A old-school looking bakery in Ipanema with a ton of different pastry options! This is definitely a…read moretop pick for baked goods in Rio since everything is made pretty fresh. We got a few different ones to try and the bread here is super fresh. Highly would recommend the sweet pastries. The salty/ savory options were decent as well. Definitely want to try everything here when I have a sweet tooth, the pastry desserts are great if you love sweets!

I found this place by accident while looking for a Banco do Brasil. Next day, me, my mom and my son…read moredecided to try their breakfast. Their "sonho" (Brazilian doughnut) is the best sonho ever. So every morning, we were very excited to go there. It is very well located, near the subway station Nossa Senhora da Paz and near the Ipanema beach, in a very busy street. Their prices are very reasonable compared to other breakfast places.

Really cool place one of those spots that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, dining…read morein a grand old hall from another era. High ceilings, classic atmosphere, the kind of place where you half expect people from a century ago to walk through the doors. All we had was the Café Colombo Especial Duplo (for two), and it was more than enough. Quick tip before ordering: adjust your expectations a bit. As Americans, we're used to breakfast meaning eggs, sausage, bacon the whole heavy lineup. In Brazil, breakfast leans more toward pastries, breads, yogurt, and coffee. And that's exactly what they brought out: baskets loaded with different kinds of bread, pastries, spreads, yogurt, and plenty of coffee. Honestly, it was a lot. So much bread we couldn't even finish it all. A simple breakfast, but in a setting that makes the whole experience feel special.

The wait time can be a bit egregious, but I will say- it's worth the wait!…read moreThe two of us went in around 3pm on a Wednesday. We had to wait in line for around a 1/2 hour. Warning- if you go later in the day, they are sometimes out of certain pastries. The menu is extensive. They have more than just pastries and snacks! The inside is gorgeous and definitely picture-worthy. Our server was very kind and responsive despite the massive rush. The food is good, but let's face it, you are mainly there for the atmosphere.

Love all their chocolates, macaroons, and gelato. Best place to buy a chocolate gift or cake for a…read morespecial occasion.

We found this restaurant through trip advisor. The food was really good. Ordering the 3 course meal…read moreis worthwhile. I had the vegetarian soup which was spinach and very tasty, although a bit starchy in consistency. The vegetarian entree on the menu was cheese ravioli with Gorgonzola cream sauce and toasted almonds. Absolutely yummy! An unusually large portion of ravioli for lunch. It will last another 1-2 meals. Also don't forget to order caipirinhas and their fresh home made bread. Dessert was vanilla gelato. Generally a pretty great find in centro. Tip: make sure to double check your order with them because only 1 person speaks a bit of English. When you ask questions about the other dishes for example, they sometimes assume that's the order.

Amazing little sweet shop in Leblon. I was running to the airport, trying to buy brigadeiros for my…read morefamily. They weren't opening for 30 min, but opened early for me. OBRIGADO! My family loved it.

Momo's is a very good, artisan gelato place. they have the classic and unique flavors plus some…read moreover-the-top presentations. (fresh made cone filled with lquid chocolate and topped with gelato, can't even image) The cakes are beautiful and being made constantly. Indoor and outdoor seating gives you a break fromt he heat/sun or a chance to continue sunbathing. Momo's is very popular, the line was out the door but the wait is worth the treat. Even with the rush the staff was smiling and interacting. Other customers helped me (english only speaker) order and offer their suggestions for the best scoop. Great visit.

So tasty and fresh. The best gelato I have ever had in my life. It was not too sugary but flavorful.read more

Yum!! Worth the wait. Very delicious and extra creamy gelato. Highly recommend and will be going…read moreback!

Fantastic gelato at a great price. 3, not 2, scoops come with a small cup that cost only R$16.90 (…read moreabout $3.75 US as of this posting). You can choose from gelato and/or sorbet--including some exotic Brazilian fruit flavors. I went with the mint chocolate (excellent), cookies and cream, and chocolate gelato. Muito bom !

i'm from America and I looked up online and this place was very tourist friendly. The staff could…read moretell that my friend and I were foreigners and spoke to us in English very well and offered us recommendation space on our taste buds. They also gave us these peanuts that were soaked in the salty liquid on the house. The restaurant itself looked very lively. It was very crowded when we went, but the wait wasn't long.

My friend picked this spot in Santa Theresa for us to have lunch since it was close to Parque das…read moreRuinas, where we were planning to go next. The interior is lovely with colorful decor and a comfortable ambiance, along with a chill, casual atmosphere. We were served complimentary boiled peanuts in the shell, and these were simply addicting! I thought it was a bit strange that there was no steak on the menu, given that we are in Brazil, but I learned this place specializes in Northeastern Brazilian cuisine, so perhaps steak is not so common in that particular region. Since I know I wanted to try authentic coconut shrimp soup, I decided to order that. This dish came with coconut rice and farro (a yellow, fine grainy substance, which was pretty tasty when mixed with the rice and soup.) In the soup, there were a ton of shrimp, which were delightfully tender, and succulent. The soup was full of flavor with plenty of yummy seasoning. The rice was nice and fluffy, but didn't have much coconut taste. I was able to try a bit of one of the nutty tapioca desserts. It was really unique with a chewy consistency, sweet, as well as light. There was a mouthwatering caramely sauce accompanying it. Service was wonderful throughout. We were well taken care of during our meal.