Bar Saudade: high quality food and atmosphere

Bar Saudade: appetizing, high-quality food photography

Bar Saudade: high quality food photography

Bar Saudade: high quality food preparation shot

Bar Saudade: high quality cocktail photography

Bar Saudade: appetizing food and drink photography

Bar Saudade: appetizing food photo for bar

Bar Saudade: appetizing photo of food item

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Bar Saudade

★ 4.8 · 25 reviews Rio de Janeiro Opened 2025

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Weekday lunch deal, evening beer and petiscos

Skip the tourist traps and eat where the neighbourhood eats. Bar Saudade on Rua da Matriz runs an executive lunch during the week that's the best value on the street, no frills attached.

Come evening it switches gears: cold beer, petiscos, and a crowd that treats the place like a living room. Nothing here is trying to be anything else.

What guests say

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Davi Queiroz 7 reviews · translated 3 April 2026

The food was super good and the drinks were excellent. I want to congratulate William on his service. It was a 10 out of 10!
Guilherme Chen 50 reviews · Local Guide · translated 11 January 2026

Amazing food, delicious signature drinks, and very fast service. One of the best I've ever been to in Rio de Janeiro!
Fábio L 208 reviews · Local Guide · translated 31 August 2025

The place is lovely. The menus (from Bar Saudade and Curadoria) are very diverse and complement each other. Many good options. The atmosphere is very tranquil, cool, well-lit with pleasant music, in short, ideal for those who want to have a quiet meal. And the service, of course, is also very kind and a fundamental part of the wonderful experience of being there. I really enjoyed it.
Théo Simões Leitão 64 reviews · Local Guide · translated 2 August 2025

I came with a friend to try it out, influenced by a video on Instagram. The space won us over from the start. Pleasant, outdoors, comfortable, and peaceful. The service itself left a lot to be desired. The waitresses themselves were very friendly and kind, but the confusion when delivering the orders was intense, even though it wasn't peak time. Regarding the food, it met expectations, but didn't exceed them. The Wagyu Gyoza portions and the Katsu Tuna sandwich were much smaller than expected, which was disappointing. The Pastrami sandwich, however, was good and in a good size. Regarding the price, it's quite high. It's worth coming to try, but the quantity-price ratio doesn't quite make up for it. Overall, a good experience. Worth checking out, but adjust your expectations.
Renato Silva 237 reviews · Local Guide · translated 17 March 2025

Excellent service, ice-cold draft beer, and delicious snacks. A highlight is the Porcoyaki.