Best vegan food we've ever had! We're from San Diego and we have tons of vegan restaurants and we…read morestill haven't found anything as good as Graviola. Or their pesto gnocchi and lasagna! Looking forward to come to Rio for this restaurant!

This is my favorite place from my trip to brazil. After the Moqueca, the food here was so unique…read moreand amazing. Its a cute vegan restaurant with great service. The menu is diverse and caters to different tastes. Stand out dishes: I enjoyed the lavender lemonade. Seitan baits with korean sauce had perfect crunch and it was my first time trying out seitan. Tofu with sesame crust with black rice. It was my first time having black rice but it paired really well with smoky tofu. The texture was great! Compared to the above dishes, i felt aromatic Burmese rice didn't stand out as much. Same with the batata rustica. These classic dishes were good however the menu has so many other interesting choices that might be fun to explore and taste great!

When traveling abroad researching vegan options is a most. Brazil is a meat eating country. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find a 100% vegan restaurant in the Ipanema area of Rio. There were traditional Brazilian dishes prepared as a vegan option. Some of the options were not to my liking. The server was kind enough to remove it from my bill. I highly recommend Teva if you find yourself in Rio de Janeiro.

For my last meal in Rio De Janeiro, I wanted to find an all vegan place. This place was not too far…read moreof a cab ride away from Sugarloaf, so we decided to come here. A small quaint cafe, decorated by paintings and art, with the warm sun pouring through the windows. This was the perfect setting for a quiet lunch for 2. I ordered the 'vegan' special of the day, which was a full 3 course meal! It started off with a warm and creamy Butternut Squash soup which hit all the right spots and sent warm tingly feelings through my body. The main course was this super inventive and creative Eggplant dish which consisted of a sesame seed encrusted Eggplant Patty over a bed of spiced vermicelli noodles, topped with crisp Nori. It also came with a heaping side of seasoned vegetables. This dish was incredibly delicious and nothing I've ever eaten or seen anywhere else. The patty was crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle, but it tasted nothing like eggplant I've eaten in any other form. The noodles strangely provided a great combination and the nori on top added texture and salty flavor. The vegetables, though seemingly boring on the outside, was cooked perfectly and had a beautiful herb flavor to it. I devoured the entire patty, but barely put a dent in the vegetable. It was a lot of food for one person. And as if I wasn't full enough already, I still had dessert coming! A light and refreshing dessert that looked like tomato soup, but tasted like papaya slushie. Only more delicate and just a slight hint of sweetness. It really was a perfect dessert after the heavy entree. All the food was perfectly cooked and presented beautifully. The price was also a steal for the full 3-course meal. The staff was super friendly and you can tell they really are proud of their cafe. It looks like they might do Open Mic and/or have live music and poetry on certain occasions because there is a mini stage with a microphone in the corner. It would be cool to come back and check that out. Gaia also provides free Wifi for their guests, which was great for me as a traveler to check in, post photos, and look at all the other amazing dishes they cook here. I am now sad once again while writing this, as I am reminded of the fact that I can't find that Eggplant dish anywhere else in the world. If and when I come back to Rio, Gaia is already on my list of places to eat at again!

I like this place. Great environment for relaxing. Small cafe with large amounts of charm…read more Their hours fluctuate and at times the Mosquitos also dine with you. But otherwise. Great place to enjoy a vegan meal, coffee and free wifi. FREE WIFI. Remember to visit and enjoy.

Really excellent small restaurant with very friendly staff. Very welcoming to us as English only…read morespeakers. Food was amazing. They have an English menu but their daily menu in Portuguese changes every day. So make sure to ask about their specials! Their salads and pizza were amazing!

Org Bistrô is an oasis in Rio de Janeiro. The food is absolutely delicious, super healthy and…read morecruelty free! Lunch is my favorite time to go. They usually have one or two dishes of the day that are well worth getting. The regular menu should not be overlooked either - the quinoa burgers are a favorite. Also highly recommended are their wonderful assortment of juices and desserts. The place has a great vibe, and it can get busy at times. If you go and there's a wait for a table, stay - it's well worth it!

