Very classy and old fashioned coffee place in downtown Rio. It´s a must while visiting the city. The pastries are really good, the service could improve a little bit. Clásico y elegante confitería en el centro de Rio. Es un must cuando estén de visita en esta ciudad. Los dulces son muy ricos pero el servicio podría mejorar un poco. read more

Good tasting ice cream with a standard variety of options to choose from. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Busy with tourists

WOW, the ambiance in this place is like no other! I absolutely love the high ceilings, and the big open space reminds me of some sort of European cathedral. The coffee was absolutely delicious, so much so that I bought 2 bags of whole beans to take home. While waiting to be sat, my friends and I each ordered a pastry and did a taste test of each one. My favorite was the chicken croquette. For dinner, I got a burger and fries and it totally hit the spot. This place is an absolute GEM right inside of Rio. You must come here for lunch or dinner if you are visiting! read more

It's different. Kind of elegant. I don't see the appeal in it. The food is expensive and not the best. They have a sit down restaurant and then they have counters where you can order. It's nice to go see it, but it won't take you more than 5 minutes. We took an Uber to the location. He dropped us off at the end of the street and guided us towards the location. read more

This place is the perfect combination of restaurant and bakery. It is completely chaotic, but that only adds to the experience for me. There isn't a lot of English spoken, so I did most of my communicating with the pen and paper they provide you and lots of pointing. The pastries are divine. Melt in your mouth fantastic. Fruit tarts, custards, and tiny pies are some of the highlights. The savory foods are also great and I recommend getting some small options so you have plenty of room for the desserts. You will want more than one. read more

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One of my favorite places in downtown Rio de Janeiro because of its historical ambience and quality of service and food. Coming here is like stepping into a time machine. This culinary institution is the perfect place to celebrate any important event on your calendar and will not disappoint even the most jaded travelers. It is best to figure out a time to get here that avoids the rush and long lines of the tourist excursions. The second floor dining room does not seem to have this problem in general. Step back into the Bella Época of Rio and enjoy! read more

Loved this beautiful old fashion cafeteria in the heart of Rio's centro historico. I felt transported to another simpler and fancier era. Must do in Rio. Saudades! read more

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Confeitaria Colombo warrants 5+ stars for its beautiful and well-preserved belle-époque architecture and stunningly elegant interior, featuring large Belgian mirrors brought to Brazil by ship in 1893. It reminds me of the historic coffee houses in Vienna, time capsules of an era long gone. The pastries and baked goods are beautifully displayed and the very definition of food porn. On different occasions I purchased some salgadinhos (savory pastries): coxinha de galinha com queijo cremoso (chicken coxinha with cream cheese) and risoli de camarão (shrimp half-moon pastry made with flour and rolled in bread crumbs). As expected they were hearty and incredibly delicious. I also ordered a mil folhas de chocolate (chocolate Napolean or millefeuille). It looked beautiful, but I was disappointed by its taste. It was sweet but a bit dry, and my fork did not cut through the pastry layers (folhas) cleanly (the layers were too thick and crushed the filling below). Perhaps that's the way Brazilian Napoleons are supposed to be, but I was expecting French millefeuilles, whose layers are composed of thin puff pastry (pâte feuilletée), which can be cut without destroying the pastry. So, I rate the chocolate Napoleon a 3 out of 5. read more

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This place has so much history - it is like taking a step back in time once you enter the place. The glass, the decor, the whole feel to the place... amazing. Food wise, i love their pastries! Price is about R$7 onwards. And there are delicious. Particular shout outs to their brownie, and the puff pastry with strawberries. I have also tried their crepe (way too much cheese) and cappuccino (too much chocolate... wayyy too much..). read more

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This place is a must-go if you're visiting Brazil! The interior decor is a spectacular sight and the delicate pastries just add to the experience. There's usually a line after 10AM but the staff works fast and service is swift, which is always appreciated. There are a variety of traditional savory and sweet pastries and cakes and they all look delectable, you'll literally want to try everything you see. There's also an extended menu for what looked like the Portuguese version of high tea and other crepes/sandwiches/more filling selections. The sweet pastries themselves are very very rich and sweet but you can't go wrong by pairing them with some coffee or espresso. This place is definitely pricier for Rio but well worth the experience if you come with good company or even just a good read. read more

