in this section we included a list of restaurants that are considered by popular vote to be crowd pleasers and the best of their kind.

some of these restaurants such as garota de ipanema, point de grumari, and antiquarius are now local landmarks - a great restaurant such as  rota 66 is a more modern venue, in terms of globalization, and just as exciting.

all offer a unique mix of ambiance and dishes that can greatly add to the rio experience - any of the restaurants listed here are a winning pick and can be chosen with no hesitation.