I tend to be extremely rigorous evaluating top end restaurants like Eça. You will not regret the…read moreexperience. It is worth every penny, especially if you earn in a foreign currency, since Brazilian currency is struggling lately. Eça is a hidden gem below a Brazilian jewellery. Couvert is just ok, but might be worth it if you fancy it. I do not usually order couvert, but the nuts with spices were very tasty. Apart from that, bread and tiny slices of potatoes and toast with toppings would not justify charging R$ 20,00. Do not get me wrong. From the starters onwards the restaurant was just fantastic. The scallops dish looks like a work of art. It is also delicious. So is the poached egg, not the most beautiful dish, but tastes absolutely delicious. Main courses from Eça are absolutely mouthwatering. Fillet or premium meat (even more delicious). You name it. I do not get easily convinced when going to super expensive restaurants but I was completely overwhelmed. I could have been misinterpreted with this review so far, maybe because I was already satisfied before desert, even though I could not give up on an apple crepe with speculoos ice-cream, since I love speculoos. I did not regret a bit. A joyful experience.

One of the best restaurants I've been in my life! And I'm a world traveler. Dessert was perfect!…read moreDeco, service - excellent for Rio's standards. Thanks! Um dos melhores restaurantes que estive na vida, e olha que sou uma viajante do mundo! Sobremesa muito boa e excelente atendimento comparado a media carioca que nao e das melhores...

I came here last night to grab dinner since it's right across the street from my hotel room. They…read morewere not busy at all so I was able to be seated right away inside. They have a outdoor dining patio as well since it's across the street from the beach. I heard great things about this place from the people I'm working with here and saw they had over 8,000 reviews on Google map which were mostly positive. I went with the Piamontese Medallion and asked for the sauce to be on the side just if I don't like it. I also ordered a side of French fries and a coke. I got my steak at medium rare, the server though I said medium well so I had to point to the picture for him to understand. The steak took some time to come out but it was worth it because the bacon wrapped steak was delicious. I didn't like the Piamontese rice and the fries were more plain until I added salt. The service here is top notch and the price is very reasonable.

Great food, well priced. Great service with menus in English available. Went there twice during our…read moretrip

This is an excellent Portuguese restaurant just off the boulevard in Copacabana Rio de Janeiro…read more I enjoyed the seafood spaghetti to no end! This dish was for two but I think you can feed three with it. The sauce was delicious and had a half a tail of lobster, shrimp, squid and mussels. The service is excellent and they have enough English to make one feel at home. My friend had a the steak, which he let me try. It was perfect.

There was a soup that my friend ordered that was pretty good. That was it…read more Everything else was a let down. The worst was the manager (maybe owner?) giving me false descriptions. I asked about their special fish; I wanted to make sure that it was going to come out fried and crispy. He assured me it would be. NOPE. IT came out grilled and soggy. I was so sad. I tried to mention it to him and all he said was "oh, that's the only way we prepare it." I would have ordered something else if I had known! I was so blown. And the sauce wasn't even good. We ordered a few of the appetizers too, nothing worth mentioning though. My friends got dessert. Looks really good. I did't try it though.

This was my first restaurant in Brazil. The service was amazing, but the food taste, texture, and…read morequality was where they lost the stars. The place was clean and they were having hearing and air difficulties when we went. At first it was too cold then too hot in our section and it continued to flip flop. The server did not speak English or Spanish, but was alert, friendly, and patient! The pasta looked appeasing but tasted bland. I didn't notice anyone getting it while we were there either so it may not be too popular. I also had a cappuccino which was okay... Overall your experience may be better then mine and maybe I ordered the wrong thing on the menu.

Gula gula pra mim é sempre uma opção segura. Porém com alguma frequência tenho notado que o gula…read moregula do rio sul deixa a desejar. Acabei de pedir um filé mignon ao sal grosso com fritas e arroz integral. O filé está apenas ok, a batata não está crocante, e o arroz está bem cru. Não é a primeira vez que me decepciono aqui com algum prato que estou acostumada a comer. Outro dia minha quiche estava gelada por dentro. Vou continuar vindo, mas o gerente/dono precisa ficar atento pra manter o padrão.

