I came to visit Brazil, and this was a highly recommended place by my Travel guide. This place did…read morenot disappoint. The staff was attentive, amazing helpful everything you could think of. The food, the food, the food. I'm still talking about how the meats were how I didn't even have to chew because it was so tender. I wish this was a place j could visit often but since I can't make sure you try it out yourself.

Omg. So delicious. The salad bar is incredible, meats are yummy, service is good. Great vibe tooread more

This is my favorite place from my trip to brazil. After the Moqueca, the food here was so unique…read moreand amazing. Its a cute vegan restaurant with great service. The menu is diverse and caters to different tastes. Stand out dishes: I enjoyed the lavender lemonade. Seitan baits with korean sauce had perfect crunch and it was my first time trying out seitan. Tofu with sesame crust with black rice. It was my first time having black rice but it paired really well with smoky tofu. The texture was great! Compared to the above dishes, i felt aromatic Burmese rice didn't stand out as much. Same with the batata rustica. These classic dishes were good however the menu has so many other interesting choices that might be fun to explore and taste great!

When traveling abroad researching vegan options is a most. Brazil is a meat eating country. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find a 100% vegan restaurant in the Ipanema area of Rio. There were traditional Brazilian dishes prepared as a vegan option. Some of the options were not to my liking. The server was kind enough to remove it from my bill. I highly recommend Teva if you find yourself in Rio de Janeiro.

It is as everyone says. A no frills steak joint that wants to serve good food at fair prices…read morewithout having to pay for the ambiance. Outdoor seating today though was a definite plus, granted you're on a secondary road behind the main drag on Copacabana beach. We had picanha ao braseiro which is a kidney shaped steak with some fat - no complaints. It was a perfect medium with salt crystals that occasionally explodes in your mouth for that extra flavor. For 162 Brazilian Real(currency) for two people, it's a good deal. It came with diced tomatoe and onions a perfect offset. Happy I came here. Apologies for the pics - wasn't expecting to review the place.

We found this place with good reviews and decided to try it. When we arrived, it wasn't busy and…read morethey told us to sit anywhere on the bar. They didn't really speak English but it wasn't difficult to order. We got the steak and chicken. They came with some kind of vinegar infused veggies, rice, powdered stuff, and fries. The guy helping us scooped food onto our plates. It was an odd but interesting experience. Overall we loved the meat here, and the service was also great! Not to mention it was super affordable! Highly recommend this place!

We're staying at the JW Marriott and really wanted to try feijoada, a Brazilian, black bean stew…read more We've heard it referred to as Brazil's national dish. About 250 feet from the front door of the hotel (go right then right again) is the restaurant. Clean, lots of windows to the street, friendly and attentive service. We ordered the feijoada and two Chopps pilsners. The meal included a green salad that was a cross between romaine and seaweed. Yum. Also rice, corn meal, and fried pork belly. Oh, and a shot of alcohol that was quite similar to the kind of margarita you'd get from someone who adores tequila. Delicious!! With tax and tip, the meal was 108 reals, or about $27...for two. Superb!!!

Amazing hole in the wall Brazilian food. The owner speaks English to help you navigate through…read moretheir menu. My second meal here during my NYE trip. Delicious! Right around the corner from the JW Marriott. A great find. Basic decor but it's all about the food at a super moderate price.

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.

My cousin and I decided to eat at Galeto Sat's because Anthony Bourdain highly recommended it. Long…read morestory short, totally worth it. If you're in Rio go get yourself some chicken. It is VERY popular and I'm sure being recommended by Bourdain has a lot to do with it. The first time we tried to eat there the wait was over an hour long. We went sometime after 1AM and there was still a decent wait, maybe close to 30 minutes. The place is pretty small and cramped, but that gives it some charm. Somehow that makes the food taste even better. We ordered a little bit of everything and it was all amazing. Chicken, steak, fries, garlic bread, polenta. It was all cooked and seasoned to perfection. Everything we ordered was delicious Service was fair and prices are reasonable. Do yourself a favor and visit Galeto Sat's!

