Portinha Omakase is an Edomae sushi counter in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, led by Chef Maciel Paiva, with reservations by phone only.
At a glance
- Price
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- Chef
- Maciel Paiva
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Portinha Omakase occupies a small counter-only space on Rua Juquiá in Leblon, where Chef Maciel Paiva presents an Edomae-style sushi omakase. The format is intimate and chef-led, with the kitchen positioned to let diners watch each course being prepared and served directly at the counter.
The restaurant is classified in the luxury price tier, placing it among Rio de Janeiro's higher-end sushi counters. As a counter-only operation, seating is limited, which is typical for omakase houses built around close interaction between chef and guest rather than a conventional dining room.
Portinha is open most days from midday through late evening, with a shorter Sunday schedule ending at 8:30pm, and it is closed on Mondays. Reservations are not handled online through a booking widget but by phone, so securing a seat means calling ahead rather than relying on a web form.
The restaurant maintains a presence on Instagram and Google for reviews and updates, but the core transaction — booking a seat at the counter — runs through a direct phone call to the number listed for the venue. Given the limited counter seating and the luxury pricing tier, guests planning a visit to Leblon should expect to arrange their reservation in advance rather than walking in.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Portinha Omakase?
- Reservations are made by phone at (21) 99965-6524; there is no online booking form for the omakase counter.
- What type of cuisine does Portinha Omakase serve?
- It serves Edomae-style sushi omakase, prepared and presented at a counter-only setting led by Chef Maciel Paiva.
- What is the price range at Portinha Omakase?
- The restaurant is classified in the luxury price tier; exact menu prices should be confirmed directly with the venue when booking.
- What days is Portinha Omakase open?
- It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 23:30 and Sunday from 13:00 to 20:30; it is closed on Mondays.
- Is there regular dining room seating, or only counter seats?
- Portinha Omakase is counter-only, meaning all seating is at the sushi counter facing the chef rather than at separate tables.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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