the gastronomic scene in rio de janeiro is a point of pride for the city - there are now hundreds of great restaurants in rio, and it would not be practical to list them all - we decided to only include the very best establishments according to their most distinguished feature.

for example, a good steakhouse with a spectacular view would be listed under scenic, while a juice bar that is open at all times day and night would be listed under 24-hour.

additionally, when possible we linked directly to the original website of each restaurant, so that hours of operation, menus, or cardápio, pricing, photos, and events can be further researched by the interested parties.