The news magazine, Veja Rio, publishes an annual list – Comer & Beber (Eat & Drink)  of the best restaurants and bars in Rio de Janeiro. For 2025-26 the selection includes a top three of:

Asian: Elena, Mee, Mr. Lam; Contemporary: Lasai, Oteque, Oseille; Feijoada: Academia da Cachaça, Rubaiyat, Aconchego Carioca; French: Casa 201, Chez Claude Francese Brasserie; Gastrobar: Balcão 201, Nosso, Eleninha; Hamburger: Bal. Clan, Encarnado, T.T. Burger; Italian: Gero, Grado, Nido;  Japanese: San Omakase, Haru, Mitsuba; Meat: Rufino, Malta Beef Club, Giuseppe Grill;  Pizza: Ferro e Farinha, Capricciosa,Ellal; Portuguese: Rancho Portugues, Gajos d’Ouro, EA Gastronomia; Seafood: Satyricon, Polvo Marisqueira, Ocyá; Vegetarian: Teva,.org Bistro, Brota; Wine Bar: Libo, Belisco, Virtuoso; Boteco: Bar da Frente, Capiau; Botica; Kiosk: La na Rosi, Sel d’Ipanema,Ginga.