This was probably one of the first few times I have dined at a Brazilian restaurant (the other being a Brazilian steakhouse), and it was a delightful experience. I came with my Brazilian friend who made the dining experience a level more authentic with her conversing with the waiters and placing our orders in Portuguese. The food as it came out seemed familiar with it being served with rice and fries, but also unique at the same time with its unique sauce and seasoning blend. I ordered the Alcatra Ao Molho Gorgonzola ($32). It was not among the best sirloin steaks I have sampled, but its combination with the Gorgonzola sauce makes the meal have its own unique twist. Another dish I was able to enjoy sampling was the Moqueca De Camarao ($29) which was a tiger shrimp stew. The stew was rich and very flavourful. We were the first group of customers present when we arrived at 6PM on a Friday evening. The place, elegantly furnished, then slowly started to pack up with people as the night went on. The washroom can be reached downstairs through a darkly lit corridor. It was an overall pleasant dinner with good service. read more

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Smaller restaurant with split level design interior. High level ceilings. Quite noisy as it got busy hard to hear the person across from you. Washrooms were downstairs which would not be accessible if someone had mobility concerns. Upstairs table to chair height slight mis match low table. Street parking available and ttc accessible. Food the appetizer fried cheese ball squares with the spicy pineapple chutney was amazing. The fried chicken ball nothing special. Ordered the skewer meat and sausage with peppers came with beans and vinegarette and some cornmeal like carb rice and fries came way before the meat spit. Server also dropped out peppers and onion from the spit to the table and said he would replace it but never did. Also Had to ask the server what to do with it as with most of the meal had to ask how to eat it. The hot sauce on the table was good however not coming out of the bottle had to be switched. I asked the server for water for the table and was never given and my cup of water was not refilled and having to ask. Service was not so good though server was new said everything was good so I'm skeptical. The pork mash and veggies entre was good not out of this world but good. Filling yes worth the price debatable. Question remains would I come back? I could probably go to a Brazilian steakhouse to get more meat for dollar value. The only thing I would come back for is the fried cheese squares. To each their own. read more

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fter a few years of living abroad, I finally moved back to Toronto and decided to return to my favourite Brazilian restaurant for my first meal back in Toronto. I was astonished to find that not only have their prices remained at pre-2020 levels, but the portions are the same as well. The service was pretty much the same, with the difference being the wait staff checking on my party to see how we were enjoying our meals(likely because they haven't seen me in almost a decade and didn't recognize my face). The ambiance is what you'd expect of a restaurant in this wonderful neighbourhood. read more

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5 stars for this authentic Brazilian restaurant a little north of Little Portugal in Toronto (St. Clair West area). This place seems to be packed at all hours (the food and service speak for themselves), so make a reservation ahead of time. There is Green P parking right across the street, and street parking is plenty but can fill up (especially on weekends). The interior is beautifully adorned with chandeliers, and there are posters of photos of Brazil along the walls (including the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, and photo of Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro). Tables are pretty big (even the tables for 2 people) - so plenty of room if you're ordering multiple dishes to share. Service is quick, friendly, helpful, and very pleasant overall. We came here mostly to try the feijoada (Brazil's national dish). It's only available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and we were told that it tends to run out by the late afternoon / evening. But the staff were able to reserve a portion for us ahead of time, which was really nice of them. All the dishes we tried were excellent times ten. 1) Feijoada (Brazil's national dish) - The beans stew, rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), sautéed collard greens, and sliced orange all went really well together. The beans stew came in a large pot with big chunks of slow-cooked tender pork and sausage. As a non-meat eater, I only had the beans and they were very flavourful. It was a hearty dish with a multitude of textures. I really liked the farofa (unique and not easily found anywhere else!). 2) Mandioca Frita com Queijo Parmesão Fresco (fried cassava bites with parmesan cheese) - Super crispy and addicting! So much better than typical French fries. 3) Salada Verde (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, hearts of palm) - Simple, nicely fresh, and a great accompaniment to the more saucy dishes. 4) Camarão ao Alho e Oleo (tiger shrimps sautéed in chef's specialty sauce, served with garlic toast) - The delicious plump tiger shrimps in a tomato-based sauce were supposed to be eaten with / on the garlic toast, but I liked mixing them with the rice and veggies from the other dishes. 5) Salmao Grelhado ao Molho de Maracuja (grilled Atlantic salmon with passion fruit sauce, served with rice and house salad) - I found the salmon to be a bit salty, but I liked the sauce (not too sweet at all). The salmon was cooked well done and came in a pretty big portion. Portion sizes of all the dishes are pretty generous in general, including the appetizers. Drinks selection in this restaurant is really good. There is a full bar at the back. They have a large selection of wine, martinis, spirits, shooters, and also one of my favourite cocktails - caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail that is super refreshing and is made of cachaça and lime. A sip reminds you of being in a hot summer day on the beach. read more