Sat's is a small restaurant with several tables very close to one another inside. I got the galeto…read morechicken meal. The chicken was very tender and seasoned well. The fries were served hot but did not have any seasoning. The rice was ok. The service lacked somewhat but could be due to a language barrier.

Visited for dinner and the views of the city was amazing. The server was very kind with a positive…read moreattitude. It was more expensive than most of the meals we had in Rio but it was worth it, as it was one of my favorite meals during my trip. I ordered the Arroz Carioca which was soooo good. The rice was so flavorful with plenty of shrimp throughout the dish. The restaurant was also beautiful, like an open air tree house. Would recommend making a reservation!

After over 24 hours of travel, we dropped off our luggage and Uber'd over here. If you're visiting…read moreRio for the first time, make sure you double your expected travel time to account for traffic and delays with getting assigned a driver. What a whirlwhird to start our trip. Prepare for a journey up windy streets and enjoy the street art and neighborhoods along the way. We had no idea when we got there we would arrive 20 minutes before closing, yet we still were met at the door and ushered into a magical treehouse with 360 views of the city. What an exhilerating and authentic experience!!! Super kind staff and the food - stellar, must go if you're in Rio.

Really one of the best meals I had in Brazil. It's on the top floor of the Shopping Leblon mall…read more I had a craving for the pizza and the "lets go baby" pizza was enticing. I wasn't sure with the idea of honey and tomato on a pizza but I am glad I tried it. It was a really good combination. The crust is nice and toasty. The Milanese was well cooked as well. The Jaguar passion fruit cocktails were really good. Our server warmed up to us after a while language barriers aside. We tried to speak Portuguese as much as we could. The seating and ambiance are clean and inviting. I am definitely planning to return.

Listen, when I say I want a pepperoni pizza, THIS PLACE IS WHAT I MEAN. They delivered! Really…read moredelicious pizza. I did order from iFood, so I am unable to review on service and ambiance, but the pizza was unforgettable. I can't wait to go back and order it again.

Amazing food, killer cocktails, and a staff that actually seems happy you're there that's always a…read moregood start. And let's be honest, Brazilians know their way around a grill. The picanha? Cooked the way it's meant to be juicy, properly seasoned, with that beautiful crust that only real fire and patience can give you. Simple, bold, and done right.

At Giuseppe Grill, the ambiance is where it is at - the food is just average. Come to share a bite…read moreand take in the beauty of the space, but go elsewhere for an affordable dinner. I tried it and I will not return. I am still searching for the best picanha. The sausage starter was unimaginative and could be better executed. The sliced porterhouse was overcooked. The polenta was too watery and not enjoyable. The condiments while fun and cute serve no other purpose.

Lots and lots of choices! We came here on a bus tour group. We were seated immediately in an area…read morethat was reserved for us. Choices included: - Veggies - Pork - Beef - Chicken - Sausage All was tender and prepared nicely. When we wanted more of a certain meat, they brought it.

I did a lot of research when picking a churrascaria to go to in Rio, and ultimately settled on…read moreAssador over Fogo / Churrascaria Palace. I kept my expectations tempered, as people online said that in the end the best quality meat will not be at a churrascaria, so you're going more for the AYCE experience rather than the actual best cuts of meat. Overall, I had a great time - the restaurant was beautiful even at night (I heard in the day, there's a stunning view of Sugarloaf Mountain). The meats were free flowing - it might have helped that the table was close to the kitchen, so servers would come very quickly. It was pretty much exactly the experience I was looking for. They provide cards so that you can ask which cut of meat it is if it's not clear (and if you can't speak Portuguese). I was able to try a bunch of different cuts until I was fully stuffed. I will say I never requested a specific cut, and have heard that it might take some time if you are just looking for specific items.