Tucked in Rio's historic heart, Lilia serves innovative takes on traditional Brazilian cuisine with a cozy vibe and attentive service—definitely a dining gem.
"Not far from the Santa Teresa district, the Lilia restaurant serves a delicious menu that's perfect for lunch. Occupying a colonial-style townhouse in the historic Lapa district in the center of Rio, just a few metres from the famous São Sebastião cathedral, the restaurant has a distinctly unpretentious feel with a daily focus on ingredients sourced from a variety of local producers. And although the décor is industrial in feel, including exposed brick, the overall ambience is comfortable and welcoming. This is also reflected in the cuisine created by Chef Rafael Scatolin, who mixes creativity and flavor in dishes such as grilled mushrooms with cauliflower cream, Brazil nuts, chimichurri, and chickpeas, as well as light starters such as fresh oysters with seaweed and fish roe, one of the dishes served on the tasting menu." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Located in the arty neighborhood of Lapa, Lilia is an unpretentious restaurant perched on the upper floor of an old townhouse, where chef Lucio Vieira prepares a delicious, unfussy daily menu of dishes inspired by what he finds at a variety of local farms. Items lean heavily on vegetables, but there are options for carnivores as well, like black Angus chorizo with parsnip, chimichurri, baked garlic paste, and breadcrumbs." - Rafael Tonon, Taylor Barnes
"A unique and different restaurant in which young chef Lucio Vieira demonstrates a new interpretation of hospitality. The unassuming façade, adorned with just a small poster, provides access to a steep staircase that leads guests to the upper floors with their decor of extreme simplicity. The highlight here is the updated traditional cuisine, teeming with strong flavours and always based around ingredients from the market to ensure maximum freshness and affordability." - Michelin Inspector
"And in Rio de Janeiro, chef Lucio Vieira’s Lilia and chef Elia Schramm’s Pici Trattoria, which 'combines classic Italian recipes and Brazilian recipes,' per inspectors, also receive Bib Gourmand status." - Abbe Baker
"And in Rio de Janeiro, chef Lucio Vieira’s Lilia and chef Elia Schramm’s Pici Trattoria, which 'combines classic Italian recipes and Brazilian recipes,' per inspectors, also receive Bib Gourmand status." - Abbe Baker
