Guidebook for Rio de Janeiro
Food Scene
Tel: 21 2508-9174
Climb up an alley to the very top of SantaTeresa and you will
stumble across this family run restaurant surrounded by a lush tropical garden.
293 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aprazível
62 R. AprazívelTel: 21 2508-9174
Climb up an alley to the very top of SantaTeresa and you will
stumble across this family run restaurant surrounded by a lush tropical garden.
This restaurant is well known for dishes typical from Bahia, such as Fish Stew (Muqueca de Peixe). It is also famous for prawn and shellfish dishes.
The portions are big, so 2 can share a dish.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Sobrenatural
432 R. Alm. AlexandrinoThis restaurant is well known for dishes typical from Bahia, such as Fish Stew (Muqueca de Peixe). It is also famous for prawn and shellfish dishes.
The portions are big, so 2 can share a dish.
tel.(21) 2146-6704
Bar do Arnaudo was one of the first restaurants in Santa Teresa to serve dishes from the Northeast.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do Arnaudo
tel.(21) 2146-6704
Bar do Arnaudo was one of the first restaurants in Santa Teresa to serve dishes from the Northeast.
tel (21) 2224-7554
Famous for its German Food and draft beer.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adega do Pimenta
296 R. Alm. Alexandrinotel (21) 2224-7554
Famous for its German Food and draft beer.
(21)2507-4840
Specialised in Amazonian and dishes from the north of Brazil.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espírito Santa
264 R. Alm. Alexandrino(21)2507-4840
Specialised in Amazonian and dishes from the north of Brazil.
(21)3173-8952
This small and simple cafe sells organic food, such as bowls of Açai, Cheese balls (pães de queijo) and espresso (cafezinho).
It is the BEST PÃO DE QUEIJO in Rio de Janeiro.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cultivar
124 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno(21)3173-8952
This small and simple cafe sells organic food, such as bowls of Açai, Cheese balls (pães de queijo) and espresso (cafezinho).
It is the BEST PÃO DE QUEIJO in Rio de Janeiro.
(21)2221-9227
I recommend Bar Mineiro for its very popular Feijoada on Saturdays, local dishes and drinks.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar do Mineiro
99 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno(21)2221-9227
I recommend Bar Mineiro for its very popular Feijoada on Saturdays, local dishes and drinks.
(21)2507-5181
This Bar/Restaurant has live music, delicious cocktails such as caipirinhas with cachaça, watermelon and mint, among many others.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portella
139 Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno(21)2507-5181
This Bar/Restaurant has live music, delicious cocktails such as caipirinhas with cachaça, watermelon and mint, among many others.
(21)2508-7112
A colourful café that serves snacks and pastries. Also pizzas and pasta dishes.There are some tables on the veranda .
CVD'S can also be rented.
A very large variety of wines and beers from different countries.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esquina de Santa Cafeteria & Pizzaria
348 R. Monte Alegre(21)2508-7112
A colourful café that serves snacks and pastries. Also pizzas and pasta dishes.There are some tables on the veranda .
CVD'S can also be rented.
A very large variety of wines and beers from different countries.
Tel (21) 3251-0038
Next to Bar do Gomes, they offer plain, honest and reasonably cheap food.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nega Tereza Bar
24 R. ÁureaTel (21) 3251-0038
Next to Bar do Gomes, they offer plain, honest and reasonably cheap food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar da Fatinha is famous for its live brazilian music, usually two days per week.
This small bar, is located in same building. The audience and music spill into the street.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar da Fatinha
2 R. ÁureaBar da Fatinha is famous for its live brazilian music, usually two days per week.
This small bar, is located in same building. The audience and music spill into the street.
Tel (21)2232-0822
It is also known as Bar do Gomes. Old fashioned decor,
food containers from the beginning of 20th century, small marble top tables.The best cold chopp, called by the locals "estupidamente gelado". The "caipirinhas" (local drink made with sugar cane spirit, sugar cane and lime) is made in front of you and the snacks are the same as those made in "butiquins" many years ago.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Armazém São Thiago
26 R. ÁureaTel (21)2232-0822
It is also known as Bar do Gomes. Old fashioned decor,
food containers from the beginning of 20th century, small marble top tables.The best cold chopp, called by the locals "estupidamente gelado". The "caipirinhas" (local drink made with sugar cane spirit, sugar cane and lime) is made in front of you and the snacks are the same as those made in "butiquins" many years ago.