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This Brazilian place has virgin cocktails for $5. The frozen margarita is just... lime juice & ice. Okay... The virgin pina colada was ok. Had the coxinha ( croquettes). We could only choose 1 so we got chicken & cheese. They were good: crispy & tasty, with a good blend of chicken & cheese flavours. The steaks & pork blade were good. The shrimp (with the steak) was ok. The gravy was good & had a sour edge The gorgonzola sauce that came with one of the steaks was nice: not too strong (so if you don't like strong cheeses you might give this a shot). The fries were good: dusted so they had a nice crisp. They had a good savory flavour too. The mashed potato & salad were ok. The rice was tasty & resembled Singaporean chicken rice. The beans were so-so: quite salty (I have a high salt tolerance). The gravy was a bit salty too, but ok when eaten with the other food. read more

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I tried this place for few times already and could never really have one fixed opinion, because some things are very good and some are very frustrating. My feelings about this place is very mixed, as the review will be too! Good part: - the owner is very friendly and kind, serves the tables always with a smile in her face - "Dadinhos de tapioca" - new in the menu - are just amazing, very tasty and good portion. - "Polenta frita" was very good, properly fried, not oily, good portion. - Lemon mousse is delicious, totally recommended. Bad part: - The beef and cassava with cream on top is an appetizer, the taste is good but there is no balance in the proportion of the items. Just way more cassava and cheese than meat, sad. - The cooking point for the picanha (the famous grilled beef from Brazil) was not correct in all our orders, we ordered 4 the last time and it was all wrong. Also missing salt and the portions that comes with the meat are very very small. - Terrible "brigadeirao", which is a kind of chocolate pudim. It tastes like watered down, we are one spoon and left it, the owner realized and asked us about it, but didn't even remove from the bill. - Check your bills, it's always coming something extra on ours and we just realized at home. - I refuse to accept that Strogonoff is served with bagged potato chips or French fries, in Brazil we eat that with a very very different kind of potato chips and that's the traditional way. There is no point on going to a restaurant to eat it with bagged potato chips. read more

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I've come here about 5-6 times and I think I can write a fair review. Rio 40 is a hit or a miss. 2 times it was a hit- I had Moqueca, picanha and feijoada. Other times they were a miss- whole fish special, feijoada and picanha. So it's really difficult to say. Would really love a consistency with the food. What is consistent is the friendly atmosphere and service. Always chill, great patio as it is COVID times and awesome that they've always had the patio. The issue mostly with the food is the salt content and it is the problem each time. We couldn't finish our feijoada yesterday as everything was salted to the extreme- the rice, the farofa the couve- everything. We left it. We also ate dadinhos- a new addition to the menu but they were sub par as well. Rio 40 ia a staple in toronto- as other restaurant/ bars have not survived. I really wish they would improve their consistency. read more

A busy spot on St. Clair Ave W - authentic Brazilian cuisine with a large menu! It was my first time at Rio 40 and it won't be my last. The food was a solid 10/10 - it was delicious & filled with flavour. The patio is a nice spot in the summer time to enjoy a nice night freeze and have a cold drink paired with your dinner. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been going to Rio 40 for about 10 years now, and as someone whose family originates from Brazil, the food here takes me back every time. The portions are great, and will definitely leave you with leftovers to enjoy the next day. The service is friendly and the whether you are doing take out or dining in, you will not be disappointed in the quality of food and service. I enjoy dining in as I enjoy being around other Brazilians and just the vibe that Rio 40 brings to the whole dining experience. I will never stop going to this place especially when I'm craving some good pichana. Rio 40 in my opinion is the most authentic Brazilian restaurant in Toronto. You won't be disappointed! read more

