Sushi Vaz
Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
Restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sushi Vaz is worth shortlisting when the night calls for a focused sushi dinner in Leblon rather than a broad Rio crowd-pleaser. The Michelin Plate gives it a credible quality marker, and the easy booking signal makes it less stressful than a trophy reservation. Cross-shop OCYÁ Leblon for seafood or Henriqueta for Portuguese comfort.
About Sushi Vaz
Sushi Vaz is a Rio de Janeiro venue with Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. Plan around it as a recognized Rio de Janeiro dining option, and confirm details such as format, menu, price, seating, neighborhood, and service style directly if they matter.
Practical planning should stay simple. The dress code is smart casual, so choose polished, relaxed clothing rather than formalwear.
Who should choose this over another Rio de Janeiro dining option
Choose Sushi Vaz if your group wants a Rio de Janeiro restaurant with Michelin Plate recognition and is comfortable making the venue itself the focus of the plan. If the group would rather compare it with other dining options before deciding, OCYÁ Leblon and Henriqueta are natural cross-shops.
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How to build the rest of the shortlist
For more restaurant context, compare Sushi Vaz with other named options such as Celeiro, Henriqueta, OCYÁ Leblon, Ocyá, and T.T. Burger, or keep the rest of the shortlist to other dining rooms in Rio de Janeiro. The key points for Sushi Vaz are its Rio de Janeiro setting, Michelin Plate recognition in 2026, and smart casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Rua Rita Ludolf, 87 Loja A, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22440-060, BRA
- Website
- guide.michelin.com/en/rio-de-janeiro-region/rio-de-janeiro/restaurant/sushi-vaz
- Phone
- +55 21 99789-4675
Venue details
Ambiance
Minimalist and elegant omakase counter with very limited seats, subdued lighting, and a calm, focused atmosphere that centers on close interaction with the chef and the progression of courses rather than buzzy background noise.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining, Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer, Whisky
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 2023
Signature Dishes
- Approximately 16-course omakase featuring bluefin tuna
- Seasonal nigiri selection
- Bluefin tuna and toro progression
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Rua Rita Ludolf, 87 Loja A, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22440-060, BRA
Planning details
Location
Rua Rita Ludolf, 87 Loja A, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22440-060, BRA · Directions
guide.michelin.com/en/rio-de-janeiro-region/rio-de-janeiro/restaurant/sushi-vaz
Also consider
Also Consider
- T.T. Burger, Notable alternative
- OCYÁ Leblon, Seafood, $$
- Henriqueta, Portuguese, $$
- Celeiro, Notable alternative
- Ocyá, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Sushi Vaz compares in Rio
Against OCYÁ Leblon, Sushi Vaz is the more focused choice for diners who want sushi rather than a seafood dinner with broader appeal. OCYÁ Leblon has the clearer price signal at $$ and is easier to recommend for mixed groups, while Sushi Vaz makes more sense for a smaller table that has already agreed on Japanese cooking.
Henriqueta is the safer value call for a Portuguese meal at $$, especially if the group wants familiar flavors and a less format-specific dinner. Sushi Vaz has the stronger recognition signal through its Michelin Plate, so it is the better pick when the occasion needs a little more credibility without turning into a high-pressure reservation.
T.T. Burger, Celeiro, and Ocyá serve different purposes on a Rio shortlist: T.T. Burger is the casual fallback, Celeiro fits a lighter everyday meal, and Ocyá is the broader seafood alternative. Book Sushi Vaz when the priority is a more deliberate sushi dinner; choose the others when flexibility, group comfort, or a lower-stakes meal matters more.
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Compare Sushi Vaz
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Vaz | Rio de Janeiro | No published awards | ||
| T.T. Burger | Rio de Janeiro | No published awards | ||
| OCYÁ Leblon | Rio de Janeiro | Seafood | No published awards | $$ |
| Henriqueta | Rio de Janeiro | Portuguese | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Celeiro | Rio de Janeiro | No published awards | ||
| Ocyá | Rio de Janeiro | No published awards |
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How Sushi Vaz Rio de Janeiro compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sushi Vaz good for a special occasion?
It can be, if you want a Rio de Janeiro venue with Michelin Plate recognition for 2026.
What should a first-timer know about Sushi Vaz?
Treat Sushi Vaz as a recognized dining option in Rio de Janeiro. Michelin Plate recognition for 2026 is the clearest trust signal, while other practical details should be checked directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Sushi Vaz?
Other options to compare include Ocyá, OCYÁ Leblon, Henriqueta, Celeiro, and T.T. Burger.
What should I wear to Sushi Vaz?
The dress code is smart casual. Go polished and relaxed rather than overly formal.
