Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Shopping
One of the fanciest shopping malls in town, with reknown brands, cinema, restaurants.
916 locals recommend
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo FrancoOne of the fanciest shopping malls in town, with reknown brands, cinema, restaurants.
Fine grocery store, for breakfast, brunch, buying quality bread, cheese, etc.
277 locals recommend
Talho Capixaba
1022 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaFine grocery store, for breakfast, brunch, buying quality bread, cheese, etc.
Hortifruti
281 Av. Prado Júniorfresh fruit and vegetable supermarket
Entertainment & Activities
Baby beach, with toys for babies, inflatable pools for rent, diaper changing tables, great for families with their children!
29 locals recommend
Baixo Bebê
Baby beach, with toys for babies, inflatable pools for rent, diaper changing tables, great for families with their children!
Live show of typical Brazilian music and dances. The most famous of all typical shows in town (aside Rio-Scenarium, downtown). Also serve dinner, though not their specialty.
11 locals recommend
Restaurante Plataforma
Live show of typical Brazilian music and dances. The most famous of all typical shows in town (aside Rio-Scenarium, downtown). Also serve dinner, though not their specialty.
Museu do Amanhã
1 Praça MauáImperdível, principalmente quem viaja com crianças.
The most traditional coffee house of more than 1 century where queen of England and other authorities have been to. Not to be missed if you go downtown. Have a sweet, dumpling or coffee.
1015 locals recommend
Confeitaria Colombo
01 Praça Cel. Eugênio FrancoThe most traditional coffee house of more than 1 century where queen of England and other authorities have been to. Not to be missed if you go downtown. Have a sweet, dumpling or coffee.
The biggest aquarium of latin america. Amazing for children!
333 locals recommend
Rio de Janeiro Marine Aquarium
s/n Via Binário do PortoThe biggest aquarium of latin america. Amazing for children!
The most beautiful classic theater in Rio de Janeiro city, inspired in the Opera de Paris. Walking tours available (check on their website for days and hours). Watching a play is also an option, with good prices on the higher floors.
738 locals recommend
Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
S/N Praça FlorianoThe most beautiful classic theater in Rio de Janeiro city, inspired in the Opera de Paris. Walking tours available (check on their website for days and hours). Watching a play is also an option, with good prices on the higher floors.
A small trendy shopping in Leblon with clothes stores, decoration and excellent fancy food court on the underground floor.
169 locals recommend
Rio Design Leblon
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaA small trendy shopping in Leblon with clothes stores, decoration and excellent fancy food court on the underground floor.
Food Scene
Fine grill restaurant one of the most reknown chefs in Brazil. Won 2 Michellin stars. Reservation required.
148 locals recommend
CT Boucherie
636 Rua Dias FerreiraFine grill restaurant one of the most reknown chefs in Brazil. Won 2 Michellin stars. Reservation required.
Restaurante Fellini
104 R. Gen. Urquizathe best kilogram restaurant in town, with fine food
Celeiro
199 Rua Dias Ferreiramost famous salad restaurant
Most famous (and expensive) fine japanese restaurant (Madonna, Mick Jagger etc).
326 locals recommend
Sushi Leblon
256 Rua Dias FerreiraMost famous (and expensive) fine japanese restaurant (Madonna, Mick Jagger etc).
One of the most famous chefs of Brazil with an amazing (and expensive) international and high end gastronomy.
14 locals recommend
ORO
889 Av. Gen. San MartinOne of the most famous chefs of Brazil with an amazing (and expensive) international and high end gastronomy.
Stuzzi
45 Rua Dias FerreiraTrendy bar with very nice crowd, also good starters (food).
Most famous restaurant in Rio with live Brazilian music and dance, in a very interesting antique house in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Aware of long lines after 9pm in weekends!
694 locals recommend
Rio Scenarium
20 R. do LavradioMost famous restaurant in Rio with live Brazilian music and dance, in a very interesting antique house in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Aware of long lines after 9pm in weekends!
One of the most amazing restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, prize winner asa the restaurant with the greatest view in town.
293 locals recommend
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelOne of the most amazing restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, prize winner asa the restaurant with the greatest view in town.
One of the most famous brunches in town, located inside an antique house in a huge garden.
1473 locals recommend
Lage Park
414 R. Jardim BotânicoOne of the most famous brunches in town, located inside an antique house in a huge garden.
One of the most famous brunches in Rio de Janeiro is in the restaurant of the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel.
204 locals recommend
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
1702 Av. AtlânticaOne of the most famous brunches in Rio de Janeiro is in the restaurant of the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel.
Melhor pizza, barato, e descontraido, dentro do supermercado. One of the best pizzas in town, cheap and nice, inside the supermarket.
182 locals recommend
Supermarket South Zone
290 Rua Dias FerreiraMelhor pizza, barato, e descontraido, dentro do supermercado. One of the best pizzas in town, cheap and nice, inside the supermarket.
