This was a most bizarre experience. Now I have visited 2 Michelin star restaurants in Rio, I cancelled the third, I realise they are not what we expect in the UK, or other countries I have eaten in. The service was ok but a little strange. They recommend the tasting menus - 5 dishes for £80 per head or 7 dishes for £90 per head. We opted for the 5 dish option. I have eaten at lots of Michelin star restaurants and eaten countless small dishes from a tasting menu. This was the worst selection yet.
They included...……a cube of Foie Gras on a cracker, one sliced Scallop in a spoonful of coffee, one (baked?) Oyster in its shell, a small piece of Skate with little tangerines on top, a nice piece of Fillet with a sweet potato puree and, I think as we looked disappointed, this was followed by fig tart and some chocolates. Nothing was particularly tasty whereas go to a Michelin star restaurant and I am normally wowed with one taste sensation after another.
My wife and I paid the £250 bill and left feeling hungry and bewildered.