Bona Ventura

Tijuca · Rio de Janeiro

Bar Varnhagen

Local cuisineLocals' pick

A Tijuca corner botequim of Portuguese origin, open since 1944, with a formica counter, blue-and-white tiles and birdcages everywhere. The famous recipes of Dona Natalina still lead the menu, above all the rabada with potatoes and watercress.

Address
Praça Varnhagen 14 A, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Hours
Tue-Fri 09:00-17:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 1 h
Price
Rabada with rice, beans and farofa BRL 58, mini feijoada BRL 55, bolinho de bacalhau BRL 9 (Time Out, 2024)
Price level
R$

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Good to know

  • Order the rabada or mini feijoada at lunch; a cod fritter with a cold beer at the counter.
  • Daytime only: Tuesday to Friday 09:00-17:00, weekends 10:00-17:00; closed Mondays.

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