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Restaurants nearby

• Mee★ Michelin If you’re looking for an Asian dining experience close to Copacabana beach, make sure you book a table at Mee, an excellent option within the walls of the “Copa” (Copacabana Palace hotel). In this elegant restaurant where modernity and exoticism combine together harmoniously, the focus is on pan-Asian fusion cuisine that takes the tastebuds on a gastronomic journey to discover the flavours of Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, Singapore etc. Chef Alberto Morisawa was born in São Paulo but his family origins are in Madara Shima (Nagasaki, Japan), hence the dominant influence of Japanese cooki1.2km
• Miam MiamBib A restaurant that opened in Botafogo in 2005 and occupies an old property that belonged to chef Roberta Ciasca's grandmother. After graduating in France, the chef opened this restaurant that encapsulates her origins thanks to the retro furniture, cheerful and colourful decor, exposed brick walls and vintage wooden floors. The menu, which follows the concept of “comfort food”, concentrates on traditional Brazilian recipes which are always meticulously presented and based around the latest techniques, and is divided between Miam Miam’s classic (and most popular) dishes and seasonal options (whic1.4km
• Lasai★★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best #7 Dining at this restaurant with just 10 seats is like attending a show, but with the best seats in the house! Although it starts out quietly, the kitchen comes to life as the chefs embark on the task in hand, with interesting interaction between chef Rafa Costa e Silva and his guests. The surprise tasting menu begins with a variety of appetisers in which vegetables take centre stage – displayed on a wooden tray illuminated by a spotlight on the counter – and served in different forms and textures. These are organically grown in line with the seasons and are mainly sourced from the chef’s garden3.0km
• SultBib Sult is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a relaxed restaurant offering excellent value for money. Located close to the Morro de São João hill, it boasts a modern, uncluttered decor plus an impressive open kitchen and bottles of wine with notes from guests written on them as added decoration in the dining room. Under the baton of chef Julia Lottus, the cuisine features dishes that combine a Brazilian identity with the cooking of Italy. An example, and one that delights all his guests, is the fresh fillet of pirarucu fish served with a creamy tucupi and jambu risotto. Having said this, t1.5km
• Oteque★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best #21 Stepping through the gate of its discreet façade means leaving the bustle of everyday life behind and entering a space with a soaring ceiling height, where the past lives alongside the most modern vanguard. The main room carries a faintly industrial air, retaining its weathered red-brick walls, and is dominated by six large round tables and one special elongated table for five set before the open kitchen. The celebrated chef Alberto Landgraf is defined by simplicity and naturalness—hallmarks visible in his efforts to champion Brazilian roots and the transparency of flavours. His proposition ce2.7km
• Yayá Comidaria Pop Brasileira If you're looking for a restaurant close to the beach — in this case Leme beach, just north of Copacabana and a touch quieter and more family-friendly — this is a truly excellent choice, with a wonderfully casual atmosphere and under the direction of chef Andressa Cabral, well known for her starring role as a presenter on the television programme Iron Chef Brasil. Inside, the space surprises with its many pumpkin-shaped light fittings and a counter where you can also eat, and serves up heartfelt cooking rooted in Brazilian tradition, with well-updated dishes and fascinating African influences.51m
• BrotaBib Brota occupies a charming mansion in Botafogo and is surrounded by a well-maintained garden. Inside, the elegant ambience features a contrast between striking red mouldings on the doors and large windows, a wood-inspired decor, an impressive bar, and leafy plants that add a touch of freshness to the setting. The kitchen is run by chef Roberta Ciasca from the renowned Miam Miam. The cuisine here is based around innovative vegan and vegetarian dishes designed for sharing. The menu includes classics such as the superb “brotinha” rice balls filled with tomato, pesto and olives or wasabi cream with3.0km
• Oseille★ Michelin Fortunately, there are still restaurants that exist with a strong family lineage – and Oseille is a perfect example. Run by chef Thomas Troisgros (son of Claude Troisgros, grandson of Pierre Troisgros and nephew of Michel Troisgros), it is located in the heart of Ipanema, right above the Toto restaurant (also part of his stable). Here, in a minimalist space that stands out for its profusion of wood and the prominence of a 16-seat “U”-shaped counter with a kitchen in the middle, guests can enjoy a heightened fine-dining experience through a unique, and modern-inspired tasting menu divided into 4.4km
• DidierBib Located in Ipanema, Didier boasts a modern, vibrant feel with a dining space on two floors bathed in plenty of natural light. Under the baton of chef Didier Labbe (after whom the restaurant takes its name), the cuisine here embraces the essence of French cooking in tandem with local ingredients. The menu comprises a tempting selection of delicacies to satisfy every palate, ranging from classic French dishes and iconic bistro classics such as snails, steak tartare and duck magret to grilled octopus alla putanesca. Those looking for a more traditional flavour will find refuge in the “risotto ner4.2km
• Pici TrattoriaBib Located opposite the Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz, where the large windows at the entrance will definitely attract your attention thanks to the list of restaurants across Italy from which this trattoria takes its inspiration (such as the Enoteca Pinchiorri and Massimo Bottura’s Osteria Francescana). The enticing cuisine here is at times high on tradition with plentiful portions. On the impressive menu you’ll find standout dishes such as the mouthwatering fettuccine with a truffle and mushroom sauce and free-range egg, and the unmissable Wagyu polpetone filled with mozzarella di bufala and served4.4km

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

Attractions nearby

• Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro1.4km
• Sugarloaf Mountain peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1.9km
• Urca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro1.5km
• Christ the Redeemer colossal statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil4.5km
• Fort Copacabana military building in Rio de Janeiro3.1km
• Ipanema District neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro4.4km
• Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for the Christ Statue4.6km
• Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon Rodrigo de Freitas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil4.5km

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