Many people believe that the Michelin Guides only refer to haute cuisine restaurants. However, it’s more than that. This is because, in addition to the famous stars, the Guide also recognizes restaurants that combine good quality at a fair price, included in the “Bib Gourmand” category. Want to know which Michelin-starred restaurants are in Rio? We’ll tell you!
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Two stars
Oro
Oro ‘s well-deserved Michelin stars are due not only to the harmony between chef Felipe Bronze and sommelier Cecilia Aldaz. According to the Guide,
In this charming and elegant restaurant, one block from Leblon beach, the proposal seeks to fuse Brazilian roots with avant-garde gastronomy, which is reflected in the menus Affectivity and Creativity
📌Avenida General San Martin, 889 – Leblon
Oteque
Oteque not only has two stars in the Michelin Guide, it was also voted one of the 50 best in the world, as we told you here. In the Guide, it is described as
A great temple of Rio gastronomy! […] His trademarks? Simplicity and naturalness, exalting both Brazilian roots and the transparency of each flavor
📌Rua Conde de Irajá, 581 – Botafogo
Lasai
Among Rio’s Michelin-starred restaurants is Lasai, which surprises with its experience and, of course, its taste. The Guide praises Lasai in its description and says that
Dining in this restaurant, with only 10 seats, is like watching a show, but with the idea that… you’ll experience it from the front row!
📌Largo dos Leões, 35 – Humaitá
A star
Mee
Mee restaurant, located inside the Copacabana Palace, is the place to go for a unique Asian experience in Rio de Janeiro. According to the Guia,
This elegant restaurant, where modernity and exoticism coexist in harmony, offers pan-Asian fusion cuisine capable of taking the palate on a journey to discover the flavors of Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, Singapore…
📌Avenida Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana
Cipriani
Also located in the Copacabana Palace and also among Rio’s Michelin-starred restaurants is Cipriani. This luxury restaurant combines the best of Italy and Brazil. What’s more,
The windows overlook the splendid swimming pool, discreetly illuminated at night!
📌Avenida Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana
San Omakase Room
The restaurant is small but elegant, and it doesn’t have a Michelin star for nothing. After all, San Omakase pays honest homage to Japanese cuisine, as described in the Michelin Guide.
Here, hospitality is in full swing, so you are greeted at the door with a glass of sake and the less experienced are instructed as they explain the processes or hidden features behind an Omakase menu.
📌Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 – Leblon
Bib Gourmand
Sult
This restaurant is the perfect choice for those looking for a relaxed place in the city, but with great value for money. That’s why it has been awarded the Bib Gourmand label in the Michelin Guide.
Under the command of chef Nelson Soares, a native of Belém, it offers dishes that combine its northern identity with Italian cuisine.
📌Rua Fernandes Guimarães, 79 – Botafogo
Miam Miam
The restaurant is housed in the old mansion of the grandmother of Roberta Ciasca, the restaurant’s chef, and has a very retro and colorful vibe.
Following the concept of “Comfort Food”, the menu focuses on traditional Brazilian recipes, always using the latest techniques and taking great care with the presentation. At lunchtime they offer a simpler menu, complemented by a salad buffet at very affordable prices.
📌Rua General Góis Monteiro, 34 – Botafogo
Brota
Also run by chef Roberta Ciasca, Brota is based on vegetarian and vegan signature dishes, designed for sharing.
The menu includes classics such as the excellent Brotinhas stuffed with tomato, pesto and olives or wasabi with mango chutney.
📌Rua Conde de Irajá, 98 – Botafogo
Didier
The flavors of France and Brazil come together in this restaurant, with classic and signature dishes. It’s also located in a charming spot on one of Rio’s most famous streets.
According to the Guide, you can discover great dishes at fair prices, as the internationally trained chef (France, USA, Brazil) demonstrates that he knows how to do a lot with little money.
📌Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 124 – A – Ipanema
Pici Trattoria
If, instead of France, you want to experience a little bit of Italy, Pici Trattoria will transport you there in just one bite.
The restaurant offers an interior in the purest Italian style, with colorful tables and chairs. The original proposal […] comes from preparing classic Italian recipes with Brazilian products, presenting the result in abundant and generous portions.
📌Rua Barão da Torre, 348 – Ipanema
Artigiano
Still taking a stroll through Italy without leaving Rio, Artigiano offers typical Emilia-Romagna cuisine, consisting of fresh handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.
Artigiano is an excellent example of the gastronomy of this Italian region, with all the dishes prepared by hand (as the name suggests) and at reasonable prices. The terrace is ideal for cool evenings.
📌Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 204 – Ipanema
Maria and the Ox
The house’s specialty is beef, as the name suggests. However, chicken and fish go very well alongside beef in this delicious restaurant in Ipanema.
It offers Brazilian and international cuisine with a clear Italian influence, always at a good price and with generous side dishes. It’s well known for its grilled meat, with seven different cuts and several standout dishes.
📌Rua Maria Quitéria, 111 – 1st floor – Ipanema