The first day of the year still carries that party atmosphere and it is not everyone who is willing to go to the kitchen, is it? Thinking about it, we made a selection of restaurants that open on the 1st of January in Rio, whether for those who are looking for a good and reinforced breakfast, brunch, or anyone who wants to have lunch outside.
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Restaurants Opening on January 1 in Rio
Breakfast and Brunch
Arab
For those who want to start the happy day in the early hours of 2024, facing Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the tip is the breakfast of the Arab kiosk. On the menu, special suggestions created by chef Vivian Arab as the “Breakfast at Our Fashion” (R$ 44), with fresh curds, fruits, coffee with milk, orange juice, bread pita on the plate with buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, onion and záhtar. In addition, for those who want to have lunch, there is also the option of the Arab Leblon restaurant with suggestions of dishes such as, for example, the lamb with Moroccan couscous and vegetables (R $ 85).
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Hours of operation Kiosk: 11h until 23h Leblon: 15h until 23h – End: Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, kiosk 6 – Lagoa Tel: (21) 2540-0747 – Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva,1060 – Leblon Tel: (21) 2235-669 8
Arp Bar
The breakfast of the Arp Bar, has presentation in two versions: Arp or Vegano (both with a value of R$86 per person), with classic options and a selection of artisanal products such as: natural fermentation breads, hams and cheeses, sugary or fried hillbilly egg, filtered coffee, yogurt with granola made in the house, as well as juices, fruits, honey and fresh. In addition, in the vegan version: creamy eggplant pastes, chestnut cheese, homus, in addition to coconut yogurt, fruits, baked mushrooms, cookie, hot cocoa and vegetable milk coffees.
Opening hours: 07h until 12h
End: Rua Francisco Otaviano, 177 – Ipanema
Empleories Garden
The units of Ipanema and Botanical Garden of Empório Jardim, by chef Paula Prandini, open the doors on January 1st, for those who do not dispense with the “the most important meal of the day”. In the breakfast sheet, with more than 90 options, suggestions such as: Croques Monsieur (R$ 29,50), Madame (R$ 31.50) and Moroccan Eggs (R$ 19.50) pass through suggestions such as: Croques Monsieur (R$ 29.50), Madame (R$ 31.50) and Moroccan Eggs (R$ 19.50). To drink, in addition to the coffee suggestions, the Detox Juice shine (R$ 16.50), the Red Fruit Smoothie (R$ 18.90).
Opening hours: 11am until 7pm. End: Rua Visconde da Graça, 51 – Jardim Botânico Tel: 2535-9862 – R. Maria Quitéria, 62 – Ipanema
Fasano Caffé
Located on the first floor of the Fasano Hotel and also open to non-guests, Fasano Caff will operate normally on January 1st, offering quality gastronomic and service. The menu, prepared by chef Luigi Moressa, includes a varied buffet and selection of à la carte dishes. The breakfast entitles the complete buffet, for the customer to serve as desired, and the 1 option of dish of the à la carte menu (R$ 150).
Opening hours: 07h until 11h
End: Avenida Vieira Souto, 80 – Ipanema
Lunch and Dinner
Cantina of the Square
On January 1st, the Cantina da Praça opens for those who slept until later and skipped the post-party breakfast and wants to recharge with a good Italian lunch. Among the irresistible masses, classics such as Spaguetti alla Carbonara (R$57) and Lasagna alla Bolognese (R$64). In addition, the Calderone di Fettuccine à Formaggio (R$67) and the Bife alla Milanese (R$69), served with lemon papardelle and sage also draw attention.
Opening hours: from 12h to 00h
End: R. Jangadeiros, 28 – Ipanema Tel: (21) 32589540
Cantô Gastrô & Lounge
The Cantô Gastrô & Lounge, a restaurant open to non-guests of the Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, has a menu for full meals and various snacks to share (including vegans). For example; the Cantô Salad (R$ 69), made with a mix of leaves, quinoa, chickpeas, grilled tofu, chestnut crumble and spirulina pesto, is perfect to start the year in a light way. In addition, with creations by the award-winning mixologist Alex Mesquita, who have just been reformulated with the restaurant’s proposal to bring Brazilianness to the palate.
