Copacabana is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors with its lively atmosphere and beautiful beach, but not only that. It is also home to many delicious dining options. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Brazilian cuisine or crave international flavors, this iconic neighborhood has something for everyone.
If you are wondering where to eat in Copacabana, here’s our carefully curated list of top picks and must-visit restaurants and bars in Copacabana. If you prefer, choose a favorite topic to jump to.
Top Coffee shops & Brunch places in Copacabana
Confeitaria Colombo - Café do Forte
Forte de Copacabana – Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco, 01 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays – From 10am to 7pm
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The famous and centuries-old Confeitaria Colombo has a unit located inside the Copacabana Fort. Its beach-side outdoor terrace offers the best combination of history, food, and beauty under one roof. Enjoy an excellent brunch or Morning/Afternoon tea with one of the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro.
Café 18 do Forte
Forte de Copacabana – Praça Cel. Eugênio Franco, 01 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays – From 10am to 7pm
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Café 18 do Forte, also nestled within the Copacabana Fort, is a pocket-friendly alternative to its more famous counterpart. This café and bistro prides itself on an original menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients, particularly from small producers in the state of Rio. In fact, it was crowned the best breakfast spot in the city in 2021.
Coa&Co
Fairmount Rio Hotel – Av. Atlântica, 4240 – 6th floor – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 8am to 8pm
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Located on the 6th floor of the Fairmont Rio Hotel, Coa&Co is a charming space for those who want to taste real Brazilian coffee produced by local producers. It has an environment with a lot of design and a menu with light foods; it is a great option for breakfast, lunch, or a late afternoon snack with a great coast view.
Bibi Sucos
Rua Santa Clara, 36 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 8:30am to 12am
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The Bibi Sucos chain, with multiple units across the city, including 2 in Copacabana, is a local favorite. With a legacy of about twenty years, it’s renowned for its extensive range of juices and smoothies, with the mango and tangerine blend being a top pick and its Açai Bowl. For a hearty meal, the combination salads, crepes, grilled options, and unique sandwiches are all excellent choices.
Top Brazilian Barbecue (Churrasco) & Steakhouses in Copacabana
Churrascaria Palace
R. Rodolfo Dantas, 16 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 12am
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Founded in 1951, the Palace Churrascaria is the most traditional in the city and has already received several national and international awards. The all-you-can-eat menu includes prime meats, seafood, and fish. Cuts created by the house stand out, such as Picanha Borboleta, Paleta de Cordeiro ao Douro, and Prime Rib.
Churrascaria Carretão
Rua Siqueira Campos, 23 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 11:30am to 11pm
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For those who want to try the famous Rodizio but are looking for a cheaper price, the Carretão steakhouse chain is a great value-for-money option. With 3 units in the city, 2 of which are in Copacabana alone, they offer rodizio with various types of meat, including noble and exotic, to please the most varied tastes.
Galeto Sats
R. Barata Ribeiro, 7 – Loja D – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 4am
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A reference in Rio’s bohemia for half a century, the home of popular roast chickens and grilled meats, creative snacks, and well-drained draft beer (chopp) has the largest cachaça menu in Rio, with 400 labels. The house’s roast chicken is considered one of the best in the city, with orange, garlic, and pepper sauce.
Na Brasa Columbia
Av. Atlântica, 3092 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 11am to 12am
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For a truly Carioca dining experience, Na Brasa Columbia is a must-visit. Its Copacabana unit, strategically located on the beach avenue, offers a delightful menu of grilled meats with generous portions and impeccable service, making it a convenient and enjoyable dining option.
Top Brazilian Food Restaurants in Copacabana
Barraca da Chiquita
R. Santa Clara, 33 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 11:30am to 12am
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With more than 30 years of history, Barraca da Chiquita is one of the most respected restaurants serving northeastern cuisine in the city. It offers an intimate environment with the best of Brazilian craftsmanship. And if you’re lucky, you might even catch a live forró band playing, immersing you in the vibrant Brazilian culture.
Yayá Comidaria Pop Brasileira
R. Gustavo Sampaio, 361 – Loja A – Leme
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 11pm
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Chef Andressa Cabral’s restaurant serves original dishes full of references to African heritage but with a very modern Brazilian touch. All this is in an intimate environment with the air of Rio Bossa Nova and the best of Brazilian craftsmanship.
Restaurante Marius Degustare
Av. Atlântica, 290 – Leme
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12:30pm to 12am
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Mentioned in Patricia Shultz’s best-selling book 1000 Places to Meet Before You Die, the Marius Degustare restaurant offers a sophisticated selection of meat and seafood in an exotic and fun environment decorated with maritime objects and antiques.
Joaquina Bar e Restaurante
Av. Atlântica, 974 – Loja A – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 12am
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Named in honor of Emperor Pedro I’s progenitor, Mrs. Carlota Joaquina, the house references historical figures and the times of the Empire in its decoration. It values Brazilian gastronomy with artisanal ingredients and typical traditional dishes.
Top International Food Restaurants in Copacabana
¡Venga! Chiringuito
Av. Atlântica, 3880 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 11pm
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Inspired by the kiosks and restaurants on the Spanish coast, Venga is one of the main tapas and Spanish dishes restaurants, where seafood and paellas are highlighted due to its proximity to the Posto 6 Fisherman’s Colony.
Cantón Peruvian & Chinese Food
R. Rodolfo Dantas, 26 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 4pm | 6pm to 11pm
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With exotic decor and cuisine inspired by the fusion of Peruvian and Chinese flavors (known as chifa), the restaurant was recently voted the best and cheapest restaurant in the city.
