Italian food is always a favorite. The world would not be the
same without pasta, pizza, the wines,
desserts, expresso coffee, and other mouth-watering delights. A
typical Italian meal would consist of at least 5 or 6 dishes. You
don't have to go that far, but do not skip the appetizers. At the
best Italian restaurants in Rio they consist of several small
portions of everything from calamari rings to fried aubergine, dry
tomatoes, jumbo olives, oysters, fresh bread... You may be tempted
to ask for a second round, and forget to leave room for the
entree.
Refined Italian restaurants ones feature a typical regional
cuisine, a good wine list, and prices to match. You don't have to
dress up, but if you go in your flip flops and beach trunks you
will feel out of place. Do not hesitate to ask the maitre for
assistance to choose the wine, and specials of the day. Be ready
to rub shoulders with socialites, and VIP's at Gero, Satyricon, Quadrifoglio and La Florentina.
Cipriani is praised for its cuisine, and you
will enjoy the glamorous ambience of the Copacabana
Palace Hotel. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian options,
and your view is to the celebrated pool. Quadrucci is a gourmet choice, with contemporary dishes and a cozy
atmosphere. Associate it to a visit to the Botanical
Gardens and the Lagoa Park,
you will go back home with an unforgettable memory of Rio. Fratelli is a good alternative. Capricciosa, Piola and Fiametta are the right choice if you
are looking for a gourmet pizza.
The more popular version of the Italian restaurant is perfect
for a quick, unpretentious meal. Expect a lively atmosphere,
hearty portions, reasonable prices, and very busy waiters. La
Mole or Pronto, in Baixo Leblon, or Pastaciutta at Shopping da Gávea and La
Trattoria in Copacabana offer an excellent choice of dishes. These
restaurants also deliver, if you're not in the mood to go out.
Italian food is always a favorite. The world would not be the
same without pasta, pizza, the wines,
desserts, expresso coffee, and other mouth-watering delights. A
typical Italian meal would consist of at least 5 or 6 dishes. You
don't have to go that far, but do not skip the appetizers. At the
best Italian restaurants in Rio they consist of several small
portions of everything from calamari rings to fried aubergine, dry
tomatoes, jumbo olives, oysters, fresh bread... You may be tempted
to ask for a second round, and forget to leave room for the
entree.
