The Brazilian capital of gastronomy was still aching for a signature Spanish addition as recently as 2007, when the twin brothers Sergio and Javier Torres Martinez from Barcelona stepped onto the culinary scene with this small, high-quality, Catalan-influenced restaurant. All concrete and dark wood on the outside, inside the space is sleek lines and smooth surfaces. The restaurant’s preoccupation with beauty extends to the food – the menu’s selection of fish and vibrant vegetables with bold Spanish spices are all beautifully presented. Don’t miss the pecan pie – a great example of the robust flavours the twins are famed for.