Térèze

The main restaurant at the stylish Hotel Santa Teresa has earned the property a spot in the acclaimed Relais and Chateaux association with a great wine list and sophisticated Brazilian cuisine. If you are staying in Ipanema or Copacabana, it can be a real trek to get here but for foodies it is worth it. If you are visiting the Christ or Santa Teresa neighborhood, it is also lovely for lunch. The décor is Brazilian organic chic with lots of natural woods and fun touches like bright red lampshades and lamps with wooden faces as bases. Floor to ceiling glass windows provide great views over the rooftops of Santa Teresa. The menu mixes local favorites with a modern twist. For example, a hearts of palm salad is served as a timbale layers of shredded hearts of palm and chopped mango, tomato and onion and suckling pig is served with caramel sauce and celery root. Save room for dessert.