#vegan All vegan spot in Rio…read more The food is pretty great. We tried the 15 ball appetizer, a burger, and a hot dog. Thoroughly enjoyed all the options. The drinks werent the best but still okay and loved that they came in little jars. Im not sure on location... we came when it was dark but it seemed very side-streetish, although up the way there were some other shops. I just felt a little more on guard in the area. The spot is nothing fancy at all but thats never bothered me. People were nice. Food took a minute but still fair. Prices are okay too. I enjoyed all the murals on the walls and love for animals vibe. Worth a visit

Really amazing meals. This vegan was super happy. The flavor is better than many other expensive…read moreplaces. My mom and fiancé who aren't even vegetarians left talking about how amazing everything we ordered was. The owners are so hard working and courteous. The food truly delectable. Compliments to the chef. Will be back and recommend to anyone. Go Vegan! Or not, but go check it out! : D the red rice and feijão carioca was fantastic! Only got to snap a photo of the smoothie bowl because I ate everything else too fast to capture.

Organic, natural, healthy Brazilian food in a hip, eco-conscious, and relaxed setting. Friendly…read morevibe too and the staff enjoys speaking English :) They have a wide variety of delicious cuisine: Chicken Tuna Salmon Burgers Salads Fresh Juices And More All served on unique plates ALL NATURAL You must try it, if you're in Rio Ask for sugar for drinks or salt and pepper if you need it

Healthy, fresh, creative, picturesque! Loved this place. A lot of millennial and Gen Z vibes. I had…read morethe grilled veggie platter with a side of tuna - it was delicious and came with a honey-tahini dressing. The farofa is made with crushed nuts and seeds, which is unique. The juices are perhaps one of the best parts, sugar free and refreshing. Prices are slightly higher than other Rio establishments but reasonable for the experience.

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.

#vegan The cutest…read morelittle vegan restuarant in Copacabana. We came back twice to eat more! The place is small and you basically sit on the street to eat. I liked the environment really. The table settings are like little overalls and your utensils sit in the pockets. You do not have to be fancy to go here but OH MY the food is FANCY. oh and DELICIOUS. We started with these crunchy tapioca bits... Im addicted. Get these! The first time I got this gnocche made with plantains and basil.... I need this recipe badly. My sister got the brasilian dish faeshawda (no idea how to spell that). The next time she got the gnocche because it was so good and I tried to rossoti. It came in this massive bowl plate that looked like a tiny serving but it was deep and filling. Overall it was really yummy, it just had a taste of smoked flavor of which Im not a fan. The dishes come beautifully plated, flowers on top. Looks good and tastes good. And the servers were attentive. They do not speak english but we made out fine - he brought me toothpicks when he saw me picking my teeth and brought them out when we returned a few later. We had a good laugh. Prices are good too. This is a place I HIGHLY recommend.

This is my favorite sit-down spot for pizza in Brazil (I say Brazil because they have locations…read morespread throughout major cities). As a local chain, there aren't an overwhelming number of outposts, and the pizza is good enough that I've seen lines at both this Rio and São Paulo location. The large restaurant can hold a number of people and it's nicer than a typical grab and go pizza place. You'll find locals making the queue to celebrate their birthdays and other special occasions. If there is a line and you don't feel like waiting, I recommend grabbing a table in the bar area and ordering your pizza to-go. While we waited, our trio enjoyed a few beers and by the time the pizza was ready, so was our table. We simply asked them to skip the to-go request and serve us at the table. The menu is chock full of different pizza options and you can't go wrong.

I have heard the pizzas from this restaurant are better than the Italian pizzas. I had to taste it…read moreand had to confirm. The service, the food, the location, the ambiance, the vibe, the atmosphere, the people there are first class. They seem to have a really good logistic and organization, because when I was there it was almost full. But the service manages everything and nobody waits too long. Good administration! I loved it. The pizzas are the highlight and the desserts are like heaven too! The restaurant per se is big, elegant, clean, simply and beautifully decorated and seem to be "in" in the moment. It is worth a visit/ or many visits. ------------------------------------- Das ist eine der besten Pizzas, die ich je gegessen habe. In Sao Paulo sind sie auch ganz berühmt und man sagt, die Pizzas von Braz, sind besser als in Italien. Ich kann das bestätigen. In diesem Restaurant sind die Atmosphäre, die Stimmung, das Essen, die Lage, die Bedienung herrlich. Sie haben eine gute Logistik, weil auch wenn es voll ist, wartet man nicht lange und alle werden gleich schnell bedient. Sehr gut!! Das Restaurant ist ziemlich "in" im Moment, habe ich gehört. Es ist groß, elegant, einfach und schön eingerichtet und ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert /oder mehrere, when ich die Chance habe, nach Rio zu gehen.