Opening hours: 12h until 23h – End: Av. Lúcio Costa, 9600 – Barra da Tijuca Tel: (21) 3797-9524
Churrascaria Palace
A classic from Rio, in Copacabana, with 73 years of history, the Palace tells a whimsical buffet signed by chef Honório Oliveira. A caster with 40 cuts of meat, between brazuca black pig, chorizo, termite, picanha, rib eye, codorna and ostrich. In addition, customers can choose to follow the Palace tasting guide, with suggestions for drinks and the order of the cuts. As a fixed highlight, for example: siri cone, oysters, seafood, Japanese food, asparagus, cheeses and breads.
Opening hours: 12h until 00h – End: Rua Rodolfo Dantas, 16 – Copacabana Tel: (21) 2541-5898
From Brambini
The sidewalks of Leme keep a real Italian corner, opened in August 1991, which stands out for the respect of typical recipes throughout Italy. Among the more traditional are: Risoto Da Brambini, Seafood Spaghetti, Bolognese Lasagna made with fresh pasta and veal Ossobuco with turmeric risotto. In addition, the Tiramis, made in the house is surprising and the Couvert with grilled eggplant and zucchini, olives, mini buffalo mozzarella, vegetable fried, artisanal breads, among other acepipes, no longer presentations.
Opening hours: 12h until 00h. End: Av. Atlantic, 514B Tel: 2275-4346
D – Amici
Reference in Italian gastronomy in the city, the D’amici Ristorante, opens its unit of Leme on the 1st and offers a super varied menu. In the entrance options, the Carpaccio di carni D’Amici (R$58), of main classics, for example: Risotto D’Amici (arroz arboreo with shrimp, asparagus and truffal olive oil – R$136) and Risotto alla Pescatora (arrhooro with seafood – R$124). Also, for dessert: Tiramis (R$38), Mille Foglie (R$42).
Opening hours: 12h until 18h – End: Rua Antônio Viêira, 18 – Leme Tel: (21) 2543-1303
Guimas
The most carioca bistro with the nicest waiters in the city will operate normally on the first day of 2024. With highlights from the crunchy pastéis, accompanied by a well-seasoned bloody Mary, as a reputation, including being the best in Rio – to recipes with cod, fillet, in addition to the typical bistro dishes! In addition, it is certainly valid to wait for a little girl, especially if it is on the cozy balcony.
Opening hours: 12h until 01h
End.: R. José Roberto Macedo Soares, 5 – Gávea.
Henrietta
The Portuguese tavern with carioca soul, Henriqueta, brings together many delights of the terrinha in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere. Chef Carlos Gleyson runs the kitchen with options such as: Lulas à Guilho (R$66), Pataniscas de Bacalhau (R$50); Croquetes de Alheira (R$48) and the Biff-Anas Açorianas (R$36), Bulhões Pato (R$ 59), Henriqueta Codfish (R$149) and Octopus to Lagareiro (R$154). In addition, desserts bring traditional recipes such as Toucinho do Céu (R$32) and Pastel de Natas (R$16).
Opening hours: 12h until 10 pm – End: Rua Aristides Espínola, 121 – Leblon Tel: (21) 3429-6623
?z?r
The Spanish restaurant in Ipanema will open on the first day of the year with great options. Entrances such as Bikini Sando (R$ 63.00), Crudo of the day (R$ 57.00) and Tartar mar y monta?a (R$ 65.00). They highlight the paella de Mariscos – with shrimp, octopus, squid, volngole and pea torise (R$ 245.00), the Arroz negro con pulpo (R$ 245.00) and the Argentine chorizo steak, leaf mix, onion pickles, chinichurri and aioli defumado (R$ 250.00). In addition, copyright drinks created by the bartender Raí Mendes, such as, for example, the Tr?ma Fizz (R$ 39.00) and Sitges (R$ 39.00).
Opening hours: 12h until 23h – End: Rua Barão da Torre, 538 – Ipanema Tel: (21) 99725-7473
Katz-Su
Katz-s?, a restaurant that mixes Carioca and Asian accents with Thai, Korean and Japanese cuisines, will operate on January 1. Made by chef and partner Bruno Katz, the menu offers options to snack or even for a complete meal. The letter of drinks, prepared by the mixologist Daniel Estevan, is creative and also has oriental influence.
