Giuseppe Grill

Description:

• We came here on a rare cold Rio night looking only for a good steak and a bottle of red wine. We left thoroughly impressed with this restaurant; not only was the steak outstanding and the wine list affordably priced, the dining lounge itself is a pleasant, modern room, service was excellent and attentive -- and oddly enough, we had some of the best grilled octopus ever! The house specialty is beef, no doubt about it. You can choose from grilled beef or slowly roasted beef on a charcoal grill. Both options include excellent cuts such as prime rib, Argentine chorizo steak, filet mignon, and rump steak as well as beef ribs, pork, and chicken. Each main course comes with a side dish; you can choose from a variety of salads, rice, and potatoes served fried, roasted, baked, or sautéed. And then oddly enough, the restaurant also serves up a selection of outstanding fresh seafood. Have a look at the catch of the day and ask for the waiter's recommendation. We went with the octopus, grilled to perfection and served tossed with arugula as a warm salad and were thoroughly impressed. Best of all, a steak dinner for two with appetizers, a bottle of Argentine Malbec, and coffee barely cracked the US$100 (£54) mark.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010