FANCIER RESTAURANTS
Boteco 66 - A restaurant started by Troisgros (see him above and Olympe below). This is French bistro style, done right. I believe his son now manages the place. It is delicious. Try the gougeres to start. Avenida Alexandre Ferreira, 66 - Lagoa
Olympe - I must admit that my credit limit has not been extended high enough to go to Olympe for many years. We used to go there before the kidlets, and it was out of this world. This is truly a culinary experience (as well as a financial one!), especially if Troisgros himself is there. He is a wonderful chef with a family history of great cooks, as well as being a complete sweetheart. Rua Custódio Serrão, 62 - Jardim Botânico
Boteco 66 - A restaurant started by Troisgros (see him above and Olympe below). This is French bistro style, done right. I believe his son now manages the place. It is delicious. Try the gougeres to start. Avenida Alexandre Ferreira, 66 - Lagoa
Olympe - I must admit that my credit limit has not been extended high enough to go to Olympe for many years. We used to go there before the kidlets, and it was out of this world. This is truly a culinary experience (as well as a financial one!), especially if Troisgros himself is there. He is a wonderful chef with a family history of great cooks, as well as being a complete sweetheart. Rua Custódio Serrão, 62 - Jardim Botânico
Braz - Pizza! Need I say more? This pizza has become a Sunday night tradition for our family. Absolutely delicious, unlike the greasy Dominos pizza that is ruining the world. Note that you can ask for 3 flavors on one pie (shitake w red onion, gorgonzola w sage and tiny sausage with rosemary anyone?), and also note that their caipirinhas (using their house brand cachaca) are out of this world. Their draft beer is pretty good too! Rua Maria Angélica, 129 - Jardim Botânico
Celeiro - A place that survives, and well only serving lunch? Food is by weight here and all salads are organic and superb. Probably the reason why the place is packed with gorgeous and wealthy eaters every day. Rua Dias Ferreira, 199 - Leblon
Venga - What a fun place! Why didnt they think of this sooner? A beautiful tapas bar, but seating for only 15-20, so get there early. Rua Dias Ferreira, 113 - Leblon
Zuka - Top notch and inventive food, yes I did say inventive. The concept about fish and meats grilled on a special wood grill and served with fabulous sides and sauces. Sophisticated and beautiful space, even if it sometimes smells like a fireplace in there. Rua Dias Ferreira, 233 - Leblon
Sushi Leblon - So I am not a huge fan of this sushi restaurant, but everyone else is, so maybe I am just missing something...
Rua Dias Ferreira, 256 - Leblon
Roberta Sudbreck - The best restaurant in Rio and worth the investment. She can make a lonely piece of okra into the best gourmet dish you have ever eaten. So maybe she is a magician? I dont know, but she is a sweetheart and knows how to cook like few in this world.
That's all for now. I am sure I will keep you updated as I continue eating my way through this beautiful city.
beijos,
Monika
Celeiro - A place that survives, and well only serving lunch? Food is by weight here and all salads are organic and superb. Probably the reason why the place is packed with gorgeous and wealthy eaters every day. Rua Dias Ferreira, 199 - Leblon
Venga - What a fun place! Why didnt they think of this sooner? A beautiful tapas bar, but seating for only 15-20, so get there early. Rua Dias Ferreira, 113 - Leblon
Zuka - Top notch and inventive food, yes I did say inventive. The concept about fish and meats grilled on a special wood grill and served with fabulous sides and sauces. Sophisticated and beautiful space, even if it sometimes smells like a fireplace in there. Rua Dias Ferreira, 233 - Leblon
Sushi Leblon - So I am not a huge fan of this sushi restaurant, but everyone else is, so maybe I am just missing something...
Rua Dias Ferreira, 256 - Leblon
Roberta Sudbreck - The best restaurant in Rio and worth the investment. She can make a lonely piece of okra into the best gourmet dish you have ever eaten. So maybe she is a magician? I dont know, but she is a sweetheart and knows how to cook like few in this world.
That's all for now. I am sure I will keep you updated as I continue eating my way through this beautiful city.
beijos,
Monika
Monika,
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you are saying including your not being a fan of Sushi Leblon. I find that the best Sushi in town is served at TenKai on prudente de Moraes @ Paul redfern in ipanema. The decor is a bit cold and the service matches it but there you will have the freshest sushi in town. Their 94 piece Sushi/sashimi boat is a great value at R$160
Thanks S for the suggestion! On the japanese front, have you ever ventured to Mitsuba in Tijuca? Again, decir not too great but some out of this world sushi.
ReplyDeleteHappy eating,
Monika