Neighborhood guide
Zona Sul's hidden culinary neighborhood
Tucked into the tree-lined hills of Laranjeiras, this residential neighborhood has quietly become a foodie destination. While tourists flock to nearby Copacabana, locals know to come here for an eclectic dining scene that spans gourmet burgers, authentic Italian trattorias, fresh sushi, and neighborhood bars. The beautiful Parque Eduardo Guinle provides a green refuge between meals, but it's really at the restaurant tables where Laranjeiras shines. This is Rio's kind of neighborhood dining - unpretentious but excellent, where you're more likely to sit next to a local family than fellow travelers.
Known for
Diverse restaurant scene in a residential setting, especially known for gourmet burger joints and Italian cuisine.
Best time to visit
Weeknight dinners to experience the local crowd, or Sunday lunch followed by a park stroll.
Local tip
Armazém Cardosão becomes the neighborhood's unofficial happy hour spot - arrive early to snag a sidewalk table.
