Grado Restaurante
📍 R. Visc. de Carandaí, 31 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22460-020, Brazil
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Google: 4.5 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Grado Restaurante, located on the edge of Rio de Janeiro's enchanting botanical gardens, is a delightful culinary gem that captures the essence of Italian dining with a cozy twist. The restaurant exudes warmth and charm, thanks to its inviting decor and the friendly service provided by Chef Nello Garaventa and manager Lara Atamian. With a focus on quality, the prefix menu at R$198 offers a wonderful array of dishes, from flaky, lemony fish to exquisite ceviche. Guests rave about the intimate ambiance, perfect for couples or small gatherings, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists looking for a memorable meal. The extensive wine list and attentive staff further enhance the dining experience, ensuring that every visit feels special.
Signature Dishes
- •Flaky lemony fish of the day
- •Exquisite ceviche appetizer
- •Eggplant in red sauce
- •Tiramisu
- •Apple tart
Overall rating 4.4 / 5 (1,206 reviews)
Google: 4.5 (915 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (291 reviews)
Customer Reviews
Grado, nestled right on the edge of Rio de Janeiro's botanical gardens, offers an open kitchen, an old house setting, and the warmth and welcome of Chef Nello Garaventa and manager Lara Atamian. This is a prefix for $198R. It includes bread, appetizer, entree and dessert. Definitely go hungry. The menu, predominantly in Portuguese, doesn't pose a language barrier thanks to the fantastic English-speaking staff. The flaky, lemony fish of the day and irresistible bread make for a memorable dining experience. The fish was like butter. Don't miss the exquisite ceviche appetizer. The wood-fired oven adds charm. The restaurant's quaint interior, adorned with quirky decorations and curated bookshelves, creates a cozy atmosphere.
Superb Italian food ! So happy to have been able to eat here. The kitchen does excellent work and the entire staff is attentive and caring. The chef here puts out some amazing dishes - definitely try to eggplant in red sauce as a starter - my mind was blown at how good it was. We don’t speak much Portuguese but that was not an issue as they provided waitstaff to us that spoke English. Extensive wine list and prices were quite reasonable at going exchange rates (5.5rs : 1usd). Believe they only do a tasting menu which was 178rs per person and includes a starter, main course and dessert.
Péssima experiência, garçom nos abordou ainda na porta perguntando se conhecíamos o sistema de menu degustação da casa, demorou muito para ir até a mesa tirar nosso pedido, e mais de 70% dos pratos do cardápio tinha acréscimo de valor mesmo o sistema sendo menu degustação com valor “semi” fechado. Outro absurdo vou o Valet Parking que cobriu na entrada, e antes de finalizarmos o jantar, o gerente da casa veio trazer a chave do carro dizendo q o carro estava na porta do restaurante e o responsável pelo estacionamento já tinha ir embora antes de 23:30.
Excelente atendimento, ambiente muito agradável e comida muito saborosa, além de excelente carta de vinhos! Com toda a certeza voltaremos!!!