a day at the beach can make an appetite soar - For those looking to take a lunch break near leme's beach, Bar do David is a restaurant well worth a visit, and conveniently located in chapéu-mangueira along the way to babilônia . Consistently rave reviews from both international and local sources have commended the bar for its great seafood feijoada and good-humored yet attentive staff.

Nearby, continuing past chapéu-mangueira and entering babilônia, Laje do Cesar is making waves with their winning combo of lip-smacking dishes and gorgeous views of Copacabana and Leme beach - So much so that visitors will have to make reservations and pre-order in advance.

Located at House 4 of Rua Sao Jorge, Laje do César offers a host of sumptuous and nourishing dishes, such as a Capixaba stew, the traditional black bean and meat feijoada, grilled chicken and barbecued meats -  Customers can also take in privileged views of the city, coast, mountains and sea, making the ascent up the mountain both visually and gastronomically well worth it.

César Zerbinato started his career as a successful chef and restaurant owner when a friend asked him where a group of tourists could go  eat at the top of the comunidade - he said that he would improvise something up for them all at his house, and the rest was history - now, hose unfamiliar with the menu can confidently order the moqueta cabixaba, which is the most ordered dish of the house.