What to order at Lasai

Must order
The single tasting menu, led by vegetables from the chef's gardens in Itanhangá and Vale das Videiras
Editor tip
Seatings are fixed at 20:00 from Tuesday to Friday and at 19:00 or 22:30 on Saturday, so arrive on time; the house takes reservations only.
CuisineModern Brazilian
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodBotafogo
HoursTue-Fri 20:00; Sat 19:00 and 22:30. Reservations only. Closed Sun-Mon.
ChefRafa Costa e Silva
Book aheadBook ahead; the house takes reservations only
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BookBook ahead; tables are prepaid packages ahead

TipTables are sold as prepaid packages; same-day bookings after 18:00 and groups of more than eight must phone or email the restaurant.

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OrderThe eight-course tasting menu; a shorter four-course version is also offered

BookBook ahead; reservations by WhatsApp or online ahead

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OrderOmakase at the sushi bar, or one of the two tasting menus, one of them vegan

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OrderThe seasonal tasting menu, which has included langoustines with pirão and aromatic pepper

BookBook ahead; tables are prepaid packages ahead

TipTables are sold as prepaid packages; same-day bookings after 18:00 and groups of more than eight must phone or email the restaurant.

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