Sugar loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro French Restaurants

Chez L'Ami Martin Bistro

The Pax Group of restaurants has created a winner with Bistro Chez L'Ami Martin. French chef, Pascal Jolly was recruited to develop a Parisian inspired menu that reminds patrons of Paris’ sophisticate ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: French
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2512-8623

Brasserie Rosário French Restaurant

The Brasserie Rosário Bistro is set in a restored 1800’s building that the restaurant touts was used by King Dom Joao VI and the treasury of the Portuguese Empire. They indicate that the treasures can ...more »

  • Location: Centro
  • Type: French
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2518 3033

Le Pré Catalan French Restaurant

The Sofitel Hotel in Rio extends their award winning brand to this lovely restaurant featuring authentic French cuisine and beautiful views of Copacabana beach. The decor is modern and elegant and ...more »

  • Location: Copacabana
  • Type: French
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2525 1232

Bistrô the Line

Join the "Bistrô the Line" for light afternoon meals served on lovely outside tables. You will find Beef or Salmon Carpaccio, a wonderful Caprese Salad and Spaghetti with shrimp and leeks in a light ...more »

  • Location: Centro
  • Type: French
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2233-3571

Our Local Experts say:

The charming bistros, bakeries and brasseries in Rio that serve French cuisine offer classic Parisian inspired dishes with a bit of Brazilian zest. It’s not unusual to hear guests leaving these restaurants and exclaiming 'c'est magnifique'.

In Rio, you will not find an abundance of 'French only' cuisine, but rather French dishes mixed with other continental cuisine. However, the French inspired attention to quality, fresh ingredients and fine wines are on full display. All of these restaurants bring a certain 'je ne c'est quoi' to the city.

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