Galeto Sat's — Restaurant in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

We originally heard about Galeto Sat’s from Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and knew we had to check it out while in Rio, and it did not disappoint. Everything was incredible.

We ended up coming here almost every night and got to know some of the staff. Everyone was so lovely and welcoming, and it truly became one of the highlights of our trip. Watching the chicken and meats being grilled right in front of you is such a cool experience, and the whole place just smells amazing.

You cannot skip the garlic bread — they absolutely load it up with garlic and it’s divine. We shared the full spring chicken with both the garlic & pepper sauce and the lemon, and both were bursting with flavour. We also got the broccoli rice on recommendation, and it definitely didn’t disappoint, it was such a perfect side to the chicken. The picanha was tender, juicy, and full of flavour, and the pork sausage makes the perfect starter or snack while you sip on one of their caipirinhas (which of course are a must).

We tried a few other restaurants in Rio, but for the value, quality, and sheer amount of food you get here, nothing else compared. The chicken was perfectly cooked every single time, and the sauces were rich, flavorful, and absolutely addictive.

Overall, this was a fantastic experience from start to finish. I’d 100% recommend coming with at least one other person because the portions are generous, and the place is always packed for a reason. Truly one of Rio’s best dining experiences … we can’t wait...

I was initially skeptical about trying Gelato Sats, as some of the most highly-rated restaurants in Rio had turned out to be disappointing. However, this was absolutely not the case here—I had a fantastic dining experience.

I made the mistake of visiting alone, as many dishes are designed for sharing, but my waiter expertly guided me through the menu, and I was not disappointed. For a drink, I had the artisanal caipirinha—strong, delicious, and beautifully presented. For my main, I went with the orange and lemon chicken paired with the highly recommended broccoli rice. The chicken was perfectly cooked, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the broccoli rice was a standout, featuring crispy garlic slices that added a great texture and depth of flavor.

Despite only knowing basic Portuguese, I communicated with my waiter using Google Translate. He was incredibly understanding, friendly, and made excellent recommendations, which I truly appreciated.

Overall, this was a fantastic experience. I’d definitely recommend visiting in a group to fully enjoy the variety of dishes, but if you’re dining solo, you’ll still be well taken care of. Just be prepared for a potential wait—this place is popular...

Anthony Bourdain has dined here for one of his shows. That along with a few food blogs from the States and Brazil recommending it means it was on my list of places to eat at.

It’s a solid restaurant that serves up pretty good chicken. In fact I ate here twice in a week, the first time to try it out and the second time because it was late at night and they are open until 5AM. Both times I was here it was timed right and I didn't have to wait for a table. The employees were accommodating to a tourist like myself who has a limited Portuguese vocabulary. They also have English language menus although I do like to navigate a menu in another language just to see what I can recognize.

Both times I had the chicken with the garlic and pepper sauce as well as pão de alho. The chicken was perfect, juicy and very flavorful. And plenty of garlic. The garlic bread was delicious and had plenty of garlic. I love garlic so it was great for me but I can see some people saying it may be too much garlic. Batatas fritas were good as well. There was more I wanted to try but I will definitely be back the next time I am in Rio de Janeiro. This place has been around for decades so it should still be around on...