Wow. The food is awesome, the service is friendly, honestly the only issue is its not close enough to us lol. I love their "espetada de picanha com liguica, pimentao e cebola" ie steak, sausage, and veggies cooked on a skewer, fries, and beans! My go to meal when I visit. Also tried my fiance's alcatra ao molho gorgonzola. Ie. Steak with cheesy sauce, fries and chips. Very yummy but slightly not as good as mine haha. Can't wait to return! :) read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - My espetada de picanha com liguica pimentao e cebola. - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I'm so late in writing my review for this place but better late than never. I was lucky to visit this restaurant with a group of friends on my birthday and was very excited to try some of the Brazillian treats I've heard about from my friend who is from Brazil. That should suffice for people deciding to try this place, my Brazillian friends recommends this place. She was not wrong, I absolutely loved the Coxinha (fried balls with cheese and meat filling) and the Mandioca Frita (Fried cassava). For my main I tried the Beef Strogonof and it was so good, I still dream about it sometimes. Definitely worth a try! read more

Decided to try Brazilian cuisine today to celebrate one of our Brazilian friends. The place is located in the very busy Corso Italia. There is a green P about 5 mins away and we parked there as the streets were too busy. We were greeted as soon an we entered and seated immediately. The place has a very Brazilian vibe. With the decor, seating and even soccer matches going on! For appetizers, we ordered the cassava fries and the pan fried rump steak. They were fresh and delicious. We had two beef and one chicken main and all of them were tasty. The Catupirhy or homemade Brazilian sauce was just perfect. The highlight for me was the homemade hot sauce! So so good!! The black beans were also very well cooked and seasoned so nicely. We also ordered two desserts both of which were fresh and delicious! A great place to try if you are looking for authentic Brazilian food. Our Brazilian friend approved! read more

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Amazing Brazilian food!! I recommend the polenta and cassava appetizers. Service was great and friendly. 100% will eat here again to try other foods. Its more like brazilian comfort food read more

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Rio 40 used to be one of my favorite Brazilian restaurants in Toronto many years ago, when something changed (change of ownership?) and the quality of the food went downhill, the prices went up, and we decided that it was no longer worth going there. Recently I decided to give it a try again. In my first visit, I ordered Feijoada - Brazil's national dish - a stew made of beans, beef and pork. The serving size was generous, it tasted alright, but it was not authentic; the cuts of meat and sausage were adjusted to appeal to North American tastes. It was served with rice, collard greens (couve), oranges and cassava flour (farofa). There are other Brazilian restaurants in Toronto that serve a more authentic version of this dish. In my second visit, I ordered Picanha Grelhada (grilled rump steak served with rice, beans, farofa, vinaigrette and choice of fries or cassava). The serving size was good. Steak was cooked as ordered, medium, although next time I'll order medium rare. I prefer having the cassava instead of fries, due to its flavor and texture. Overall is was alright, although I expected a bit more flavor. In my third visit, I ordered the Strogonoff de Contrafile (beef stroganoff with mushrooms served with rice and fries). This is the closest rendition of the Brazilian style stroganoff I've found in Toronto so far. It tasted good; I only wish they would serve it with shoestring fries (batata palha) - which is traditional in Sao Paulo - instead of regular French fries. For vegans, Moqueca de Camarao (baby shrimp stew with peppers, onions, hot sauce and coconut milk served with rice and salad) can be made vegan (they replace the shrimp with heart of palm). The space is airy with high ceilings and large windows letting in plenty of light. During summer time, the patio is open. Service is good. Street parking is available. Easy access by TTC. TLDR; Brazilian food, good service read more

