Hotel Nacional

Restaurants nearby

• Oro★★ Michelin One of those restaurants that every food-lover should get to know! The rapport formed between chef Felipe Bronze and sommelier Cecilia Aldaz works wonderfully well as can be witnessed in every single detail. In this charming and elegant restaurant one block from Leblon beach, the cuisine is a fusion of Brazilian roots and cutting-edge technique. This is reflected in the Afetividade and Criatividade menus (with two and four main courses, respectively) which pay homage to the different regions of Brazil. At the counter in front of the kitchen, with seats for just four guests, you can appreciate 3.6km
• Madame Olympe★ Michelin Everything people are talking about is Madame Olympe, the restaurant located in the Terrasse Center shopping complex, in the elegant neighbourhood of Leblon. There, the duo of Claude Troisgros and Jéssica Trindade presents a fine-dining concept that celebrates French savoir-faire — most notably in the breads and their exquisitely delicate sauces — while championing Brazilian ingredients and weaving in subtle nods to the world of Japanese gastronomy. In this contemporary space, where original rice-paper lamps evoke floating clouds, everything revolves around an eight-course tasting menu or a sh4.0km
• San Omakase★ Michelin The specific feature of this small (just eight seats at the counter) but elegant restaurant on the first floor of a shopping centre in the heart of Leblon is its honest homage to Japanese cuisine, which goes beyond culinary concepts in order to teach us more about the country’s culture. Here, good hospitality is a key tenet, so you’ll be welcomed at the door with a glass of sake, while those with little experience of Japanese dining will be given explanations on the preparation process and the special characteristics of the Omakase menu. Chef André Nobuyuki Kawai, who spent several decades wor4.0km
• Sushi Vaz After the success of his two São Paulo locations, Wdson Vaz — a chef from Cuiabá with extensive experience in Japanese cuisine — brings his Omakase concept to the beaches of Leblon. In a compact space dominated by a long counter running the full length of the room — seating twelve — with a few tables outside, the dishes to be served that day are displayed behind the chef, dictated entirely by the freshest produce available. The offering includes à la carte options; however, what we strongly recommend is the Omakase, which does away with salmon altogether, instead showcasing a variety of locall3.2km
• Henriqueta This “tasca” style restaurant in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro showcases the best of Portuguese cuisine in a bright environment with a glass façade, open kitchen and Portuguese ceramic decoration. The cuisine on offer dispenses with unnecessary frills, focusing on the quality of the ingredients and dishes designed for sharing, among which the “biff-anas açorianas”, a crispy bread sandwich filled with pork escalope marinated in wine and garlic, stands out. As a main course, we recommend the tender octopus “a lagareiro” roasted in oil, served with onion confit and mashed potatoes, followed3.3km
• OCYÁ Leblon Fisherman, diver, and chef Gerônimo Athuel is a true fountain of knowledge when it comes to seafood. His priority is to champion the importance of sustainable, selective, and artisanal fishing, and he is deeply committed to researching techniques for preservation, ageing, and the whole-fish approach to species that are typically discarded, bringing them into his kitchen. With one location on Ilha Primeira, the chef has expanded his concept to the Zona Sul, in an entirely distinctive space flooded with natural light, with modern décor and a glass ageing chamber displayed right at the entrance, 3.3km
• Clan BBQ To the backdrop of a neon sign “Não apague o meu fogo” (“Don’t put out my fire”) clearly visible above the door, chefs Pepo Figueiredo and Newton Rique showcase cuisine in which fire plays a key role here, enabling them to prepare fresh ingredients imbued with a special flavour. In this industrial-style ambience with a predominance of raw concrete, a sturdy tree takes centre stage in the middle of the dining room. There’s also the option of sitting at the counter by the grill to watch dishes and cocktails being prepared at close quarters. The menu is of course heavily focused on barbecued meat3.4km
• Sushi Leblon An exclusive space with a trendy (and renowned) atmosphere in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, where it has become a popular choice for those who enjoy high-quality Japanese cuisine. Open for almost four decades, the place is always on the up as it maintains its sense of tradition without turning its back on emerging food trends. In an intimate space decorated with a mix of dark tones and wood, the most sought-after spot is the bar counter by the kitchen where incredible dishes such as cubes of salmon with chilli pepper and truffle oil are served. Other options include the unmissable tuna 3.4km
• Giuseppe Grill Leblon As the name clearly states, all the dishes (fish and meat) at this restaurant are cooked on the charcoal grill. The menu here includes dry-aged meat options (T-bone, prime rib, bone-in tenderloin etc). Other standout dishes include the Maminha (sirloin trip-tip), the Picanha supra sumo (supra sumo rump cap), the brand’s registered trademark, as well as the slow-cooked Uruguayan lamb shoulder served with its own jus. A number of fish and seafood options are also on display, which vary according to availability on the day. The decor here features exposed stone walls, wooden chairs and leather so3.9km
• Chez Claude Run by the famous French chef Claude Troisgros, this dining space has plenty of detail to pique your interest. Firstly, the completely open kitchen in the centre of the room, enabling diners to watch dishes being prepared at close quarters that are based around French cuisine with the addition of some Brazilian-inspired elements and ingredients. And secondly, the fact that dishes on the classic menu are served in bowls for sharing, to add to the sense of family-style cooking. On the à la carte, which changes in line with the seasons of the year, we can recommend dishes such as the stuffed quai4.0km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

• Pedra da Gávea mountain in Brazil2.8km
• Tijuca National Park Brazilian national park4.8km
• Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil4.8km

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