I ate at La Bocca three times when I was in Rio during the Olympics. The food was delicious. I…read moreespecially enjoyed the risotto and the pizza. The service was prompt and friendly. The drinks from the bar were creative, and I enjoyed their juice selection. If you are looking for excellent Italian food in Santa Teresa, then go to La Bocca!

From the owner: Gastronomia italiana com massas frescas produzidas na casa e drinques italianos elaborados com as…read moremelhores bebidas do mercado

Really nice authentic italian, big portions but quite over priced (as many other places in Rio)…read more Service was a bit chaotic as the restaurant was completely full, there was live music and air conditioner was not working in a very hot day. I wish they had more vegetarian options and lighter dishes too, italian food is not all about pasta only. It's a safe place for generous and good italian dishes though.

Came on a monday night and we immediatelly found carmelo nice and cozy. We got menues in english…read morewich is a big plus. Hard to decide what to eat, everything sounded delicious. Took the ravioli with cheese and tomato/basilsause. My friend took a steak with bbq-sause and potatoes. The meat was so tender!! My pasta was the best thing i had eaten in My entire Brasilian-trip! I highly recomend this place! 10/10!

Lugar incrível, me senti em uma cantina na Itália. A comida é saborosíssima e o clima aconchegante.read more

It's a very interesting location to have such a restaurant and I think the owner pulled it off…read morequite well. He also has a bakery not too far away. The gnocchi was a great dish and I could tell that they used some different potatoes from the classic ones used in the north of Italy where I come from . The rest of the dishes were also good but not outstanding, just good . The Sicilian pie was nice and the service was appropriate .

From the owner: Culinária Brasileira e Italianaread more

This quaint italian restaurant is really traditional in Laranjeiras. They offer a delicious pasta…read moremade at the restaurant. It is a good option close to the Corcovado station.

Very welcoming to foreigners and locals alike. Food is great. It is better than most of the italian…read moreI had in Italy. Definitely recommend it.