I had lunch at Lago Sul Churrascaria in Petropolis, Brazil on 3/2/2014. It was my first time…read morethere. As I was with a tour from my cruise ship, the Crown Princess, my meal was included so I don't know the price. What I can tell you is that it was my best meal in Brazil and that the city of Petropolis is beautiful in itself. The setting for the restaurant is on Lago do Quitandinha (picturesque dining). The service was good as well.

The service was incredible and friendly. The food was the best I've eaten in years. Every bite got…read morebetter, since new meats were being served. The chicken hearts had so much flavor. Yes, chicken hearts were cooked with love. It's amazing what they can do with meat. Worth every dollar. The Papaya Cream dessert is to die for and the drinks were made right. I can't wait to go back to Brazil. I will dream about this place for awhile.

Nice little cafe located on the scenic grounds of the Imperial Museum in Petropolis, and also the…read morefirst place in a while here in Brazil where I had an attentive waiter. There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas, and a large fenced grassy area behind the building that would be perfect for kids to run around while mom and dad enjoy themselves. I had a brownie with ice cream and fudge, and it was delicious. The brownie literally melted in my mouth. Next time I'm in the area, I'll give the real food a try.

We had lunch today at 18 do Forte de Copacabana, and it was an amazing experience from start to…read morefinish. The wait time was very short -- only about five minutes -- but it was a Wednesday and not a holiday, so I imagine weekends can get much busier. I'd definitely recommend arriving early or making a reservation if you plan to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. The food was excellent. We ordered the Pesto e Burrata, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. We also tried the Picadinho Tapajós, and it was one of the highlights: the beans were perfectly cooked, the farofa mix was amazing, and it came with a beautifully prepared egg and fried banana. Such a comforting and authentic Brazilian combination that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. For drinks, the strawberry caipirinha was spot on -- refreshing and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The passion fruit caipirinha also tasted great, although it could have had just a touch more sugar. We also tried the Limoncello Spritz, which wasn't really our favorite, but it may appeal to a different taste. The real star of this place is the view. It's absolutely impeccable -- honestly, there are very few places in Rio (or even in the world) with a setting this beautiful. Having lunch with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain feels priceless. Prices were a bit above average, but considering the location, atmosphere, and unforgettable scenery, it was 100% worth it. Highly recommend!

One of two cafes inside the Fort. We've lunch at Colombo, and drinks here…read more It was sunset time. The copacabana Beach looks much calmer. We didn't stay long because I wanted to do the paddle boarding - which I did. The red wine came with corks and they poured me another glass. They were also very kind to lent me the charging box to refuel my phone. Thanks.

Cute and cozy coffee spot within walking distance from our hotel. Our first attempt to eat here…read morefailed due to the wait time. However, the second time we came , we were in luck because a table was leaving when we arrived. Anyway, we put in our orders and still ended up waiting for 25-30 minutes. So be prepared to wait. The food was decent. I had the 1/2 LF salad and veggie omelette. We both had their Irish cream coffee and they did not skimp on the alcohol.

This little bistro is just off the main street. It has a nice little outdoor patio, and a cozy…read morelittle indoors. They have a surprisingly good collection of craft beers. And a small but decent wine list. The staff is a bit under, so my tip would be if you sit outside, order at the counter. It'll move things along.