WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 389

COPACABANA & LEME Marius Carnes

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Av Atlântica 290, Leme Tel [phone]
A typical Brazilian churrascaria rodízio , or revolving barbecue, this sizable restaurant is among the best and most
innovative. A little expensive, Marius Carnes serves as many as 30 kinds of grilled meats. A superb salad bar with
tasty vegetable combinations offers interesting options for vegetarians.
COPACABANA & LEME Da Brambini

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Av Atlântica 514, Leme Tel [phone]
A pleasant change from the boisterous restaurants in Copacabana, this cozy little bistro with the feel of an Italian
trattoria features cuisine from Northern Italy. Dishes include polenta with fresh mushrooms or gorgonzola cheese as
an appetizer and osso buco (veal shanks braised in wine) as the main course. A good selection of Italian red wines.
COPACABANA & LEME Marius Crustáceos

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Av Atlântica 290, Leme Tel [phone]
Located next door to its popular steakhouse Marius, this outlet, decorated with maritime memorabilia, is renowned
for its seafood preparations of prawns, oysters, and crabs. Popular Brazilian treats from the region of Bahia include
moqueca (seafood stew) and vatapá (fish stew).
COPACABANA & LEME Cipriani 7 z ) f © \\\\\
Av Atlântica 1702, Copacabana Palace, Copacabana Tel [phone] Map 3 E2
Offering the best of Northern Italian cuisine, Cipriani has been lauded since its opening in 1994 as one of Brazil's
best and most elegant restaurants. Housed in the legendary Copacabana Palace (see p78) , diners can look out over
the hotel's pretty pool. Noted for freshly prepared pasta entrées and authentic Italian risotto.
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Lamas

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Rua Marquês de Abrantes 18, Flamengo Tel [phone]
A gastronomic institution frequented by well-known politicians, writers, and artists, this traditional restaurant
offers good unpretentious food for all palates. Recommended for its steaks, the restaurant is also famous for its cod
fishcakes, best savored with cold draught beer.
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Miam Miam

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Rua General Góes Monteiro 34, Botafogo Tel [phone]
Offering creative and innovative “comfort” food in attractive surroundings, Miam Miam draws an eclectic,
cosmopolitan crowd. The 1890s house belonged to the chef's grandmother and is decorated with furniture and
artifacts from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, all for sale.
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Yorubá

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Rua Arnaldo Quintella 94, Botafogo Tel [phone]
While the location is informal, critics tend to agree that Yorubá is Rio's best Brazilian restaurant, especially when it
comes to cuisine from the state of Bahia. Diners willing to be adventurous will find that an evening spent at Yorubá
is a great introduction to one of the world's greatest cuisines, relatively unknown outside its native Brazil.
FLAMENGO & BOTAFOGO Porcão

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Av Infante Dom Henrique, Attero do Flamengo Tel [phone]
This flagship branch in Flamengo Park, with striking views of Sugar Loaf, not only serves outstanding barbecued
meats, but the buffet alone offers nearly 50 varieties of regional dishes and salads. If you can't get to this restaurant,
Porcão maintains the same high standards in other outlets at Ipanema, Barra, and other locations around Rio.
FLORESTA DA TIJUCA Os Esquilos

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Estrada D' Escragnole s/n Tel [phone]
Off the beaten track, located in the heart of the Tijuca Forest (see p88) in an old colonial house that has operated
as a restaurant since 1945, this dining place offers a small menu of Brazilian and international favorites including
feijoada (a bean and meat stew) at the weekend.
IPANEMA & LEBLON Alessandro e Frederico Pizzaria 7 Δ z © \\
Rua Garcia D'Ávila 151, Ipanema Tel [phone] Map 1 C5
Rio has a number of pizza parlors that vary from the traditional Pizza Guanabara in Leblon and Gattopardo on
the Lagoa to this two-story house in Ipanema, which specializes in pizzas that even a Paulista would approve of. The
pizzeria also boasts an impressive wine list.
IPANEMA & LEBLON Lã Mole 7 Δ z © \\
Rua Dias Ferreira 147, Leblon Tel [phone] Map 1 A4
This, the first branch of the Lã Mole chain, opened its doors back in 1958 as an ice cream and pizza parlor. Over
the years, salads, risotto, and desserts have been added to the menu, building its reputation for excellent, value-
based Italian dining. Today, there are more than 15 Lã Mole restaurants across Rio and Niterói.
IPANEMA & LEBLON Carlota 7 z ) © \\\
Rua Dias Ferreira 64, Leblon Tel [phone] Map 1 A4
Listed by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the 50 most exciting restaurants in the world, this small, attractive, laid-back
bistro dishes out innovative and classical risotto, ravioli, Peking duck and the like from its small and ever-changing
menu to provide a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience.