What to order at Casa do Saulo

Must order
The smoked pirarucu carpaccio, tambaqui ribs and the feijoqueca with pirarucu and shrimp
Editor tip
The Rio house sits inside the Museu do Amanhã on Praça Mauá, so it closes at 18:00 and shuts on Wednesdays, when the museum is closed.
CuisineBrazilian
Price$$$
NeighborhoodCentro
HoursMon-Tue 11:00-18:00; Thu-Sun 11:00-18:00. Closed Wed.
ChefSaulo Jennings
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