Rio Gastronomic Poles

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Rio de Janeiro is a full plate for those who appreciate good cooking. In all the regions, you find points where you can enjoy the best of our gastronomy. Whether indoors or outdoors, Rio is marvelous when it comes to food. See some tips we have selected:

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VISTA ALEGRE

Located near Avenida Brasil and between Irajá and Vila da Penha, this region witnessed an exponential growth in its nightlife in the last years. More than fifteen gastronomic establishments were opened in two years and nowadays there are almost thirty of them, operating until 4 in the morning on weekends and welcoming an approximate audience of 10 thousand people a day. In a short distance, you find hamburgers. Meat boutiques and Japanese restaurants coexisting with each other and with other Cuisines.

Site: https://polovistaalegre.com.br/

BAIXO URUGUAI

The sidewalks of Uruguai Street are taken over by veterans and gastronomy newcomers, attracting enthusiasts from all corners of the city. The area has already been the host of many editions of Degusta Tijuca festival, that beyond bar stalls and snacks, has a soundtrack with live bands.

PRAÇA DA BANDEIRA

This public space witnessed history when the current national flag was raised for the first time in a square in 1889.Besides serving as a link between the North Zone and the Center of the city nowadays, it is part of the carioca nightlife.One of its oldest establishments is Galeto Bandeira, operating since the seventies, and one of the more famous is Aconchego Carioca, of chef Katia Barbosa, which includes in its menu delicious Brazilian options as the bolinho de feijoada( feijoada dumpling), bobó de camarão and baião de dois.

Site: https://www.facebook.com/people/Polo-Pra%C3%A7a-da-Bandeira/100067652516746/

SANTA TERESA

Santa Teresa is known for being one of the first inhabited areas of the city, with buildings that can be dated from 1750 on, its famous tramway, operating since 1872, gazebos, museums, art galleries, a bohemian life – and no less important – lots of good food. Armazém São Thiago, of high gastronomy like the Aprazível and others located in houses of the XIX century like the Portella Bar. are a part of this pole of traditional establishments.

Site: https://www.instagram.com/poloamesanta/

NOVO RIO ANTIGO

The Pole New Old Rio includes the regions of Lapa, Cinelândia, Lavradio, Tiradentes and Carioca, gathering establishments of culture, leisure, gastronomy, tourism, trade and service with the purpose of keeping alive the Historic Center of the City.For more than 25 years Feira do Lavradio happens every Saturday and is targeted by those who dig for antiques, handcrafts and carioca souvenirs.

Site: https://www.instagram.com/feiradolavradio/

PRAÇA XV

Primeiro de Março Street, Rosário Street and Mercado Street are some of its parts most talked about. Wednesday to Saturday, from afternoon to evening, the surroundings of XV Square bustles with bars and restaurants. Capitu Bar has one of the most busy townhouses of the city and Cais do Oriente restaurant, that is noteworthy for its atmosphere inserted in a house of 1878, built of stones, bricks and whale oil.

Site: https://www.facebook.com/polopracaxv/

BOTAFOGO

The district of Botafogo is known for its young culture, cool and diversified. Its gastronomic pole includes parts of São Clemente street, Humaitá, Visconde Silva, Pinheiro Guimarães, Real Grandeza, Mena Barreto, São João Batista and Voluntários da Pátria. It is one of the focal points of the city to open a business and those who want to make a name for themselves. “Oteque” restaurant, for example has earned 2 stars in Michelin Guide 2020, and was among the “World´s 50 Best” in 2022, and is run by Alberto Landgraf, elected Chef of the Year by Rio Show Gastronomia 2019. As for the Sult, by Nelson Soares, won 4 stars from Luciana Fróes just after its opening in 2019 and received the Prize Rio Gastronomia 2022 in the “cost-benefit” category.

Site: https://www.instagram.com/polobotafogo/

COPACABANA

Copacabana Leme Pole was created in 2009 with the original name of Lido Leme. Since then, its territory expanded significantly and more establishments have associated with it. The region is always lively, always hosting promotional campaigns and festivals.

Site: https://www.instagram.com/polocopacabanarj/

DIAS FERREIRA

Dias Ferreira Street is a centenary meeting point among tourists and locals, besides being the main link between the districts of Gávea and Leblon, It hosts outdoors events and more than 20 restaurants, including the first Japanese of the region, Sushi Leblon, was opened in 1986 and had among its clients Madonna and Tom Cruise.

JARDIM OCEÂNICO

The corner of the beginning of Barra da Tijuca is known as Jardim Oceânico. In the middle of luxury residences, breathes a life bathed by the sea, parties and food. Olegário Maciel Avenue, Armando Lombardi Avenue and Gigóia Island are one of the spots of the district which concentrate the largest number of restaurants, bistros, snack and bars.

PEDRA DE GUARATIBA

Seafood is the speciality of this pole that, beyond food, offers breathtaking landscapes to go with it.Located in the southernmost district of the city, is surrounded by the ocean and some of its establishments are: Tropicana, Tia Penha and Bira Restaurant.

Site: https://www.polopedradeguaratiba.com.br/

VARGEM GRANDE

Since the nineties, Vargem Grande gathers some of the best restaurants of the West Zone of Rio, stirring up tourism in the region.Its location is reserved, the climate ideal to stay in one of its cozy inns and delight in one of the establishments of high gastronomy.Several of them offer organic, gourmet and Artisanal food.

Site: https://www.instagram.com/pologastronomicovg/

PAQUETÁ ISLAND

Paquetá Island has already been a source of inspiration for so many writers and painters.. Its set of tourist attractions includes culture, leisure and top gastronomy. Distant only 2 minutes from the Ferryboat station, for example, you find Casa de Noca, that in addition to hosting, provides you with a menu with artisanal beer and seafood dishes.

Site: https://ilhadepaqueta.com.br/portfolio-item/polo-paqueta-cultura-turismo/