Similar concept to Jaee in that they have salads, juices, and main meals ready to pick up and go…read more(though there were a few tables if you'd prefer to stay and eat.) Many of their offerings are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free and with the steady line of customers, there was high turnover and everything appeared fresh. Juices were being bottled and placed in the fridge while I was waiting. There was a lady who seemed to be the manager helping folks with questions about the meals and delivering orders to tables. The salad is good (albeit dry as there was no dressing in the container) but shout out for the Aloe Verdin juice...reminds me of limeade and sweeter than other green juices I've had. I can see adults and kids alike slurping this down.

Usually when someone says 'fast food', that means unhealthy food. At Verdin, it is the opposite…read more They have a ton of healthy options in ready-to-go containers. Perfect for someone like me who always seems to be rushing around but has a very restricted diet. I got the 'hot caprese' which was grilled eggplant, zucchini and tomato with a bit of pesto, basil and mozzarella. It was so good! I also got the bobo de cogumelos, which definitely filled me up! It was a hearty portion and so tasty! It does not come with rice, so you have to get that separately. This is a great place if you are trying to stay healthy but don't have time to sit down at a restaurant and order. I can't wait to try more items on their menu.

Great breakfast, got the ovo toast with egg and bacon... as well as a iced coffee…read more The bread was super soft and tasted great. The others in my group also liked their food. Service was fast and responsive. The space has plenty of indoor seats as well as outdoor seating. It felt very comfortable and hospitable.

It's really hard to find good, not-fried, somewhat healthy, affordable American-friendly food in…read moreBrazil (surprisingly). I came to bibi twice because I was too hungry to continue wandering. For a tourist area this place is pretty cheap. The crepes, which they are famous for, are to die for. I highly recommend going all out and getting a both a savory crepe and a dessert crepe. I had the steak and fresh cheese (kind of like mozzarella but brazilian style). You won't believe how big the portion is. Go nuts on the dessert crepe you won't regret it. The other entrees are not as good however. Do not be deceived by the bright colors and large portion. Just stick to the crepes. They take card but they don't speak english--and they like to stare.

One of the more popular healthy chains in Rio. English menus…read moremake it very easy to order. Known for their drinks, salads, burgers, and desserts, this place is relaxing, clean, and orderly. Come in, take a seat and enjoy the hustle and bustle next to the famous Barra de Tijuca beach. They also deliver with their own app. My wife enjoyed the Hawaiian Salad with fresh fish. Try it out!!!

Simply love this place, it's affordable and delicious and you can taste a true Brazilian dish,…read moreBrasileirinhos are the dishes on the menu of the Brazilian everyday life, feel myself at home with rice black beans steak and French fries. Totally recommended.

Love this place!…read more For an easy salad, lunch, early diner this is the place to go. The concept is easy with buffet style bars from which you can pick 1-2 or 3 thirds of a plate. However it must be noted nothing like the old style buffet - foods are fresh, some organic and well made. Recommended!!

This is one of my favorite healthy lunch options in the Leblon hood. In the land of countless…read morecaloric Brazilian food options, Balada Mix is a refuge for those looking for a lean piece of protein along with a basic salad (salada verde), and mixed grains. I often pair my lunch special with one of the many juice options - for anyone looking to experiment with a Brazilian fruit they've never tried, this place has a solid list to choose from. Outdoor seating (and a handful of indoors tables as well), Balada Mix is ideal for a quick, casual and healthy lunch. I wouldn't recommend this place if it's raining as there aren't that many indoor tables.

I am thinking the food options may have changed since someone reviewed this place last. We ended up…read moreeating a buffet. They did not have a la carte options. The buffet as ok. It wasn't impressive. Some of the food, especially in the salad section, looked like it had been sitting around for a while. I am not sure if this was due to it almost being dinnertime. The buffet included soups, fish, meat, rice. They also had something that resembled a quesadilla/ empanada. That was probably one of my favorites. At 6:30pm, the staff began coming around with different pizza selections that were included in the buffet. I tried their cheese pizza. The crust was average, but the cheese used was really good. We then also noticed that they had set out new food items in their cold/ salad section. The best part of the new items was the mango and watermelon. I gave it four stars because once the dinner options started coming out, the food quality improved. For drinks, they have water, tea, beer, soft drinks and mixed drinks. The buffet did not have dessert. For the buffet and two teas, I paid around $13 USD. Not too bad. The waiters did not speak English or Spanish, but we were able to communicate our needs with each other.

Used to be a good Pizza option for those on a budget. Their prices keep increasing so it doesn't…read morejustify the so-so pizza. Better to share pizza at Braz in the same neighborhood, exceptional pizza.

Restaurants in Rio are expensive, but if you get to know your way you can find excellent food in…read morethe best places at reasonable price. Some of the best restaurants in Ipanema and Leblon will offer good deals at lunchtime. At Alessandro & Federico (either in Ipanema or in leblon, where I had my lunch today), you can find a 3-course gourmet lunch menu for less than 20 dollars. From Monday to Friday 12pm-4pm, the menu offers at least 20 dishes that can be combined as start, main course and desert to provide an amazing food experience. The only problem is that is always difficult to choose among the delicious temptations. Today I decided for the delicious smoked beef Carpaccio as my start, an amazingly done homemade Gorgonzola Nhoque as main course ( I can't resist nhoques!) and my dessert was a lemon pie to die for. The quality of the food has lot to do with the 5-star classification. But they are not just because of the food. The atmosphere and the location are very inviting and costumers add a special note to everything. Just outside one of the most charming shopping malls (the Rio Design) and in the heart of Leblon, the restaurant is surrounded by "carioquices" (the "carioca way of life). Here you will find old time costumers and new guests, groups of professionals enjoying lunchtime break and tourist enjoying...well everything, all adding a distinctive flavor to the ambience. Service is very attentive and beverage selections include almost everything, from exotic juices and cocktails to interesting fusions of caipirinhas. It is a must in your visit to Rio.

I really liked this place the first time we came and had lunch here. It was very professional in…read moreits appearance and presentation. For dinner on a Saturday night the story is a little different. It wasn't terribly crowded when we first came in. We were seated right away and given menus but it took awhile to get our order in so when a waiter came by for our drink order we were ready. We ordered a kiwi caipirinha and a suco juice. We also ordered a Portuguese pizza with ham, cheese, artichoke, egg which was very good, it just took forever. For dessert we tried the pastries filled with ice cream and smothered in chocolate. The pastry portion was disappointing but the chocolate was delicious. We had a hard time flagging down a waiter for the bill and it took at least 20 minutes to get that taken care of. I expect better service from a place like this. We returned a week later to try out the Leblon Art special which was a small but nicely presented crusted white fish with a side of quinoa, tomato and mushroom but really wasn't priced that great for a special dish. I ordered an appetizer of mixed bruschetta which didn't come until my dinner mates had nearly both finished their main meals. Again, disappointing service.