner spots in Rio de Janeiro? Look no further! Whether you're craving traditional Brazilian cuisine or looking to indulge in fine dining, Rio de Janeiro offers a diverse range of restaurants to satisfy your culinary desires. From trendy hotspots in Ipanema to hidden gems in Santa Teresa, this guide will help you navigate the vibrant food scene of Rio de Janeiro. Ready to discover the perfect spot for your next dinner outing?

1. Oro, Rio de Janeiro

Oro Decor

Oro offers two menu options: "Creativity" and "Affectivity". The former is a daily-changing menu featuring seasonal ingredients and multiple dishes, while the latter showcases singular editions of Oro's signature dishes.

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2. Esplanada Grill, Rio de Janeiro

Esplanada Grill Gourmet

Esplanada's wooden dining room can seat up to 65, and most tables have views out onto the streets of Ipanema. Expect large servings of grilled meat and fish with side dishes to share - try the cashew-fruit caipirinha while waiting.

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3. Lasai Restaurante, Rio de Janeiro

Lasai Food

This Michelin-starred restaurant offers two set menus each day - one giving patrons choice over their meal's ingredients. Though, it's recommend to let Lasai's chef create a 'surprise' menu based on what's fresh and available that day.

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4. Gero Rio, Rio de Janeiro

Gero Rio Food

Gero Rio, part of the Fasano Hotel complex, is located at Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro. This elegant restaurant specializes in serving up modern interpretations of Italian cuisine in a tastefully decorated setting.

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5. Rubaiyat, Rio de Janeiro

Rubaiyat Ribs

Rubaiyat may be a Lantin American chain, but its service and cuts are impeccable. Its Rio iteration, located within The Brazilian Jockey Club, serves up a variety of tender cuts alongside traditional Brazilian favorites.

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6. Satyricon, Rio de Janeiro

Satyricon Salad

Speciality Italian-Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on fresh fish. Menu highlights include the lobster thermidor with creamy mashed potatoes and risotto, and the salmon fillets baked with pistachio cream. Pricey but popular.

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7. Oteque, Rio de Janeiro

Oteque Salt

Tasting menus paired with wine in a cozy, open kitchen setting. The oyster is course is one that receives frequent commendation. A somewhat inconspicuous restaurant, Oteque has managed to remain off of the tourist thoroughfare.

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8. Guimas, Rio de Janeiro

Guimas - Food and drink

Restaurant located within the Gávea neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. The venue has been serving pasta, beef, seafood, and other dishes to patrons for 30 years. Dine inside or out while jazz musicians play in the background.

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9. Jojo Café Bistrô, Rio de Janeiro

Jojo Lunch

Quaint, cozy bistro. Jojo Café Bistrô serves a range of aromatic dishes, such as duck, oysters, and black rice. Tables here - all of which are set alfresco on the pavement - are few, so be aware when planning a visit.

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10. Bira de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro

Bira De Guaratiba Food

Rustic dining with stunning views of the Marambaian sandbank. Bira de Guaratiba Restaurante is a casual eatery frequented by both locals and tourists alike. The speciality here is seafood cooked, and served, in clay pots.

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11. Sud, o Pássaro Verde, Rio de Janeiro

Sud, O Pássaro Verde Dish

Chef Roberta Sudbrack cut her teeth cooking at the Presidential Palace, and now merges that experience with experimentation in her own kitchen. The restaurant's menu stays true to its Brazilian identity and features local ingredients.

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12. Sushi Leblon, Rio de Janeiro

Sushi Leblon Sushi

Serving up Japanese fare since 1986, Sushi Leblon has become a favorite of the city's well-to-do. Expect exciting takes on Japanese cuisine, like quail egg with truffle, tuna tartar, and salmon with foie gras.

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13. Broto Pizza, Rio de Janeiro

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Pizzeria serving individual pies built on a light, flavorful sourdough crust from a 48-hour fermentation. Simple, rustic dining rooms fill up quickly – burrata starters and classic cocktails complete the meal.

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14. pizzariadohedi, Rio de Janeiro

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Intimate Laranjeiras pizzeria with tables spread across a living room and garden facing Sugarloaf. Owner Hedi hosts the floor personally, serving fresh pies and caipirinhas from an open kitchen.

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15. Braseiro Labuta, Rio de Janeiro

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Centro grill house serving charcoal-fired meats in a high-ceilinged, art-lined room. An all-female kitchen team works the embers for heavy cuts of cowboy steak and picanha.

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16. Bonde Boca, Rio de Janeiro

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Rustic Santa Teresa house serving generous portions of feijoada and bobó de camarão. Most tables gravitate toward the open veranda, where the view stretches all the way to Christ the Redeemer.

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17. Glória Bistrô, Rio de Janeiro

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Art Deco-inspired room with mirrored walls and low lighting, where the acoustics are tuned for easy conversation. The menu updates French classics, from steak tartare to a house-cured and smoked Black Angus pastrami.

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18. Babbo Osteria, Rio de Janeiro

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Personal Italian cooking served inside a renovated four-story mansion in Ipanema. Handmade pastas are the focus, from gnocchi with truffle to a classic beef ragout – book well in advance for a table on the balcony.

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