located on assembly street, amongthe most impressing eateries, the doce lar restaurant -here, the owner was inspired by the large fast-food stores and created his own spin on that business model. the big favela hamburger is now very popular and characterized by the customization options given to the client.

an importantsign of recentchanges in the complexo do alemãois the school-restaurant gastromotiva rio - opened in 2013, it is a focus of brazilian gastronomy aimed at attracting tourists to enjoy the great food and the natural vistas and opportunities of the neighborhood.  

Gastromotiva is the first organization in Brazil to inspire and promote transformation and social inclusion through gastronomy - the organization helped create the Movement of Social Gastronomy, which now has the support of the gourmet market and social investors, including companies, foundations, institutes and everyday people.

there are a few companies organizing visits to the complexo do alemão, such as rio 40 graus turismo and turismo no alemão.