like much of brazilian culture, food and drink have been hugely influenced by the many different migrant groups and indigenous traditions as well as native plants and locally available produce.

the city of rio de janeiro, with its particular history and geographic location in close proximity to the mountains and the ocean, has developed its very own culinary character. in its function as a metropolitan hub, the city has also adopted dishes from other parts of the country and embraced them as its own. here we list the top ten food and drinks in rio, in no particular order.