amazing views, and great fondue make of hansl the perfect choice for couples looking for a romantic food and swiss, austrian, and german delicacies - opens in the evenings only.

hansl is located in the western part of the city, in joá, near barra da tijuca - it is a restaurant of german origin serving mainly austrian, swiss, and german cuisine.         ● more ●

enchendo linguiça is one of rio's most popular german restaurants located in the city's central grajaú district - the food is hearty and famously huge, and brothers fernado and cláudio, who own the joint, hold nothing back when serving a variety of pork and lamb dishes.

carioca culture has not been forgotten as seafood dishes most certainly hold their own on the menu.  a popular dish recommended is the balcalhao - codfish balls with shrimp stuffing.  ● more ●