Aconchego Carioca consistently ranks as one of the best places in town to eat traditional Brazilian cuisine. The setting, cozy and welcoming, has a casual…

Just a stone’s throw away is Aconchego Carioca, a beach-style bar and restaurant. For lunch, try Camarão na Moranga, shrimp with catupiry cheese served inside a pumpkin, or snack on Bolinho de Feijoada, a small fried pastry stuffed with the ingredients of the famous Brazilian meat and bean dish. Pair your food with Tropica’s Arequipa, a Session IPA with yerba mate, or something else from the bottle list.

This casual neighborhood boteco is known for its traditional Brazilian cuisine and lengthy beer list. Among the delicious bar snacks, be sure to order the bolinhos de feijoada—a fritter filled with a flavor-packed black bean stew that’s served with cracklings. Barão de Iguatemi, 379 – Praca da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro / +55 21 2273 1035 / aconchegocarioca.com.br

The birthplace of the feijoada dumpling—an iconic Rio de Janeiro cultural dish—continues to enchant generations with its shareable plates. Kátia Barbosa, the founder and creator of the snack, remains as a consultant, setting the kitchen's standards. The must-try dumplings are served alongside crispy pork cracklings and lemon caipirinha (R$44, four pieces).

Kátia Barbosa opened this laid back restaurant in 2002, and in doing so planted the seeds of a burgeoning culinary oasis in the otherwise drab neighborhood of Praça da Bandeira. As well as offering the original bolinhos de feijoada (black bean croquettes stuffed with bacon and collard greens) the menu is heavy on high-quality Brazilian comfort food.

No Aconchego Carioca, você encontra um sabor diferente da tradicional feijoada: a versão em bolinho. Esse prato criativo é uma verdadeira iguaria no Rio, perfeito para quem busca algo inusitado, mas sem perder a autenticidade. Porém, o restaurante também serve a tradicional feijoada, com todos acompanhamentos que você tem direito!

A quintessential Carioca, she has created a space that symbolises the soul of the city – with an easy-going atmosphere, happy vibes and Brazilian flavours. From snacks and caipirinha cocktails to comforting homemade food, this is a restobar where you’ll fall in love with and experience the Rio spirit at the table.

Not many of our best restaurants can take pride in creating a dish. Aconchego Carioca, however, takes pride in having created an incredibly famous snack: the ‘Bolinho de Feijoada’. It is a sort of small bun made with Feijoada which you can get as an appetizer before having the moquecas or bobó as your main dish.

Aconchego Carioca is rickety bar in Rio located at a not so touristy area, but worth the trip. Katia Barbosa, the chef and owner prepares the famous bolinho de feijoada, which is a fritter version of the Feijoada stew. The restaurant also boasts a good selection of beers, including numerous domestic offerings.

For a contemporary twist on a classic dish, head to Aconchego Carioca in the Leblon neighborhood. This trendy restaurant puts a modern spin on Feijoada while staying true to its roots, offering creative variations and innovative flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Restaurante da chef Kátia Barbosa, famosa pelos bolinhos de feijoada, o Aconchego Carioca nasceu na zona Norte, mas o sucesso foi tanto que abriu duas unidades na Zona Sul. Uma no Leblon e outra em Copacabana. Os bolinhos são de fato bem gostosos, mas não são baratos.

O Aconchego Carioca, localizado na Praça da Bandeira, oferece um ambiente acolhedor tanto para os amantes de cerveja quanto para aqueles que gostam de se sentir em casa. Os petiscos, com destaque para a feijoada, são os carros-chefes do local.

There are three strategically-placed locations of Aconchego Carioca located all over Rio de Janeiro. Head to anyone to enjoy mingling with locals and sip on strong drinks. The bartenders here truly know their stuff.

Restaurants: Braseiro da Gávea for grilled meat, Aconchego carioca for typical Brazilian food, Barsa, at Rio's main city market, to eat cod.

Other excellent options a little closer to Zona Sul include Aconchego Carioca in Praça da Bandeira and Café do Alto in Santa Teresa.