Love love love this spot. I frequent this restaurant with my boyfriend as he works down the street. So nice to have a pina colada on the patio after work and a nice picanha for dinner. Every time I've been there I've always gotten the same thing lol so I can't really speak on the other items on the menu but it's delicious every single time. I don't even like black beans but I can eat the beans here day and night, they are amazing. Service is good too, never had a complaint at this restaurant. Definitely try it out if you like Brazilian food. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love taking my friends here when we want to get something hearty, but I don't want to go very far. Their Brazilian steaks are the specialty, and they are fantastic, served in large portions with an equally large portion of sides. They used to have this amazing sausage and deep fried yuca(?) side dish on the menu that I dreamt about every night, but I haven't seen it in a while. I'm hoping they see this review and bring it back, so I can die happy, with blood that flows like molasses through my hardened arteries. The ambiance is almost fancy, with a family vibe. The place is full nearly every night with families, groups of Brazilian friends in their 20s, and Chinese people (we always find a good deal). In the summer, they have a giant patio that stretches across the side street. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Grilled fish - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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With just one waitress working during lunch shift at Rio 40 Restaurant, resulted in unbearable slow services.... I was standing at the entrance waiting to be seated for over 5 minutes.... and then waiting for a while to have my order taken... but after that our food did arrive quickly... Grilled Pork Loin served with Rice, Beans, Collard Green and Fried Banana ($15) is quite good... just the pork definitely on the dry side and a little bland when compared to the Picanha - Rumpsteak ($18) which is tender and smoking delicious... And even for lunch, my DC has to order a Pudim - Carmel Pudding ($4.50) as he loves sweet... The pudding is smooth and silky... really enjoyable. Just a little confused why they have an All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta Thursdays? I would rather enjoy all your can eat grilled meat in a Brazilian restaurant! read more

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Food was great. Staff was very friendly. Definitely get the picanha if you're in the mood for a steak.

Great food, good service! The chicken breast with catupiry (sp ?) was really salty but still overall a great dinner read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - chicken breast covered in catupiry (sp?) a popular Brazilian cheese. In the background is the same dinner but with breaded fried veal - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was very lucky to be introduced to Brazilian food as I had never tried it before, it was an interesting experience but be sure to come with someone who speaks Portuguese, you will get a different feeling out of it. Most of the customers base were Portuguese spoke the language hence the service was amazing! This place gets quite busy on the weekends, we pre-ordered feijoada, which is traditionally eaten during lunch because its considered to be heavy, there was cassava and the portions were huge, i think we should have ordered one to share instead of 2 portions as we didn't end up being able to eat all of it. I love the drinks, caprihina (hope thats the correct spelling) the only downfall is that it had alot of ice in it. I think this is the way its served cuz the weather is way hotter in Brazil, a bit less ice would have made me happier. Overall, this is a place to go for authentic food in Toronto, there aint too many Brazillian food restos i think. read more

I went to this restaurant with my friends. The steak is soo good. It was very cold inside.. I don't know if the heat was working. The staff is very nice and friendly. You should also try their desserts! read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - PICANHA GRELHADA$24 Grilled rump steak served with rice, beans, farofa, vinaigrette and fries - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I know and eat great traditional Brazilian food, so I am hard to please, but Rio always delivers ;). First of all, their feijao has to be some of the best. I love the fact that it's traditional black beans, the only thing that is a downer- the fact that the farofa is almost $3.00, should be free considering it's farofa, who has beans without it?!!!?? My friend and I decided to go to rio yet again last night on a Sunday. We got there for 7:30 and there was only a couple of tables of people which we found odd at first but then we remembered our fellow Brazilians only like to eat dinner close to 8-9pm (which is exactly the truth because by the time we left at 9, there was a full house). They start you off with some delicious toasted garlic bread- different but delicious and I had something to eat with my left over beans (improvise!) I decided to switch things up a bit (usually I order the picanha) and went with the peito de frango com molho de cogumelos (grilled chicken breast with mushroom sauce)- served with rice and french fries. AMAZING. I am not joking when I say it looked as if I licked my plate clean- nothing was left behind. My friend got the bitoque but with chicken, hers was served with a fried egg (the now chicken with ham on top), fries, rice and salad. She also loved her meal. Portion size is large, so come on an empty tummy. Service was good, our waitress was kind and sweet, There was a mix up on the wine for our bill (over charged) but it was an innocent mistake. Rio never disappoints in my opinion- will obviously return. ;) read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Peito de frango com molho de cogumelos e bitoque (com peito de frango tambem). - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good score because it's very inexpensive for a Brazilian restaurant, the quality doesn't fall away that much with the reduced price. Good layout and great atmosphere, the sausage was the only down point. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Layout, High exposed ceilings, 2 level split, divided by a brass railing, metal chairs, wooden table surfaces, silver chandeliers, restaurant is a corner unit has an outdoor patio, windows on one side bring in natural sunlight. Decor, pale tangerine dark chestnut theme. The Brasil national flag, Christ the Redeemer, and large mural of the city of Rio adore the walls. There's a large LCD TV on the far by the kitchen and projector screen. The place has all the hallmarks of a neighborhood football gathering spot. :) I opted for the steak picanha for lunch ($18), on the side it came with collard greens, rice, beans, and fried bananas. It was a very balanced meal, fragrant, very colorful looking plate. The food was perfectly spiced and tasty. Capped it off right with a rich decadent slice of custard pie. The food at Rio 40 was superb!! Service was good (considering there was only one person working). I can't wait to go back. read more

