Rio de Janeiro has become the most preferred travel destination with thousands of World Cup fans visiting in June 2014. Rio’s welcoming inhabitants, beautiful weather, beautiful beaches and delicious food make it a tantalizing experience. Here are a few of the recommended eateries for authentic Brazilian food.

Braseiro

Situated on the popular St-Lawrence Street serves authentic Portuguese cuisine. It is one of the finest dining places in Rio de Janeiro for casual and traditional dining. Delicious Portuguese specialties right from the charcoal grill demonstrate Portugal’s culture and traditions. The dining room at Braseiro is a real Mediterranean décor, displaying art and sculpture. The menu offers renowned grilled chicken, grilled sausages, grilled deep marinated meats and a large variety of grilled seafood and fish. Braseiro guarantees a great meal and time in a comfortable atmosphere.

Address: A – R. Domingos Ferreira, 214 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 22050-012, Brasil

Adega Perola

Adega Perola is not a fancy place to eat but it serves traditional food with the best taste ever. From exquisite lamb sausages to marinated sardines and octopus, Adega Perola offers all the food in traditional Portuguese style. Customers choose from over twenty types of cachaca, standing at the long bar decorated with Portuguese fancies.

Address: Rua Siqueira Campos, 138 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil

TT Burger

TT Burger is located between Copacabana and Ipanema. It attracts a large number of beach crowds by its simple yet scrumptious menu. It is not a big place to dine in but to get hands on the best burger in town and homemade ketch-up, people take delight in going to TT Burger.

Address: Rua Francisco Otaviano, 67, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-040, Brazil

Siqueira Grill

Siqueira Grill is a marvelous por kilo restaurant. The restaurant charges the customers for the weight of the food they put in their plates. It caters to the needs of the diners, offering a large variety of Brazilian specialties, including feijoada (a hearty stew made of black beans and pork), uniquely-prepared codfish, beef, duck, shrimp, and vegetable dishes, along with more familiar salads and desserts.

Address: Rua Siqueira Campos, 16, Loja B – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22031-070, Brazil

Rio Minho

Rio Minho is the oldest restaurant in the Rio, located in Rua do Ouvidor. The restaurant’s amazing art work represents Portugal’s golden days when Brazil still had a King. Diners travel back in time when dining in a colonial dining hall, embellished with blue Portuguese tiles. Rio Minho specializes in seafood dishes and delicious Leao Velloso Soup. Rio Minho is a must place to dine after a visit to Banco do Brasil (Cultural Centre)

Address: Rua do Ouvidor, 10 | Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Amarelinho Bar & Restaurant

Amarelinho Bar & Restaurant is a local dining place, situated near National Library in the central district. It serves simple and good quality Portuguese food. One can find Rodizho, grilled meat and pizzas on its menu.

Address: Praca Floriano, 55 | Cinelandia, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bar and Restaurant Ursa

Bar and Restaurant Ursa is situated in Botafogo Bay. With a view overlooking the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado mountain, diners feast on seafood, shrimp bobo (delicious cream of spiced manioc with shrimps), Portuguese stew, a whole line of cod and snacks like cakes, pies, soups and sardines.

Address: Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22291-080, Brazil

Arataca

Arataca is a casual dining place, serving the exotic Brazilian cuisine. From piraruca (fish) and vatapa (a seafood dish) to Brazil’s national dish Feijoada, it offers a good selection of traditional food at affordable prices.

Address: Rua Domingos Ferreira, 41 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22050-012, Brazil