Rio Brazilian Steakhouse to open at former Jamie's Italian in Edinburgh

14 December 2023

A steakhouse brand is preparing for a ‘milestone moment’ with the opening of its first Scottish location next year.

Rio will take over the former Jamie’s Italian site at the Assembly Rooms on George Street with an “authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining” experience that has proved successful across its seven English locations.

Founded in Jesmond in late 2019, the brand promises a selection of meats carved tableside in a traditional Rodizio style, as well as sushi and an unlimited salad bar.

The 150-cover Edinburgh  site adds to Rio's current locations in Jesmond, Newcastle’s Quayside, Middlesbrough, Durham City Centre, Warrington, Chester and York.