hansl is located in the western part of the city, in joá, near barra da tijuca and it is one of the best restaurants in the area and in rio, with prices that reflect its quality.

as the name may suggest, hansl is a restaurant of german origin serving mainly austrian, swiss, and german cuisine - the menu is extensive with a wide choice of dishes to chose from, including fondue.

in the winter, the restaurant is known for producing the hansl fondue festival, which is a very popular event with people who have a love for german and swiss cuisine - the clientele is usually made up of locals who are visiting for a romantic meal, and the restaurant is dimly lit with candlelight

the location is absolutely perfect, situated on the top of a hill, boasting amazing views of the beach below - highlights on the menu include the steak flambéed in a cognac and mushroom sauce, served with potato rosti, puff pastry stuffed with filet mignon and, of course, the popular and traditional fondue, made to order in ten differing variations.