Brazilian

1. Joaquina

José's favorite

2. Academia da Cachaça

The best feijoada in town

3. Gula Gula

Marcela's favorite

4. Bar Urca

Grab a beer and a pastel and sit on the "mureta"​

Italian

1. Nino

One of the best meals we had in Rio

2. Ferro e Farinha

Best pizza in the city

3. Massa + Ella

For when you can't decide between pizza and pasta ​

4. Babbo Osteria

High quality pasta

Steakhouse

1. Fogo de Chão

Amazing views too

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2. Clan BBQ

Known to have the best burger in town

3. Corrientes 348

Argentinian a la carte steakhouse

4. Braseiro da Gávea​

A very typical Brazilian lunch with picanha

Bars

1. Jobi

A staple - get a draft beer and drink it on the sidewalk in typical Rio fashion

2. Nosso

Upscale bar with a rooftop

3. Boteco Boa Praça

No frills bar with a nice view of the beach

4. Venga

Tapas bar with good sangria

Sushi

1. Sushi Leblon

Upscale spot with great quality​ 

2. Gurumê

Very popular chain

3. Spicy Fish

Has other asian dishes too

4. Jappa da Quitanda

Good sushi with a more casual atmosphere​

Breakfast

1. Empório Jardim

Wide variety of Brazilian breakfast dishes​

2. Confeitaria Colombo do Forte

The most famous breakfast location overlooking Copacabana beach​

3. Talho Capixaba

No frills place with amazing baked goods

4. Polis Sucos

Really no frills spot for juices and sandwiches