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Love the food and the service!! I have been told it is as authentic as it gets.. What would make this place 5 star??? I love seating outside but the plastic table and chairs have to go. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Fried fish fillet with Shrimp sauce - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This unassuming Brazilian restaurant in Corso Italia is a busy place on Saturday nights. The reason: the food, the drinks and the atmosphere. Friendly servers, excellent caipirinhas, good steaks and the homemade potato chips are fantastic. Looking forward to another visit. read more

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This place has a beautiful terrace in where you shouldn´t miss a caipirinha. The attendants were mostly Brazilian from all kind of ages, and by listening to some conversations (oops... yeah sometimes I snoop) between the waitress and some of the customers, I could tell that they were regulars, so I got big expectations about the food. The waitress was really friendly and nice, (she was born in Mato Grosso if you were wondering...) and her service was optimo!!! The caipirinhas were spectacular and they came quick. When I saw the menu it was disappointing that they lack some of the icons of the Brazilian food like the feijoada, and that they tried to reach a bigger audience by mixing Brazilian with Italian food... So my aspirations of tasting some authentic Brazilian food started to vanish. The order was based on some appetizers to share: calamari, shrimps, and some Brazilian cut that was camouflaged like an appetizer, but when it appeared, it seemed more like a main course that would satisfy a cookie monster... Why am I putting 3 stars? The 3 appetizers came at the same time but they were COLD... We still ate everything because the flavors were good, but when you ask for meat you want it to be juicy, smoking, tender, and hot, not warm, or environment temperature... You want it HOT. The calamari was great; crunchy, not oily at all, and you could taste that the oil was healthy and not used over and over. The shrimps had a great garlicky sauce that we couldn't stop eating with the bread. Unfortunately, they weren't hot either... (face looking at the side). I'm really picky when it comes to the temperature of the food because I love to eat calmly, and because I think everybody deserves satisfaction when they are paying for a service. But when you know your dish has been sitting down it makes you wonder if it belonged to another table who rejected it, or if it could be spoiled, or if they don't paid attention to the customers satisfaction. I would give them another chance because I liked the amount of food they give, and because the problem was timing. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - Caipirinhas, calamari, shrimps and a huge appetizer of beef with plantain fritters - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A quaint little gem on St.Clair west. Brazilian food served up with delicious drinks. Dishes are protein focused, and very reasonably priced. Steaks, seafood, you'll find it all here. What i especially like are the drinks - both alcholoic and non. I haven't had fresh passion fruit juice in years, and this might the be first spot outside of China town that I've found serving it. I'll be back for casual nights with friends. read more

This place is not nearly as good as the churrascarias in Brazil but when I crave something Brazilian, this is as close as it gets in my area. My favourite are the croquettes (kibe, coxinha and bolinho de catupiri, which is a type of cheese but not unfortunately, it doesn't taste like the real thing). These come in 6 and are good and filling appetizers. The best meat are the espetada de picanha and picanha grelhada. The meat is not the tenderest I've had but they are tasty nonetheless. My least favourite entree is the stroganoff de contrafile. It tastes closer to a curry than the real thing in Brazil. They also have a Guarana, which is a pop in Brazil that you can't get anywhere else. All in all, this is a place that I would recommend and will continue to go back. The service is courteous and friendly. read more

