Top 8 Michelin Starred Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro in 2025

C2Rio presents the 8 best Michelin-starred restaurants in Rio de Janeiro in 2025.
A special selection featuring restaurants awarded with 1 and 2 Michelin Stars, as well as locations reconfirmed among the city’s finest.

Luxury and Gastronomic Excellence at the Copacabana Palace

The Copacabana Palace, an icon of luxury hospitality in Brazil and a symbol of Rio de Janeiro, is not only famous for its grand architecture and century-old history. The hotel is also a must-visit destination for haute cuisine lovers, housing two Michelin-starred restaurants: Mee and Cipriani.

Mee: Oriental Sophistication by the Sea

Opened in 2014, Mee was the first pan-Asian restaurant in Brazil to earn a Michelin star — and it continues to hold this prestigious distinction to this day. Led by Chef Cassio Hara, the restaurant offers a true sensory journey through Southeast Asian cuisine, with highlights from Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, China, and Japan.

The omakase experience (a surprise tasting menu chosen by the chef) is a favorite among guests, always featuring top-quality ingredients and impeccable presentation. The sophisticated and intimate setting, decorated with contemporary Asian inspiration, completes the experience.

Cipriani: The Elegance of Italian Cuisine

Located next to the iconic pool of the Copacabana Palace, Cipriani is a temple of refined modern Italian cuisine. Under the leadership of Italian Chef Nello Cassese, the restaurant maintains its Michelin star by offering dishes that balance classical techniques with contemporary touches and seasonal ingredients.

The extensive and carefully curated wine list is perfect for pairing with the tasting menu or à la carte dishes, which range from handmade pastas to seafood with surprising flavors. The elegant dining room with pool views and flawless service add to the atmosphere of refinement.

Dining at the Copacabana Palace is more than just a meal it’s a chance to experience the best of international gastronomy in one of Brazil’s most iconic settings. Mee and Cipriani represent the balance between tradition, innovation, and excellence, making the hotel a must for those seeking luxurious experiences in Rio.

Lasai and Oteque Shine in the Michelin Guide 2025

Far beyond the beautiful views of Sugarloaf Mountain, the Botafogo neighborhood has become a true gastronomic hub in Rio de Janeiro. And the recognition came in grand style: two of the city’s top restaurants, Lasai and Oteque, are located there and are featured prominently in the Michelin Guide 2025.

Lasai: From Farm to Plate

Lasai, led by Chef Rafa Costa e Silva, is a true manifesto of contemporary Brazilian authorial cuisine. With two Michelin stars, the restaurant stands out for its farm-to-table concept, using seasonal ingredients from its own gardens and local producers.

The setting is intimate and modern, with limited seating including an exclusive 10-seat counter with a direct view of the kitchen. The tasting menu changes frequently, reflecting the seasonality of the ingredients and the chef’s tireless creativity. Minimalism, technical precision, and warmth are trademarks of the Lasai experience, considered one of the city’s most sophisticated.

Oteque: Open Kitchen, Immersive Experience

Oteque, by Chef Alberto Landgraf, is also an absolute highlight in Botafogo. After previously earning two stars, the restaurant holds one Michelin star in 2025 and remains one of the most celebrated dining spots in the country.

The restaurant offers a contemporary tasting menu with strong Brazilian ingredients, seafood, and refined techniques. A key feature is the ambiance: an elegant industrial-style space with a counter that offers a direct view of the kitchen, providing an immersive dining experience. Every detail is designed to turn the meal into a complete sensory journey.

Walking through the streets of Botafogo reveals a vibrant mix of culture, youth, trendy bars, and world-class restaurants. Lasai and Oteque are at the peak of this scene, elevating the neighborhood to a must-visit status for those seeking fine dining in Rio. C2Rio Tip: A Michelin-starred dinner in Botafogo is the perfect way to wrap up a full city tour with C2Rio.

Seaside Stars: Fine Dining in Ipanema and Leblon

Known for their elegance, stunning scenery, and cosmopolitan lifestyle, the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Leblon are more than iconic beaches. They’re also home to two of the most prestigious restaurants in Rio according to the Michelin Guide 2025: Oro, with two stars, and Oseille, newly awarded with one star. Both are must-visits for anyone seeking the best of Rio’s culinary scene.

Oro (Leblon): Brazilian Cuisine Reinvented

Under the creative leadership of Chef Felipe Bronze, Oro has become a benchmark for contemporary Brazilian cuisine and is currently one of the few restaurants in the country with two Michelin stars.

The elegant and welcoming environment sets the stage for two surprising tasting menus: Afetividade and Criatividade, which explore Brazilian ingredients and techniques with sophistication, innovation, and a theatrical touch. The dishes are presented as true works of art, and the experience goes beyond taste — it’s visual, sensory, and cultural.Oro represents the perfect union of authorial gastronomy, Brazilian tradition, and culinary mastery, making it a must for lovers of exclusive gastronomic experiences.

Oseille (Ipanema): French Tradition with a Brazilian Soul

Debuting in the 2025 Michelin Guide with one star, Oseille is the newest gastronomic gem in Ipanema. The restaurant is helmed by Chef Thomas Troisgros, heir to one of Brazil’s most influential French culinary families. With a unique tasting menu, Oseille blends classical French techniques taught to the chef by his grandfather with fresh, seasonal Brazilian ingredients. The result is an elegant, light, and creative cuisine, served in a sleek, sophisticated setting with few seats and impeccable service.

C2Rio Tip: Want to experience the best of Rio? Our team will take you there with comfort, safety, and flexibility for a gastronomic journey worthy of these stars. With C2Rio, every moment in Rio becomes an unforgettable memory.

To end our Michelin-starred tour of Rio de Janeiro in 2025, we highlight the charming and surprising Casa 201, located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood.
Surrounded by greenery, art, and tranquility, the restaurant has just earned its first Michelin star, becoming one of this year’s biggest standouts.

Led by Chef João Paulo Frankenfeld, Casa 201 offers a refined, authorial experience based on French technique, skillfully applied to seasonal Brazilian ingredients. The tasting menu changes frequently, reflecting the chef’s creativity and the fre. Whether it’s a romantic dinner in Ipanema, a special night at the Copacabana Palace, or an unforgettable lunch in Jardim Botânico, our team is ready to turn your tour into a complete experience with comfort, safety, and style.

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