Grado Restaurante

it’s super cute place with the nice food and amazing wine

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.

We went to celebrate a friend’s birthday with 4 people, very bad service, salty food, disgusting side dishes full of cream, extremely overpriced for what they offer, R$1.800,00 not even a complimentary desert to the birthday person, we had to order an extra ice cream to ask for a cheap candle in order to sing happy birthday. A rip off!!!

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.

I very rarely leave 5 stars reviews, but this one deserves it. The food was superb, the service awesome, the ambiance was great. A little price, but fair when considering the quality

One of my favorite restaurants in Rio. The vibe is incredible for a date or cozy encounter. Food and service were top notch.

I was very disappointed by our experience at Grado. The service and the atmosphere are great, but the food is seriously lacking. The presentation of some plates were outright terrible: the tartare, the focaccia di recco, the fruit dessert. The focaccia di recco needs to be pulled from the menu because it couldn’t be further from the real thing. The taste of the pesto was terrible, the apple pie was served almost burned and not fully cooked. The kitchen clearly has no idea what Italian food is and no attention to details.

I've visited this spot several times now, and each experience has been a testament to thoughtful culinary design. The three-course set menu strikes a balance between tradition and innovation—Italian roots are clear, but the chef isn’t afraid to take creative liberties that pay off. Starters often surprise with unexpected pairings, while mains showcase depth and precision—whether it’s a saffron-infused risotto or a twist on gnocchi with regional ingredients. Desserts lean toward refined comfort, never overly sweet, always well-composed. Service is attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance supports both casual and celebratory occasions. It’s the kind of place that earns repeat visits not just for the food, but for the consistency in quality and the subtle evolution of the menu. Highly recommended for those who appreciate Italian cuisine with a modern, local twist.

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.

Ambiente excepcional, elegante retrô, sem hostentacao mas exalando classe. Comida de alta gamma, mas comida de verdade, ou seja de alta qualidade sem descambar para nouvelle cousine, nem o que tornou-se o insuportável fusion. Rolha a 100 reais. Ah, estava por esquecer. O menu oferece três pratos, mas se não quiser sobremesa, pode trocá-la por mima segunda entrada. Vale a pena.

Another local gem. Italian theme with my favorite dish being the tartar de carne (beef tartare) which was really flavorful. The taglioloni gratinado was good but be warned it's a very heavy dish with so much pasta and cheese! Delicious and recommended!

This place is great. Everything I ate here was a very good version of that dish. The service was good. The ambience was pleasant. I can't wait to go back.