Really one of the best meals I had in Brazil. It's on the top floor of the Shopping Leblon mall. I had a craving for the pizza and the "lets go baby" pizza was enticing. I wasn't sure with the idea of honey and tomato on a pizza but I am glad I tried it. It was a really good combination. The crust is nice and toasty. The Milanese was well cooked as well. The Jaguar passion fruit cocktails were really good. Our server warmed up to us after a while language barriers aside. We tried to speak Portuguese as much as we could. The seating and ambiance are clean and inviting. I am definitely planning to return. read more

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Listen, when I say I want a pepperoni pizza, THIS PLACE IS WHAT I MEAN. They delivered! Really delicious pizza. I did order from iFood, so I am unable to review on service and ambiance, but the pizza was unforgettable. I can't wait to go back and order it again. read more

Ferro e Farinha - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Entradinhas incríveis, principalmente a burrata e o pão de alho! Ambiente legal. Normalmente tem fila mas anda rápido.

It's kind of hard to find good pizza places in Rio, and with the help of Yelp I ended up bookmarking Ferro e Farinha (Iron and Flour) to visit.. and it was worth it! This place is really hype right now in Rio, such that it took me three times to be able to enter the place (ok, one time I went on a Monday and it was closed, but the second time it was so PACKED that I couldn't enter... and one of the girls that work there told me that sometimes there is a line even before they open!) A heads up: the place is tiny inside, a small balcony with at most 10-12 people that can sit and two or three tables on the sidewalk. It works from Wednesday to Sunday, open at 7pm and close around 11pm. They don't have many options of pizzas, neither of drinks... but what they do have is really good! The dough is very VERY good (did I emphasize enough the VERY?), the pizzas are made in a wooden-stove, and the beer is cold enough. The quality of the ingredients on the pizza is very good indeed, and that counts a lot! The mouth-to-mouth advertising says that this is a New York-style pizza.. but it was brought to my attention (by a New Yorker) that it is more a Napolitan (Italian) style. For Brazilians, one important point: americans and italians in general don't have the habit of putting huge amounts of toppings on the pizzas.. for Brazil, it is somehow strange... they compensate on the quality of the ingredients, but still is kinda weird to have a pizza in which the taste of the dough is considerably more strong than that of the topping (but u get used to it quickly). The atmosphere on this place is amazing! The owner is so friendly (and seeing him making the pizzas is amazing as well!) and even the customers are so friendly that the experience is more than just "eating pizza" (well, that should be good enough, right?)... it is also a friendly atmosphere that u feel like having pizza in you friends apartment! The pizza is expensive, more than 30 reais for an individual pizza... but I guess thats the price because of the high-quality ingredients... A more affordable option is Tango, in Famengo.... but for the whole experience, Ferro e Farinha is better, for sure. read more

Ferro e Farinha - Making the pizza! What a great place... - Pizza Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Everyone said this place was great so we had to check it out. We arrived shortly after 7pm on a Sunday night and already the place was packed. We rested on plastic stools before they offered us a spot at the communal table (outside) though 7 people, 3 different parties, was a little tight. It took quite a while before we even got to see menus. Apparently they weren't quite open yet but already people had drinks and menus. We tried the house iced tea which was strong and unsweetened. We also tried the ginger spritzer which was refreshing. They offered filtered tap water and a few selections of beer, like the Mistura Classica Vertigem, an Indian pale ale. The Arizona gunpowder cocktail sure lived up to its namesake, with a potent mix of matcha and overwhelming ginger; it was spicy and left your mouth with a bang. About 90 minutes later we finally got our pizzas, a shiitake and a margherita (domenico). They were thin crust pizzas, barely enough for three hungry people. The flavor was excellent and the crust was perfect. For that size the prices were fine, R$40. They also offered a few side dishes like kimchi and a chocolate mousse dessert. If I lived closer to Catete, I would come more often but honestly it's too crowded for my tastes. Waiting to get a seat, waiting to get a menu, waiting for drinks, waiting more than an hour for a pizza, and worst yet waiting for our bill when there's a line of people who desperately wanted our table, just seemed like things were managed well to operate smoothly. I guess Brazilians like their filas, so waiting comes naturally. It just seems like it's a popular place enough to do a little more prep work before hours of operation and maybe have a few more people on staff (there were only two people when they opened and they were scrambling). read more

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Pizza is awesome! Bartenders are super friendly and nice. Drinks are crafted with care.

