Easter is approaching and many people take advantage of the date to get the family together and celebrate with a typical lunch at home. However, many people also prefer to go out and enjoy a delicious meal away from home. So, if you’re part of the second group, we’ve put together some tips on restaurants in Rio with special menus to eat at this Easter week. Check them out!
CADEG
Anyone from Rio de Janeiro knows that CADEG has a tradition when it comes to Easter.
What’s more, the advantage is that you can enjoy the week of the holiday at the Municipal Market or take the products home with you.
Until April 27, Mesa Santa is taking place, a gastronomic festival with everything you need to eat well during Easter week.
📌Rua Capitão Félix, 110 – Benfica
Encarnado
For this Easter, Encarnado Burguer has innovated and launched a special version with seafood!
It’s worth trying the Subiu aos Céus, a version of the sandwich made with crab, especially for this Easter. It looks like something out of a cartoon: spicy, well breaded , made with crab and spices.
It also comes with emmental cheese, onion mayonnaise with coconut milk and rocket!
📌Rua General Polidoro, 141 – Botafogo
Nino Cucina
Nino Cucina celebrates Easter with a special preparation by chef Marco Renzetti: Baccalà alla Romana.
The dish is exclusive to the date and combines cod with fresh tomato sauce, potatoes, celery and onions. To complete the experience in the lounge, it’s worth ordering the Caprese Tart for dessert, made with cocoa, English cream, hazelnuts and gianduia ice cream!
📌Rua Barão da Torre, 490 – Ipanema
Irajá Redux
With a menu full of Easter lunch options, Irajá Redux stands out for its Arroz de Bacalhau (Cod Rice), which includes cod loin , onion confit and potato cubes. Another alternative is the Pirarucu, accompanied by mashed banana, palm hearts and black-eyed pea vinaigrette.
But for those who prefer seafood, the Grilled Octopus is served with béarnaise sauce and cassava in bottle butter. Delicious!
📌Rio Design Barra | Avenida das Américas, 7777 – Barra da Tijuca
Princess
If you’re looking for a place to eat at Easter, Princesa is also a great suggestion.
The restaurant offers dishes that enhance the classic flavors of the holiday, such as Roasted Codfish with Garlic & Onion and Hurt Potatoes.
Another suggestion is the Fish Dorè with Shrimp Sauce, accompanied by mashed potatoes.
📌Rua João Lira, 148 – Leblon
Buteco Seu Rufino
This chain of pubs offers original, homemade cuisine with flavors that are sure to make your mouth water.
Buteco Seu Rufino’s Bolinho de Bacalhau never disappoints – and here it gets a special touch with the house’s exclusive recipe. For lunch, the Arroz de Camarão (Shrimp Rice) may be the choice for those looking for a dish full of flavor and personality!
📌Avenida Olegário Maciel, 231 – Barra da Tijuca
Tiara
For Easter, chef Rafa Gomes has brought something new to Tiara’s menu, with recipes that explore fish, seafood and vegetables using different techniques.
Among the new starters, the steamed bao with Patagonian red shrimp , sunomono, sriracha and spring onions, the cured white fish with pico de gallo, mango and tucupi and the mushroom tartlet with Brazilian cheese fonduta are great choices!
For main courses, you can choose between the fish of the day with plantain dumpling and clove lime beurre blanc or Patagonian red shrimp agnolotti with ikurá, nirá, mint and tart peas .
To finish, we suggest the dessert Textura de Frutas, with cocoa foam, chestnuts and tangerine sorbet.
📌Rio Design Leblon | Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 270 – loja 111 – Leblon
Farinha Pura Emporium
Emporio Farinha Pura has a very special menu for Holy Week and Easter!
So, for those who don’t want to waste time in the kitchen this holiday season, three dishes have been created exclusively for the date – and can also be ordered by delivery!
They are Salmon with Quinoa Crust, with purple potato puree and dry curd sauce; Tuna with Sesame, served with black rice risotto and refreshing salad; and Tilapia Belle Meuniere, with broccoli rice and mashed potatoes .
📌Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 446, loja 1 – Cobal do Humaitá
CDesign Hotel
If you’re still wondering where to eat on Easter, there’s a very special lunch at the CDesign Hotel, which is on the seafront of Recreio beach.
With a program for the whole family to enjoy, a Free Buffet will be offered on Easter Sunday , from 12 noon to 4pm, with a variety of starters, main courses and desserts, for R$195 per person – including drinks!
In addition to the full cuisine, live music, a decorated atmosphere and the presence of the Easter Bunny guarantee a festive atmosphere! Reservations are required !
📌Avenida Lucio Costa, 17360 – Recreio dos Bandeirantes
Ocyá
Ocyá is located in the charming Gigóia archipelago in Barra da Tijuca, which guarantees a unique experience right from the start.
In addition, chef Gerônimo Athuel specializes in seafood, with pioneering work on maturation and unconventional species.
Among the suggestions on the special Easter menu, start with the Brandade of smoked unconventional fish and crunchy bread. As a main, codfish bacalhoada , and order the French to ast with dulce de leche and orange anglaise for dessert!
📌Ilha Primeira – Barra da Tijuca (access by boat: Shopping Barra Point and Jardim Oceânico Subway Station)