Just a couple of blocks from our little apartment, we came across this gem. Rio’s is a lovely place with wonderful food and service. Some might consider it a tad pricey, but I believe it is not that bad and well worth it. If you want to give it a try, I suggest you get the couvert (pictured) and an order of Ovos Rotos (Broken Eggs) and am inexpensive bottle of wine (if there are two or three of you) or a cocktail. If you are not wowed, you will have had a nice little snack and drink for just a little money.
But if you like it, decide what it’s worth to you and then settle in for more deliciousness.
Their couvert (pictured with this post) is interesting and well worth experiencing. Many places have bread, olive oil and/or butter, and maybe a few olives. Rio’s couvert is unique with unusual breads, caramelized shallot butter, a nice olive oil, and an interesting egg yolk. It’s 4 euros per person.
We’ve been to Rio’s several times, so I will not list here everything we’ve ever had there. Suffice it to say that we have liked everything we have eaten (and drunk) there. But our absolute favorite is the aforementioned ovos rotos. I kind of think of it as Portuguese poutine. It’s patatas fritas (French fries) covered with caramelized shallots, thin-sliced presunto (a type of ham), and topped with an over-easy fried egg. The waiter then breaks the egg for you and blends it all together, and the result is splendid. *chef’s kiss* We have made it a bit of a hobby to try the ovos rotos in several places, and so far this one has been the best.
I recommend sitting in the back: it’s a covered patio area that I always find delightful. But anywhere you sit in Rio’s is lovely. It’s a wonderful place to take a little break from your activities.
The portions are generous, so I recommend starting out with one or two tapas per person. Leave room for dessert.
Feel free to comment to this post if you have questions about items on the menu or their wines, and I will happily respond.
You can see more about Rio’s here:
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