Casa de Arte e Cultura Julieta de Serpa

Frommer's Review

One of the most elegant venues in the city, this lovely neoclassical mansion on Flamengo beach has just been converted into a fabulous cultural complex. The Salon d'Or, one of the former grand salons, is now used as a tearoom, serving a deluxe high tea (R$49/US$21) that is more like a full meal (forget about dinner plans). Tea includes cheesecake, Blackforest cake, a variety of breads, savory mil-feuilles with prawns, mushrooms, or palm heart and many other treats. The main dining room, Blason, is open for lunch and dinner. On weekdays it serves a great executive lunch which includes a choice of an appetizer, a main course (fish or meat) and a dessert for R$59 (US$25). A la carte main courses include more elaborate dishes such as rabbit with a black olive risotto or duck with apples and red cabbage. For lighter meals and a more intimate setting, there's the Provence Bistrot; open for lunch and dinner on most days, the menu includes sandwiches, salads, pastas, risottos, and omelets. In the afternoons, a fabulous spread of sweets and savory treats is served here as well. The J-Club (pronounced Jay-Club) has recently started hosting jazz and bossa nova concerts. Check the website or call for updated programming; cover R$25 (US$11), shows usually start around 9pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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