Bar da Frente is a brazilian restaurant in Praca Da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro.
Editorially verified October 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 9 hours
Ride the Corcovado Train to Christ the Redeemer, then take a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy a buffet lunch and visit iconic Rio landmarks.
Private tour · 9 hours
Discover the symbols of the "Cidade Maravilhosa" on this private day trip. See the iconic Christ the Redeemer, take a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain, and see the cit...
Guided tour · 10 hours
Discover the icons of Rio de Janeiro and relax on the beaches of Búzios on this unique sightseeing tour. Includes visits to Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã, Sambódromo, ...
Address: Rua Barao de Iguatemi 388, Praca da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20270-060
Aconchego Carioca in Praça da Bandeira is chef Kátia Barbosa's Northeastern-leaning boteco, birthplace of the bolinho de feijoada, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderThe bolinho de feijoada with kale and pork crackling, and a lime batidinha.
TipCamarão do Gui took third place at Botecar 2025; the moqueca of peach-palm hearts suits vegetarians, and the beer list runs to about 50 labels.
Petisqueira Martinho cooks seafood on Praia do Jequiá in Ribeira, on Ilha do Governador in Rio de Janeiro, and placed fourth in Botecar 2025.
OrderBolinho de bacalhau, casquinha de siri and camarão crocante from the petiscos list.
TipThe menu has an executive lunch section; the house is shut on Mondays and closes at 17:00 on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Piccola Fattoria bakes wood-fired Neapolitan pizza on Rua Professora Luiza Nogueira Gonçalves in Recreio, Rio de Janeiro; a 2026 50 Top Pizza pick.
OrderThe Caprese pizza with buffalo mozzarella and olive pesto; banana and Ovomaltine for dessert.
TipIt opens Tuesday to Sunday evenings only; the address is Bloco 02, Loja 115, in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes complex, so check the unit.
Aconchego Carioca in Praça da Bandeira is chef Kátia Barbosa's Northeastern-leaning boteco, birthplace of the bolinho de feijoada, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderThe bolinho de feijoada with kale and pork crackling, and a lime batidinha.
TipCamarão do Gui took third place at Botecar 2025; the moqueca of peach-palm hearts suits vegetarians, and the beer list runs to about 50 labels.
Yayá Comidaria Pop Brasileira cooks chef Andressa Cabral's Afro-Brazilian dishes on Rua Gustavo Sampaio in Leme, steps from the sand, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderPeixe à Inajá: fish in moqueca sauce with sautéed prawns and Inajá rice.
TipFeijoada is served on Fridays, and the house hosts samba rounds on saints' days such as São Jorge and Cosme e Damião.
Casa do Sardo serves Sardinian cooking in São Cristóvão, away from the beach, from chef-owner Silvio Podda, who opened it in 2012, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderAgnello alla Vernaccia, lamb cooked in wine, with mushroom or red onion risotto.
TipThe house is in São Cristóvão, well away from the beach districts; it closes on Mondays and at 16:00 on Sundays.
Dois de Fevereiro serves Bahian-leaning lunches by chef João Diamante on Rua Sacadura Cabral in Saúde, near Largo da Prainha, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderLunch plates such as sun-dried beef with Afro-Brazilian gremolata, or the shrimp bobó.
TipSaturday is the only evening, with service until 22:00; in April the house joins the São Jorge feijoada circuit at Largo da Prainha.
