- Cuisines: Seafood, Latin American, Brazilian
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Arrive early or book in advance to grab a table on the outside terrace and enjoy terrific views over Santa Teresa
Description:
- The antique street car that rattles through Rio's Santa Teresa district passes right in front of this bar/restaurant serving terrific pan-Brazilian dishes. Much use is made of ingredients native to the country - most notably Amazonia. If piranha soup sounds a little too adventurous, try the mixed entree which combines tasty nibbles such as fresh palm heart and acai (Amazonian berry) chutney. Alongside excellent fish, seafood and meat dishes are some good vegetarian options - try the mixed root vegetables topped with abobora (similar to pumpkin) and melted cheese. Chef Natacha Fink has picked up a string of awards for her work here, and it's not hard to see why. The wine list is also decent, and the caipirinhas made with passionfruit are delicious.
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User Reviews for Espirito Santa
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Excellent meal in Santa Teresa
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This restaurant was recommended to us by the management at Casa Cool Beans (B&B in Santa Teresa), and I am so glad they sent us there. From the appetizers to the desserts, our meal...
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- posted on 11.08.12
- by emmd06
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Awful! Don't bother.
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We didnt have any expectations of this restaurant except that it appeared in a guide book, but unfortunately the experience was entirely under-whelming. The meals, were of the Amazon...
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- posted on 11.03.12
- by Matt G
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Funky and fun
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This restaurant feels like a throwback to the 1960s in the Santa Teresa hill district of Rio de Janeiro, although the prices are not back-packer low. In addition to the interior rooms,...
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- posted on 10.29.12
- by Roslyn H
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 55 21 2508 7095
- send email
Address:
- Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 264
- Santa Teresa
- Rio de Janeiro 20241-260
Neighborhood:
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Hours:
- M-W 11:30a-6p, Th-Sa 11:30a-midnight, Su 11:30-7p
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