If you are looking for a kilo place that focuses on healthy menu - this is an option for you. but…read moredon't expect a HUGE salad bar area. The food is healthier in a sense that there is less sodium, not fried items but all light. The protein items are not many, and the serving plates are not huge in size - which allows for your food to be hot and fresh, but I was never a fan of the presentation of the food. They have the basic salad options, grilled veggies and chicken breast or beef. On Fridays they even have Feijoada light :) The seating space is large so there are plenty of tables for you to find. I'm not a big salad and health food nut, but its a nice option to have when you want a change of scenery of the downtown food options.

It's OK if you don't speak a lick of Portuguese at this great lunch spot, because you can go along…read morethe deli case and just point at the salads you want. Be prepared to fly through though, because the attendants aren't very patient waiting for you to decide, and they will just drag your tray along without you! The basic idea is that you can pick to have 1, 2, 3, or 4 different salads (The price of the plate depends on how many salads you have), and then you can add a protein or veggie entree, soups, and a few other things at the end. The salads are great. They have everything from a traditional green salad through quite a few creative salads involving pasta, quinoa, veggies, etc. It's not the cheapest place you'll eat. Expect to spend around R$20 to R$40, especially if you get a juice and a dessert (highly recommended). If you're a vegetarian, this place is has many delicious options as well. Even a couple of their entree items are vegetarian. Even if you aren't vegetarian, the food selection here is quite a bit more wholesome than you may find in many other restaurants in Brazil.

I have always liked this place - food is fresh and good, portion size is, simple system, though can…read morebe a wee bit on the pricy side for every day lunch. I usually got for their smoked salmon, a side of salad and pasta. This would cover the whole plate - it looks so healthy that despite the portion size, it does not seem to matter that you are eating that much ;) Down side though is that it does get crowded fairly quickly during lunch time - so either go a little earlier, or wait a bit for the lunch crowd to leave.

Excellent place if you want to eat healthy! The food is very well prepared and the variety is…read moresurprising, they are very creative with the ingredients and to complement they have a juice bar that is all fresh!

From the owner: Somos especializados em fazer comida saudável e gostosa! Temos opções vegetarianas diariamente,…read moresaladas e pratos a qualquer hora do dia. Além do nosso delicioso Açai super cremoso e natural.

We ran into this place accidentally while visiting the museum next door. Very good food. A lot of…read morepeople working in the neighborhoor were dining here. I looked at the photos on Google and ordered a fish fillet with a mixed quinoa. My wife ordered a fillet mignon steak. Both turnout out spectacular. A pineapple drink with mint was also pretty good.

Pasta is overcooked and the sauce is store bought. So don't go there for that. If you're looking…read morefor salmon or meea, it's decent, and the service is ok. Nothing to write home about. There are much better lunch options in the Centre.

Great option for an awesome salad and a very solicitous service. A bit pricey though.read more

I hate when I take non-vegan friends to a vegan restaurant and they enjoy it more than I do…read more It was my fault, I've never had gnocchi in my life before and they make a vegan version of it here! Too bad it tastes like crap. Blechhh. The mushroom sauce was worthy, but the gnocchi itself was mushy and made me think I was eating half digested food. The amount of parsley on top also made me feel like I was eating grass. *Insert joke about how veg*ns eat nothing but grass* So why 4 stars? Because everything else on the table was so good! It actually took every fiber of my being to try and enjoy my dish while we tasted each others. Stir fried noodles? Amazing. Italian sandwich? Unexpectedly savory and full of flavor. I had to feign 'fullness' and stop eating. I was actually still pretty hungry but the gnocchi was that bad. :( We all had dessert and those were just super decadent and yummy! The caipirinhas and beer were all cold, refreshing, and perfect on a warm day. So yeah, I just chose the bad apple on the menu. Better luck next time. Oh! One more thing, the chef here? Can we say absolute Brazilian Eye Candy? Yummy, I wish I could trade my dish in for him. And I think he saw us (my and my 2 girlfriends) catching glances roughly every 2.5 seconds. A good looking man that can cook? Wonder who the lucky lady is! ;D

So, many traditional Brazilian dishes and items feature meat. As a pescatarian, I can of course…read morehave fish (which I love), but I was a little nervous about how many things I'd actually be able to eat and enjoy during my time here. Well, come to find out, Brazil actually has a little vegetarian and vegan movement going on. Surprised? I was too, but glad that I found one veggie spot in Copacabana, Bio Carioca. There's a really low key vibe here, pretty much a no-frills environment. Yet, you can find an abundant amount of options, even featuring gluten free and vegan options. I was there for breakfast (which, isn't really a prime meal there, so, it's nice to find places serving it), so started out with a Cafe (an espresso shot, if you want more of a traditional "coffee", order an americano). Then, since I'm an egg fanatic, and even though it didn't seem like the most "exciting" thing on the menu, I ordered Omelete com pimenta biquinho e alho poro (leek and local bell pepper). You also get a choice of cheese in any of your omelets, mozzarella or ricotta. I chose ricotta, but, they messed that up and gave me mozzarella, whatever. The omelete was good, but what I especially loved was the local bell pepper, different from any domestic pepper I've had. These tiny little guys packed a lot of flavor, and a little bit of heat too.