Antiquarius

Rio's culinary heritage has been notably influenced by Portuguese settlers, but there are relatively few fine dining restaurants in the city where this influence really comes to the fore. At Antiquarius, in Leblon, Portuguese and Brazilian dishes are celebrated in all their rich, hearty glory, and while the restaurant is unlikely to appeal to vegetarians, it will tick many boxes for carnivores looking to tuck into flavorsome plates such as the restaurant's version of the traditional feijoada (meat and bean stew). Elected the best in the city by many local food and drink magazines, the version here features every meat cut you could think of - and some you might never have imagined eating.

Antiquarius is one of those fine dining places where Portuguese flavors blends in a natural way with traditional Brazilian cuisine. Located in the chic neighborhood of Leblon, the ‘old world’ feel is very much present in this celebrated restaurant. Besides typical Brazilian dishes, Antiquarius, serves a wide array of Portuguese food, from seafood, to pork, beef and goat.

Browse through the restaurant's antique shop before dining in this luxurious, award-winning establishment. The chef is known for creating some of the best Portuguese dishes in the city -- transforming traditional dishes with the addition of exotic Brazilian spices and ingredients. Try the cozido, a Portuguese stew jazzed up with jilo (similar to okra), banana and yucca.

Rio's culinary heritage is largely influenced by the Portuguese settlers. But very few restaurants in the city may have actually taken inspiration from this influence. Antiquarius, in Leblon, celebrates Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine through its myriad seafood and meat dishes.

Mais uma tradição portuguesa no Rio, ou melhor, no bairro do Leblon. O restaurante foi inaugurado em 1977 e já ganhou diversos prêmios, como, por exemplo, de melhor couvert no Rio Show Gastronomia 2016. E além disso, de melhor português, no Rio Show Gastronomia 2015.

O restaurante, especializado na gastronomia portuguesa, tem a mais completa adega de vinhos do Porto do Brasil, além de mais de mil rótulos de diversos países.