Casa de Arte e Cultura Julieta de Serpa

Rio Hotel Onlines Review

One of the most elegant venues in the city, this lovely neoclassical mansion on Flamengo beach has just been converted into a fabulous cultural complex. The Salon d'Or, one of the former grand salons, is now used as a tearoom, serving a deluxe high tea (R$49/US$21) that is more like a full meal (forget about dinner plans). Tea includes cheesecake, Blackforest cake, a variety of breads, savory mil-feuilles with prawns, mushrooms, or palm heart and many other treats. The main dining room, Blason, is open for lunch and dinner. On weekdays it serves a great executive lunch which includes a choice of an appetizer, a main course (fish or meat) and a dessert for R$59 (US$25). A la carte main courses include more elaborate dishes such as rabbit with a black olive risotto or duck with apples and red cabbage. For lighter meals and a more intimate setting, there's the Provence Bistrot; open for lunch and dinner on most days, the menu includes sandwiches, salads, pastas, risottos, and omelets. In the afternoons, a fabulous spread of sweets and savory treats is served here as well. The J-Club (pronounced Jay-Club) has recently started hosting jazz and bossa nova concerts. Check the website or call for updated programming; cover R$25 (US$11), shows usually start around 9pm.

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