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We ordered "feijoada" which come with rice, collard green , sweet orange and farofa. The bake bean pot is very huge portion and very testy. ( 16.5 CAD) . This menu is a special menu which have only on Saturday. Highly recommended. The place atmosphere is nice and cozy. Waiter have a friendly smile and good service . I didn't order any dessert because the main corse already filled my stomach. I ordered a fresh orange juice which I think it is really good. It is sweet and tasty unlike orange juice in some place which come from topicana. I would rate this place to be one of my favorite brazillian place. Will come back again. read more

Rio 40 Restaurant - "Feijoada " baked black bean with smoke meat stew. - Brazilian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best Brazilian restaurant in Toronto. I love the rice and beans there!!! The picanha is delicious and you can add catupiry cheese on top. If you like fish, the fish or shrimp 'moqueca' is a great opinion. read more

Very bad. They're very tricky that their signature dish "beef & sausage skewer", which they advertise to appeal to the customers, often run out and let customers to choose different dish (including us) which is no better than I make at home. Service is very bad with waitress has no knowledge about their food and main hostess lady with no responsibility and respect to customers. Hope anymore people waste their time and money there. read more

I went to their pizza "rodizio" yesterday, which is happening every Thursday of this month. For those who still don't know what a rodizio is, I'm saving you a Google search: you pay an amount and waiters keep bringing you food until you say you're full or you explode, whatever happens first. I was expecting to eat just pizza, but they had a small pasta and salad buffet that was included in the price of $20/person. The lasagna was awesome - of course I didn't try everything because I was there for the pizza, after all. The pizza slices are smaller than normal so you can try many different kinds. The "Portuguese" (ham, cheese, egg, peas and onions) and the four cheese (mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola and catupiry) were the best ones, in my opinion. Please, go ahead and make your reservation. You won't be sorry. read more

My friend invited a few of us to come and try some amazing food and I was so happy to have made it. All of it tasty and the service was fast and friendly. First up: Guranna -a soda the colour of a darker ginger-ale but sweeter (pretty good I might add) Caprihana - man this is beyond delicious, made with cacacha, lime and sugar (yup my new summer drink!) Fried Casava - salted and more dense than a fry but must crispier too - yup its GOOOOD! Acarajé - its like a chicken nugget on steroids but tastes way better! Next, the entree: Feijoada, this black bean stew with smoked meat, collard greens rice, seasoned forafa is beyond good. Filling and something one must make peace with that they will be taking leftovers home and enjoying later! Passion Fruit, pudding thingy - it was fresh, tart, creamy and and sweet. A great way to end a meal all washed down with another Caprihana!!! Conclusion: I will be back and encourage you to go if you have not been there!!! read more

I went out of my way to go and try this restaurant. I'm in the process of moving to Brazil now, so I'd like a place that can offer me something similar to what I get there. (Espírito Santo) The settings were quaint, comfortable and friendly. The service was as warm and friendly as a person could hope for. The food was excellent! I had the moqueca de camarão, and some mousee de maracujá for desert. All that was missing was my puro malte Eisenbahn! Haha! My waitress Débora was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and timely. She was the final touch, making the whole experience fabulous for me. I most definitely will become a regular there, any time that I'm in Toronto! Eu saí do meu caminho para ir e tentar este restaurante. Estou no processo de me mudar para o Brasil agora, então eu gostaria de um lugar que possa me oferecer algo semelhante ao que eu recebo lá. (Espírito Santo) As configurações eram peculiares, confortáveis e amigáveis. O serviço era tão caloroso e amigável quanto uma pessoa poderia esperar. A comida era excelente! Eu tinha a moqueca de camarão, e um pouco de mousee de maracujá para o deserto. Tudo o que faltava era o meu puro malte Eisenbahn! Haha! Minha garçonete Débora era incrivelmente atenciosa, conhecedora e oportuna. Ela foi o toque final, tornando toda a experiência fabulosa para mim. Eu definitivamente vou me tornar um regular lá, sempre que eu estiver em Toronto! read more

I like it. I was invited there by my English teacher and we met each other in the patio then went inside and started with Capirinia (it was an amazing drink). there was a good environment to talk in English and eating dinner. Although they didn't have fish on that night , we enjoyed of two type of food which I can not remember their name. (Picana and Fijuada we think). By the way! I am writing this article beside my teacher because of my test and review together! read more

