Oro Rio de Janeiro

Oro sits on Avenida General San Martin in Leblon, a ten-minute walk from the sand at Leblon Beach. The restaurant currently holds two stars in the Michelin Guide and appears as number 47 on the 2024 La Liste.

The dining room runs smart and elegant, but it earns its reputation through technical precision rather than the stuffy formality common to other Michelin-starred spots in the city. While neighbouring venues in this district often lean into the casual energy of the shoreline, Oro ignores the temptation of the tourist-heavy coast to focus on a creative, South American tasting menu. It is more deliberate than the bistros nearby, making it the better choice for those who want their dinner to be the main event of the night rather than a late-evening stopover.