How did we end up here: we planed to have lunch at Emile. Google shows it opens 24/7 but when we…read moregot there at 2:50 - spent too much time at the top - Sugarloaf and Praia Vermelha. They said come back at 7. So we walked toward south a few steps and saw a Spanish and Chinese restaurants. We picked the Spanish, oh how I would love to have paella. But the young maid said to me in a low voice: "just you know this is a Spanish, the Chinese is next door." So here we're, the unwanted guests -:) The location is excellent, on the second floor, looking out to the Copacabana Beach. A silver of Hotel Emile can be spotted from the windows. The decor is 1972, the year they started in business. The service is good, other than messed up order - my best guess is language barrier - me not speaking Portuguese. Does Irene speak anything at all? Not really We've pickled cucumbers, mapo tofu 麻婆豆腐and eggs with tomato 番茄炒鸡蛋. They totally forgot the cucumber and eggs tomatoes became eggs and ham. Their food is so much better than Canton. And this is the only meal that we finished everything, a small feast. They're kind enough to charge our phone - thank you.

so yummy in my tummy i love chinese food in rio this spot was fire and i would go there againread more

Not on Copacabana beach anymore. 1 hour drive from Copacabana to get there…read more However, there is a good ceviche place next to the Marriott on CC beach

I had the paella,( seafood with rice) and has been the best paella Ive ever had in Rio…read more Waiters speak spanish or english and have very good suggestions and attention. The food is very tasty and best seafood in the area. If it wasnt for the dull decoration and closed space I would give this place 5 stars.

Great service. Was crowded at prime time 5pm-9pm. We walked by to check it out, then came back once…read morewe freshened up. The Brochete Miso was great! Also broccoli rice was delicious. This place is on trip advisor as a must stop. My party all agreed! Thanks Brazil !

I walked over here from my hotel just to try the moqueca…read more I was seated near the back of the restaurant and the staff was really selling their more expensive dishes. When I asked how big the moqueca was he used his fingers to say it was a small dish. Of course that was untrue as the dishes delivered was more than 2x what he showed and came with a bunch of sides like a gravy, rice and something else. No explanation given of what they were as he just served everything to me. Given all that I read about moqueca I had high expectations about the dish. However the fish was over cooked and very dry eventhough it was covered in a sauce. The shrimps were better and overall it was a very filling plate. The overcooked fish was a letdown for me. I had a lot of leftovers and asked it to be packed up to go (which I was charged R12 extra for). I struck up a Google Translate conversation with a nurse seated next to me so that was a different way to pass the time as solo diners. I ended up giving my to go bag to share with her family since my hotel had no kitchen facilities. Tab was settled at the table with little explanation of the charges. 10% service charge was added automatically. Overall a very expensive dinner for an average tasting meal at best. I won't be coming back.

If you ever heard of the famous Brazilian song called "the girl from Ipanema" this is the actual…read moreplace the song was written and the place was named after I suppose it was called something else before Hahaa But this is located literally a block away from the Ipanema beach in Ipanema Food is great and because it's close to the beach it's got that vibe Always love the fried chicken and the picanha meat Mmm And some guarana soda!

Iconic restaurant giving birth to the famous "Girl from Ipanema" song with delicious tableside…read moresizzling steak. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 5 (a lot more affordable than other steak places in town) Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Picanha was cut thin and tender. Came oh a sizzling platter. 5 stars - Garlic steak was heartier and packed with flavor: 4.5 stars - Large menu so something for everyone if they are t feeling steaky: fish, pasty - Only a few blocks in from the beach - Where they were inspired to write the famous song "Girl from Ipanema" with song notes framed and hung up on the walls Midlights - French fries: just ok. Thick cut and not crispy. 3 stars - Fried fish: was fine, but dry. 3 stars - Farofa: prefer it more roasted. 3 stars Lowlights: - Popular so can be a line waiting outside Enjoyed this spot and would go back.

