2 Days in Rio de Janeiro

"Not far from the Santa Teresa district, the Lilia restaurant serves a delicious menu that's perfect for lunch. Occupying a colonial-style townhouse in the historic Lapa district in the center of Rio, just a few metres from the famous São Sebastião cathedral, the restaurant has a distinctly unpretentious feel with a daily focus on ingredients sourced from a variety of local producers. And although the décor is industrial in feel, including exposed brick, the overall ambience is comfortable and welcoming. This is also reflected in the cuisine created by Chef Rafael Scatolin, who mixes creativity and flavor in dishes such as grilled mushrooms with cauliflower cream, Brazil nuts, chimichurri, and chickpeas, as well as light starters such as fresh oysters with seaweed and fish roe, one of the dishes served on the tasting menu." - The MICHELIN Guide