Bona Ventura

Botafogo · Rio de Janeiro

Salva Bar

Local cuisine

Bahian chef Fabrício Chagas's three-storey pink house with blue shutters, Iemanjá pictures and carrancas, opened in 2025. The food runs from the coast to the Recôncavo: acarajé, moquecas and smoked carne de fumeiro in croquettes and an octopus rice.

Address
Rua Visconde de Caravelas 89, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Hours
Wed-Thu 18:00-24:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-18:00; closed Mon, Tue (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Acarajé sandwiches (2) BRL 38, peixe à baiana for two BRL 163, carne de fumeiro pastel BRL 28 (Veja Rio 2026; Time Out 2025)
Price level
R$ R$

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Good to know

  • Try the acarajete love (acarajé bun with vatapá and smoked shrimp) and the arroz de polvo e fumeiro.
  • Evenings from 18:00, from noon Friday to Sunday; closed Mondays.

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