Tel(21) 3380-0281
Late night food, great cocktails, in a romantic setting overlooking Santa Teresa.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Dos Descasados
15 R. Felício dos SantosTel(21) 3380-0281
Late night food, great cocktails, in a romantic setting overlooking Santa Teresa.
Sightseeing
Visitors usually discover Santa Teresa, a vibrant and bohemian area with cobbled stone roads, mix of buildings and houses from the 19th century via a Tram, BONDE (the station is in the centre of Rio near Largo da Carioca) whose magic ride over the Arcos (old Aqueduct) and up the hill gives wonderful views of the city and Santa Teresa.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tram station Carioca
2 R. Lélio GamaVisitors usually discover Santa Teresa, a vibrant and bohemian area with cobbled stone roads, mix of buildings and houses from the 19th century via a Tram, BONDE (the station is in the centre of Rio near Largo da Carioca) whose magic ride over the Arcos (old Aqueduct) and up the hill gives wonderful views of the city and Santa Teresa.
Unique selarón steps by the famous chilean artist Jorge Selarón. All the steps are made from tiles from various countries.
505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escadaria Selaron
Rua Manuel CarneiroUnique selarón steps by the famous chilean artist Jorge Selarón. All the steps are made from tiles from various countries.
Parks & Nature
In a former socialite mansion, a park with an art gallery was built around the ruins.
Events, art exhibitions , book readings , yoga lessons take place intros cultural centre.
Parque das Ruinas has the most beautiful view of the neighborough.
512 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Ruinas
169 R. Murtinho NobreIn a former socialite mansion, a park with an art gallery was built around the ruins.
Events, art exhibitions , book readings , yoga lessons take place intros cultural centre.
Parque das Ruinas has the most beautiful view of the neighborough.
The house of Benjamin Constant (the founding father of Brazilian republic) still preserves aspects of typical houses and buildings of the district of Santa Teresa in the 19th century.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Benjamin Constant House Museum
255 R. Monte AlegreThe house of Benjamin Constant (the founding father of Brazilian republic) still preserves aspects of typical houses and buildings of the district of Santa Teresa in the 19th century.
Arts & Culture
Tel(21) 3970-1093
European and Brazilian art in the former residence of business man, Raimundo Castro Maia.
The house is surrounded by gardens and city views.
Original paintings by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari in the permanent collection.
Free on Wednesdays.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu da Chácara do Céu
93 R. Murtinho NobreTel(21) 3970-1093
European and Brazilian art in the former residence of business man, Raimundo Castro Maia.
The house is surrounded by gardens and city views.
Original paintings by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari in the permanent collection.
Free on Wednesdays.
Shopping
Tel (21) 2507-0317
You will find in La Vereda the very best of craftsmanship in different areas, such as ceramics, papiermache sculptures,
jewels, dresses, t-shirts, paintings, post cards, books.
Great place to find unusual souveniers.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Vereda
428 R. Alm. AlexandrinoTel (21) 2507-0317
You will find in La Vereda the very best of craftsmanship in different areas, such as ceramics, papiermache sculptures,
jewels, dresses, t-shirts, paintings, post cards, books.
Great place to find unusual souveniers.
Tel(21) 3197-2957
Tucum offers the best of Brazilian indigenous arts and crafts.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tucum
12.535 Rodovia Dr. Rogério Moura EstevãoTel(21) 3197-2957
Tucum offers the best of Brazilian indigenous arts and crafts.
Gamar Brinquedos
178 Rua Professora Jurema MachadoThe wooden toys are a pure joy.
No plastics.
This supermarket is a walking distance from Aarão Reis.
It has basic food, drinks, cleaning and washing materials.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Market Supermercados
31 R. Leopoldo FróesThis supermarket is a walking distance from Aarão Reis.
It has basic food, drinks, cleaning and washing materials.
Essentials
(21)2509-0464
Run by the Esteves family, now by Ricardo Esteves.
There you can find basic groceries.
Ricardo is well known and liked by the neighbourhood.
Mercearia Esteves
2 R. Áurea(21)2509-0464
Run by the Esteves family, now by Ricardo Esteves.
There you can find basic groceries.
Ricardo is well known and liked by the neighbourhood.
This Beauty Salon is air-conditioned , has wifi.
Tel(21) 2135-5797
Great for manicure and pedicure.
Also good for hair treatment.
Teresa Murad Beauty Space
Rua Monte AlegreThis Beauty Salon is air-conditioned , has wifi.
Tel(21) 2135-5797
Great for manicure and pedicure.
Also good for hair treatment.