Amir Restaurante
R. Ronald de Carvalho, 55 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 12pm to 11pm
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The most traditional Arabic restaurant in the city, with over 25 years of existence, offers the best regional specialties, such as falafel, kibbeh, and lamb. Friday nights are filled with music and belly dancing on the second floor.
Zagga Pizza Bar
R. Ronald de Carvalho, 265 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 6pm to 12am
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With a modern, casual design, the place is a mix of a bar and a pizzeria. It has rustic pizzas that are fermented naturally and a great list of wines and original drinks, especially the “Samba no Pé” drink, which has vodka, strawberry, lemon, and ginger.
Haru Sushi Bar
R. Raimundo Corrêa, 10 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays – From 12pm to 4pm | 6pm to 11:30pm
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Strictly following the Japanese culinary tradition, with an always renewed and varied selection of fresh fish, the restaurant has been voted the best Japanese restaurant in the city several times. In addition to the Omakase tasting experience, the highlight is the Wineemotion machine for tasting and pairing sakes.
Top Haute-cuisine and Michelin Restaurants in Copacabana
Ristoranti Hotel Cipriani
Av. Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana
Business Hours: From Mondays to Saturdays- From 12pm to 4pm | 6pm to 10pm
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Located inside the legendary Copacabana Palace, the Italian-international cuisine restaurant showcases contemporary techniques and presentation. It uses authentic Italian products in combination with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star in 2019 and still maintains the star.
Restaurante Mee
Av. Atlântica, 1702 – Copacabana
Business Hours: From Mondays to Saturdays- From 12pm to 4pm | 6pm to 10pm
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For a unique dining experience, head to the pan-Asian fusion restaurant. It’s the only restaurant of its kind to boast a Michelin star, a testament to its exceptional quality. Here, you can savor a fusion of flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan, along with an extensive sake menu. The restaurant is conveniently located next to the pool at the Copacabana Palace hotel.
Marine Restô
Av. Atlântica, 4240 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Everyday – From 6am to 11am | 12:30pm to 3:30pm | 7pm to 11pm
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Marine Restô’s charm lies in its simplicity, casual atmosphere, and the freshness of its dishes. It is a brasserie-style restaurant that showcases grilled items and charcoal as the main attractions. They offer delectable seafood grills, salads, and sharing plates.
Top Kiosk Restaurants in Copacabana
Tropik
Av. Atlântica,in front of Rainha Elizabete Street
Business Hours: Everyday – From 8am to 00am
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The Tropìk kiosk, from the Fairmont chain, focuses on haute cuisine. With a Mediterranean-inspired menu designed by French chef Jérôme Dardillac, you can enjoy breakfast or enjoy Rio nightlife with drinks and live music on the weekends.
Coisa de Carioca
Av. Atlântica, in front of Constante Ramos Street – Posto 4
Business Hours: Everyday – From 10am to 00am
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Coisa de Carioca is a concept kiosk with an informal menu and dishes named after popular Rio slang, such as Desenrola, Show de Bola, and Na Moral. It has great drink options and live music every day.
Dumare
Av. Atlântica, in front of Siqueira Campos Street – Posto 3
Business Hours: Everyday – From 9am to 00:30am
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Dumare kiosk features a beachy décor and references to the sea (especially the cave in honor of Iemanjá, queen of the sea in the African religion). It has an exclusive premium cuisine concept, specializing in seafood. It also offers a great breakfast menu and unique signature drinks.
Top Informal Dinning & Awarded Bars in Copacabana
Spirit Copa Bar
Av. Atlântica, 4240 – Copacabana (Inside Fairmount Copacabana Hotel)
Business Hours: Everyday – From 11am to 11pm
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Spirit Copa is a refined bar for those seeking a high-end cocktail experience. The Tales Cocktail Foundation recently named it one of the 10 best hotel bars in the categories Best International Hotel Bar and Best New International Cocktail Bar (Latin America & Caribbean). The menu features classic drinks revisited with exotic Brazilian tropical fruits accompanied by small portions of crudos, tiraditos, tapas, and pinchos at any time.
Adega Perola
Rua Siqueira Campos, 138 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Monday to Saturday – From 11am to 01am
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It is one of the city’s most classic bars (locally called botequim). With over 65 years of history, its main attraction is its glass counter, which serves over fifty varieties of seafood delicacies inspired by Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. The bar also offers a wine and artisanal cachaça menu.
Os Imortais
R. Ronald de Carvalho, 147 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Monday to Friday – From 6pm to 01am, weekends from 12pm to 1am
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A bar with a relaxed atmosphere and decoration dedicated to national and international personalities considered immortal (hence the name), it has a menu with a wide variety of snacks. Highlights include its award-winning chicken coxinha (a Brazilian classic) and the paçoca batida drink, made with vodka, peanuts, and condensed milk, considered the best in the city.
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Cervantes
Av. Prado Júnior, 335 – Loja B – Copacabana
Business Hours: Every day – From 10am to 05am
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Another legendary bar on the Rio de Janeiro gastronomic scene, it is known for being one of the most classic late-night spots (open until 5 a.m.) and for its famous pork sandwich with pineapple slices.
Pavão Azul
R. Hilário de Gouveia, 71 – Copacabana
Business Hours: Every day – From 12pm to 00am
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A bohemian bar with sidewalk seating in the middle of Copacabana, known for its codfish fritters and shrimp risotto for over 50 years. Recently won the title Carioca Cultural Heritage from the city hall.
Copacabana’s diverse dining and bar scene offers unique and exciting experiences for everyone. From international haute cuisine to traditional Brazilian restaurants and local bars, there’s something to cater to every palate!
We hope that our list of restaurants and bars where to eat in Copacabana helps you enhance your Rio de Janeiro experience, providing not just meals, but unforgettable culinary adventures.
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