Heir to the old Capela of 1903, reopened as Nova Capela in 1967 after a fire, this Lapa hall is where the night ends: waiters in white jackets bring the famous cabrito with arroz de brócolis to tables of musicians, students and late diners.
- Address
- Avenida Mem de Sá 96, Lapa, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 11:00-24:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Evening, Late night · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Cabrito (roast kid/lamb) with broccoli rice and potatoes for two BRL 189 (Veja Rio, 2025)
- Price level
- R$ R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Order the cabrito for two (it comes with arroz de brócolis and batatas coradas) and share it; portions are huge.
- Open late every night, to 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, which makes it the classic Lapa saideira stop.