Where do I even start?! This place was the last stop on our food tour and I am glad our guide saved…read morethe best for last. We came in and the staff immediately attended us. We ordered some fried cheese, pasteles, shredded pork rice, beans, pumpkin puree, moqueca of shrimp and another of just fish, and a pot pie they make. Everything was delicious. The flavors were all fresh and everything left you wanting more. They also give you big portions enough to share. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant for dinner.

I came here during the Eat Rio Food Tour led by Felippe. He was an excellent tour guide and so this…read morerestaurant was excellent as well. I highly recommend the caipirinhas (since they'r strong), Jumba (keep it in your mouth for at least 10 seconds before swallowing... this was recommended to me and it was worth it... you'll thank me later), the shredded pork, the beans and smashed pumpkins, farofa, and the shrimp in sauce (which was my favorite!!!!). I wish I knew the names of each of these, but they all came out so quickly that I missed the names. Hopefully, you have a Brazilian friend who can quickly identify the Portuguese names of the above-named dishes :) Obrigado! -

Terras Brasilis offers a really solid feijoada with rich, comforting flavors that hit the spot. The…read moreingredients taste fresh, the meats are well-seasoned, and the sides are served generously. The view and beachside atmosphere make the meal even better. It's a delicious and satisfying feijoada in a beautiful Rio setting definitely worth trying!

A classic spot to visit with a beautiful view of the Sugar Loaf Mountain! The Terra Brasilis…read more House Moquecas is a MUST TRY and so good! It is a Brazilian staple! They have plenty of seating inside and lots of waiters. The service was great for a popular and busy place. They do take reservations but you can also line up to be added to the waitlist. We got there at 12:30 and waited about 45 minutes and got seated in the back with the classic glass windows and view. There is a hidden photo spot in the back near the restrooms so check that out after your meal.

Localizado nas entranhas do BG(Baixo Gávea), o Guimas é um ótimo restaurante para qualquer tipo de…read morejantar. Sua atmosfera acolhedora e intimista serve muito bem um casal assim como um grupo de amigos, fazendo desse um restaurante livre de erros. Os preços são razoáveis e a qualidade dos pratos é muito satisfatória. O restaurante costuma lotar fácil e a rotatividade é um pouco mais lenta que o normal. Minha última visita começou já tarde, pedimos de entrada um carpaccio de salmão marinado(R$32,50) que sinceramente estava sem gosto, não recomendo. Meu prato principal foi o Best Burger(R$36,80), hambúrguer sem pão, no molho de gorgonzola, salada verde e fritas de acompanhamento. Estava delicioso, a salada é bem servida e o prato não falha na sua simplicidade. A carne estava no ponto e o molho vem na quantidade certa. De sobremesa pedimos o brownie quente que também não decepcionou. O garçom foi muito atencioso apesar do fluxo quase sempre causar uma demora na entrega dos pedidos. Definitivamente recomendo a visita mas dê prioridade aos horários mais vazios! Quanto mais cedo, melhor.

The place is awesome: very clean nice interior, professional high class service, descent prices…read more Their authentic Brazilian food is just phenomenal especially grilled shrimp and quinoa salad. Coffee is delicious as well. We burnt on a couple of lousy places around Rio, but this one is definitely worth of giving a shot.

i saw this local restaurant from Tripadvisor and they gave it 4.5 stars and have good reviews from…read moreother tourists so we had to try it. The place have outdoor seating and they also have english menu, the staff were nice and attentive to us so they really really deserve a good tip LoL. At first i was afraid they might not understand me and still put black beans but they did understood me and i was a happy "eater". Hubby liked his food too but i forgot to take a picture of it since i was starving already LoL but he ordered a breaded beef steak? with cheese rice and mushrooms.

Very good service, in Rio you are really lucky to get friendly service. The place is very small,…read moremostly outside tables on a sidewalk. There are specials on board with pictures. The menu is varied, Salads, pasta, meat, and Salmon. Orders are taken promptly and they help you select. The steak with a white sauce pasta was delicious. The prices are fair and definitely worth it. And they stay open late. I highly recommend.