La Fabrique
Avenida Atlântica, 994
About
Overlooking the white sands of Leme (Copacabana's quietest stretch), this fun and funky restaurant serves delicious tapas in an informal atmosphere. But while the mood is laidback, the chefs here take their art seriously, and each little dish is lovingly prepared. Although tapas is the name of the game, the menu isn't exclusively Spanish, and there are some classic Brazilian dishes such as the moqueca (mxed seafood stew) on the menu. And when it comes to drinks, forget the traditional Spanish sangria and opt instead for the house speciality - a very special version of the caipirinha cocktail, made with hibiscus flower as well as the staple lime, cachaca and sugar.
