Sol O.

This neighbourhood café is renowned for its delicious Thai food. We recommend ordering the spicy papaya salad and fried tofu with sweet chili sauce.

When the city that never sleeps runs you ragged, head to Ras Plant Based for healthy, delicious food. They've got a menu packed with great vegan and gluten-free options.

Hand-crafted vegan doughnuts made with the highest quality ingredients in super creative flavours - sounds like a dream to us! Pop in for the best plant-based doughnuts in the city. 

In much of the US, Tex Mex rules the roost, but at Jajaja, you'll only get the best, most authentic Mexican flavours. Pop in for delicious burritos, tacos, fajitas and more!

Peacefood Downtown is not your typical crunchy vegan spot. Instead, this great little plant-based restaurant is a cosy, chic spot for the best the earth has to offer. 

John's of 12th Street is one of those classic New York Italian spots that locals just can't get enough of. Stop by for one of the city's great slices.

There's nothing more joyful than crossing the threshold at Pinga Store. This bright, buzzy multi-brand shop in Ipanema has the coolest selection of Brasilian designers - from sunnies to slides to chic dresses.

Designed by architect Edgar de Oliveira, the Cathedral is both geographically and architecturally located at the center of the city. With its modern form, and square frames dividing the stained glass, this is a cultural spot of Rio not to be missed.