Lobster risotto special was incredible. So so much lobster. Good service. Pretty restaurantread more

My friend and I popped in for a quick cocktail. We love gin so this place was perfect for us…read more Our server wrote mine as a plain G&T when he took our order (even tho I ordered one of the cute, fruity drinks), but he had the drink remade right away. Sexy, relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. The food looks great too! I would definitely come back.

Great customer service. Love the atmosphere and how soccer friendly they are. They have a TV to…read morewatch the world cup. So nice to eat good food and enjoy the world cup. They give complimentary sausage and complimentary dessert. Highly recommend.

Hmmm mixed feelings about this place. To be honest the food was good, i enjoyed their feijoada. We…read moregot the rodicio da feijoada. However, the service left a lot to say. We were a a party of 14, and i know it's a lot to handle but from the start we were not attended correctly. Ordering food and drinks was a mess bc the server never asked for our drinks so we were all asking whoever passed by at different times since we had to be divided into 3 separate tables. Also we didnt receive everything that was promised with the feijoada rodicio. We were supposed to receive some sort of "shots" but we did not. Otherwise, the place itself is small but very pretty and romantic.

Excellent asian fusion in Botafogo. Tip: try the semi tuna with wasabi puree or the beef medalion…read morewith aligot

I came to this place because I was craving sushi. When I got the receipt I saw I was being…read moreextremely overcharged. I told the employee, the man in a white shirt, I believe he was over charging me. He reassured me I wasn't and took my card. I felt uneasy and went back to tell I wanted to see my receipt more in depth. I was over charged and had to get my money back. Please double check your receipt in this place especially if you are traveling .

Ambiance: 5/5: cute restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. They take their tropical name to heart…read more Everything is very well decorated and thought out. Food: 5/5: This was one of my favorite spots in all of Rio. Ceviche was fresh and so flavorful. Same thing goes for the poke bowl. The added mango made all the difference. For dessert we got the chocolate mousse and the mango sorbet dessert. Both were extremely yummy. I am not a big fan of chocolate mousse, but i could not stop eating this one. It was just so good. Service: 5/5: the waiter was nice and attentive. When we sat down he made sure to ask if we needed Portuguese or English menus. What I loved was when you ask for the check they bring out their own version of a "fortune cookie". Its a mini scroll with an inspirational quote inside. Such a cute detail. Totally recommend this place!

This place is amazing! It is in the heart of Ipanema, close to the beach and shopping. I was…read morevisiting Rio and asked a local for recommendations and they sent me here. I ordered the lamb croquettes. They were nice and crispy and the lamb was tender. For my main course, I ordered the chicken curry. It was so flavorful and the presentation was beautiful.

A spectacular dinner--super service and amazing food... the meat was incredible. Thank you for…read moredinner a memorable event.

I came to visit Brazil, and this was a highly recommended place by my Travel guide. This place did…read morenot disappoint. The staff was attentive, amazing helpful everything you could think of. The food, the food, the food. I'm still talking about how the meats were how I didn't even have to chew because it was so tender. I wish this was a place j could visit often but since I can't make sure you try it out yourself.

The best açai in all of Rio. The açai is from Amazon and the pulp is pure undiluted. Fantastic…read morenatural flavors. You can add the toppings like tapioca or granola based kn your preference or devour it as is. Quick service and no frills restaurant serving quality ingredients and authentic amazonian dishes. Highly recommend this place when in Rio.

The tour company I went with at Rio recommended this place to me. They said açaí can be easily…read morefound in the streets of Rio but if you want to try authentic açaí from the Northeast part of Brazil, then you should definitely try this place. I like asking tour guides because they have the ins and outs and of course what's good in the local scene. And couldn't go wrong with this place! It was divine!! There's a bit of a language barrier but they really tried to work with me to get my order right. I kept saying Acai Especial but I think that was something you take to-go or at home to share :) so he began showing me the bowls and I opted for the the bigger one. For R $27 I had a heaping bowl of açaí and then gave me 2 containers for toppings - 1 granola then the other some white tapioca that looked like torn styrofoam. This place is sit-down "diner" looking type and takes only cash. So make sure you have some local currency before you go!! I am so happy I was able to try some authentic açaí while in Brazil.