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Rio De Janeiro - Restaurants and Activities Overview

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Rio caters to all tastes and exploring the city’s restaurants definitely should be included on your list of things to do. You will find many of the best restaurants in Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana and Leme.

Eating out in Rio de Janeiro is not an expensive experience. At the most stylish restaurants there are dishes around $15, a bottle of mineral water or soda goes for less than $1, draft or domestic beer is less than $2. You can expect to spend $5 to $15 per person at a budget restaurant or snack bar and from $20 to $35 at a more sophisticated restaurant.

Because some of the restaurants do not take credit cards, you should ask first, just to avoid any embarrassment. You can check the menus outside before you go in and if the restaurant does not have a display with the price list you can be in for a big surprise. The additional 10% you see at the bottom of the bill is not the tax, it is the tip. You can add extra if the service was outstanding and if he tip is not included, give at least 10%. Always double check the bill and ask if there is something that you do not understand or some detail that you do not agree with.

The waiters will not bring water with the menu. A bottle of sparkling or nonsparkling Brazilian mineral water is recommended. Cariocas often drink fresh squeezed fruit juices with their meals. Most restaurants start you with a basket of bread or rolls and assorted spreads, called couvert. The couverts are not complimentary and is usually charged per person. Brazilian coffee is very strong, very black and very good. Cariocas will not leave a restaurant without a cup of coffee or espresso. You should enjoy the caffeine buzz with a walk along the beach to help digest your meal.

There are plenty of good places to eat in Rio de Janeiro and you’re certain to find something to satisfy your appetite.

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