Cais do Oriente in Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Restaurant

The area behind the Arco de Teles is better known for its bustling outdoor bars that pack the alleyways behind the Rua Primeiro de Março, but Cais do Oriente is anything but casual. This former warehouse has undergone major renovations and emerged as a stunning venue for a restaurant and bar, complete with opulent antique furniture, large mirrors, and elegant furnishings. The menu is all over the map, literally, covering the Orient as well as the Mediterranean. You'll find a number of Asian dishes such as Thai noodles, grilled tuna with sesame seeds, or sweet and sour duck. The Mediterranean dishes include grilled salmon served with a Gorgonzola-and-ricotta-stuffed pancake and the beautiful fresh figs with goat cheese and Parma ham. The bar upstairs is a great venue to catch some live music on Fridays or Saturdays (cover R$20/US$6.60).