Koral in Ipanema cooks fish and live-fire dishes for chef Pedro Coronha, a Bib Gourmand pick that won Michelin's Young Chef award in 2026 in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderThe catch of the day à la meunière, or the warm flaky cheesecake with guava and cheese ice cream
TipThe house is a two-storey casarão on Rua Barão da Torre; Sunday service ends early, at 17:00, so lunch is the safer slot.
Satyricon has served Mediterranean fish and shellfish in Ipanema since 1982, with a counter of the day's catch and over 300 wine labels, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderAn oyster, king crab and prawn plateau, or the clam tagliolini, which Time Out calls the chefs' favourite
TipVeja Rio named it best fish and seafood restaurant in 2026; on Friday and Saturday the kitchen runs until 01:00.
Nôa Ipanema serves Brazilian-rooted international cooking with French touches, from fish of the day to fresh pasta, in a 1930s house in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderArroz de moqueca with grilled prawns, finished with the Basque cheesecake and goiabada syrup
TipMichelin singles out the veranda and the cocktail list; the kitchen opens at 12:00 every day and closes at 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Enjoy a few hours of local Brazilian culture and join this fun hands-on cooking class. Learn about local cuisine and how to make traditional recipes. After, enjoy eati...