Opening hours: 17h to 00h – End: Rua Von Martius, no 325, shop F – Jardim Botânico
Malta Beef Club
The award-winning meat house will be operating on January 1, only at the Leblon unit. The menu has more than 10 cuts of noble meats to the choice of customers, as well as tickets, accompaniments and snacks. Among the special meats, it is highlighted, for example, for the Wagyu classification A5, the highest level of meat quality in the world, with a marble degree BMS 10, found in only 1% of Japanese meat, the Denver Steak, Prime Rib and the Porter House, which comprises the mignon fillet and the chorizo.
Opening hours: 12h until 18h – End: Avenida General San Martin, 359 – Leblon Tel: (21) 2323-6919
Mary and the Ox
The Brazilian meat and cuisine restaurant appointed as one of the six best in Rio, in the Bib Gourmand category of the Michelin Guide, completed five years and gained a new menu, now signed by chef Vanessa Rocha. They enter on the scene, for example: the pirarucu à Guaratiba, pastel de barreado paranaense, roast beef breast of the so-called “Oswaldo (quat) Aranha”, Parmegiana do Cerrado, shrimp xinxim with coconut rice and the creamy croquete of vatapá of shrimp. In addition, several special beef cuts, highlight: ox cinnamon, T-Bone of porcorate, Wagyu ancho steak, chorizo steak, belly of pirarucu and salmon.
Opening hours: 1 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
End: Rua Maria Quitéria, 111 – 1st floor – Ipanema Tel: (21) 3502-4634
M?ska
The menu of the Muska restaurant, which will open on the first day of the year, brings some interesting options. In the chapter of the entries, the Muska Salad (R$ 53), Ceviche (R$ 69) and Tuna & Coalhada (R$ 82). In the main part of the menu, highlight the Rice of Lamb (R$ 119), Fish of the Day (R$ 98), Spaguetti Marinara (R$ 72) and Curry de Mini Vegetables (R$ 75). In addition, in the drink chart, the Detox (R $ 39.00), which takes Tanqueray Ginger, Sicilian Lemon, cucumber ginger syrup, basil and tonic, is one of the incredible and several suggestions.
Opening hours: 12h until 23h
End: Rua Joana Angélica, 159 – Ipanema Reserve: (21) 99997-0250
Mitsubá
A dip in Japanese culture and gastronomy, this is the proposal of the renowned restaurant Mitsubá. The great differential is the execution of the dishes in a simple but sophisticated way with a variety of fish that go far beyond the tuna and salmon and are species of the coast of Rio de Janeiro. In the entrance options are successful the Usuzukuri (R$65) and Gyoza artisan (R$49), already in the chef specials, options such as: special Chef Sushis ranging from 10 (R$105) to 30 (R$298) pieces. In addition, the sweets: Matcha Brulée (R$37) and Harumakio Romeo and Juliet with cheese ice cream (R$38) are very successful.
Opening hours: 12h until 22:30h
End: Av. Ataulfo of Paiva, 270 – Leblon Tel: (21) 2264-1232
OUR
OUR, a gastrobar located in Ipanema, has a menu full of freshness and lightness. Chef Bruno Katz explores, free and creatively, seasonal products, with vegetarian options, while head bartender Daniel Estevan brings regional ingredients and Brazilianness to the menu. On January 1st, the house will be open with options for dining or snacking, in addition to the delicious drinks.
Opening hours: 17h until 00:30h
End: Rua Maria Quitéria, 91 – Ipanema
Pabu Izakaya
The Pabu restaurant, is led by chefs Cristiano Lanna, Erik Nako, Luiz Petit, brought to the carioca an authentic menu, going far beyond traditional sushi. The restaurant stands out for the generous cut of the sashimis, seasonal delicacies, a wide variety of saquois, a letter of authorial drinks and a diversity of hot dishes, following the style of Japanese izakayas. Dishes such as grilled fish cheek, gyoza with homemade mayonnaise, pork tonkatsu and chicken karaage, as well as less locally known options such as ramen and buns.
