Nestled inside a residential address in Rio’s Lagoa neighborhood, one of Brazil’s foremost chefs curates a Brazilian menu with French inspiration within one of the city’s more formal culinary venues. White tablecloths and manicured service frame a room ignited by walls of exotic Brazilian woods and tables surrounded in canary-yellow upholstered chair and occasional mid-century decor. A small bar contains patrons in limbo, whether before or after their meal, that’s ideal for a nightcap or passing time as your Uber arrives so typically late.
The Food
Two tasting menus allow for minimal or maximum personalization with appetizers like octopus carpaccio with honey pickles, grilled calamari with sweet potato, and tuna tartare with beets and foie gras. Main course adds filet of grouper with caramelized banana, grilled tenderloin in red wine sauce and duck breast with passion fruit.
Last Word
An epic vegetarian menu is often overlooked but is a great option for those that local their greens.
