Denim blue fading up to the sky …read more... Like my old & tattered Levi's, this spot holds a place in my heart that never fades. We have ended up here on many occasions for end of day chats about the sporting occasions we attended, most recently the World Cup (not good for us English but props to the Germans) and coming up soon we are back for the Olympics. The plates are Lebanese (supposedly) but they fail massively to deliver the kind of flavours I know well from times in Mzaar, Laqlouq & Beirut. Don't let that put you off though, the ambiance here is perfect for you and your mates to blow down against the backdrop of mountains and water. You're only dancing on this earth for a short while ... if you get the chance call in and let me know how it was for you ? #Ohveryoung

Talking about an oasis with a view! Place is very well decorated, with Arab fixtures, wooden…read morefurniture, all these with a magnificent view of Lagoa, plus people running, jogging, biking around the restaurant. Food: Hummus Fried Kibe Kibe tartar Food was awesome, everything very well seasoned and fresh.

We walked twenty minutes in the rain to dine at this restaurant. It was worth the effort because…read morewe enjoyed the food very much. We ordered (1) House style grilled cod and (2) Fish Moqueca. This is like a stew; fish simmered with tomatoes, onion and garlic. Served with white rice and toasted cassava flour. We also ordered bread since it is not complimentary. The bread is served with butter and olives. The service was excellent. Although we had a language barrier, Google translate on my cell phone was a great help. Since we had ordered two dishes to share the waiter portion out the meal for us. That was a nice touch. Everything was delicious.

This review was for our visit back on December 18th, 2023…read more Arrived around 8PM (only a short walk from our hotel). It's a relatively small spot, and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes. Well worth the wait, though on the pricier side of restaurants. Great, great service and language wasn't much of a barrier. We ended up ordering more than we had planned because the food was tasty! Definitely try the fried cod balls, baked cod, house style sea bass, and of course the egg tarts!!

I was skeptical when my gf said she would be taking me to the best esfiha restaurant and insisted…read morethat the Copacabana hole-in-the-wall also had the best chopps. If you don't know what either is, an esfiha is an Middle-Eastern bread triangle with anything from cheese, chicken, meat or spinach fillings. Chopp = draft beer. So in we walk to Faraj and little did I know that I'd return many, many more times to cure cravings of their expertly homemade bready triangles. The no frills restaurant is modest, but the flavor is so there. I swear the chopps get me tipster than any other (maybe it's due to the near-frozen temperatures). I recommend ordering the esfihas that have recently arrived from the kitchen (hot and tasty) and if you get the kibe, ask for them to fry it fresh.

This was delicious Lebanese food. Shawarma and shish taouk could easily feed three as portions were…read morehuge. Just off the beach so very convenient. Fresh draft beer on tap. Very reasonable prices considering the portion size. Nice little sidewalk seating to dine Al fresco. Super friendly servers and owners.

I called the restaurant after I saw that it says it takes reservations and the lady that answered…read morethe call hung up on me. I called back and asked if anyone spoke English and she said "NO" and told me they don't take reservations and spoke Portuguese and wasn't helpful at all. We are a group of 22 people and needed to make a reservation that was guaranteed. Oh well!

Great casual spot for food & beer. Heard that Boteco Belmonte is a big chain in Brazil and typical…read morefor a boteco - kind of like a the Brazilian version of a local pub. This location in Copacabana is a block in from the beach. The open air atmosphere made for a great spot to relax and cool off after some time on the beach or sightseeing. We got some Brahma beers served ice cold. I had the seafood moquequa and my friend had the feijoada. The food was tasty, prices were reasonable, and service was good.

Decent food, but very expensive for what it is. You can get a meal directly on the beach with a…read morebetter view for less

Such a joy. Carioca cuisine at its best. Warm environment and service. Menus and severs that speak…read moreEnglish for the non-Lusophone folks

I visited this restaurant on a Saturday night with a friend (who is a native of Rio). It was pretty…read morecrowded so we were given the option to sit outside of the restaurant at little side tables until a table opened up. This restaurant is tourist friendly as they have a menu in English for those who cannot read Portuguese. Our waiter came and took our drink orders. We asked about the special that night and the price. The waiter did not know so he left to ask. He eventually returned with our drinks and still did not know the about the special. Fast forward fifteen minutes and finally returns with the details. We ordered the special, rabbit with a savory sauce topped with mashed potatoes, and heart of palm spaghetti with shrimp. A table opened up inside so we were seated inside by the manager (whom happened to speak English). The decor of the restaurant is similar to the hipster style of the United States. The ambiance is relaxed. But maybe a little too relaxed as it took an additional hour for our food to arrive. We had finished our first drinks and ordered another round since the food was taking so long. There was no shortage of waiters so I assume there was an issue in the kitchen. The traditional caipirinha was strong but tasty, and one of the house mixed wine and fruit drinks was very good. Finally our food arrives, and it looks wonderful. Both meals tasted delicious with well portioned sizes. The food was delicious enough for us to forgive most of the slow slow service. Overall, we had a good experience and will come back despite the bad service. I definitely recommend this place to taste some of the finer Brazilian cuisine, but be prepared to spend at least 2+ hours there.

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.

I had quite a pleasant experience at Anna. Even though we chose a seafood dish, we still wanted a…read morered wine and couldn't decide on one they would be light enough to accompany our food selection. Our waiter helped us settle on an amazing primativo puglia that paired really well! It still had some body by was light enough to go with sea food. This place is pricey but worth a visit if you feel like being classy and eating some good fresh food. It is definitely an older crowd inside, but we had a good classy time.