Galetaria Mormaco, Rio de Janeiro

Grilled chicken, meat and fish are the mainstays of this deceptively simple restaurant, which opened in 2010 in the sophisticated Jardim Botanico neighborhood. The checked tablecloths and green benches call to mind a summer picnic, and the goodies on offer here wouldn't be out of place eaten in the great outdoors. Dine on the spacious deck (made from reclaimed wood), where you can relax with a red fruit caipirinha cocktail while browsing the menu, which has been signed by Chef Eduardo Zampier. Starters include simple but tasty options such as garlic bread and rolls of grilled cheese with sweet mustard, and mains are centered around those delicious, summery grills, along with very fresh salads. To round off your meal, the perfect choice is the fruit salad, with cream and toasted almonds, which tastes at once virtuous and indulgent. -Lucy Bryson

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