Similar concept to Jaee in that they have salads, juices, and main meals ready to pick up and go…read more(though there were a few tables if you'd prefer to stay and eat.) Many of their offerings are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free and with the steady line of customers, there was high turnover and everything appeared fresh. Juices were being bottled and placed in the fridge while I was waiting. There was a lady who seemed to be the manager helping folks with questions about the meals and delivering orders to tables. The salad is good (albeit dry as there was no dressing in the container) but shout out for the Aloe Verdin juice...reminds me of limeade and sweeter than other green juices I've had. I can see adults and kids alike slurping this down.

Usually when someone says 'fast food', that means unhealthy food. At Verdin, it is the opposite…read more They have a ton of healthy options in ready-to-go containers. Perfect for someone like me who always seems to be rushing around but has a very restricted diet. I got the 'hot caprese' which was grilled eggplant, zucchini and tomato with a bit of pesto, basil and mozzarella. It was so good! I also got the bobo de cogumelos, which definitely filled me up! It was a hearty portion and so tasty! It does not come with rice, so you have to get that separately. This is a great place if you are trying to stay healthy but don't have time to sit down at a restaurant and order. I can't wait to try more items on their menu.

One of the more popular healthy chains in Rio. English menus…read moremake it very easy to order. Known for their drinks, salads, burgers, and desserts, this place is relaxing, clean, and orderly. Come in, take a seat and enjoy the hustle and bustle next to the famous Barra de Tijuca beach. They also deliver with their own app. My wife enjoyed the Hawaiian Salad with fresh fish. Try it out!!!

Simply love this place, it's affordable and delicious and you can taste a true Brazilian dish,…read moreBrasileirinhos are the dishes on the menu of the Brazilian everyday life, feel myself at home with rice black beans steak and French fries. Totally recommended.

Now that I've been to Delírio Tropical, I understand why there's a line that goes out the door…read moreevery day.... My friend and I went here because we wanted to try to eat a little healthier - for at least one meal ;-) You'll see a white paper English menu near the entrance. Armed with information from the menu, you can simply point to whatever looks good, and the staffers will put some on your plate. If you get something that needs to be heated up, take your tray to your table; your food will be brought out when it's ready. At the end of the food line, you'll be given a receipt that shows what you ordered and the price of your order; pay when you leave. There's a cashier near the door. We had the chicken Caesar sandwich with qunoa and the roasted beef salad. To wash that down, we got two drinks; the total bill came to about $13 USD. Not bad!

Mastered the ratio between quality and quantity. Food was fresh and flavorful at a hard-to-beat…read moreprice. While we had a line, it moves fast! Plentiful seating options spread across 2 floors. A great spot to grab lunch in the heart of the Ipanema fashion district.

I am thinking the food options may have changed since someone reviewed this place last. We ended up…read moreeating a buffet. They did not have a la carte options. The buffet as ok. It wasn't impressive. Some of the food, especially in the salad section, looked like it had been sitting around for a while. I am not sure if this was due to it almost being dinnertime. The buffet included soups, fish, meat, rice. They also had something that resembled a quesadilla/ empanada. That was probably one of my favorites. At 6:30pm, the staff began coming around with different pizza selections that were included in the buffet. I tried their cheese pizza. The crust was average, but the cheese used was really good. We then also noticed that they had set out new food items in their cold/ salad section. The best part of the new items was the mango and watermelon. I gave it four stars because once the dinner options started coming out, the food quality improved. For drinks, they have water, tea, beer, soft drinks and mixed drinks. The buffet did not have dessert. For the buffet and two teas, I paid around $13 USD. Not too bad. The waiters did not speak English or Spanish, but we were able to communicate our needs with each other.

Used to be a good Pizza option for those on a budget. Their prices keep increasing so it doesn't…read morejustify the so-so pizza. Better to share pizza at Braz in the same neighborhood, exceptional pizza.

Barra Brasa is, in my opinion, the churrascaria in Rio. We started coming here the first month it…read moreopen about 15 years ago. We lived in Brazil for 10 years and made this a regular spot for special occasion dining. Now we live in the US, but when we come back to Rio, we always make sure to come to this restaurant. I've been to a lot of churrascarias areas in Rio, and I haven't found anything as good as this one. First off, they have an amazing Food Bar. Loads of salad options and plenty of hot options as well on the Food Bar. Also, they have sushi, which is prepared fresh by Sushi chefs at the restaurant. And finally, the reason you came, the meat! They have a great assortment of meat varieties, cooked to perfection, all of the highest quality. This is not a place to come if you are on a tight budget. But if you come, you will have a very memorable dining experience.

Amazing! Everything I tried was good! The assortment of salads is impressive and so many options to…read morechoose from. The meat was good as always in Brazil and the service is super attentive :) I can't wait to return in my next trip to Rio!

I couldn't be happier discovering this cute little restaurant with fantastic fresh food presented…read moreby the friendly smiling staff. The place is small but so homely and they have a great choice of soups, salads and sandwiches everyday. That being said, this place is one of the few places in Rio where I had a good cappuccino. Two thumbs up!

Great breakfast, got the ovo toast with egg and bacon... as well as a iced coffee…read more The bread was super soft and tasted great. The others in my group also liked their food. Service was fast and responsive. The space has plenty of indoor seats as well as outdoor seating. It felt very comfortable and hospitable.

It's really hard to find good, not-fried, somewhat healthy, affordable American-friendly food in…read moreBrazil (surprisingly). I came to bibi twice because I was too hungry to continue wandering. For a tourist area this place is pretty cheap. The crepes, which they are famous for, are to die for. I highly recommend going all out and getting a both a savory crepe and a dessert crepe. I had the steak and fresh cheese (kind of like mozzarella but brazilian style). You won't believe how big the portion is. Go nuts on the dessert crepe you won't regret it. The other entrees are not as good however. Do not be deceived by the bright colors and large portion. Just stick to the crepes. They take card but they don't speak english--and they like to stare.

Galitos Grill isn't a place you'll have an exceptional overall dining experience. That said, given…read morethe lack of quality chicken to be found in the zillion and a half restaurants that service chicken in Rio, this has become my go-to spot for tasty, tender chicken :-) There are two other Galitos - one Leblon and one in Copa, however, of the three locations, only the Galitos in Ipanema does chicken the absolute right way; their caipirinhas are good, too. Note: If you're not craving chicken, don't bother with Galitos; everything else they serve is completely unnoteworty BTW - A galeto, isn't "frango" (full-grown chicken) and not quite a cornish hen; it's closer to a spring chicken, of between eighteen and twenty days old. If you're just coming off the beach or get hunger pangs while strolling about Ipanema, Galitos is a great lunch stop.

We loved this spot for its tasty chicken which is also very affordable…read more It's char broiled and served covered with various spicy souces to chose from. The birds are pretty small, which made me wonder whether those are especially small sized chickens or just very young regular ones.. But who cares. For 25 R you get a whole chicken that is guaranteed to get you full and ready to hit the beach, which is just 2 blocks away!