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Rio Scenarium

Rua do Lavradio 20 | Centro Antigo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Santo Cristo)
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Ranked #3 of 1,185 restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Cuisines: Brazilian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Santo Cristo
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Santo Cristo
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State College, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Interesting decor. The floors are heavily decorated. There is live music. And, the food is not bad. But, due to the cover charge, the restaurant is pricy. By my preferences, going once was an interesting experience and fine, but, I would not go back again even if I am in the area.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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62 reviews 62 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Famous local bar and restaurant for Samba dancing and great live music. The band was incredible, but the food was average. Fun atmosphere, but a little pricey. Multiple floors, some seating good, some not so good. Whole area is very lively at night, perfect for partying and having a good time.

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Singapore
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41 reviews 41 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Had to check this place out since it is so popular. Was there on a sat night (cover charge was R40and it opened its doors only at 8pm but a queue started forming by 730pm, so do go early if u wish to enter at 8ish and have a table. The place itself is huge with 3 floors and they... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Rio Scenarium best place ever! Good food, great atmosphere with a live Samba band playing all night!! Love this place!!

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Turkey
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Historic building with lots of antiquities hanging from walls and ceilings. Live Brazilian music playing all the time by different bands; and apparently, the later you stay, the better the music gets. Unfortunately, the majority of patrons are tourists and visitors rather than cariocas themselves, therefore not the best way to see an authentic Rio evening of music and dance.... More

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Sarasota, Florida
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

If you are a first time visitor of Rio, you MUST visit this place to feel the local vibes of Rio! Awesome décor, great people, non stop samba dancing! The service was great but don't expect to have GREAT food, however it is still good. Arrive around 8:30 pm to get seats or else you will be standing the whole... More

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New York, New York, United States
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This place has a mix of highs and lows. Lows: - The food and service was terrible (this could be because we were a pretty large group). - The music (by brazil standards) compared to other live bands was pretty bad - the crowd was pretty touristy and that lent a different feel to the place Highs: + huge space... More

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Mendoza, Argentina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

It is an incredible place. Furniture in the ceiling, all kind of old stuff an incredible decoration with parts of an old Pharmacy. Toys hanging on the wall, an amazing collection of old things. Live music, good caipirinha and a lot of people dancing.

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RIo de Janeiro, Brazil
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Very often, this bar-restaurant has very nice brazilian bands and solo musicians. The meal is fair, tipically with snacks and drinks like caipirinha and others. Deserves a visit although it can be very busy on fridays/saturdays.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

If you are looking for a fun night out this is it. We went for drinks, there was live music, loads of people and great atmosphere. About 10-15 mins from Copacabana

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