They Speak English! The staff here is very friendly and the restaurant is clean. The buffet has…read morevariety and so does the grill!

Not only was the food great but the actual restaurant was amazing! We ordered the Brazilian…read morestroganoff and shrimp ceviche with desert and drinks. They didn't know how to make a margarita which was On the menu, but everything else was divine! Before dining, they brought us a complementary soup which tasted like the best prepared lentils I've ever had in mylife! The bread was so soft too lol! The view was incredible, you could see the whole copacabana coast line! Definitely worth the visit if your down here, whether staying in this hotel or not.

Randomly came in here and was quite surprised by their food-- well, about half of it at least…read more.. The sandwich that my friend ordered (sorry, don't know what it's called) was amazing! Maybe show them my picture The salmon medallions was also terrific. The salmon caeser salad was decent. I'd skip the beef pasta and the blended fruit mix (I was hoping it'd be more like a smoothie).

I live in Ipanema, and this is my go-to restaurant when I want a good but healthy dinner. I'm…read morevegetarian, and I love the shitake and veggie burgers as well as the organic grains (grãos orgânicos) salad. The juices are always fresh and generously sized and I recommend getting fruta do conde with maracujá (passion fruit). They also make a great caipirinha - I recommend to try with vodka and caju. The service is generally OK but can be hit or miss - sometimes the food comes in 10 minutes but other times we've had to wait an hour! There is a lot of seating but the restaurant is popular so you may have to wait outside during peak dinner times. I like the setting for a casual dinner with friends or colleagues. The restaurant is in a big white house just half a block in from the beach. If you can, get seated on the front patio for the best breeze and view!

A group of seven of us ate here and had a great meal…read more The service was adequate, but the language barrier kept things from being friendly and jovial. Lots of pointing and hand gestures. Our server was very patient and tried his best. The food was good, with all at the table enjoyed their meal. The sides were served family style and the portions were large. The restaurant is located on third floor of a popular shopping mall. We sat in the mall area (opposed to inside the restaurant) so the noise level was a little loud, but conversation could easily happen. Will definitely dine here again.

Very good Argentine steakhouse with nice ambiance in the upscale VillageMall in Barra da Tijuca…read more Located on the top floor with some tables and a section of the restaurant having a nice view of a lagoa. Ordered the Ojo de Bife cut, medium rare, with 2 sides--puff potatoes and rice. Steak was very good, though not the best I've had in Rio. A little pricy for Rio at $63 US (R$ 343) with a soda and tip. They did have a nice jazz duo entertaining us during lunch on a Saturday afternoon which added to the overall pleasant experience.

One of my all time favorite steakhouses. Quality steaks with fries and broccoli rice. The sauces on…read morethe side were also a great compliment with the meat. If you got room, get the shrimp and a slice of sausage in the beginning of the meal when they offer it table side. When I spent some time in the city, I went all the time that the servers knew me and took well care of me.

This was my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling…read moregreat to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

My first visit to Rubiyat was years ago in São Paulo under the fig tree. When I saw they had one in…read moreRio, I knew I needed to make a stop before heading to the airport (I was on a business trip). Once again, I was delighted by the food and the ambiance (where else can you sit in the city next to a park and looking straight at Cristo Redentor! The service was just as wonderful as I remembered. They recommended drinks (caipirinha de caçu) and the cuts of meat (always picanha for me)! We started with a nice assortment of break and accompaniments. The picanha was full of flavor and just the right amount. The side of palmito that was baked with cheese and nuts was out of this world!. Of course, a picanha isn't complete without farofa (we had the egg farofa). And to top everything off a pistachio petite gateau with raspberry sorbet...amazing! Once again, I have a reason to remember this spectacular place and to come back to Rio. Thank you!

We had the Executive special and it was very disappointing. I've known Rubayat in Sao Paulo for…read moreover 30 years and this was not what I've seen in the past. The pork rib appetizer seemed boiled. not grilled.And had a slightly sweet sauce. Underwhelming. My main dish, beef ribs also didn't seem right. They were tender but also seemed not slow roasted as they should be. They were finished with a decent demi-glace that didn't belong there. The puffed potatoes that came where somehow off, unfortunately. And the desert, a simple Brazilian style flan, was also poorly executed. Certainly subpar for the price and the high expectations I had from this brand.

Ráscal is a decent Italian and mediterranean restaurant in Shopping Rio Sul. You'll find the…read morerestaurant in several other shoppings in Rio de Janeiro as well. At this restaurant you can choose to order á la carte, compose your dinner yourself at the buffet or a combination of these two. The restaurant has a great variety of Italian pastas, pizzas and other dishes prepared the Italian way. I always enjoy the buffet with delicious, fresh and chique starters such as raw salmon, cheeses, vegetables and toasted bread. I would say that the ambience matches a higher standard than the average restaurant you'll find nearby in the same price range. The attendance is quick and professional. If you're planning to go there on Sunday afternoon, just keep in mind you will have to wait in line for a while.

Rascal is great! Good pizza, good desserts and great service. The buffet with salads and pasta is…read moredelicious also. But be aware, this is not a cheap place!