So a friend and I decided to celebrate signing up for capoeira by grabing a bite and having a few caipirinhas at Rio 40 up the street. It was nice warm evening so we sat out on their streetside patio and quickly realized that all the other tables were speaking protuguese. You know the place is going to be good when it attracts all the expats. We had a few caipirinhas to kick things off. They make them really well but at $6.50 ea, it's a little pricey. On the other hand, they have $4 pints of Horseshoe draft. The food is not what most Torontonians would expect from a Brazilian restaurant (it doesn't come to your table on a sword served by a gaucho...). This is more like authentic brazilian cusine. I had the carne seca com mandico (cassava), which is served in a delicious sauce with fried onions. Deeeeelicious! read more

So I show up, and ask to seat myself outside on the patio (all is well), waited a reasonable amount of time with my menu and placed my order (still good): - Water (finished and 0 refill) - Coffee (+ 1 refill) - The 2 Sausage Appetizer - & a Salada Rio 40 (Now is where it goes south, pun sort of intended) I wait about 10 minutes for my coffee, and when it finally shows up, I have to ask again for my water. (oh god) The waitress asked me if I wanted my app at the same time as my Chicken salad, and I tell her I don't care, I'm hungry and to bring it out as soon as it's ready.. of course you guessed it, after a pretty long wait, they come out together. I INHALED my food, while I also got a coffee refill and figured I'd ask for my bill before I finish my food 'cause I was now somewhat in a rush to get home. (Now for the glimmer of good). The Sausages were actually tasty, served with a complimentary salsa, the salad was just okay, nothing I'd be running back for, but not bad. (Now for the bad, bad, bad service) 5 minutes after finishing my food, I wave over MY waitress and she lets me know that for some reason the OTHER waitress will bring me my bill, so I wait patiently for about 10 minutes.. and see both waitresses constantly flying by. I lose my patience and ask for the bill again, so after asking I'm told there was something wrong with the computer and that my bill was coming "right out". So I wait at least another 10 minutes and still nothing, the 2 waitresses constantly flying by smiling, but with no bill. So finally I walk in and demand to pay so that I can leave, finally 2 minutes later after threatening to drop a $20 and leaving I get my bill for $24. I actually felt like I was a plant on the TV show "Restaurant Stakeout". I felt absolutely no urgency from the waitresses to expedite, or any effort to do anything at all really except for smile. So to re-cap: I had to wait way too long, I had to ask twice for my water, did not get a water refill, had to ask for my bill 3 times before having to get up and go in to pay. Basically close to no service at all. DEFINITELY NEVER GOING BACK! Bom dia read more

The Brazilian style pizza at Rio 40 is quite good. We went for the Palmito Com Milho ($13) with mozzarella, corn, hearts, of palm, onion, and oregano because it sounded the most authentic. Out of curiosity we added catupiry cheese -- a mild and super cream Brazilian cheese -- to our pizza for another $2.50. The crust was flavourful and thin though not crispy, there was a ton of cheese and the catupiry was a great addition, and the corn and hearts of palm were unique and tasty. We also tried the Fried Cassava ($6) which looked exactly like something out of a frozen McCain's bag but were actually excellent. This was my first experience with cassava and it tasted somewhere between french fries and fried plantain. Definitely try the fresh juice. We tried the guava and the passion fruit, both were amazing. read more

Something different, yay!!! I've been to Brazil (only Brazilian restos =P), but a few of my friends are Brazilians and they say it's authentic... I take their word for it!! So my past Brazilian food experience were waiters with skewers of grilled meat.... VERY DELISH, but Rio 40 is different!! It's more authentic (and less gimmicky)!! Drinks - caipirinha (sugar cane rum) was quite good!! Food - ordered a pincanha, linguiça, carne seca and iscas de peixe (all traditional Brazilian appies). Everything was very tasty, but rather dry. Large portions!! We were like four people sharing these and still couldnt finish everything... Location - Bathurst and St-Clair (where I'd like to call the latino square)!! Venue - pretty accommodating. We had a large group of 20. And it worked out fine!! Staff - the girl who served us was very friendly and knowledgeable. Adorable!! Look forward to checking this place out in Summer, on the patio..... Must be fun!! read more