Excellent food and service. Convenient street view. Had the sirloin with eggs on top, french fries,…read moreand salad

This is a very standard Brazilian corner restaurant. They have lunch plates fro around R$15-20 and…read moredinner plates for R$25 and up. If you are a tourist in Rio for a few days, I wouldn't bother coming here, as it's nothing special and there are many other places in Copacabana that you should experience, but if you live here and are looking for an inexpensive place to grab dinner because you don't want to cook, then this is your place! The menu is full of the typical Brazilian fare: various steaks, chicken or seafood with rice, beans, farofa and french fries on the side. I had the contra filet and it was quite tender with a delicious garlic rub. I'm sure other things on the menu probably fall within the same realm of quality: yummy but nothing special to write home about. One thing that sets this restaurant apart from some of the other standard Brazilian restaurants is the atmosphere. They have a very nice, cozy outdoor seating area that feels somewhat more comfortable than many of the other places around.

Super cute little hole in the wall. I had the parma salad with the mustard and honey dressing and a…read morelemon iced tea. The iced tea came in a plastic bottle, it wasn't brewed so no worries about drinking the water. The mustard & honey dressing was delicious!! The prosciutto was sliced perfectly thin and the salad was fresh as well. Service was great! The place was super cute and the waitress was very friendly. She didn't speak English however, I just used my "say hi" app to translate any questions we had

Came here for breakfast during our trip to Rio and we had a good experience. The staff is very…read morefriendly and the food is good. We had some sandwiches recommended by the staff and they came out quick and tasted delicious. We also ordered their waffle with jelly and it was okay. The reason for the 4 stars is because the waffle was really soggy.

My wife and I were in Brazil last week and we made the trek up to an area of Rio de Janeiro called…read moreSanta Teresa, and we were looking for a place to catch the England-Uruguay match. We were going to go to a different sports bar that was recommended to us, but we saw that it was super packed. We walked down the street and found Portella, and boy were we happy that we stumbled on this place! Portella is nice sizable restaurant with plenty of indoor seating. It was full of color, culture, and character... we absolutely loved it! The hostess was extremely nice and was able to get us a seat closer to where there was a large screen projector that was broadcasting the games. The place was packed with locals and other soccer fans who were also there to catch the action. We wanted to munch on some snacks and grab a few drinks, so we ordered the Torresmo (pork rinds) to munch on for an appetizer. These pork rinds were absolutely delicious - deep fried, bite sized pork rinds. They also served them with limes to add a little bit of a sour taste to them, and it was a great appetizer for less than $5 USD. For drinks, we order a tangerine caiprinha for my wife. Words to the wise - caipirinhas in Brasil are really strong drinks. They are basically Brasil's versions of margaritas. We had to ask for a lot more ice to try and water down the drink because of how strong it was! I also ordered the 600mL bottle of Bohemia beer (a Brazilian beer), which wasn't too bad, and it was a huge bottle for only about $6 USD! Not bad! When one of our friends met up with us, we also got an order of empanadas filled with carne. This was a $18-$19 USD dish, and to had 8 empanadas on it, but they weren't that great unfortunately. This was the only sour spot to what was an otherwise, a really great experience. The game was also awesome, and the soccer fans in there were great. We got to talk to a lot of the locals and they were super nice. Definitely recommend Portella. If we ever go back to Rio, we are paying a visit to Portella. Via Brasil!

It's supposed to be authentic food but given the crowds it's probably catering to the tourists -…read morethe price certainly feels that way. Decent food but nothing special. The main reason for going is its a stop on the tram line and probably one of the best along that route.

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.

Excellent value for money. We took the tasting menu with the wine paring. The menu is very…read moreinfluenced by Latin America, with plenty of fish and local fruits. All plates very generous and creative in presentation and flavour. Wines are mostly from Argentina, all top class. Also they serve full glasses each round. I highly recommend it for a nice gourmet experience in Ipanema that is not too expensive.

Lovely restaurant, the atmosphere is honestly great here. Good coffee too. The service.... Eh…read more Waited a while to get my order taken, so I just got the check instead.

A gem in Copacabana. This is a cute little french café and bakery tucked away up a quiet street…read more Their menu has some great breakfast, snacks and "lanche," from yogurt and granola to open-faced sandwiches. In addition to their menu, they usually have a few full-blown almoço (like a big lunch) specials. These have varied from fried chicken to delicious lemon ricotta ravioli. Every time I've been, there have been some great-looking lunch specials. They have great hours, I believe its 9am-9pm, and they're even open on Sundays, so if you are looking for a good brunch spot on Sunday, check them out! They have decent coffee, and really great baked goods. They also happen to be on of only two places I know of in Rio where you can get a decent American-style chocolate chip cookie. The food is all reasonably priced. Sandwiches are in the R$20 range and the lunch specials run around R$30.

Quaint little spot. I ordered their Carponata Crepioca. It's a combo of crepe and omelette with…read moreeggplant, raisins, and bell peppers. It was surprisingly delicious! It was a perfect place to eat breakfast and read a book. Will definitely be coming back here often!

Great coffee and breakfast for a average price, good omelette and yogurt, there is fine WiFi and…read morethe waiters don't know english. Air conditioning is really good and the sweets are awesome. Very recommend to people who appreciate European coffee!

I'm updating my review because they seem to have fixed their wifi! In my original review, I…read morecommented that the wifi really didn't work, but now it seems to be functioning perfectly. This is a nice cafe in Copacabana. It definitely has the most styles of coffee brews I've ever seen in Brazil. You can choose between French Press, Aeropress, Chemex (pour over), filter (via Hario V60), and all of the standard espresso varieties. The wait staff is super helpful and patient, and they are more than happy to explain to you their different roasts available as well as the differences in brewing methods. The only downside to their coffee is that even the French press and the pour over result in exactly a 8-oz serving, so you don't get a whole full French press or Chemex like you get at many cafes in the U.S. I haven't tried everything on their menu, but I personally love the waffles, they're crispy and delicious, and you can choose between a variety of toppings (my favorite is honey & butter). It's a perfect midday snack! With a whimsical colorful atmosphere, the decor is so well thought out that this cafe really almost seems out of place here in Rio. Where many cafes here seem to think of their interior design as an afterthought, here they have made it a priority. With plenty of table space and comfortable chairs, this is an excellent place to come and spend the afternoon working on a project. They also have some great desserts available and the rest of the menu, which includes soups and omelettes a and other light foods, looks amazing If you're used to the comfy cozy cafes of the U.S. and want a place to get some work done, this is definitely your spot (as long as you don't need wifi). It's also a great place to come with a friend to have a relaxed conversation.

Def worth the drop in.. we heard how nice this place is . And told it's a must see. Upon showing up…read morehe saw a line but to their credit... the run like a well oiled machine. The line moved quickly (10 min at most) . Even our orders came out quickly. Everything was fresh , filling, and tasted great! We were all very happy with our food. At the end of our meal we echo got a dessert as that's what they are known for.. and those also tasted great! Def check em out upon ur visit to Rio.

Very busy tourist stop. There is usually a long line to get a table. We sat on the bottom floor and…read morehad a cake and drink. Ride the elevator to second floor because it's an old fashion elevator. Service was slow to place an order and to get check to pay. It has pretty decor.