Bistro MAC, Rio de Janeiro

Well-prepared Brazilian and international dishes are on the menu at this chic bistro, but it's the views across Guanabara Bay that make a meal here extra special. Housed in the dramatic, Oscar Niemeyer-designed building that is Niteroi's Modern Art Museum, the venue allows diners to take in panoramic views of the bay, Sugar Loaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain. A well-chosen wine list and friendly, efficient service add to the dining experience. The bistro tends to attract a fairly well-heeled crowd, so dress accordingly - there's no need for formal dress, but leave the shorts and flip flops at home. -Lucy Bryson

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