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When my husband insisted that we go here, I had no idea why. But the moment I stepped in through the doors I was under the spell. How beautiful is this place?! It is grand, classy, and the food is freaking fantastic. My mouth is seriously watering just thinking about it, and the coffee cannot be beat. We bought a tin of coffee to bring home and we savored every sip. We still have the tin and every time we see it, it reminds me of this magical breakfast date. The staff of course was wonderful and so attentive. I would be back in s heartbeat! Make this a must see for your vacation!!! read more

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We had the pork shank sandwich, caipirinha tart, and an egg dessert. All tasted exceptional! The interior is amazing with floor to ceiling mirrors and intricate wood/marble carvings. Place this on your must-visit list! read more

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This place is amazing!! The architecture was gorgeous. The service was impeccable and the waiter had a great eye when taking pictures of us. We got two types of espresso, two types of eclair, they were all absolutely delicious! Incredible! Must try place! Wait time in line to get seated was a little long but totally worth it. You have to chose your dessert and snacks before you get seated. They hand you a card with a number which the waiter will take when you are seated to bring everything you chose before. Efficient! There was live music playing on the paino. We got a treat, one of the customers started singing along. It was beautiful and oh so romantic. I'll definitely come back here! read more

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This place was on my must-sees and through the Downtown & Lapa tour via Free walker tours, I was able to come here. I wanted to get the famous Brigadeirao but I felt I could get that anywhere and for a cheaper price. So I got a slice of cake. It wasn't the one I wanted so I got a white chocolate one. How did that happen? Well....they freakin' ran out! You have to pay first (at a different counter) then tell the guy what you would like. By the time I came back, the dark chocolate slice was gone! SMH. If you ask me, that's a dumb way of doing business. He didn't ask for my receipt so I could have requested more items. Also, I would have rather selected the brigadeirao over the cake because the cake was just ok. It was tasty and fluffy. A tidbit dry and a little sweeter than I would like. (Note: I bake cakes from scratch, without icing, using whole grain flour and they typically turn out very moist so my palate is different from the norm). Others said the brigadeirao was so rich. It was busy inside and looks so elegant! Would definitely like to come back and try other sweets. read more

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The 19th c. art nouveau interior decor alone did it for me! The food was reasonably priced and tasty, and the service was excellent Came twice to this memorable landmark cafe--first by accident, and the next, intentionally. read more

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It was a Tuesday morning in late May and the rain poured down in torrents. My friend and I came in to shelter from the heavy rainfall and sample the coffee. The espresso here at Confeitaria Colombo is excellent. Quality service is provided and the surroundings are glorious. I didn't indulge in desert but by all accounts they too are wonderful. This place is an institution. Long may it continue. read more

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My absolute favorite place to visit in Rio. A go to local treasure with history and beautiful atmosphere. The pastries are exquisite and demonstrate a breath-taking part of history. While dining or just enjoying a cappuccino, you feel like you have stepped back in history. read more

Confeitaria Colombo is similar to Harrod's food court in London. It's got a fabulous assortment of pastries, cakes, and other Brazilian sweets. But, it's also got a number of restaurants and an incredible decor that includes gigantic stained glass windows. Despite it being a little bit of a tourist trap, it was certainly fun for us! We all had sandwiches, but the most exciting part was getting to eat a few of the things I saw behind the pastry case. We chose the Tortas Variadas (assorted layer cake) slice and it was delicious! Brazilians certainly love their sweets, and definitely recommend coming here for either a sweet or savory item from their cases. read more

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This place is a very high ending bakery, with delicious food and a design that takes u back in time. Very fancy with delicious salgadinhos and cakes. It is very expensive but it is worthy. It is very crowded, and because of that, noisy. read more

Nice stop along the way. The food we had while standing by the bar was pretty good, though pricey. Not a must see in my mind but a nice historical detour. read more

An 1890 establishment inside of a very old bank which is now a historical museum worth stopping for in Rio.

Just like a mansion as you enter, elegant decor, lots of humongous mirrors and chandeliers. Makes you feel like royals, we has to park our car and walked towards that hidden gem. A huge pastry showcase at the entrance and so with Brazilian favorites, it's a must to visit read more

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Beautiful place, very touristic. It's like a postcard here in Rio, but the food is terrible. Just go for the sightseeing, but don't expect much from the food. read more

Harrods South. Very fancy. You go for the experience. You like the pastries, but there are better elsewhere. But you should still go.

