Lasai Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro offers seasonal Brazilian cuisine by chef Rafa Costa e Silva. Menus feature fresh produce from the restaurant’s own gardens and local farmers.
The name Lasai means “tranquil” in Euskera, the Basque language. Chef Rafa trained for years in Spain before returning to Brazil to open his own kitchen.
At Lasai, the menu combines Brazilian ingredients with modern cooking. Much of the produce comes directly from two gardens — one in Itanhangá and another in Vale das Videiras. Small farmers around Rio also supply vegetables, seafood, and meats.
What makes Lasai special is the constant link between the gardens and the kitchen. Each season, the gardens bring new crops, and the menu changes with them.
What You Experience at Lasai
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A focus on vegetables, balanced with fresh seafood and select meats
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Seasonal menus inspired by the restaurant’s own gardens
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Modern techniques paired with local Brazilian ingredients
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A historic Rio house redesigned with a modern and welcoming feel
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Service that is attentive but keeps the spotlight on the food
Why Visit Lasai in Rio
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You taste dishes born from Rio’s soil and sea
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You enjoy a dining room that feels both elegant and relaxed
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You see how a chef’s global training can meet local flavors in a personal way
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You become part of a food journey shaped by gardens, seasons, and people
When you dine at Lasai, the question is not just what is on the plate.
It’s: What did the garden give today?
