successfully integrating into the life of the city, african cuisine has found a happy home in rio de janeiro, which has welcomed its appetizing flavors with open arms - african cuisine reflects the cultural diversity of this huge continent, where traditional foods have been influenced by waves of immigration and native culture.

galito's grill is possibly the most famous and treasured chicken restaurant in the city, offering african-style barbecue-grilled chicken, seasoned with chilli, and served with an array of accompaniments, featuring a hearts of palm and tomato salad, or an asparagus soup.

this simple restaurant is extremely popular with the cariocas, always busy, and a prime meeting point during soccer games.

with branches in ipanema - rua farme de amoedo 62 (tel. 21 2287.7864 / 3816.7657), copacabana - avenida atlântica 3744 (tel. 21 2523.7194), and leblon - loja d avenida afrânio de melo franco 209 (tel. 21 2287.7864), galito's grill provides swift service as well as authentic and excellent quality food - here is their official website and contact email.