Go here for healthy lunch or brunch - or simply go here for the Black Bun Burger (with side salad)…read more Emporio Jardim is a perfect lunch spot after visiting Jardim Botanico or actually worth the taxi ride from Ipanema if you're into burgers or healthy food or bakeries in general. Ideal for lunch date or brunch with the family!

It was good. We tried to come back a second time. Manager was not accommodating. We wanted to order…read morean item on the lunch menu. It was 40 minutes until lunch and he refused to make it. Very annoying. I would not recommend based on their customer service.

Gringo Cafe quickly became one of my favorite breakfast spots in Rio. It's a popular hangout for…read moretravelers and expats, so if you're looking to meet other English speakers or swap travel tips, this is a great place to start. What kept me coming back was the Bodybuilder Breakfast, packed with chicken breast, egg whites, and fruit. When many breakfast options around town lean heavily toward bread and carbs, it was refreshing to find a protein focused meal that fit my routine. The location is another big plus. It's within walking distance of the beach, several shopping areas, and a large open air market where you can browse everything from fresh seafood and produce to clothing, souvenirs, and household goods. Service can be a little relaxed, but the food is consistent, the atmosphere is friendly, and it's an easy place to start your day before heading out to explore Rio.

Gringo Cafe was so good. We enjoyed our meals and it was so fresh and delicious. My wife had the…read morechicken and waffles and it was tasty as hell.

Beautiful place for breakfast and then take a walk in the Botanical Garden! The brunch was great:…read moreeggs, toasts, fresh fruit juices and great coffee! Divino lugar para desayunar y después hacer caminata por el Jardín Botánico! El brunch estuvo buenísimo: huevos, tostadas, jugos de fruta frescos y muy buen café!

Fantastic French breakfast by Jardim Botanico (there's two of them). If you take any of the…read morebreakfast menus with a bread basket - it's enough for two people to share.

The place is gorgeous, it's ideal if you're looking for somewhere to have brunch and it's easily…read moreaccessible. You'll have to be ready for lineups but it moves very fast. I ordered their Benedict eggs and a coffee, the coffee was great... the eggs not so much unfortunately. The service was 10/10, a must do if you're in the Rio area!

Inside Plage Park is Plage Cafe. While I'm normally about the food, Plage Cafe is the exception to…read morethe rule. The ambiance is top-notch. As we sat a table on the patio surrounded by a man-made body of water, and breathtaking views all-around, it really is a slice of paradise. To the point where a steady stream of people take photos in the same spot for the Gram. It was entertaining to watch. If you buy something at the gift shop, you can access to the upper area where you can see some additional scenic views. I had a pulled pork sandwich with spicy pineapple. It was served lukewarm and didn't live up to what I was expecting. It was about average but for the dining experience, I have to give Plage Cafe its props.

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

Cute cafe inside of a bakery. Very popular, especially on the weekend but we were able to snag a…read moreseat after a 15 minute wait. During the wait we explored the jams and breads. The food overall was delicious. The juices left a lot to be desired as they were watery. We had a lovely chat with one of the owners and that was the cherry on top. We will certainly be back.

Very good pastries. The Romeo & Juliet! I'm dead!…read more The staff is super nice , super friendly. The ambience is perfect. You feel like a local , like you belong. And did I mention their cafe with Leite!! Awesome! I will be back!!

Absolutely love this place! It's a piece of paradise with simple impeccable French cafe food…read more Nothing overly complicated - mostly sandwiches, eggs and croque monsieur, cakes but everything is done so well and with such good taste - it's hard to resist. The staff are smart and accommodating which is extremely rare in Rio. They make their own bread. Sitting outside in the courtyard is wonderful. And after lunch you can walk around the gardens. Not to be missed!

Cute little coffee shop, with a French flair! Just stopped for coffee and cake. The shop is…read morebeautiful with both indoor & outdoor seating. The coffee we had was some of the best we had in Brazil and all the pastries were good. The food looked great but we weren't hungry at the time. You could see all the bikers stopping after their morning rides. Great stop when you head to the botanical gardens!

i'm from America and I looked up online and this place was very tourist friendly. The staff could…read moretell that my friend and I were foreigners and spoke to us in English very well and offered us recommendation space on our taste buds. They also gave us these peanuts that were soaked in the salty liquid on the house. The restaurant itself looked very lively. It was very crowded when we went, but the wait wasn't long.

My friend picked this spot in Santa Theresa for us to have lunch since it was close to Parque das…read moreRuinas, where we were planning to go next. The interior is lovely with colorful decor and a comfortable ambiance, along with a chill, casual atmosphere. We were served complimentary boiled peanuts in the shell, and these were simply addicting! I thought it was a bit strange that there was no steak on the menu, given that we are in Brazil, but I learned this place specializes in Northeastern Brazilian cuisine, so perhaps steak is not so common in that particular region. Since I know I wanted to try authentic coconut shrimp soup, I decided to order that. This dish came with coconut rice and farro (a yellow, fine grainy substance, which was pretty tasty when mixed with the rice and soup.) In the soup, there were a ton of shrimp, which were delightfully tender, and succulent. The soup was full of flavor with plenty of yummy seasoning. The rice was nice and fluffy, but didn't have much coconut taste. I was able to try a bit of one of the nutty tapioca desserts. It was really unique with a chewy consistency, sweet, as well as light. There was a mouthwatering caramely sauce accompanying it. Service was wonderful throughout. We were well taken care of during our meal.

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.

Great place to come for brunch with young kids. They have a play space with toys outside and serve…read morelots of healthy options. We ordered the Maya Combo for breakfast which comes with a variety of fruits, yogurt, breads, cheeses, jams and ham plus juice and coffee, and it could easily serve four people. The food was just simple, nothing amazing, but the atmosphere was so relaxed and enjoyable that we had a great time. I was a little disappointed by the orange cake that came with the combo as they had so many more appetizing looking options in the bakery case, but I was too full already to splurge on more cake. For moms it's also a meeting place in the afternoons where they can have a coffee (or a wine!) while the kids play. Though it's not a destination in itself, I would definitely come back if I were in the area again.

Quirky coffee shop! Books. Wine. Delicious bread, hot from the oven! I fell in love with it…read more recommend coming here your special someone and indulging in this quaint cafe. Literally next to the Saturday farmers market (where you can buy fresh fruit, veggies, and Brazilian goodies). The bruschetta was fabulous btw