CuisinePortuguese
Price$$
NeighborhoodPraca Da Bandeira
HoursTue-Sun 11:00-18:00. Closed Mon.
Last verified

Why locals love it: A Portuguese house in Praça da Bandeira, in the Zona Norte, started to feed the offices nearby; it serves 11:00 to 18:00 only and is closed on Mondays.

Tip: Try the bacalhau Zé do Pipo, gratinated with cheese over mash and garlic broccoli; the codfish plates are sized for up to three people.

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Address: Praca da Bandeira 201, Praca da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20270-150

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