Over more than 40 years of producing events and welcoming clients from around the world, we have developed our own way of experiencing Rio. These are places we return to because we know their service, atmosphere and, above all, the experience they offer.
That is where this guide begins.
This is a personal selection by TCD Eventos: restaurants, bars and experiences we visit and confidently recommend. They show a more authentic and interesting side of Rio de Janeiro, often beyond the usual route.
These choices are for people who want to get to know the city more closely.
Below are our favourite places, with a direct link to each one.
Roxy Dinner Show
An experience that goes beyond dinner. A show celebrating Brazilian culture through music, dance and striking visual production, accompanied by a full menu. An engaging way to experience Brazil in a single evening.
TCD Eventos clients receive a 10% discount. If you are interested, we can put you directly in touch to buy tickets.
「111」Music Bar
A Japanese bar focused on music and the senses. Vinyl records, signature cocktails and an intimate atmosphere make it a distinctive experience.
Anna Ristorante
Classic, intimate Italian dining with a strong sense of tradition. One of Rio’s long-established addresses in this style. Please note: cash payments only.
Assador Rio’s
Brazilian barbecue at its best, with a wonderful view of Guanabara Bay.
Babbo Osteria
Elegant, well-executed Italian food in a welcoming setting, with a consistently good experience.
Baleia Rios
Light, contemporary food with Mediterranean influences and a distinctly Rio atmosphere.
Boteco Princesa
A true neighbourhood bar: relaxed, lively and full of local character.
Churrascaria Palace
A Rio classic. A tradition that continues to deliver.
Churrascaria Palace on Instagram
Elena Horto
A complete experience bringing together food, drinks, music and atmosphere at one of the city’s most interesting addresses.
L’Étoile Rio
Refined French cooking and elegant service. Ideal for a special dinner.
Lilia Restaurante
Creative Brazilian cooking in central Rio, close to the city’s main cultural attractions.
Lilia Restaurante on Instagram
Nino Cucina
Modern Italian dining in a cosy setting, with excellent pasta and a good wine list.
Picci Trattoria
A classic trattoria in Ipanema, generous and comforting in a way that never goes out of style.
Polvo Bar
A relaxed place focused on seafood and dishes to share.
Polvo Marisqueria
Refined without feeling formal. An excellent choice for carefully prepared fish and shellfish.
Polvo Marisqueria on Instagram
Satyricon
One of Rio’s leading seafood restaurants. Traditional, reliable and consistently good.
Signatures – Le Cordon Bleu Rio
Fine dining rooted in classical technique. A precise, carefully executed experience.
Sult Restaurante
Contemporary, creative cooking with a personality of its own.
This guide will continue to grow.
It follows our experience of the city, evolves over time and expands with new discoveries. One thing stays the same: everything here is somewhere we know, visit and confidently recommend.
In the end, that is what matters.
