Escama

Cuisine

Seafood

Michelin

selected

Price

$$

Website

https://www.escamarestaurante.rio/

Description

After visiting a French restaurant with a similar outlook, inspiration struck to open this restaurant serving the best fish and seafood in a relaxed ambience. The focus at Escama is one that showcases the best maritime ingredients, which he always sources fresh from local fishermen. For your main, you can choose how you want to have your fish prepared (grilled, baked or poached), such as the sea bass, which is accompanied by a delicious champagne sauce and roasted onions. The menu also features options such as squid, shrimp, scallops and oysters, plus a splendid seafood feijoada on Fridays. Th

Review score

4.2

Review count

80

Review summary

Escama, a seafood restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, generally receives praise for its food quality, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service, with waiter Sandro frequently highlighted for his competence. However, negative reviews cite issues with meal pacing, inconsistent food flavors (such as bland rice and fish), and unprepared staff. While the overall rating is positive, experiences vary, with some guests finding the value and execution lacking compared to expectations. Diners should be aware of potential inconsistencies in service speed and dish seasoning.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking a cozy atmosphere and attentive seafood service, provided they maintain reasonable expectations regarding flavor consistency and pacing.

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