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Irajá

7.9Locals Score / 10

#6 of 16 Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

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Chef Pedro de Artagão's Irajá is a neighborhood gem that punches well above its weight, offering creative contemporary Brazilian cooking in a relaxed, unpretentious setting. The menu changes frequently and showcases underused Brazilian ingredients with real skill. The lunch set menu is particularly good value. It has a loyal local following and avoids the self-importance of some of Rio's fine-dining scene.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

7.9/10
  • Value8.0
  • Iconic6.0
  • Excellence8.5
  • Crowd level6.5
  • Authenticity8.5
  • Accessibility7.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.