Located no BarraShoppingo MII Restaurant offers a unique experience for lovers of Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, combining traditional dishes with an atmosphere inspired by charming the island of Mykonos. The restaurant, run by chef Diego Bispooffers a true sensory journey without leaving Rio de Janeiro.
I couldn’t help but mention that we were very well received by the friendly Lucas Ferreira de Paiva (manager) and Helian Barros de Mesquita (assistant manager), who with exemplary service made us feel very comfortable to experience this Greek experience.
The origin and expansion of MII
O THOUSANDS of restaurants is part of Vila Group Analiawhich already has other successful establishments in São Paulo, including famous ones Mii Rooftop. According to the manager Lucas Ferreirathe arrival of MII in Rio de Janeiro was held at the invitation of Multiplaneaiming to expand the brand to new audiences and consolidate the group as a reference in haute cuisine. "Our aim is to maintain ourselves as a big brand and bring more restaurants of the group to Rio," Lucas said.
The Tradition of Breaking the Plates
One of the highlights of MII is celebrity "the ceremony of breaking the plate"inspired by sirtaki dance. Held daily, this traditional celebration takes place at lunch at 2:30pm and dinner at 9:00pm, involving patrons in a moment of pure joy and typical Greek celebration.
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Mediterranean cuisine and a diverse audience
With a menu that reflects Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by Greek and Italian recipes, THOUSANDS of restaurants serves a wide variety of customers. According to Lucas Ferreira, "Our audience is overwhelmingly women – around 80% – and we tailor our dishes and drinks with them in mind."
Among the most popular dishes are:
Traditional Moussaka (R$69.00): Greek lasagna made with eggplant, potatoes, meat ragu and béchamel.
Fettuccine Mare e Monte (R$119.00): With shrimps, mushrooms and truffled parsley.
Lamb Stinco (R$129.00): Served with Moroccan couscous and sour cream.
For dessert, the Chocolate Baklava (R$43.00) combines creamy chocolate with pistachio gelatin and crispy tenderloin batter, ending the meal with perfection.
Complete Experience: From Gastronomy to Mixology
A change from MII it’s his bar, run by the famous mycologist Gleisson Fernandesbar chef with national awards. With an incredible talent recognized by Chandon, Gleisson is already ranked among the best mixologists in Brazil and one of his creations was chosen as the best drink in the country. Their expertise translates into exclusive drinks that perfectly complement the restaurant’s gastronomic experience.
Events and differentiated space
O MII offers a second floor dedicated to closed events, which are already giving life to the restaurant at the end of the year. The space can be customized with various elements, including a DJ for special rental occasions.
The story of Lucas Ferreira de Paiva
Lucas began his career in Rio de Janeiro as a manager of a French restaurant before joining Vila Anália group. He points out the difference between audiences in São Paulo and Rio, but believes in MII’s potential to conquer the Rio market.
"Our restaurant has just started, but we are already seeing a higher flow of customers than expected. I invite everyone to visit us and experience a unique gastronomic experience, with Greek inspiration and lots of fun," – concluded Lucas.
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