Hideaway Report

"A Rio institution for more than 25 years, this lively restaurant serves a full menu of Japanese cuisine, as well as exemplary sushi."

Rough Guides

"Superb sushi, along with other Japanese - inspired dishes."

Lonely Planet

"Leblon's top sushi destination boasts a Zen-like ambience, with a handsome dark-wood sushi counter setting the stage for succulent cuisine."

Travel + Leisure

"The sushi at this trendy spot is among the best in Brazil."

The Times Expert Traveller

"Sushi? In Brazil? Absolutely: there’s a bigger Japanese community here than anywhere outside Japan and Cariocas give sushi a shot of South American verve, with local ingredients such as Amazonian river fish, try Sushi Leblon."

Air France

"If you are a fish lover, you will be in seventh heaven! Choose from the wide variety of expertly prepared sushi. Note that Sushi Leblon was the first restaurant in Rio de Janeiro to experiment with Japanese and Western fusion cuisine."

Jenny Nguyen

"Believe the hype that Sushi Leblon has the best sushi in Rio but be prepared to line up for it."

WhereTraveler

"A glamorous sushi restaurant in an upscale neighbourhood, this has a bustling dark wood sushi counter and cosy dining room. You’ll find top-notch sushi."

Marilyn McFarlane

"The highly popular sushi bar is the ideal place for tasting the magnificent white fishussuzukuri (ultra-fine slices of sandperch, marinated in sake and lemon and scented with truffle oil) or the delicious tuna with a sesame crust and citrus sauce."

Lucy Bryson

"Among countless Rio de Janeiro sushi restaurants, Sushi Leblon is the sophisticated standout. Sushi Leblon's culinary influences come from across the globe, rather than Japan exclusively, and it is a mix that seems to work - the restaurant has consistently topped 'best sushi restaurant' lists for over a decade."