Experts' Choice Award Lasai
What the experts agree on
Lasai's 14-course daily tasting menu showcases seasonal Brazilian ingredients from the chef's own farm in an intimate, converted colonial townhouse. Michelin-starred and ranked #28 globally, it's Rio's premier gourmet destination.
“Set in a beautiful converted colonial town house complete with a roof terrace for cocktails, Lasai is one of the city’s leading gourmet experiences, featuring a daily changing 14-course tasting menu.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A member of the select group of restaurants that is representative of Brazilian gastronomy, this establishment abides by a strict ethos of seasonality and the use of local ingredients." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "If you go big for one meal in Rio, it should be at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Botafogo, helmed by Mugaritz-trained Rafa Costa e Silva." Full review
Eater "With a smaller staff, the experience has become more intimate, but the daily tasting menu still focuses on seasonal ingredients from the chef’s own farm and small local producers."
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"Ranked #28 in the World's 50 Best. Intimate chefs table experience leading the way in Brazil" Full review
Afar Magazine "Since 2014 the last word in Rio for contemporary cuisine has been Lasai. Chef Rafael Costa e Silva cut his teeth in the kitchen at the Basque country’s famed Andoni Aduriz. At Rio’s..." Full review
Time Out "We also brought the Michelin Guide to Rio, with restaurants like Oteque, Lasai, and Oro getting recognized"
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Rua Conde de Iraja 191, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
