This place is a find, literally. There is a tiny little door on the main avenue of Visconde Piraja 499, MARKET restaurant. Down the corridor you go, like Chloe seen above, and there you are - in the most picturesque garden, with only the sounds of birds singing from the banana trees.
If you just cant stand the 100% humidity and 100 degrees heat you can sit inside, with ample natural light and AC. Can you tell that there are black and white photos on the wall? These integrate with the television, which plays black and white popeye cartoons all day long.
Yet another view of the outdoor garden.
Now this is crazy, because I promise you that I did eat on this day, however we were having so much fun, celebrating our wedding anniversary, and were also so hungry that I forgot to take one of those beautiful close up photos of the food.
The food here is very photogenic, not overly modern but pretty. They even have waffles for those dye-hard brunchers and good eggs benedict. The mushroom omelette is truly that, many many mushrooms and the granola and yoghurt comes disassembled in adorable little glass shot glasses. Oh yes, the bread bag - filled with hot ciabetta and rolls: mmmmmmmm!
Since nothing is ever perfect, the service here is always on the slow and forgetful side, which really isnt much of an issue on a lazy Sunday....
beijos,
Monika
I agree with you that the setting is beautiful but I must say that I find the food truely terrible!!! Your writing makes me want to give it one more chance but don't have the courage to do so. That said, keep up the good work. I love Rio and want to spread the word
ReplyDeleteS, thank you so much for your kind comments! This is just the start of what I hope becomes a reference for those lucky ones who book their holidays in Rio.
ReplyDeleteBeijos,
Monika