Lasai is a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, led by chef Rafa Costa e Silva.
It is No. 25 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds two MICHELIN stars.
Who leads the kitchen
- Rafa Costa e Silva, Chef and owner (source, 5 November 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 25 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 28 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 58 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 58 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2022 | No. 78 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Two Stars (source) |
The restaurant
Modern, innovative cuisine built on a single tasting menu centred on vegetables grown in the chef's own gardens (source)
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.