Galeto Sat's
8.4Friend Score / 10#1 of 16 Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Known forgaleto completomolho à campanhafarofapão de alho
A tiny 1962 counter joint in Copacabana serving Rio's best galeto — young chicken grilled over charcoal, brushed with garlicky molho à campanha — with farofa and pão de alho, until 5am. Anthony Bourdain-approved, but regulars claimed it first. Caveat: it's small and counter-focused; peak hours mean waiting behind someone's stool.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 12:00–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Cardeal Arcoverde metro station, about 2 min walk |
| Time needed | 1-1.5 hours |
| Best time to go | Off-peak afternoon or late night; classic post-beach or post-bar meal |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.4/10- Value8.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility9.5
Frequently asked questions
- What is galeto exactly?
- A young chicken (spring chicken), spatchcocked and grilled over charcoal — a Rio institution of its own. Sat's has been the reference for it since 1962.
- How do I get there?
- It's practically on top of Cardeal Arcoverde metro station, at the Leme end of Rua Barata Ribeiro. One of the easiest food pilgrimages in Rio.
- Is Galeto Sat's the place Anthony Bourdain visited?
- Yes — it featured in his Rio episode, which put it on the international map. The regulars and the recipe predate the fame by decades, and the place hasn't changed to chase it.
- What should I order besides chicken?
- The pork belly and linguiça are solid, but honestly the galeto is the point. Spend your appetite on extra farofa and garlic bread instead.
- How late is Galeto Sat's open?
- Until around 5am daily, which makes it one of the best late-night meals in Copacabana. The post-2am crowd is a Rio cross-section worth seeing.
- How much does a meal cost?
- A galeto with sides and a beer is a modest mid-range spend — hearty food at fair Copacabana prices, cheaper than any churrascaria. Portions are generous.
- Do they take reservations?
- No — it's a small counter-and-few-tables operation, strictly walk-in. Off-peak afternoons and very late nights walk straight in; dinner prime time means a short wait.
- Is it good for solo diners?
- Ideal — the counter is built for solo eaters, service is fast, and nobody lingers awkwardly. It's arguably Rio's best solo meal.
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- Pavão AzulBar0.42 km · 5 min walk
- Bibi Sucos e CaféCafé0.62 km · 8 min walk
- Copacabana BeachBeach0.89 km · 11 min walk
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