The fourth season of Somebody Feed Phil, a documentary presented by Philip Rosenthal, arrived on Netflix, and the first episode was filmed right in our Marvelous City, Rio de Janeiro.
The episode of Somebody Feed Phil in Rio de Janeiro is fantastic and shows some of our beautiful settings, our most characteristic cuisine and how friendly and welcoming our people are. Have you watched the episode and were you eager to repeat Phil’s script? So this post is for you. Below, we list all the places Phill visited, all the delicacies he tried, and all the tips on our website about each one. Come with us and let your trip to Rio de Janeiro be even more delicious!
1. Praça Feira Nossa Senhora da Paz
Ipanema
Where?
The Nossa Senhora da Paz square is located between the streets Barão da Torre, Visconde de Pirajá, Maria Quitéria and Joana Angélica in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.
When?
The free market that Phil visited takes place every Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What did Phil taste?
At the open market in Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz, Phil tries coconut water, passion fruit, mango carlotinha, pitaya (the frustrating fruit), papaya, tapioca, pastel and sugarcane juice.
2. Academia da Cachaça
Leblon
Where?
Academia da Cachaça: Rua Conde De Bernadotte 26, Ljs EFG.
Where?
Daily from 11 a.m. to 23 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Reservations: +55 21 2529-2680
What did Phil taste?
Cachaça, Caipirinha and Feijoada.
Learn more:
3. Sugarloaf Mountain
Urca
Where?
Sugarloaf Mountain: Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca.
When?
Sunday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entrance until 8 p.m.
What did Phil taste?
Caipirinha.
Learn more:
4. Lasai
Botafogo
Where?
Lasai: Rua Conde de Irajá, 191, Botafogo
Reservation: +55 21 3449-1834 | +55 21 3449-1854
When?
Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
They work only with reservations. Take a look at our Travel Concierge Service.
What did Phil taste?
The menu varies daily. You will taste a wide variety of vegetable products, organic fairs, seafood and meat.
5. Confeitaria Colombo
Downtown
Where?
Confeitaria Colombo: Rua Gonçalves Dias, 32 – Downtown.
When?
From Monday to Friday from 09 a.m to 7 p.m. Saturdays and holidays from 09 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During Covid-19 Pandemic: From Monday to Friday from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturdays and holidays from 09 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What did Phil taste?
Phil enjoyed the complete Tea Buffet at this traditional confectionery in the city. Among the many delicacies experienced, the Coxinha draws attention. See the full menu here.
Unfourtnatly, with the advance of Covid-19, Confeitaria Colombo temporarily suspended the tea buffet service. Check for updates on the services provided here.
6. Parque Lage
Jardim Botânico
Where?
Parque Lage: R. Botanical Garden, 414 – Jardim Botânico.
Information: +55 21 2334-4297 | +55 21 2334-8111
When?
Open daily, including holidays – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the occasion of Covid-19: the entire green area will be accessible for visitation, with a limit of 1,000 visitors per hour. However, for your safety, the Stables, Altar, Caves, Aquarium, Playground, and picnic areas will be inaccessible.
There is no need to schedule. Free entrance.
Learn more:
7. Aconchego Carioca
Praça da Bandeira - Tijuca
Where?
Aconchego Carioca: R. Barão de Iguatemi, 245 – Praca da Bandeira.
When?
Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What did Phil taste?
Bolinho de Feijoada (Feijoada Ball), Drymeat (Carne de Sol) with regional cheese, angu pastry with pork rib and guava barbacue, Regional cheese with guava (Romeo and Juliet).
Learn more:
8. Na minha casa (At my house)
Benfica
Where?
Na minha casa: Rio Municipal Market – Cadeg, Upper Floor, Rua 15 Loja 2. R. Cap. Félix, 110 – Benfica.
When?
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What did Phil taste?
Scrambled Eggs, Polvilho Biscuit, Requeijão (Brazilian Cream Cheese), Corn Cake with guava.
The menu varies daily.
Learn more:
9. David's Bar
Copacabana
Where?
Bar do David: R. Barata Ribeiro, 7 – Copacabana.
Phone: +55 21 3298-5975
When?
Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m.
What did Phil taste?
Shrimp salad with white beans, corn dumpling with dried meat, pork ribs with pineapple sauce.
Learn more:
10. Brunch at the Copacabana Palace
Copacabana
Where?
Pérgula, a sophisticated restaurant at Copacabana Palace with cosmopolitan food, buffet, and brunch on Sundays.
Av. Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana.
When?
On Sundays
What did Phil taste?
The variety of recipes is extensive. Chef João Melo prepares dishes such as apricot brie pie, as well as salads, pastas, risottos, and desserts. Highlight also for the bread produced in the hotel’s boulangerie, always fresh and warm.
To accompany, water, juices, and the traditional sparkling wine from Copa, in brut and rosé versions, as well as drinks such as Mimosa, Aperol Spritz, Bloody Mary, and Kir Royal. It is recommended that you book in advance.
Learn more:
11. Cervantes
Copacabana
Where?
Restaurant: Av. Prado Júnior, 335 – Lj. B.
Bar: Rua Barata Ribeiro, 7 – Lj. B.
When?
Tuesday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m.
What did Phil taste?
Cervantes Special: a sandwich with chicken liver pate, filet mignon, and pineapple.
Also you should try the Filet Oswaldo Aranha, one of the most typical dishes in the city.
Learn more:
12. Brigadeiro and Cheese Bread
Everywhere
While talking at the hotel with his wife, Phil also mentions two delicacies that are a national passion: the brigadeiro and the cheese bread (pão de queijo). To learn more about them and see our recommendations, read the articles 7 Brazilian Sweets and Desserts you must taste in Rio de Janeiro
and What to eat in Rio de Janeiro: 7 foods you need to try.
13. Assador Rio's
Where?
Last but not least, Phil visits a steakhouse. Here we call: Churrascaria.
Assador: Av. Infante Dom Henrique, s / n – Flamengo,
When?
Daily, from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
What did Phil taste?
Phil participates in the “Rodízio de Carnes” and tries, besides the salad buffet, picanha, chicken, rib fillet, pork rib and, lamb shoulder.
At the end of his tour, Phil points out that: “My time here in Rio showed me a lot. But one thing stands out. As much as I love the landscape, the setting, the feeling of the place, it’s the people. It’s always the people. And it’s not because they are physically beautiful, but because of their spirit, their smiles. Made friends real quickly here. And that’s the secret to life, people. Make friends”.
In Somebody Feed Phil, Phil loved Rio de Janeiro and the Cariocas. Therefore he recommends that you let the locals to choose the best places and menus during your visit. He even says that this is his biggest advice. And we are here to do that for you. Check our Travel Planning and Carioca Experiences services. We will be here with open arms to welcome you.