Opening hours: 12h until 23h
End: Rua Humberto de Campos, 827 – Leblon Tel: (21) 3738-0416
Qui Qui Quinque
The Qui kiosk, located on the beach of São Conrado is perfect to celebrate the arrival of 2024. It will open on January 1st, to receive customers who wish to enjoy good gastronomy by the sea. The place is perfect for that late lunch of the first day of the year or simply to have a super elaborate drink to toast to the year that begins. The menu signed by chef Francisco Nóbrega, presents light dishes for the heat of Rio de Janeiro and refreshing drinks, for example, the ceviche of white fish (R$52) and for drinking, the drink QuiQui Blue (R$39), made with Monin of green apple, Curacao, Gin national, lemon and water with gas, as well as more suggestions. QuiQui also has a lounge space with more comfort.
Opening hours: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
End: Av. Mayor Mendes de Morais, no 900 – São Conrado Beach Reserves: (21) 99501-0209
Rancho Portuguese
Rancho Português is a legitimate Lusitanian stronghold in the heart of Rio’s South Zone. On the menu, it is possible to take a walk through the typical Portuguese recipes, prepared with mastery and with the best inputs, the flagships are the suggestions of cod served in plenty portions to share. 17 options ranging from classics such as Bacalhau à Lagareiro to exclusivity such as: Bacalhau Escondi por Frutos do Mar, Cod to the Fashion of Rancho and Cod of the chef. The dessert chapter is an experience apart, such as the famous Alentejo soaking, soft eggs, bacon of the sky, radiated to Port wine and pastel de natas.
Opening hours: 12h until 23h
End: Rua Maria Quitéria 136 – Ipanema Tel: 21 2287-0335
Rud ?
At Rud?, a contemporary Brazilian cuisine restaurant, among the bets of chef Danilo Parah who bring land and sea references, are some suggestions to share. For starters, for example: Cheese bombom (R$ 59), Cured tuna Crudo (R$ 75), Bread of little cheese (R$ 45), Meat tartar (R$ 67), Trio of oysters (R$ 49) and Coxinha de graniabilia (R$ 44) smoked with palmito pupunha cream. In the main ones, Shrimp & Mandioquinha (R$ 139), Lobster on coal (R$ 189) and Octopus with jambu (R$ 112).
Opening hours: 12h until 23h
End: Rua Garcia d’Ávila, 118 – Ipanema Reserves: (21) 98385-7051
Taste of the Water
The Sabor das Águas, a butcher of the sea located in the trendy Rua Dias Ferreira, will operate on January 1. With options such as: seaba, cherne, grouper, whiting, boyfriend, decorated and with accompaniments of choice, sandwiches such as Cavaca Roll and Choripolvo, ostras signed by chefs. Fresh recipes and full of flavor, with ingredients such as ikura, tucupi and green apple, the dish brings two units of each version created for the occasion (R$ 45 with 6 units).
Opening hours: 12 to 18h – End: Rua Dias Ferreira, 605 A, shop C – Leblon
Sardines Taberna Portuguesa
A true “time” to the Lusitanian lands in Rio de Janeiro. This is the experience that the Portuguese Sermon Lidine provides to customers. All houses open normally on January 1st and have menus with the best Portuguese recipes such as, for example: Bacalhau com Natas (R$69.90), the Cordeiro Assado – Chanfana (R$99.90), Codfish à Gomes Sá (R$199.90 – for 2 people). In addition, a full wine list to toast the year that begins.
Opening hours: 12h until 23h
End: Rua Aristides Espínola, 101 – Leblon
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Shiso , Shiso
Shiso, a restaurant that values authentic Japanese cuisine, will be open on January 1st and also on all Mondays until February 18. Led by Chef Guilherme Campos, the award-winning Japanese restaurant of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro, has a wide variety of à la carte dishes. In addition, Omakase, a tasting menu with a sequence of six stages with creations that vary according to the best products of the day, which values local fishing and presents milennial conservation techniques that, adapted to the present, result in unforgettable flavors. In fact, a super complete sake letter from the following, has just released a new letter signed by the mixologist Alex Mesquita.
Opening hours: 19h until 11h
End: Av. Lúcio Costa, 9600 – Barra da Tijuca Tel: (21) 3797-9523
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