Arab da Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro

With beautiful views over the Lagoon, Arab da Lagoa is the perfect spot to come and watch the sun go down. The restaurant serves first-rate Arabic cuisine, while live music completes the feast for the senses. The best bet here is to share the mixed plate, which combines delicious pates of chickpeas, eggplant, and red pepper with pitta breads, mini meat-stuffed pastries and mini kibis (a type of meat croquette). The falafel are a great light bite for vegetarians, and wine is available, by the glass or by the bottle, alongside the usual draft and bottled beers. - Lucy Bryson