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Gourmet And Trendy Restaurants in Rio De Janeiro

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Many of the best restaurants in Rio are within walking distance of each other and the critic’s rate most 3, 4 and 5 stars. These venues associate the gourmet food to a special atmosphere and usually are priced to match.

In Ipanema, the Esplanada Grill is the restaurant to see and be seen in. Zaza Bistro Tropical is a newcomer to the restaurant scene and offers a contemporary cuisine with an Asian influence.

The most celebrated restaurant in Leblon is Antiquarius with outstanding Portuguese cuisine where you can experience dishes like fresh codfish, moqueca, siricaia, duck rice, soups and homemade desserts. For the more chic cosmopolitan atmosphere, with a bakery-café and state of the art cooking utensils shop, you must visit Garcia & Rodrigues.

The best restaurants in Copacabana are located in their 5 star hotels along the beach. At the Cipriani, overlooking the pool of Copacabana Palace Hotel, in addition to their Italian specialties they have a number of vegetarian options, an extensive wine list, and fresh baked bread.

For a French gourmet cuisine you should try either Le Pre-Catalan at the Sofitel Hotel or Le Saint-Honore at Le Meridien. You can expect superb food, an elegant atmosphere, fashionable patrons and a bird’s eye view of the Copacabana Beach.

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