Thai food restaurant, one of the best in Rio, just 2 blocks away from the apartment. Special offers for lunch time during weekdays.
51 locals recommend
Nam Thai
95 R. Rainha GuilherminaThai food restaurant, one of the best in Rio, just 2 blocks away from the apartment. Special offers for lunch time during weekdays.
Best breakfast in Leblon, just 1/2 block from the apartment. Also great bread, sweets and sandwuiches for lunch, afternoon tea.
277 locals recommend
Talho Capixaba
1022 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaBest breakfast in Leblon, just 1/2 block from the apartment. Also great bread, sweets and sandwuiches for lunch, afternoon tea.
Several restaurants by kilo for lunchtime during weekdays, including an excellent Japanese kilo on the underground floor.
Shopping Vitrine do Leblon
1079 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaSeveral restaurants by kilo for lunchtime during weekdays, including an excellent Japanese kilo on the underground floor.
Best sweets in the city! A must try with a coffee. Take a table on the outside area and enjoy the pleasant street and sweets.
43 locals recommend
Kurt
117 B R. Gen. UrquizaBest sweets in the city! A must try with a coffee. Take a table on the outside area and enjoy the pleasant street and sweets.
One of the best gourmet hamburgurs in a stylish restaurant. Also meet options. Located in one of the trendiest shoppings of town, in Leblon, just a few blocks away.
41 locals recommend
Madero Steak House
270 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaOne of the best gourmet hamburgurs in a stylish restaurant. Also meet options. Located in one of the trendiest shoppings of town, in Leblon, just a few blocks away.
THE BEST açai and deep fried empanadas (pastel frito), try the meat pastel (pastel de carne). Best juices and sandwuiches in town. Though no tables or seat. Take away is a good option.
153 locals recommend
BB Lanches
64 R. Aristides EspínolaTHE BEST açai and deep fried empanadas (pastel frito), try the meat pastel (pastel de carne). Best juices and sandwuiches in town. Though no tables or seat. Take away is a good option.
Sorvete Itália
44 R. Constante RamosOne of the best icecreams in a trendy area
A traditional despretentious restaurant in one of the most beautiful neighborhood of town, Urca, right bellow the Suggar Loaf. Great view to the bay and the Christ. Worth for lunch. Great food for good deal. Serves 2.
57 locals recommend
Restaurante e Bar Garota da Urca
56 Av. João Luiz AlvesA traditional despretentious restaurant in one of the most beautiful neighborhood of town, Urca, right bellow the Suggar Loaf. Great view to the bay and the Christ. Worth for lunch. Great food for good deal. Serves 2.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de Paivaprize winner draft beer bar
Lisboa Bar
1219 Av. Gen. San MartinTrendy bar with music, nice crowd.
Bar do Lado
15 Avenida Bartolomeu MitreNice smal trendy bar with food.
Musica animada, gente bonita, sangria, e belisquetes.
Nice dancing music at bar, with nice crowd, wines and beers and some food.
8 locals recommend
Yndú Beach Lounge
Avenida do PepêMusica animada, gente bonita, sangria, e belisquetes.
Nice dancing music at bar, with nice crowd, wines and beers and some food.
Considered the best draft beer in town. Also have the best appetizers. A must go!
304 locals recommend
Jobi
1166 Av. Ataulfo de PaivaConsidered the best draft beer in town. Also have the best appetizers. A must go!
Essentials
BB Lanches
64 R. Aristides Espínolathe best fresh juice and sandwiches in town
Sightseeing
great view and for a coconut or eating fried shrimps with garlic, can´t miss it!
194 locals recommend
Leblon's Lookout
Avenida Niemeyergreat view and for a coconut or eating fried shrimps with garlic, can´t miss it!
A totally renovated area of downtown, worth to be seen. Museum of Tomorrow and the biggest grafitis of the world according to Guiness World Record book 2017.
Praça Mauá
Praça MauáA totally renovated area of downtown, worth to be seen. Museum of Tomorrow and the biggest grafitis of the world according to Guiness World Record book 2017.
A must to see place is the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro. Just a few minutes by cab/uber. Check online the opening hours and days.
468 locals recommend
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
1008 R. Jardim BotânicoA must to see place is the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro. Just a few minutes by cab/uber. Check online the opening hours and days.
The best sunset view of town. An open air free to go place, where all tourist go at least once to see the sunset. Make sure there's not too many clouds for a good view. 25min walking distance from the apartment (approx).
1009 locals recommend
Arpoador
The best sunset view of town. An open air free to go place, where all tourist go at least once to see the sunset. Make sure there's not too many clouds for a good view. 25min walking distance from the apartment (approx).
Arts & Culture
Usina 47
47 Rua Rita Ludolfdance club open late night
CINEMA LEBLON 1 e 3
391 Av. Ataulfo de Paivacinemas
Shopping Leblon
290 Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco