meaning 'original carioca', carioca da gema has won awards for its music events, artistic creativity, and culinary innovation for visitors and locals alike - it pioneered the trend of rehabilitating old buildings in the historical lapa district, bringing them back as thriving businesses.

it has four areas, each one of these host live music - the salão (saloon) allows the show to be enjoyed while seating at the table enjoying a meal, the varanda, being a casual bar area that often doubles as a photo gallery, and the 'jirao' is a secluded, elevated area of the salão, with a view of the main stage.  

carioca da gema av. mem de sá, 79, lapa, tel. 21.2221.0043 - here is the website, contact email, and map.