Lilia

This unique restaurant, with an unremarkable façade that could easily pass unnoticed among the historic colonial-style houses in the Lapa district, is located just a few metres from the conical São Sebastião cathedral. As you walk up a long, narrow staircase, you come to this two-storey restaurant featuring brick walls and corrugated iron panelling which endow it with a spacious, uncluttered and industrial feel. Here, chef Lucio Vieira heads up a kitchen characterised by its creativity, where the cuisine is updated daily in line with the availability of ingredients. A three-course set menu is available at lunchtime, while at dinner you can choose between options on the à la carte or an eleven-course tasting menu. And make sure you save space for the “queijo de coalho” cheesecake, which it is an absolute must!