I hate to do it, but I'm going to have give this place two stars. The highlights first: food and drink options are creative and generally tasty. For me though, there are many more things not to like about the restaurant. We had heard that it is small, but having a line before the restaurant even opened is a little absurd. The waiter was at least kind enough to sit us in between two different groups at one of the larger tables, which could have been awkward if it weren't for friendly neighbors. The menu items, although creative, just didn't do it for me. The Arizona Gunpowder drink was a little heavy on ginger and the pizzas were a little small for the price. I did like the crust and the oven-fresh taste, but I guess the flavor didn't meet my expectations after reading the ingredients on the menu. The wait staff did their best to accommodate everyone, so I give them an A for effort. Unfortunately effort wasn't enough and something as simple as asking for the check took 15 minutes. I still recommend trying the place just to see what it's all about, but maybe leave your expectations at home and try to go in without any hype. read more

My favorite pizza I've ever had. The crust is perfection - rivaling anything and everything I ate during my stay in Naples last year (which was glorious and delicious). And it's so much better than anything I can find in Los Angeles right now. After leaving Rio, and more specifically Ferro e Farinha, there's been a pizza-sized hole in my heart. read more

From the moment I arrived, this small, hole in the wall pizzeria felt special. The chef modeled the layout after sushi-bars in Japan, you can either sit at the two or three tables outside, or inside as you watch the magic happen. The pizza is baked in the oven, the dough is thin, crispy and topped with unusual, but perfectly balanced combinations. The staff is friendly and warm, and the drinks go down easy, dangerously easy. Arrive early and stay late. read more

Ok, I will be a little picky here and take away one star because let's face it, the place is a dump. It's a cool dump, very nice music, cool people, the location is a bit out of the way, but still a dump. Small, cramped, can't seat more than 20 people (10 of which are bar places) and right next to the neughbourhood drunk hotspot. But my oh my is the pizza mana from heaven or what?! The dough, the sauce, the everything. We tried three varieties and all were spectacular (the favourite being the regular margharita with buffalo mozzarela). THE best pizza in town. Period. But do please be aware it's not really a place to sit down and enjoy a nice dinner with your partner. They don't have tables inside, only outside, the tables are communal, plastic stools for chairs, or you sit at the bar. They only serve beer (heineken) as far as I'm aware (alchol wise). Not so cheap (from 30 to 40 reais for medium (or are they small?) pizzas, we ordered 3 and thought it was just enough for two guys), the bill totaling 155 for two with 2 beers and a mousse (sp?) for dessert, PLUS 60 reais for haulling ass from and to Ipanema with a cab, but yeah, still worth it. Just be prepared for the setting! Will definitely go back. I hope they make some money and open a place a tad more accessible and spacey...(or would that be selling out? Can restaurants be like rock bands?) read more

My girlfriend, who lives in Santa Teresa, took me here while I was visiting. On our first trip to Rio in February, we had struck out in terms of finding good pizza. The pizza here though is incredible, and the crust tastes just like the pizza from my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Definitely a must try and worth the long wait and communal tables. Absolutely loved the mel picante! read more

I visited again last week and I was blown away once again. Pizza was great as usual. We tried the patê appetizer and it instantly became my favorite app in the city. It was too good when combined with their special bread. I will always be getting this. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

A fantastic pizza ria in rio. One of the most authentic that I've come across with a real wood fire pizza oven, very helpful staff, tasty toppings and fantastic beers. read more

Beat pizza in town. Great vibe, excellent dough and original pizza. Try the spicy honey pizza, it's simply amazing.

Without a doubt, hole-in-the-wall Ferro e Farinha serves the best pizza in Rio de Janeiro. The "domenico" is the pizzeria's take on a classic margherita, is always on the menu and a good place to start. I suggest following that with the "picnic apimentado", a delicious four cheese pizza with honey and chilli (not spicy). There are seasonal specials added to the menu such as the most recent one I had, I think called "lensi" which reminded me a of a Vietnamese vegetarian spring roll...perhaps it sounds odd, but the subtle flavours worked on FF's famous pizza crust. Sei Shiroma and Daniella have created a much-needed addition to Rio's food scene, not just in terms of food but atmosphere also. They play great music and understand ambient lighting. In addition to pizza, Ferro e Farinha also make appetizers and desserts. You can bring your own wine and there is a R$20 corking fee. Doesn't get any better! read more

Ferro e Farinha - Pizza trinity! Delicious special pizza this week remniscent of a Vietnamese veg spring roll! - Pizza Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

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We went as soon as it opened, and when we headed there last night, we found it was closed even though the Facebook page indicated it was open. I do hope they stay open as it is a great option in a city with very poor pizza options. read more

A city like Rio really needs a place like this. When we visited only one pizza had meat, rest were vegetarian (one vegan). Absolutely top notch ingredients with interesting flavors all made in a furnace. A bit small but waiting is acceptable. By far best pizza in RJ. read more