Bar da Portuguesa is a portuguese restaurant in Zona Norte, 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 Custodio Nunes 155, Ramos, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21031-380
Bar do Bode Cheiroso has served sardinha frita, roast pernil and torresmo on Rua General Canabarro in Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, since 1945, a heritage bar.
OrderTorresmo de tira, which the house calls its barrinha de cereal, with roast pernil and fried sardines.
TipDishes of the day are listed on the board; cozido is served on Wednesdays, and dobradinha and feijoada are also house specialities.
Cachambeer is a Cachambi botequim on Rua Cachambi in Rio de Janeiro, open since 2002 and known for costela no bafo and a Patrimônio Cultural Carioca title.
OrderCostela no bafo, then the Infarto Completo or the Filezão Metido a Besta to share.
TipIt is closed on Mondays, opens only from 17:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and stops serving at 18:00 on Sundays.
Bar do Bode Cheiroso has served sardinha frita, roast pernil and torresmo on Rua General Canabarro in Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, since 1945, a heritage bar.
OrderTorresmo de tira, which the house calls its barrinha de cereal, with roast pernil and fried sardines.
TipDishes of the day are listed on the board; cozido is served on Wednesdays, and dobradinha and feijoada are also house specialities.
Cachambeer is a Cachambi botequim on Rua Cachambi in Rio de Janeiro, open since 2002 and known for costela no bafo and a Patrimônio Cultural Carioca title.
OrderCostela no bafo, then the Infarto Completo or the Filezão Metido a Besta to share.
TipIt is closed on Mondays, opens only from 17:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and stops serving at 18:00 on Sundays.
Restaurante Salete has served empadas and shrimp risotto on Rua Afonso Pena in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, since 1957, in a kitchen with Spanish influence.
OrderEmpadas with chicken, palm heart or shrimp, then the shrimp risotto, sized for two or three.
TipWeekend and holiday service ends at 20:00, and the room is shut on Mondays; the risotto portion feeds two or three.
Academia da Cachaça pours cachaça and serves feijoada on Rua Conde de Bernadotte in Leblon, a Rio de Janeiro bar-restaurant open since 1985.
OrderThe house feijoada, served with rice, collards, bacon, farofa and orange.
TipLive chorinho plays every Thursday from 19:00 to 22:00, and the Leblon house takes reservations through its website.
Adega Pérola lines a glass counter with more than 50 petiscos on Rua Siqueira Campos in Copacabana, a Rio de Janeiro bar founded by Madeirans in 1957.
OrderSardinhas em escabeche, polvo à vinagrete and provolone à milanesa from the glass counter.
TipGo with two or three friends so you can share several petiscos; the bar is closed on Sundays.
Nova Capela is a Lapa bar-restaurant on Avenida Mem de Sá in Rio de Janeiro, known for roast kid with broccoli rice and draught chope until 02:00 on weekends.
OrderRoast kid (cabrito assado) with broccoli rice, roast potatoes and toasted garlic.
TipThe house stays open until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, so it suits a late meal after a night in Lapa.
