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Authentic Italian cuisine takes on Brazilian touches when Chef Nelson Soares incorporates family references from the North and Northeast into the menu. Good examples are the grilled mushrooms with pecorino romano fonduta (R$69) and clams with gremolata (R$59), excellent for starters. The meat lasagna with grana padano and pangrattato (R$75) is a hit, as is the pirarucu fillet with tucupi and jambu risotto (R$98). Amid the hustle and bustle of Botafogo, the restaurant stands out for its relaxed elegance, with wooden tables covered in white cloths.