Top 10:

Cheap Rio de Janeiro Restaurants

    • Bar do Arnaudo - Rio de Janeiro
      • 1. Bar do Arnaudo

      • Hearty portions, friendly welcome
        • Latin American
        • Affordable
      • Nile Expert Tip: Finish your meal with a delicious, creamy coconut or passionfruit 'batida', condensed milk and cachaca...
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    • Restaurante Vegetariano Social Clube - Rio de Janeiro
    • Churrascaria Carretão - Rio de Janeiro
    • 66 Bistro - Rio de Janeiro
      • 4. 66 Bistro

      • Gourmet dining, affordable pricing
        • French
        • Expensive
    • New Natural - Rio de Janeiro
      • 5. New Natural

      • Great for vegetarians
        • Breakfast & Brunch
        • Cheap
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    • Bar Luiz - Rio de Janeiro
      • 6. Bar Luiz

      • A true carioca institution
        • Cajun & Creole
        • German
        • European
        • Cheap
        • Centro
    • Casa Cavé - Rio de Janeiro
      • 7. Casa Cavé

      • Hiding Out at Cavé
        • Cheap
        • Centro
    • Amarelinho - Rio de Janeiro
      • 8. Amarelinho

      • Great Spot for People-Watching
        • Latin American
        • Local Traditional
        • Affordable
        • Centro
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    • Simplesmente - Rio de Janeiro
      • 9. Simplesmente

      • Late Night Drinking Den
        • Affordable
        • Santa Teresa
    • Arab - Rio de Janeiro
      • 10. Arab

      • Arab not only has one terrific waterfront patio (on Copa beach), but it also serves delicious Middle...

        • Middle Eastern
        • Copacabana
  • The Best of NileGuide
  • Gone are the days when a holiday in Rio de Janeiro meant a bargain break in the sun. An increasingly strong national currency and increased tourism means that visitors can get an unpleasant surprise when they clock restaurant prices in the city. But cash-strapped travellers needn't panic - while the touristy Zona Sul (South Zone) of the city is home to any number of super-pricey restaurants, it's perfectly possible to eat well without breaking the bank. Head away from the beaches and you'll find a wealth of good value spots, many of which operate buffet-style, with your plate of food priced by weight. Those with serious hunger pangs should look for places offering 'rodizio' food, where you can eat all you want for a set price. Pizza and barbequed meat are the most common foods to be served rodizio-style, but there's usually an abundance of innovative vegetable dishes on offer too.

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