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Confeitaria ColombovsRestaurante Aprazivel
Confeitaria Colombo and Restaurante Aprazivel are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Restaurante Aprazivel scores slightly better than Confeitaria Colombo. Restaurante Aprazivel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
Confeitaria Colombo
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Rua Goncalves Dias, 32, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's "The waffles here are a local legend. Savory pastries are stuffed with shrimp and chicken, and vegetarian nosh includes spinach and ricotta quiche and heart-of-palm pie." Full review
Frommer's "This stunning Victorian tearoom hasn't changed much since it opened in 1894. Two large counters at the entrance serve up sweets and snacks with coffee or other refreshments." Full review
Insight Guides "A Rio institution, Art Nouveau decor with mirrored walls serving light meals and a buffet, but most famous for its afternoon teas."
Rough Guide Star
"Founded in 1894, this splendidly decorated Art Nouveau café patisserie – a true relic of Rio’s belle époque – is a wonderful place to take tea and cakes."
Travel + Leisure "Brazil's most venerable chocolatier (founded in 1894) is hidden on a narrow street in chaotic Centro." Full review
Restaurante Aprazivel
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Rua Aprazivel 62, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-270
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Concierge "Nestled in a private jungle of jackfruit, mango, and star fruit trees, this artfully designed eatery became Santa Teresa's first gourmet restaurant when it opened in 1996."
Frommer's "Tables spill out over the gardens and patios, offering views of downtown Rio by day, and warm and exotic lighting in the evening." Full review
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View junkies should ask for a table on the house veranda, or on the patio tables outside by the bar.
DK Eyewitness "This open-air restaurant specializes in seafood and traditional Brazilian dishes like galinhada caipira (chicken risotto with mineiro sausage, chicory, and beans)."
Rough Guide Star
"Excellent, though expensive, French-influenced Minas Gerais dishes, plus an attractive terrace with wonderful views across Rio."
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"Climb up an alley to the very top of Santa Teresa and you'll stumble across this family-run restaurant surrounded by a lush tropical garden." Full review
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The shady garden with its soothing birdsong provides a relaxing setting in which to sip one of the special cachaças and choose from a menu that offers a whole host of delicious dishes from right across Brazil.
Fodor's "A tropical garden filled with exotic plants, monkeys, and birds is the spectacular setting for this family restaurant serving pan-Brazilian dishes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "While Aprazível’s menu features traditional recipes from various corners of Brazil, some of the best are from Castilho’s home state of Minas Gerais, especially the galinhada." Full review
