The devotion to roasted kid goat with golden potatoes, the house's flagship dish, explains part of its fame, but not all of it. The truth is that Restaurante 28, the nickname for Pastoria, the century-old establishment that stirred the appetite of so many people, was revered not only for its gastronomic qualities, but for the charm and originality that captivated loyal customers, also making it an important meeting point for different tribes of Rio locals.
Photo: Rodrigo Dias - 28 Restaurant before closing
Image description: The image is a photograph of an old building with architectural features typical of a historic neighborhood. On the left, there is a green door with a horizontal closing gate. In the center, there is a main entrance with a sign that reads "Restaurante 28" and "R. São Luís, 28." On the right, there is another closed green door. The building has balconies with green balustrades and windows with green frames as well. The ground is gray concrete, and there is a traffic cone in front.Located at Barão de São Félix street, 28, near the Cais do Valongo, it was a haunt for musicians, journalists, and artists. It closed in 2015, after receiving, in 2011, the city hall's plaque as cultural heritage of the city.
