Henriqueta

Henriqueta is a tasca-style restaurant located in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that highlights Portuguese culinary traditions. Its bright interior features a glass façade and an open kitchen, complemented by distinctive Portuguese ceramic decorations, creating a welcoming space that reflects its cultural roots. The restaurant’s menu emphasizes ingredient quality and simplicity, offering dishes designed for sharing. A signature starter is the biff-anas açorianas, a crispy bread sandwich filled with pork escalope marinated in wine and garlic. For the main course, Henriqueta recommends octopus a lagareiro, slow-roasted in oil and served with onion confit and mashed potatoes, exemplifying classic Portuguese cooking techniques. Dessert includes toucinho do céu, a traditional sweet made with egg yolks, almonds, and cinnamon. Recognized in the Michelin Guide, Henriqueta manages its own reservations, underscoring its personalized approach to hospitality and authentic Portuguese gastronomy.