Best Brunch Spots in Rio de Janeiro
Written and reviewed by Lotte — Rio local, founder & editor of PlanRio · How we research · First published · Last reviewed
A decade ago, "brunch" in Rio meant a slice of pão de queijo at the padaria counter. Today it's a full Saturday-and-Sunday ritual — bottomless mimosa, tapioca with brie, açaí bowls and acai-jam toast — and the South Zone does it better than almost any other Latin American city.
This is the working 2026 guide: the spots locals actually book, by neighborhood, by budget.
Rio brunch at a glance
| Where | Leblon, Ipanema, Botafogo & Jardim Botânico |
| When | Saturday & Sunday, roughly 10:00–15:00 |
| Typical price | R$60–95 mid-range · R$160–320 at hotel brunches |
| Top pick | Talho Capixaba (Leblon) — deli classic, no reservation |
| Bottomless mimosa | Fasano Al Mare, R$245 (Sundays) |
| Booking | Reserve Wed/Thu for popular Sunday spots |
Quick answer: the 5 essential brunches
- Talho Capixaba (Leblon) — the deli-counter classic; pay-as-you-go, no reservation, ready at 8:00.
- Plage Café (Parque Lage) — brunch inside a Victorian conservatory at the foot of Corcovado.
- Mimo Café (Leblon) — the Carioca version of a Sydney brunch café; book Sundays.
- CT Brunch (Ipanema) — Claude Troisgros' Sunday brunch; pricey, faultless.
- Fasano Al Mare bottomless brunch — Ipanema rooftop, R$245 with unlimited prosecco.
Leblon: the brunch capital
Talho Capixaba
A deli-bakery institution. Order at the counter — pão de queijo de tapioca, fresh-squeezed orange, the sanduíche misto. R$55–80, no reservation, on your feet or at one of six tables. The honest backbone of Leblon brunch.
Mimo Café
Avocado toast, eggs Florentine, açaí with granola — the antipodean-style café Leblon needed. R$70–110, book Sundays. Walking distance from Leblon beach.
Ipanema: see-and-be-seen brunch
CT Brunch (Claude Troisgros)
Brazilian-French brunch by Rio's most decorated chef. Pão de queijo soufflé, brie tapioca, brioche perdido. R$165, Sundays only, reserve a week ahead.
Maremonti Ipanema
Italian-style: cornetti, frittata, espresso, fresh-squeezed blood orange. R$80–120. The best non-hotel brunch in Ipanema and the easiest to walk into. Pair with our coffee guide.
Jardim Botânico: brunch in the green
Plage Café (Parque Lage)
An 1840s mansion with a courtyard pool and Cristo rising directly above. The brunch (R$95–130) is solid but the setting is the reason. Open Tuesday–Sunday from 8:00; absolutely book for Sunday.
Quitéria (Hotel JW Marriott Botanical)
Garden-side brunch with bottomless cava (R$180). Great for digital nomads working through Sunday afternoon — see working remotely from Rio.
Botafogo & Urca: indie brunch
Slow Bakery (Botafogo)
Long sourdough loaves, pastel de nata, and the city's best espresso flat white. R$50–80. Closes at 14:00 — go early.
Yoo2 Rooftop Brunch
Botafogo's bottomless option: R$180 with prosecco, by the rooftop pool, Cristo + Sugarloaf framed behind you. Sundays only, see also best rooftop bars.
The hotel-brunch tier
- Copacabana Palace — Cipriani Brunch: R$320, the most lavish in Rio, white-jacket service.
- Fasano Al Mare: R$245, rooftop, Ipanema views, bottomless prosecco.
- Belmond Hotel das Cataratas: not in Rio, but pair if you're doing the two-week Brazil trip.
Local tips
- Time it: 10:30 is the sweet spot Saturdays; book 12:30 Sundays for the unhurried table.
- Dress: beachwear is fine in Leblon delis, but hotel brunches enforce smart-casual.
- Order Brazilian: tapioca de queijo coalho, açaí na tigela, pão de queijo recém-saído — these aren't optional.
- Pay: all major brunch spots accept cards. Hotel rooftops require a credit card for the bottomless option.
- Sunday rule: brunch + Ipanema Hippie Fair + Aterro do Flamengo car-free Sunday + sunset at Arpoador. The locals' weekend formula.
Make a morning of it
Brazilian breakfast cooking class
Master the pão de queijo, tapioca and café da manhã that anchor every Rio brunch, guided by a local cook.
Coffee Valley day trip
For the brunch crowd who loves their flat white — a guided day trip to Rio's historic coffee farms with tasting.
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FAQ
Is brunch a thing in Rio de Janeiro?
It's a relatively new import (about 2015) and now firmly established on weekends in Leblon, Ipanema, Botafogo and Jardim Botânico. Most spots serve a fixed brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00, with bottomless mimosa options at the upmarket places.
How much does brunch cost in Rio?
Mid-range cafés: R$60–95 per person for a plate plus coffee. Hotel brunches (Fasano, Copacabana Palace, Yoo2): R$160–260 with bubbles. Bottomless mimosa add-ons R$80–120 for 90 minutes. Tip 10% (usually included).
Do I need a reservation for Sunday brunch?
Yes for the popular ones — Talho Capixaba (Leblon), Mimo Café (Leblon), Plage Café (Parque Lage), CT Brunch (Ipanema), Maremonti (Ipanema). Book Wednesday or Thursday for the weekend. Walk-ins work on Saturdays before 11:00.
What is the most traditional Brazilian breakfast?
Pão de queijo (cheese bread), tapioca (cassava crêpe with sweet or savoury fillings), fresh tropical fruit, ham-and-cheese on French roll, and strong black coffee with hot milk. The boteco/padaria version costs R$25–40 — see our Brazilian food guide for the proper café da manhã ritual.
Where can I get bottomless mimosa brunch in Rio?
Hotel Fasano Al Mare (R$245 unlimited prosecco for 90 minutes, Sundays), Copacabana Palace Cipriani brunch (R$320), Hotel Yoo2 Botafogo poolside brunch (R$180), and Sushi Leblon's Sunday brunch (R$210, with sake instead). All require booking.
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