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.

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.

Short walk from the JW Marriott, this outside dining option offered some snacks and the breakfasts…read morelooked plentiful. The falafal was a bit different but the fresh juice and smoothies were refeshing. The acai bowls looked tempting but we did not have time to try. Service was pleasant and patient with our google translate. Everywhere seems to accept Visa without issues,

Bibi Sucos has a lot of great options for breakfast and lunch, but I came in to try one of their…read moreaçaí bowls. As a visitor, this is a must when in Brazil. I ordered a small bowl and it was a big portion. Toppings are an extra charge, individually priced, and come on the side. I chose bananas, toasted coconut, and honey. The acai bowl is sweet enough on its own, so honey isn't necessary, but the toasted coconut added a great texture. This is a great restaurant. There is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, a colorful atmosphere, and I was attended to quickly.

I just love this place. I eat here perhaps 3-4 times a week. Being that I am one of those annoying…read morepescetarian, gluten-free types, Savá is perfect for me. Their salmon is always perfectly cooked (the salmon kabob with zucchini is really good as well as the flax seed/quinoa crusted salmon). Don't get me started on their lactose/sugar free brigadeiro. It is so good that they often run out by 2pm. It is made from banana and chocolate armargo. They also have vegan/gluten free pão de quiejo made from mandioca...YUM! If you are a health nut, you have to try this place. The prices are very fair as well, so it won't break the bank. If you don't have enough time to sit down and have lunch, this place is good because the food is ready to go. You walk in, pick out what you want and go. For someone in a hurry, this is a fast and healthy option for a fair price.

This is one of my favorite healthy lunch options in the Leblon hood. In the land of countless…read morecaloric Brazilian food options, Balada Mix is a refuge for those looking for a lean piece of protein along with a basic salad (salada verde), and mixed grains. I often pair my lunch special with one of the many juice options - for anyone looking to experiment with a Brazilian fruit they've never tried, this place has a solid list to choose from. Outdoor seating (and a handful of indoors tables as well), Balada Mix is ideal for a quick, casual and healthy lunch. I wouldn't recommend this place if it's raining as there aren't that many indoor tables.

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!

Came here on our 2nd night in Rio. A smaller restaurant but great nonetheless. Our waitress did…read morenot speak any English but was patient with us, helping us to understand the menu options & helping us to order. Food was great & prices very reasonable, including the bottles of wine we ordered. Would return here again without hesitation.

This place was amazing and the service was just as good! You will see when you visit Brazil while…read moreblack. Let's just say the experience isn't always so pleasant. The customer service was real and the food was amazingggggggg everything was, FAB

Randomly came in here and was quite surprised by their food-- well, about half of it at least…read more.. The sandwich that my friend ordered (sorry, don't know what it's called) was amazing! Maybe show them my picture The salmon medallions was also terrific. The salmon caeser salad was decent. I'd skip the beef pasta and the blended fruit mix (I was hoping it'd be more like a smoothie).

I live in Ipanema, and this is my go-to restaurant when I want a good but healthy dinner. I'm…read morevegetarian, and I love the shitake and veggie burgers as well as the organic grains (grãos orgânicos) salad. The juices are always fresh and generously sized and I recommend getting fruta do conde with maracujá (passion fruit). They also make a great caipirinha - I recommend to try with vodka and caju. The service is generally OK but can be hit or miss - sometimes the food comes in 10 minutes but other times we've had to wait an hour! There is a lot of seating but the restaurant is popular so you may have to wait outside during peak dinner times. I like the setting for a casual dinner with friends or colleagues. The restaurant is in a big white house just half a block in from the beach. If you can, get seated on the front patio for the best breeze and view!

Bom dia! This is the place to get your açaí fix…read more Ordering from this place is a Brazilian experience and the staff here are used to having foreigners. They can understand English but even if they don't they want you to shout your order to them in your best Portuguese. They know what you want even before you open your month. And yes the açaí smooth is delicious. It's less sweet and more nuttier compared to the style they serve in the US. So I like it! I recommend getting the small size so you can leave room to try the other foods. Short walk to the beach so it's to the beach but hustle vibe.

This is a freshly churned out smoothie and cafe located in a busy street corner. The Acai smoothie…read morethat I got was definitely super fresh, and you could hear them making it in the back. It felt a bit industrialized just because they get so many orders, but it must have been authentic because it melted so quickly. The acai has a fruity, and soft-serve like consistency and its definitely very good. I'd recommend getting additional toppings because the flavor can get repetitive after a little bit. still a must try spot though!