Dining at this restaurant with just 10 seats is like attending a show, but with the best seats in the house! Although it starts out quietly, the kitchen comes to life as the chefs embark on the task in hand, with interesting interaction between chef Rafa Costa e Silva and his guests. The surprise tasting menu, modern in style, begins with a variety of appetisers, and includes outstanding vegetarian dishes (cooked to perfection and based around seasonal organic ingredients from his gardens in Itanhangá and Vale das Videiras), with the option of superb wine pairings. “Lasai” translates as “tranquil” in Basque – the restaurant takes its name from the time the chef spent refining his skills in the award-winning Mugaritz (in Errentería, in Spain’s Basque country). You’ll need to book ahead and be punctual, as the experience starts at the same time for every guest.