One of Rio’s most beautiful restaurants — tropical Brazilian dining spread across open-air terraces overlooking the city from Santa Teresa.
Why It Belongs on the List
Set high in the hills of Santa Teresa, Aprazível feels more like a hidden tropical retreat than a restaurant. Wooden terraces, giant trees, candlelit tables, and panoramic city views create one of Rio’s most atmospheric dining settings. The menu focuses on elevated Brazilian cuisine using Amazonian ingredients, seafood, moquecas, tropical fruits, and regional specialties from across the country. Sunset dinners here are among the quintessential Rio experiences.
What Stands Out
- Stunning hillside terraces and city views
- Tropical garden atmosphere
- Elevated regional Brazilian cuisine
- One of Rio’s most romantic restaurants
- Excellent caipirinhas and cocktails
- Ideal sunset dinner location