1st - there are several locations in Rio. We went to the one near the beach (between copacabana & Ipanema). This location is small compared to some of the photos we saw on yelp from other locations. The wait was long about 1.5hr but it was well worth it. It was a little difficult to know our turn since the buzzers used to tell you your table is ready requires a local phone number. That meant we had to constantly check in, which seemed to be a minor nuisance to the very busy hostesses. Once seated, our waiter came promptly and our orders were entered quickly. The food came fast and everything was exceptionally tasty. The cappuccino was the best we've ever had and our group travels abroad frequently. We realized that much of the wait was because people were enjoying each other's company and taking in the ambiance of the restaurant. read more

Classic! Breakfast, lunch, brunch or happy hour. Just the perfect spot in RIo's Downtown! read more

The place is beautiful and historical. But the food lacks personality. Nothing was bad per se, but it wasn't tasteful as well.

Confeitaria Colombo is located in a narrow side street off busy Avenida Rio Branco, and is a bit hard to find. It's well worth the search. This stunning turn-of-the-century coffee house doesn't appear to have changed at all since it opened in 1894. The only minor down-side is, it is recommended in all the guide books, and is pretty packed. Relax. I recommend wating a bit, getting a small table in the stunning main room, ordering some espresso or cappuccino, and some of the delicious pastries. Then just sit back and enjoy another somewhat unexpected side of this fascinating, complicated, and utterly incredible city, Rio de Janeiro. Why not? You only live once. read more

The space is stunning but they were out of almost everything on the menu. I suggest it more for a coffee or tea than for lunch.

Be prepared for a nice colonial experience in this restaurant. I came here during the week around 11 am for coffee and desserts. Their passion fruit torta was to die for. I would definitely come back here again on their non-peak hours. read more

A bit pricey, but the ambiance is unbeatable. Confeitaria Colombo is located in the middle of Centro, but on a side street that's easy to miss. It's a super old style and extravagant bakery, with high ceilings, a stained glass skylight, a classy second-level restaurant, bronzed pastry display cases, and gigantic mirrors. Service was fine (menu was both in Portuguese and English) and the food was appropriately priced for the kind of establishment it is. Everything is freshly made and they move tons of pastries. Some random tips: the Colombo drink is a fruity cocktail which is good, but probably not worth the price tag of R$15. Their iced tea is just a canned version (I expected homemade). Live and learn. read more

First of all, the building is just spectacular. It feels like you are inside the Titanic with beautifully adorned ceiling, paintings on the walls and decor. The food is fantastic and the choices are huge. Perfect place to enjoy some good food and company. read more

I recommend the upstairs buffet where a variety of feijoadas are available in addition to salads, fruits and desserts. The food is pretty good but the ambiance is amazing! Conveniently located downtown among narrow one-way streets in a nice shopping district. read more

Really beautiful place! You'll feel like living in a long time ago. The food is very good and the sweets are delicious. A place to go and spend some good hours capturing every detail and taking nice pictures. Also, it's a chance to go to another places at the center, as Candelária Church and Museu do Amanhã. read more

With more than 100 years, Confeitaria Colombo is a place You can not forget to visit.

Traditional bakery and restaurant, this place takes you back in time when Rio was still a colony to Portugal and the food is amazing. You feel like a lord when you are there. Always a crowd pleaser read more

Incredible desserts and coffee. The waitstaff was impeccable once we finally got a waiter. There were plenty of them working, but we had to tackle one to get him to wait on us. Once we got him, the service was amazing. read more

This dessert and light meals restaurant in downtown Rio is in a magnificent 19th century building. The pastries are very fine and delicious. I've been there at teatime and also at lunchtime on a Saturday. Both times fantastic. I highly recommend the Saturday lunch: the national dish feijoada, (black beans with meat, rice, etc. - delicious) , served in a fantastic ambiance with music and caipirinhas. A MUST read more

Went to this place for the Saturday morning brunch and loved it. CLASSY AS A MOTHA! The business is over 100 years old and it's French influence can be seen right away from the flag hanging over the entryway. The stuff out of the bakery looked amazing and I wanted to try it all but i filled out before that was possible...The cream and chocolate explosion pastries especially looked delicious! Go there! read more

We came here after a walk up to the Christ The Redeemer and down again so we were hungry when we got here. There was a line all the way out to the street, but after about 30 minutes we had a table. We shared first on a plate of penne with tomato sauce and fish sauce, it was good but perhaps not great. The subsequent brownie with vanilla ice cream was very good and so was the Espresso. read more