Rio De JaneiroRestaurants

Café restaurants in Rio De Janeiro

  1. A

    Cafecito

    A few steps above street level, this open-air café serves imported beers, desserts, cocktails (caipirinhas and mojitos), tapas plates and gourmet sandwiches (with ingredients such as smoked trout, artichoke hearts, prosciutto).

    reviewed

  2. B

    Confeitaria Colombo

    Located inside the Forte de Copacabana (admission R$2), this café has shady outdoor tables with magnificent views of Copacabana Beach.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Café Do Rodrigues

    Inside the charming Centro branch of the Livraria da Travessa bookstore, Café do Rod­rigues is a suitable setting for philosophical conversation when the world – or the humidity – has worn you down. Browse for books, then peruse your finds over a torta do palmito (heart-of-palm quiche), a hearty soup or a flavorful salad.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Café Severino

    In the back of the Argumento bookshop, this charming café is a cozy place to hide away with a book or a new friend. In addition to coffees and lighter fare – sandwiches, salads and desserts – it’s justly famed for its tasty crepes (try the salmon with Gruyère).

    reviewed

  5. E

    Envídia

    Step into this elegant café for heavenly chocolates, ice cream, cakes, teas and coffees. The setting is a cozy escape from the city with its old-fashioned tile floors, dainty chairs and tables, and broad pieces of artwork decorating the walls.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Café do Bom Cachaça da Boa

    With a vaguely professorial air, this wood-lined café and bookshop doles out sandwiches, coffees and ice cream, but it’s best known for its cachaça menu – with over 100 varieties available (from R$3.50 to R$29 per shot).

    reviewed

  7. G

    Jasmim Mango

    Well-placed beside the bonde stop, Jasmim Mango is a charming spot to linger over sandwiches, quiches, pastas, pizzas and desserts. There’s an airy patio in back and several computers on the 2nd floor for checking email.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Marizé Gourmet

    This airy two-story restaurant is ideally suited to samba-club-goers in the area. It has big windows from which to watch the street action, and tasty salads, sandwiches and bar snacks. There's live music Thursday to Saturday.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Felice Caffè & Gelateria

    Felice serves gourmet sandwiches (grilled veggies, steak, thick burgers), juicy grilled dishes, bountiful salads, and rich Italian-style ice cream, pulled from the highly enticing front counter.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Café Botânica

    This letterbox-sized café and bistro serves tasty bites, like goat cheese quiche, pumpkin soup and homemade sandwiches. Don’t neglect the tasty pie and cake selection.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Café Arlequim

    In the middle of a book and music shop, this small, lively café is a fine spot to refuel, with Italian (Illy) coffee, sandwiches, salads, quiche, lasagna and desserts.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Cafeína

    This popular café, in the heart of Ipanema, has outdoor tables for enjoying coffees and freshly made sandwiches, flavorful salads, quiche and some very rich desserts.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Armazém do Café

    Dark wood furnishings and the scent of freshly ground coffee lend an authenticity to this Leblon coffeehouse. Armazém also serves snacks and desserts.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Vezpa Pizzeria

    Vezpa is a recommended New York–style by-the-slice pizza place, with around a dozen varieties on hand.

    reviewed