A Baixo Gávea bistro opened in 1981 by two couples of friends, where diners doodle on paper tablecloths with coloured chalk. Classics include filé boursin, created for actor Walmor Chagas, and arroz de pato, the best seller.
- Address
- Rua José Roberto Macedo Soares 5, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Mon-Tue 12:00-24:00; Wed-Sat 12:00-01:00; Sun 12:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Filé boursin BRL 99, arroz de pato do Chico BRL 90, brie or shrimp pastéis (4) BRL 34 (Veja Rio, 2026)
- Price level
- R$ R$ R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the arroz de pato do Chico or filé boursin; finish with the house chocolate pudding or toucinho do céu.
- Open daily until late (01:00, earlier Sunday to Tuesday); only 52 seats.