Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Rosita Café
500 Av. das AméricasTry their Minas Cheese Icecream!
.Org Bistrô
175 Av. Olegário MacielBest Veggie in Rio!
Pomar Orgânico
1636 Estrada da Barra da TijucaUpscale vegetarian restaurante with excellent breakfast menu!
Gabbiano
3255 Av. das AméricasVery good Italian restaurant, indicated by the Italian Consulate.
Prime Gourmet
222 Av. Afonso Arinos de Melo Franconearest buffet-lunch
Beco do Alemão
1600 Av. das AméricasBig buffet-lunch
Barista Carioca Cafeteria
Professional barista cafe with live musice!
Devassa
3460 Avenida Lúcio CostaBar & restaurant at the beach
Essentials
convenient, good quality, friendly stuff with a bistro...and ocean view!
53 locals recommend
Supermercado Zona Sul - Barra da Tijuca, Avenida Lucio Costa
4700 Av. Lúcio Costaconvenient, good quality, friendly stuff with a bistro...and ocean view!
supermarket, dry-cleaning, car-rental, gym, sportsware, barbers shop..
18 locals recommend
Alô Bebê Conviva Américas
900 Av. das Américassupermarket, dry-cleaning, car-rental, gym, sportsware, barbers shop..
Drinks & Nightlife
Quiosque Oxumaré
beach lounge
Sightseeing
Pedra da Gávea
Parks & Nature
Pepe Beach
1014 Av. do PepêIlha Da Gigoia
secret island village inside Barra
Parque Natural Municipal de Marapendi
639-1575 Av. Alfredo Balthazar da Silveiraexcellent for trekking and cycling
Arts & Culture
Cidade das Artes
5300 Av. das AméricasWorld-class performing arts center
Cinemark Downtown
17 Avenida das Américaspop corn-cinema for the whole family
UCI
5000 Av. das Américasthe only IMAX cinema in Rio
Teatro Bradesco
3900 Av. das AméricasEntertainment & Activities
Barra Point
350 Av. Armando Lombardispecialy for art-film lovers