October 1st is Vegetarianism Day, did you know? In fact, it is a style of eating (and living) that is gaining many followers. The date, which has existed since 1977, aims to further encourage this type of diet, based on vegetables and without animal protein. Therefore, below we have listed suggestions for restaurants in Rio and São Paulo that offer delicious, meat-free dishes. Take the opportunity to also read about Allma, a flexitarian restaurant in Ipanema.
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Vegetarianism Day
Rio de Janeiro
Allama
The flexitarian house brings options for Vegetarianism Day. Among the suggestions, for example, are the Vegetable Buddha Bowl (R$ 49.00), with roasted pumpkin, carrot and red onion, kale, quinoa tabbouleh, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, served with chestnut tahini sauce and Risotto mango (R$ 48.00) with coriander, ginger and garlic.
End: Rua Joana Angélica, 184 – Ipanema – Telephone: (21) 99669-2885
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Cachaça Academy
At the traditional Rio restaurant, one of the latest additions to the menu is the vegan corn cake stuffed with hearts of palm and leeks (R$29.90, 8 units). Certainly a good choice to celebrate vegetarianism day.
Ends: Av. Armando Lombardi, 800 – Loja 65- L (Cond. County of Cascais) . Telephone/delivery: (21) 2492-1159 / 2493-7956 / 98450-1711. Rua Conde Bernadotte, 26, Leblon. Telephone/delivery: (21) 2529-2680 / 2239-1542 / 98450-1695.
Iron and Flour
The natural fermentation pizzeria suggests the Marinara, with san marzano tomato sauce, marinated tomatoes, sliced garlic, oregano and olive oil and the Adobo Verde, prepared with tomato sauce, grana padano, cabbage marinated in soy sauce and ginger, spicy honey and tomatoes marinated. In fact, all Dias Ferreira restaurants, in Leblon, will celebrate Vegetarianism Day.
End: Rua Dias Ferreira, n° 48 – Leblon. Telephone (21) 99605-0397
Ganic Lab
In fact, there is no shortage of options in the first restaurant plant-based of Rio. After all, nothing of animal origin is on the menu, 100% plant based, organic, lactose-free, egg-free, and “cruelty free”. A good choice is the BBQ Ganic (R$26.90), the most popular in the house: vegan brioche with a blend of torched eggplant, cheese, caramelized onion, pineapple barbecue, cucumber pickles, lettuce and tomato.
End: Avenida Rodolfo Amoedo, 341, attached store – Jardim Oceânico, Barra da Tijuca. Tel. – (21) 99574-5610
Kitchen Asian Food
On the menu of the Asian restaurant, led by chef Nao Hara, we can find the classic Pad Thai (R$47). The recipe includes Thai rice noodles with scrambled eggs and vegetables.
End: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, s/n – store 101. Tel. – (21) 98685-5555
.Org Bistro
Chef Tati Lund’s restaurant has a vegan, organic and seasonal menu. So, among the options, the Salpicão with colorful vegetables from the garden, chestnut mayonnaise and sweet potato chips (R$35) stands out. Furthermore, another good choice is the Fermented Pizza with gluten-free sweet potato dough, caramelized onion cream, ginger cabbage, sweet garlic, kimchi and sauerkraut (R$44)
End: Av. Olegário Maciel, 175 – Barra da Tijuca. Telephone: 2493-1791 or 97121-0070.
Naga
Vegetarians can enjoy Naga’s eggplant popcorn (R$25), an appetizer that is new to the menu. They are cubes of eggplant in crispy batter, served with house-made wasabi mayonnaise and milk. Indeed, a good entry to share.
End: Av. das Américas, 3900, Barra da Tijuca. Tel. – (21) 3252-2698
Teva
The restaurant and vegetable bar offers breaded Seitan in Béarnaise sauce with crazy rice, straw potatoes and Kale cabbage sautéed with garlic (R$58). In addition, the dish is also available via delivery (IFood and Teva’s own delivery).
End: AV. Henrique Dumont, 110, store B – Ipanema. Telephone: 21 3253-1355 / 21 99150-6044
He will
The gastrobar, recently opened in Leblon, offers delicious snacks for those who don’t eat meat. The Vegan Bao, for example, is a Chinese bao-style bread served with breaded eggplant, green avocado mayonnaise and cucumber and red onion pickles. In addition, there is also the Spring Roll, mini Vietnamese rolls in the Zaya version with banana ceviche, a refreshing touch of ginger and mint and sour cream.
End: Rua Dias Ferreira 64/A, Leblon.
São Paulo
Animus
Chef Giovanna Grossi offers a vegetarian tasting menu for R$195 per person. There are six steps to share. Among them, for example, is the famous roasted green beans with black olive coulis, caramelized cashews and sheep’s cheese, as well as the ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, tangerine and pecorino.
End: Rua Vupabussu, 347 – Pinheiros – São Paulo/SP | Tel.: (11) 2371-7981
Advocate Toast
The first house in Brazil dedicated exclusively to avocado has vegetarian options, such as Beet Hummus (R$ 25), prepared with sliced avocado, beetroot hummus, sprinkled with crunchy chickpeas, chopped parsley and paprika, served on bread toasted natural fermentation.
End: Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque 141 – Vila Madalena
Tadashii
To celebrate Vegetarianism Day, the Japanese restaurant will give a 20% discount on its Tadashii Veggie Festival. Therefore, there are sushi, temakis and vegetable uramakis, as well as sunomono, gohan and yakimeshi rice, shimeji or grilled vegetables, vegetable yakisoba and vegetable harumaki. Furthermore, the carvery also includes a dessert.
Lunch: Mon. to Fri. – R$79 | Sat., Sun. and holidays – R$99 / Dinner: Mon. here. – R$106 | Fri., Sat., Sun. and holidays – R$114 End: Rua Jamanari, 40 – Morumbi | Tel.: 2579-7777 / 2579-3737
Dona Firmina Pizzeria
The pizzeria has several vegetarian options, such as the Zucchini, with roasted zucchini, ricotta, buffalo mozzarella and parmesan, and the Vegetarian, with spinach, broccoli, eggplant, zucchini, parmesan, cream cheese, red pepper and balsamic vinegar. .
End: Alameda dos Anaporus 81, Moema.m
Go Me
Chef Marco Aurélio Sena’s menu has several vegan options. Therefore, right from the start, the suggestion is the Cauliflower Croqueta with ginger sofrito (R$ 14) and the grilled Cauliflower with romesco sauce, crumbs with garlic and basil oil (R$ 30).
End:Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 285 – Pinheiros
Stella
At the Hotel Canopy restaurant, run by chef David Kasparian, there are some vegetarian versions. For the starter, for example, highlight the roasted pumpkin with honey, goat cheese, almonds and catalonia salad (R$ 42). The main dishes include Norma Vegana, cassava gnocchi, smoked eggplant cream, tomato sauce and Brazil nut ricotta (R$ 61).
End: Rua Saint Hilarie, 40 – Jardins
By Duda Vétere.
Fotos: Alex Woloch, Alexander Landau, Berg Silva, Lipe Borges, Thomas Rangel, Thays Bittar, Bruno Geraldi
