a country's cuisine is a historical journey that can be experienced in a unique manner, through ones' palate - rio de janeiro is a city that has over the years gone through a variety of waves of immigration, with each one carrying diversely enriching traditions.

with time, the city has given birth to an extensive repertoire of delicious gastronomic establishments offering dishes with  a national and international touch - the act of eating and drinking with family and friends is an important custom in the carioca culture, whether it is a sunday churrasco or petiscos at an after-work happy-hour bar.

there are some useful pointers to be conscious of that are part of the everyday life revolving around food - below we have divided this helpful tips into four subchapters which includes tipping and 'couvert', manners, traditions, and information for special needs.