If you’re going to enjoy Carnival, you’ll need to replenish your energy between blocos. If you want to get away from Carnival, going out for lunch or dinner in a nice place can be a good idea. But whatever your vibe, it’s important to know where to eat during Carnival in Rio!
Boteco Rainha
In one of the busiest areas of Leblon, Boteco Rainha is a must for those who want to recharge their batteries before or after Carnival!
There, award-winning chef Pedro de Artagão pays nostalgic homage to the classic restaurants of yesteryear, from the decor to the dishes!
📌Rua Dias Ferreira, 247 – loja B – Leblon
Boa Praça
With a rustic-contemporary style, Boteco Boa Praça offers an open-air setting, decorated with trees, plants and lamps. Cute!
On the menu, there are plenty of boteco classics and a drinks menu full of signature cocktails – at affordable prices!
📌Avenida Olegário Maciel, 214 – Barra da Tijuca
Farinha Pura Emporium
For those who are going to enjoy the blocos in Rio’s south zone, starting the day at Emporio Farinha Pura is a good idea.
The gourmet market offers a variety of options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu also includes appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches and desserts.
📌Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 446, loja 1 – Cobal do Humaitá – Botafogo
Hapoke
For a more practical snack for those who like to fit one bloco into another, a good suggestion of where to eat during Carnival in Rio is Hapoke.
There, you can enjoy lighter sandwiches, such as wraps, which combine soft tortillas and ingredients such as protein, fresh vegetables, sauces and cheeses in nutritious compositions.
📌Rua Barão de Mesquita, 48 – Tijuca
House Forneria
Also following the line of quick and delicious snacks, House Forneria offers classic and premium versions to eat with your hands and enjoy the revelry at home or during the carnival festivities.
Among the flavors to share, it’s worth ordering the Special Marguerita Pizza, with long-fermented Italian flour dough, pelati tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil!
📌Rua Miguel Lemos, 99 – Copacabana
Koral
A restaurant run by chef Pedro Coronha, Koral will not only continue to operate as normal during Carnival, but will also offer a special menu for lunch and dinner, designed especially for the festive period.
Here’s a spoiler: ceviche with leche de tigre and fried squid and nori crunch; oyster duo with tangerine sobet, salmon Wellington with mashed potatoes and summer popsicles with white chocolate, passion fruit and Sicilian lemon.
Rua Barão da Torre, 446 – Ipanema
Irajá Redux
If you want to know where to eat during Carnival in Rio to get away from the revelry, it’s worth going to Irajá Redux, a “compact” version of the famous Irajá Gastrô.
With décor reminiscent of the tropical Brazilian climate, the place is ideal for taking a break and enjoying excellent cuisine, with various creations by chef Pedro de Artagão.
📌Rio Design Barra | Avenida das Américas, 7777 – Barra da Tijuca
Baleia’s Rio
With one of the most privileged views in Rio de Janeiro, Baleia Rio’s is an unmissable destination for those looking to combine gastronomy with the stunning scenery of the Marvelous City!
It’s located on Aterro do Flamengo and offers a unique seaside experience, with breathtaking panoramas of Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado and even Niterói! What’s more, the menu highlights the fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine!
📌Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, s/n – Flamengo