the dress code varies depending on the neighborhood, the formality of the restaurant, and the time of day - for dinners, cariocas are known for being well groomed and enjoying a night out with proper wear.

during the day, restaurants near the beaches and in touristy areas will welcome guests in casual attires, while in the center of town, where most office buildings are located, proper attire is required, and entering any restaurant with flip-flops and shorts is considered inapproriate - it is imortant to keep in mind that rio de janeiro is not exclusively a beach town, and when accessing any non-touristic districts formal wear is generally required.

at casual restaurants and near the beach, it is always necessary to wear a shirt - in the evening, many bars and restaurants will deny access to patrons wearing sandals and not wearing closed toe shoes.