The 10 Best Restaurants In Urca, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Be a guest of the Gomes family in this pleasant bar and restaurant that specializes in Portuguese and Brazilian food. Bar Urca is is located in the banks of Baía de Guanabara, very close to the entrance of the historical Forte São João. It has an amazing view of Cristo Redentor. Go for the famous bobó de camarão, a creamy shrimp dish, the ‘bacalhau na cataplana’, a cod cooked in the Algarve style, or the caldo de feijão, a seasoned beans soup and toast. Accompany this with one of their caipirinhas or caipvodkas. The house offers flavors such as lemon, strawberry, pineapple, and passionfruit. Also try the large variety of Brazilian beer available.

This place has a hint of nostalgia. Facing the beach of Urca, this is the former Bar Veloso. It is run by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, and is a very busy place. Make sure you find a place in the porch, it’s the best spot. The staff are friendly and they serve delicious boteco-style food. When choosing a snack, go for the meat croquettes or the bolinhos de bacalhau, fried balls of cod. For a more robust meal the picanha, a special meat cut, is an excellent choice. If you prefer fish, the cod is prepared in Portuguese style, drenched in olive oil and is a delicious treat.

Located on the beautiful Red Beach, Terra Brasilis offers a great view of the Sugar Loaf. To complete the pleasant environment, an almond tree growing in the middle of the room brings a bit of the beautiful view beyond the windows into the dining area. Among the most popular dishes are the picanha and the shrimp stew. Our suggestion is one of the 20 flavors of pizza accompanied by premium beers – to be enjoyed at any time of day. Last but not the least, the restaurant hosts live Brazilian music every day, so nobody has an excuse to be bored.