We had lunch today at 18 do Forte de Copacabana, and it was an amazing experience from start to…read morefinish. The wait time was very short -- only about five minutes -- but it was a Wednesday and not a holiday, so I imagine weekends can get much busier. I'd definitely recommend arriving early or making a reservation if you plan to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. The food was excellent. We ordered the Pesto e Burrata, which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. We also tried the Picadinho Tapajós, and it was one of the highlights: the beans were perfectly cooked, the farofa mix was amazing, and it came with a beautifully prepared egg and fried banana. Such a comforting and authentic Brazilian combination that I'm sure everyone will enjoy. For drinks, the strawberry caipirinha was spot on -- refreshing and perfectly balanced in sweetness. The passion fruit caipirinha also tasted great, although it could have had just a touch more sugar. We also tried the Limoncello Spritz, which wasn't really our favorite, but it may appeal to a different taste. The real star of this place is the view. It's absolutely impeccable -- honestly, there are very few places in Rio (or even in the world) with a setting this beautiful. Having lunch with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain feels priceless. Prices were a bit above average, but considering the location, atmosphere, and unforgettable scenery, it was 100% worth it. Highly recommend!

One of two cafes inside the Fort. We've lunch at Colombo, and drinks here…read more It was sunset time. The copacabana Beach looks much calmer. We didn't stay long because I wanted to do the paddle boarding - which I did. The red wine came with corks and they poured me another glass. They were also very kind to lent me the charging box to refuel my phone. Thanks.

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

Love this place for breakfast! Delicious bread, fresh juices and pastries. We went there at least 7…read moretimes in row. Panadero breakfast was our favorite with fresh watermelon juice.

Wow wow wow. This place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. So incredibly…read morebeautiful from the outside to the inside. The decor is stunning. We got to set right by the pool. It was quiet and serene. The server was so kind and helpful and recommended the best options. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I could have eaten three of those corn cakes! If you visit you have to try Pergula!

Locals told me this is a must do bucket list experience in Rio De Janeiro so my daughter and I went…read moreover for a beautiful dinner by the pool. This is the first hotel built on copacabana beach and its history is rich. The hotel displays a hall of pictures with many very famous people who visited. We did wait a very long time before water came but so-so service was overwhelmed by the perfect location and historic architecture. My caipirinaha drink was great and I was able to get cashew fruit added to it in the Brazilian tradition. We ordered salmon which came lightly cooked with a sauce which tasted great. We loved the ambiance and high class setting. I will never forget this experience.

Short walk from the JW Marriott, this outside dining option offered some snacks and the breakfasts…read morelooked plentiful. The falafal was a bit different but the fresh juice and smoothies were refeshing. The acai bowls looked tempting but we did not have time to try. Service was pleasant and patient with our google translate. Everywhere seems to accept Visa without issues,

Bibi Sucos has a lot of great options for breakfast and lunch, but I came in to try one of their…read moreaçaí bowls. As a visitor, this is a must when in Brazil. I ordered a small bowl and it was a big portion. Toppings are an extra charge, individually priced, and come on the side. I chose bananas, toasted coconut, and honey. The acai bowl is sweet enough on its own, so honey isn't necessary, but the toasted coconut added a great texture. This is a great restaurant. There is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating, a colorful atmosphere, and I was attended to quickly.

Gringo Cafe in Rio Brazil is a dope breakfast/brunch spot that is Brazil owned…read more Food: the food was amazing literally finger licking, tasting, leaving you wanting more! We had the Belly Buster and Farmhouse Breakfast and it was a MEAL lol! Everything was cooked fresh, hot, and seasoned well. Service: the service was amazing, fast, efficient, and staff is very friendly working together at all the tables. Due to the high demand for this location everyone is fast past but ensure to engage the customers and personalize the experience. Ambiance: the resturant is Brazilian owned with open seating from host. It's can seat max 45ppl and also have outside sidewalk seating. The inside is also decorated according to the season and holiday. My overall score is 5.0/5.0 listen when I tell you when in Rio Brazil this is a MUST!!!

Gringo Cafe! And there were a whole lot of Gringos lol! It's in a cute are of Ipanema and a few…read moreblocks away from the beach. We sat in there inside/outside area and there was so much natural light! It took a while for someone to come and take our order. And I mean it took a while, but I am noticing that is just the Rio culture. So don't take it personal lol! The food was great! Really reminded me of America! Will definitely be back!

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.

