Came to Cervantes for lunch after seeing great reviews on Yelp. It's in Copacabana but about 3-4…read moreblocks away from the beach. My friend and I sat outside and ordered sandwiches--what they specialize in. The service was the fasted we received so far. Staff was friendly. I ordered the filet sandwich and a shrimp pastry similar to an empanada. Both were delicious--what stood out was the bread. Definitely check out this little spot if you are in the Copacabana area of Rio!

I got the ham, cheese, and pineapple sandwich. Very tasty. The bread was very good. I was there at…read morea downtime I think. Walked right in and had attentive staff get me exactly what I wanted.

Absolutely amazing spot for fresh fruit juices!!!! They range from $3-4 dollars us! Had the…read morewatermelon, tutti fruiti, pineapple, kiwi. Very casual stand up spot. You can order and take the juices to go! They also have empanadas and sandwiches which are pretty good! We went every day and had a juice here!

Would give 5 stars if they accepted credit cards :/ Sandwiches (X Salada) and juices are purely…read morefresh and delicious, if you're looking for a nice place to cool off in the afternoon heat in Leblon.

Bom dia! This is the place to get your açaí fix…read more Ordering from this place is a Brazilian experience and the staff here are used to having foreigners. They can understand English but even if they don't they want you to shout your order to them in your best Portuguese. They know what you want even before you open your month. And yes the açaí smooth is delicious. It's less sweet and more nuttier compared to the style they serve in the US. So I like it! I recommend getting the small size so you can leave room to try the other foods. Short walk to the beach so it's to the beach but hustle vibe.

This is a freshly churned out smoothie and cafe located in a busy street corner. The Acai smoothie…read morethat I got was definitely super fresh, and you could hear them making it in the back. It felt a bit industrialized just because they get so many orders, but it must have been authentic because it melted so quickly. The acai has a fruity, and soft-serve like consistency and its definitely very good. I'd recommend getting additional toppings because the flavor can get repetitive after a little bit. still a must try spot though!

As an International traveler, I tend to enjoy the casual, street side restaurants that cater to…read morelocals. Hotels and fancier places are usually lacking in flavor, service and freshness. It's better to eat where the locals eat: Big Polis proves me right. I ate here three times during my week in Leblon, mostly because I was assured high quality food and fantastic service, from the English menu to the friendly and helpful staff. Oh and the food? It was fantastic. Try the Filet Mignon burger with a fried egg and pineapple. And get an acai with banana and cashew nuts. The burger had a rich bun, the filet was almost gourmet restaurant quality (cooked right, medium to medium-rare) and even the fries were plentiful, flavorful and had a rich texture. I found myself looking for acai with cashew elsewhere, and only seemed to find it at Big Polis. All in all, I was served a fantastic meal with a fantastic view of Leblon all for about $R42. It would be much less if you got a "regular" sandwich, but the Filet Mignon was absolutely worth it!

Outdoor seating diner with quality ingredients…read more Two filet mignon sandwiches with 1 add on each + two small fruit juices=72 real. Can't beat the value.

I couldn't be happier discovering this cute little restaurant with fantastic fresh food presented…read moreby the friendly smiling staff. The place is small but so homely and they have a great choice of soups, salads and sandwiches everyday. That being said, this place is one of the few places in Rio where I had a good cappuccino. Two thumbs up!

Best sandwich shop in Rio! Great location, amazing food and pretty cool ambient. They have burger…read morefestivals every Thursday, which are delicious! They have their own draft beer which is delicious, and their beer menu is the best. This place is much more than just a sandwich shop. It's an amazing experience with great food in a such cool designed place! It's a must go!

Good local (Sao Paulo) craft beer, Colorado. Simple but good menu with quality fast food. Service…read moredecent. Place to visit

Really like this spot. Very typical Carioca boteco with bare minimum. Very small seating areas and…read moreplenty of outside street and side walk standing area. Friendly service and great selection of local beers (Colorado, 3 Cariocas, Noi, 2 Cabezas, etc). This makes it a little less commercial that the more touristy spots in Ipanema. The food is just simple salgados so it's not a dinner spot but a true drinking spot. Always crowded and now we know why.

Two big differences between The States and Brazil...1. We flush our toilet paper down and they…read morethrow it in the trash (yeah...really) 2. We have waaaaay more options when it comes to beer. If you are from a country that has an abundance of beer flavors Brewteco will make you feel right at home. More options than any other place I visited in Rio and really friendly bi-lingual bartenders which makes things so much easier after having to speak in sign language to most other locals. It's a little expensive, but worth it if you're a beer snob and sick of drinking Skol or Brahma.

Long story short...I locked myself out of my apartment and had to find a place to hang out for…read moreawhile. Enter Pavelka. There are tables outside along the sidewalk as well as a few inside and the vibe was casual and quiet. I observed a few solo diners on their phones and ladies having a snack with their toddlers. In addition to serving hot meals, they also sell pastries, cold meats and cheeses along with pantry items like cookies, chips and gluten free pasta. I had the cod fish croquette, a sausage in a baguette and a capirinia (yes, it was a little weird having a cocktail on a weekday morning but I've seen dudes drinking beers on the beach at 8 am so there.) The waiter kindly indulged me in listening to my newly learned Portuguese ("qual e o seu prato favorito?" and "a conta, por favor!") Definitely the friendliest service I've experienced in Rio thus far!

Great food! Great service! Great place! I've had a sausage mix and a cheese cake for desert - both…read morewere great.

This is a 3.5 star review. I couldn't bare to give them 3 stars because the internet was one of the…read moremost solid internet connections I have had in Rio. Maybe I got lucky for the 3 hours I was there, but I only had one disruption (that lasted about 2 minutes), which is rare in these parts. Cafe Leblon is really cute but lacks charm, if that makes sense. The orange and yellow flowers outside make it feel bright and inviting and the staff is fine and attentive but there is nothing exceptional about this place. I had an espresso that tasted a little burt and I got an omelete with queijo minas and oregano with a side salad, which was ok. I would never come here if I wanted to eat a good meal and drink a good coffee. I will, however, come back here to work and have a mediocre espresso because the people were friendly enough and it is comfortable enough and it is on a nice peaceful street in Leblon.

Cute coffee with free WiFi in the center of leblon. The breakfast combos are good value and will…read morefill you in for the day (scrambled eggs, fruit salad, bread, croissant, cheese, ham, coffee, orange juice, marmelade and butter). The service is pretty fast too. They have menus in English. Good stuff!

Every pasta dish is amazing! They make everything fresh and cook it to perfection. Fresh…read moreingredients and not overly seasoned. It's simply great! The salmon carpaccio is also recommended and at some point I will update this review to include the meat dishes and pizzas which look great but I never got to them since the pastas are all so good. One thing to note is this is a cash only restaurant and the tip is not included (but please take care of our waiter!)

Got to this Italian restaurant for dinner, we have got a great service and the food was amazing!…read moreHighly recommended