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This is the travel page for Rio de Janeiro Restaurants. For a romantic evening on the town visit the Cipriani. This elegant dining area is in the Copacabana Palace Hotel and offers beautiful views of the hotel grounds at night. Mahalo Suggests: While on planning your trip, please see Rio de Janeiro Vacation, Rio de Janeiro Hotels and Rio de Janeiro Tours.
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Fast Facts:
- Country: Brazil World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Mayor: Cesar Maia UZ Embassy: President Receives Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia
- Currency: Brazilian Real World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Language Spoken: Portuguese World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Country Code: +55 World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Area Code: +21 Time and Date: Rio de Janeiro
- Time Zone: UTC Time and Date: Rio de Janeiro
- Climate: Tropical World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Airport Code: GIG World Airport Codes: Galeao-antonio Carlos Jobim International Aiport
- Founded: First identified by the Portuguese explorers in January 1, 1502 MSN Encarta: Rio de Janeiro
- Population: 6,093,472 in 2007 MSN Encarta: Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro Restaurants Questions
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Rio de Janeiro High-End Restaurants
- Margutta Italian, Phone: 21-2259-3718 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "What really impressed us was the simplicity of the dishes. No convoluted sauces, long lists of ingredients or fancy fusion."
- Fodor's Review : "Just a block from Ipanema Beach, Margutta has a reputation for outstanding Mediterranean-style seafood"
- Careme South American, Phone: 21-2537-2274 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The menu is deliberately kept small in order to give dishes the attention they deserve."
- Fodor's Review : "This charming bistro, decorated in a romantic style, offers several fine pre-fixed menus..."
- Le Pre-Catelan French, Phone: 21-2525-1232 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "We have to thank chef Roland Villard's short attention span for one of the most interesting menus in the city."
- Fodor's Review : "Considered the best French cuisine in Rio, this is the carioca version of the charming Parisian restaurant of the same name in the Bois du Boulogne."
- Cipriani Italian, Phone: 21-2545-8747 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The elegant dining room overlooks the hotel's swimming pool and courtyard, both magically illuminated at night."
- Fodor's Review :"For a superb dining experience, start with a Cipriani, champagne with fresh peach juice (really a Bellini)..."
- Antiquarius Portuguese, Phone: 21-2294-1049 Google Map
- Fodor's Choice: "This much-loved establishment is famous for its flawless rendering of Portuguese classics."
- Yahoo! Travel 3 Stars (Note: Community Rating; may change)
Rio de Janeiro Moderate Restaurants
- Quadrifoglio Italian, Phone: 21-2294-1433 Google Map
- Fodor's Choice: "Considered by most locals to be the best Italian restaurant in the city, cozy Quadrifoglio is tucked away on a quiet street."
- Yahoo! Travel 3 Stars (Note: Community Rating; may change)
- Arab Middle Eastern, Phone: 21-2235-6698 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Proving that there is always an exception to every rule, Arab not only has one terrific waterfront patio (on Copa beach), but it also serves delicious Middle Eastern cuisine."
- Sobrenatural Seafood, Phone: 21-2224-1003 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Sobrenatural is one of the more popular restaurants in Santa Teresa. Though open and spacious, the restaurant is often packed for lunch and dinner."
- Circulo Militar South American, Phone: 21-2275-7245 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Come in the evening and you also get the lights of Niteroi twinkling far off across the waters of Guanabara Bay."
Rio de Janeiro Affordable Restaurants
- Shirley Portuguese, Phone: 21-2275-1398 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "This hole-in-the-wall Spanish seafood restaurant has been packing them in for years and still has locals and visitors lining up on the weekends. "
- Fodor's Review: "Homemade Spanish seafood casseroles and soups are the draw at this traditional Leme restaurant tucked onto a shady street."
- Yahoo! Travel 5 Stars (Note: Community Rating; may change)
- 476 Seafood, Phone: 21-2417-1716 Google Map
- Fodor's Choice: "At the end of a road with stunning coastal views, 476 is all about simplicity, with just seven delicious entrees..."
- Yahoo! Travel 4 Stars (Note: Community Rating; may change)
- Paladino Brazilian, Phone: 21-2263-2094 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[T]he atmosphere is that of Rio in the Belle Epoque, and the sandwiches and snack plates are delicious."
- Bar do Mineiro South American, Phone: 21-2221-9227 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Not limited to food, this combo restaurant, art gallery, and antiques shop also serves up an amazing variety..."
- Confeitaria Colombo Brazilian, Phone: 21-2232-2300 Google Map
- Fodor's Review: "Meals are buffet-style, with classic Brazilian dishes."
- Margutta Italian, Phone: 21-2259-3718 Google Map