Fresh ingredients and tastefully prepared. It's about as good as you'll get in Copacabana. For…read moredinner there is a choice between a 3 or 5 course tasting menu, or al la carte. The tasting menu let's you choose your dishes and has a few that aren't on the a la carte menu so that seemed the better choice. Pork belly and taglatelle were good and the salmon started was great. We also had breakfast and the dishes, while small, are really good. The le croque monsieur was great!

Great ambience, great food and awesome drinks. Acoustics…read morecould be better, loud table disrupted our experience

Wow. This place has the most amazing breakfast I have had in Rio. There is a lot of different…read morechoices, the pastries, breads, cakes and quiches are amazing. The service was great, but of course we are only English speaking. So be patient because just like everywhere else in Rio, barely anyone speaks English. This can be very frustrating but you have to realize it is not their fault. Most higher educated speak somewhat English, waiters etc rarely do. The ambience was really mellow, kid and pet friendly. Milena was amazing, super patient and sweet and really tried her best to help us. Google translate is your friend here!

From my one experience here ordering the meal Completo, my impression was that this is your place…read moreif you can tolerate quantity over quality. The dining space consists of a small indoors and a decent sized outdoors patio. My waitress was not exceptionally friendly when I tried to order in Portugese and when I asked for clarification in English she didn't try to help. The Completo meal itself was very massive and came in several installments. They started off with the drinks, freshly squeezed orange juice and a cafe con leiche (basically a latte), both were delicious but came too early. Next came the scrambled eggs which were consumable on its own but was rather bland and no salt nor pepper were available on the table. They then brought out the cold cuts, cheese and jam without the bread basket for several minutes so I sat there thinking if I should just start eating each individually and cut my losses. However, when the bread basket came, oh was it glorious!! As mentioned in my picture, it included several cut sourdoughs, plain bread and whole wheat, as well as a fresh butter croissant and a few pão de quiejos. They were all warm to the touch and crispy, which makes me think (or at least hope) they were made semi fresh. The jam, cheese and cold cuts they provided were plentiful to create several sweet and/or savory mini sandwiches to devour. I loved this basket and emptied it promptly; it was the highlight of my meal and definitely not to be missed when visiting. I had recently travelled to Portugal so I had to try this cafe's pasteis de nata and boy did it resemble the freshly baked Pasteis de Belem in Lisboa. Like the bread basket, it was warm and crispy. Would HIGHLY recommend passerbys to try this! All in all, this was a mediocre dining experience with an INCREDIBLE bread basket and pasteis de nata (let that be the positive takeaway). If you're hungry, this is the place to be for its copious meals, otherwise you can probably find better quality in the various cafes across Ipanema.

A quick stroll from the JW Marriott, the goodies in the display case are enticing and the staff…read morewere very friendly. Initially, I went in to ask for help finding a bank ATM and the cashier was very patient with my Google translate plea. Long story short, my ATM card did not work at that bank but we stopped by later for a coffee and something sweet. Lots of locals and tourists enjoying an afternoon treat. Service was slow but hey- we were on vacation!

The Bakers came highly recommended by our hotel for breakfast. The restaurant itself is not so…read morewelcoming as it seems to mainly be a bakery with what feels like a restaurant add-on. Service was quite slow and the food we ordered took quite some time to come. Overall, the food did seem to be decent quality - and eggs were not too greasy. Fruit salad was also tasty and came with a generous serving of papaya. Overall, not outstanding, but if you are looking for a basic breakfast to fuel you for the day you can definitely find it here.

It is as everyone says. A no frills steak joint that wants to serve good food at fair prices…read morewithout having to pay for the ambiance. Outdoor seating today though was a definite plus, granted you're on a secondary road behind the main drag on Copacabana beach. We had picanha ao braseiro which is a kidney shaped steak with some fat - no complaints. It was a perfect medium with salt crystals that occasionally explodes in your mouth for that extra flavor. For 162 Brazilian Real(currency) for two people, it's a good deal. It came with diced tomatoe and onions a perfect offset. Happy I came here. Apologies for the pics - wasn't expecting to review the place.

We found this place with good reviews and decided to try it. When we arrived, it wasn't busy and…read morethey told us to sit anywhere on the bar. They didn't really speak English but it wasn't difficult to order. We got the steak and chicken. They came with some kind of vinegar infused veggies, rice, powdered stuff, and fries. The guy helping us scooped food onto our plates. It was an odd but interesting experience. Overall we loved the meat here, and the service was also great! Not to mention it was super affordable! Highly recommend this place!