Ocyá

Seafood restaurant · Leblon

Ocyá

Seafood restaurant · Leblon

R. Aristides Espinola, 88 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22440-050, Brazil

Highlights

Sustainable seafood charcuterie, grilled, fried, and raw fish

R. Aristides Espinola, 88 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22440-050, Brazil Get directions

ocya.com.br

@ocya.rio

R$200+ · Menu

@michelinguide

"Fisherman, diver and chef Gerônimo Athuel is a font of knowledge when it comes to seafood, and is keen to highlight the importance of conscious, selective and artisanal fishing. He is also strongly committed to research into preserving and maturing techniques, as well as the use of all fish and seafood species, prioritising those that are often discarded. With one restaurant in Ilha Primeira already behind him, he has now brought his cuisine to this exclusive space in the Zona Sul. Here, the decor is modern with plenty of natural light and a glass-fronted fish maturing cabinet that highlights his culinary concept. Fabulous options on the menu range from seafood charcuterie to grilled, fried and raw fish dishes which will delight guests’ tastebuds with their surprising flavours and skilful technique and presentation." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/rio-de-janeiro-region/rio-de-janeiro/restaurant/ocya-leblon

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@cntraveler

Getting to the Heart of Rio's Brazilian Soul

"A refined neighborhood with a vibrant dining scene."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/getting-to-the-heart-of-rio-de-janeiros-brazilian-soul

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@michelinguide

OCYÁ Leblon

https://guide.michelin.com/en/rio-de-janeiro-region/rio-de-janeiro/restaurant/ocya-leblon

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Camila Galfione

Google

What an experience! Fish Chucruteria was truly special. The nori focaccia was also a highlight—unexpected and delicious. The pâté surprised us with soft, enchanting layers of deep flavor. The concept—sustainable, local seafood—is compelling, but it’s the details where the real magic happens. Highly recommended. The only feedback: the service felt a bit traditional in terms of gender roles, with only men being offered to taste the wine or handed the bill.

B O

Google

It started with an unstable chair. The food was ok, but not extraordinary. The cocktails are fine. But I had no luck on that day with the ambience. There was a too loud group next to my table, that spoiled the moment. I did not even want to order the desert because of the noise. So I had to leave the restaurant unsatisfied.

Massimo matteotti

Google

Ocyá another beautiful and elegant restaurant love it! The fish in the glass was so cool never see something like that really like the style of the restaurant I’m impressed on the food really fresh the fish and the octopus I had. The staff was very nice I will love to go back!

Dániel Pálma

Google

Okay at best, not very creative, bland dishes for the most part. The octopus was kinda tough and in general everything felt uninspired. The ceviche was tasteless, the fish choripán barely had fish in it

Gabe Kagan

Google

I didn’t think the seafood here was any good. The ceviche was bad. The fish crudo tasted bad. The tuna ponzu was ok. The mains were decent, but for a Michelin guide restaurant they were not very tasty. There’s something about Rio, where the Michelin guide restaurants are often the worst ones.

D A M

Google

Food was pretty good. Service was ok. Waiting staff could use some training for a restaurant of this caliber. Wait time for food was reasonable.

Tiam Hock Sim

Google

Absolutely amazing dinner. Worth to visit if you like to have different fish experience.

Olga Maevskaia

Google

Visited in July 2024. Brazil. Rio de Janeiro. We chose this restaurant based on Google reviews, and we also liked the photos and presentation of the dishes provided by the owner. However, it felt like the place was still new and they weren’t always able to meet standards. The interior looked nice, especially the fish display fridge. Food: We ordered a few grilled dishes (octopus and squid) and one main course for two. They brought everything out one at a time, even though we were hoping for a different sequence since we were a couple. The grilled squid was poorly cooked. It literally wouldn't even cut with a knife, and it was weird seeing wilted greens on the plate. We couldn't eat it (but they took it off the bill). The octopus was good, though. It was soft and juicy, and the garnish of seeds and onions added texture to the dish. Then, we waited for the pasta for about 30-40 minutes, which was a long wait. The pasta was cooked well, but it was on the edge of being too salty. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was a nice smooth consistency without any lumps. Service: The waiters didn’t speak English, but we managed to get by with gestures and that wasn’t a problem. The waiter even noticed we didn’t like the squid and took it off the bill. The service was good, but the food came out slowly. Conclusion: It’s a decent place overall. If they’re new, they’ll gain experience and become a great restaurant. Some of the food was good, and they have potential. But it’s a one-time visit for us. We didn’t feel like coming back.