Johann Hattingh

Review of RistorArte Margutta

Exquisite old world seafood establishment serving ...

Exquisite old world seafood establishment serving top class dishes in classical style. Highly recommended to those appreciating the best ingredients sympathetically prepared with Italian simplicity and finesse. The service by formally dressed staff (how refreshing in otherwise over informal Rio) is tip top. The wine list is not extensive but those wines I had were all expertly selected, including choices by the glass. I started with shrimp prepared in the pan in a classic butter-herb sauce with hints of chilly and rosemary, followed by whole red snapper prepared with peeled tomato, olives and potato, which was just perfect and served at the table of the bone. The crown this feast I took the creme de papaya com cassis and what a glorious end it was. Those who believe a good meal should be concluded by a dessert of fruit combined with booze should not miss this wonderful Brazilian specialty.