Oteque

The Oteque restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, by chef Alberto Landgraf, and Ryo Gastronomia in Sao Paulo, by Edson Yamashita, earn their 2nd star, joining D.O.M., by Alex Atala and Giovane Carneiro, and Oro, by Felipe Bronze, in the category. The promotion of Oteque and Ryo Gastronomia brings the number of 2-Star restaurants in Brazil to four.

Catch the train down the hill and take a taxi to Botafogo for dinner at Oteque, where chef Alberto Landgraf – whose roots are Japanese and German – uses the finest Brazilian ingredients from across the latitudes to create artful food.

Who: One of Rio de Janeiro’s hottest culinary destinations, Oteque has made a name for itself thanks to chef Alberto Landgraf’s seafood-focused seasonal menu that melds local produce with international inspiration from his Japanese and German roots. For this one-time-only gastronomic experience, he will share his kitchen with two more culinary powerhouses. Pía León – The World’s Best Female Chef 2021, who helms of Lima’s acclaimed Kjolle, and one half of the team behind Central, named No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 – will lend her colourful and thoughtful touch to the unique menu.

O Brasil conquistou outros 14 lugares na lista: o Maní, de São Paulo, da chef Helena Rizzo, ficou em sétimo lugar; ; o Lasai, no Rio de Janeiro, em 22º; o Mocotó, de São Paulo, em 23º; o Oteque, do Rio de Janeiro, em 44º; o Oro, no Rio de Janeiro, em 51º; o Tuju, em São Paulo, em 54º; o Evvai, de São Paulo, em 65º; o Fasano, o 66º, o Glouton, em Belo Horizonte, em 68º; o Tordesilhas, São Paulo, em 75º; o Soeta, em Vitória, em 77º; o Arturito, em São Paulo, em 86º; o Komah, em São Paulo, em 88º; e o Corrutela, em São Paulo, em 90º.

Some details about the Oteque restaurant are as authentic and surprising as the restaurant itself. While it is a new restaurant (it opened in 2018) in just two years it already won deserved titles and was already recognized as: “The best contemporary restaurant” by Veja Rio, and “The 23rd best restaurant” by The World 50 Best. Today, this Rio de Janeiro restaurant has not one Michelin star, but two – only Oteque and restaurant Oro carry this award in Rio de Janeiro.

Since leaving São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro to open Oteque, chef Alberto Landgraf has raised the bar for food in the city. With two Michelin stars, the restaurant combines a concise and rigorous menu, a welcoming atmosphere, one of the best services in the country, as well as a killer soundtrack — created by the chef himself. Landgraf is a technical, perfectionist cook, and the tasting menu (focused on fish, seafood and vegetables) is a reflection of that.

The most famous restaurant in Rio, Oteque is the only World’s 50 Best-stamped venue in the city. It’s a trendy spot, located in an old factory where chef Alberto Landgraf serves up an inventive menu with modern takes on classic dishes alongside an interesting wine list. The restaurant wouldn’t be out of place in London – and it just so happens that Alberto is opening Bossa in London in 2023.

📍 Rua Conde de Irajá, 581 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro 💲 Tasting menu from $120 USD ⭐ 2 Michelin stars🏆 No.47 The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022. Oteque, located in the buzzing Botafogo district, is where the energetic youthfulness of Rio meets high-end cuisine. The ambiance is as eclectic as the food, combining concrete and art installations to achieve a unique aesthetic.

Alberto Landgraf was named one of the best chefs in São Paulo and assuming that he felt he reached the pinnacle of his career there, he took his talents to Rio. One thing about Chef Landgraf, he is reportedly a meticulous cook. He focuses on high-quality ingredients, which is why he installed an aquarium in the kitchen to have access to the freshest seafood.

Na 20ª posição, o também estrelado Oteque, do chef Alberto Landgraf, chegou com tudo no 50 Best. Localizado em Botafogo, o restaurante oferece uma cozinha autoral com ingredientes de alta qualidade e um ambiente elegante. Assim, ele serve apenas menu degustação, montado de acordo com a disponibilidade e sazonalidade dos ingredientes.

Last year, 50best.com named it as one of the best restaurants in the world. Located in a historic former house in the Bontafogo neighborhood, Oteque is best known for its fresh fish, pulled right from the massive tank near the open kitchen. I went for the restaurant’s award-winning natural wines.

Oteque – Located in the Botafogo neighborhood, Oteque is a modern and stylish restaurant that showcases Chef Alberto Landgraf’s creative vision. The tasting menu changes often, but might include dishes such as scallop with corn and green beans or beef short rib with beetroot.

Oteque - In the same street, decidedly the hippest address in Rio, is the famous and wonderful restaurant Oteque. Here, elegance reigns, both in the place and in the plate. The standard of food is very high and the ingredients served are all of the highest quality.

O Brasil esteve representado com dois restaurantes entre os 50 melhores do mundo, na premiação 50 Best de 2022: A Casa do Porco, em São Paulo, ficou na 7ª posição, e o Oteque, no Rio de Janeiro, que entrou pela primeira vez na lista, em 47º.

581 Irajá area - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Oteque chefs carefully prepare each dish using fresh local ingredients, with high demands on quality and presentation, and will provide unique dishes that vary according to availability.

Tasting menus paired with wine in a cozy, open kitchen setting. The oyster is course is one that receives frequent commendation. A somewhat inconspicuous restaurant, Oteque has managed to remain off of the tourist thoroughfare.

O restaurante carioca Oteque ficou na 47ª posição e outros três brasileiros (três de São Paulo e um do Rio de Janeiro) estão entre os 100 melhores (veja a lista completa mais abaixo).

Em 2022, a lista do Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants incluiu dois restaurantes cariocas: Oteque, em 12º lugar, e Lasai na 20º posição.

Oteque is a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro with at least 30% natural wine, a selection of organic and biodynamic wines vinified naturally.

Cidade: Rio de Janeiro, Rua Conde De Irajá, 581, Rio De Janeiro , 22271 020, Brazil, 22271-020, Rio de Janeiro