Upscale Leblon has way more than fine dining. Find braseiros, feijoada, botecos and the city's official Gastronomic Hub. Here's where locals actually eat.

Where the setting does as much work as the food. My picks for a romantic dinner in Rio, organized by cuisine.

Ipanema is more than beach and boutiques, it's one of the best-fed neighborhoods in Rio. From sidewalk cafés to a Michelin-starred counter with sixteen seats, here's where I actually eat, block by block.

From the slow-cooked depth of feijoada to the crispy comfort of coxinha, from the brigadeiro that ends every celebration to the açaí bowl that starts every beach morning, Brazilian, and carioca, cooking has deep roots and rewards those who take the time to explore it properly.

This guide organizes Rio's nightlife by energy and budget, from casual to memorable, so you can choose what kind of night you're actually looking for.