Best Pizza in Rio de Janeiro: 15 Pizzerias by Style and Neighbourhood
Written and reviewed by Lotte — Rio local, founder & editor of PlanRio · How we research · Last reviewed
Quick answer — where should I start?
For creative wood-fired toppings, compare Ferro e Farinha; for a Neapolitan-style pie, look at Bento, Ella or Oggi; for an individual pizza, try Broto or Officina Local; and for an easy casual stop, choose the current Vezpa branch nearest your route. The names below are a neighbourhood shortlist, not a ranked claim that one style suits everyone.
Rio's pizza scene spans long-fermented pies, Neapolitan-style rims, creative toppings, individual portions and quick takeaway. The best choice depends on where you are staying and whether you want a destination dinner or a convenient meal after the beach, a museum or a match. The selection below replaces venue names, addresses and menu claims from the older list that current restaurant and tourism sources did not support.
Best pizza in Rio at a glance
| For a destination meal | Ferro e Farinha, Bento, Ella or Capricciosa — pick by style and neighbourhood |
| For individual pies | Broto Pizza or Officina Local |
| For a broad group menu | Mamma Jamma, Capricciosa or Domenica |
| For casual takeaway | Check the nearest current Vezpa location |
| For a different part of town | Bento in Tijuca; Piccola Fattoria in Recreio; Eccellenza in Barra |
| Before you go | Verify the exact branch, current menu, service hours and booking policy |
15 pizzerias in Rio, grouped by what makes them useful
The list draws on current local restaurant coverage and Visit Rio's neighbourhood guide. It includes both specialist pizza houses and restaurants with broader Italian menus. Addresses and branch lists can change, so use the linked current venue profile before crossing town.
1.Ferro e Farinha
Naturally fermented, wood-fired pizzaIpanema, Leblon, Botafogo and Barra da Tijuca
A strong first stop if you want inventive toppings and a pizza-bar setting. The Scampi is the signature to look for in recent local coverage; its branches are spread across the city, so choose the one that fits your day rather than treating them as one central restaurant.
2.Bento Pizzeria Napoletana
Neapolitan and pizza frittaTijuca · Rua Afonso Pena, 71
A north-side option recognised for traditional Neapolitan technique and its AVPN and Vera Pizza Fritta Napoletana certifications. The Boscaiola, with fresh sausage, mushrooms and truffle cream, is a distinctive house combination; check the current menu before ordering.
3.Bráz Pizzaria
Long-fermented Brazilian-Italian pizzeriaJardim Botânico · Rua Maria Angélica, 129
This is Bráz's Rio sit-down branch, in Jardim Botânico. The long-fermented dough and substantial menu make it a good choice for a full meal; it is not the Ipanema address given in older versions of this guide.
4.Broto Pizza
Individual pizzas and cocktailsBotafogo, Tijuca and Copacabana
A useful format when everyone wants their own pie or your group wants to compare several toppings. The current Visit Rio guide lists branches in three neighbourhoods; check the live social profile for the closest location and menu.
5.Capricciosa
Wood-fired, long-fermented pizzaIpanema and Jardim Botânico
A long-running Rio name with two convenient South Zone locations. Current local coverage describes 48-hour fermentation and a broad Italian menu, so it can suit a table where not everyone wants pizza.
6.Coltivi
Naturally fermented pizza with several dough choicesBotafogo · Rua Conde de Irajá, 53
A good pick if dough texture is part of the fun: recent local guides describe four bases to choose from. The house also serves brunch and other dishes, making it more of an all-day restaurant than a pizza-only stop.
7.Domenica
Wood-fired pizza and calzoneBotafogo and Tijuca
The two neighbourhood locations make it a practical sit-down choice on either side of the city. Recent reporting highlights the house pizza and calzones; check the branch menu for current combinations.
8.Eccellenza
Pizza within a broader Italian menuBarra da Tijuca · VillageMall
A convenient option if your day already takes you to VillageMall. The menu also covers pasta and other Italian dishes, so it works for mixed appetites; use the restaurant or mall listing to confirm current service details.
9.Ella Pizzaria
Neapolitan-style, wood-firedJardim Botânico · Rua Pacheco Leão, 102
The visible oven and high-rimmed pies give this Jardim Botânico restaurant a clear identity. VEJA Rio's 2026 guide describes naturally fermented dough matured for at least 48 hours and creative combinations beyond the standard Margherita.
10.Mamma Jamma
Wood-fired pizzas with long fermentationSeveral Rio neighbourhoods
A citywide Brazilian chain with a broad menu and multiple branches. It is the easiest pick when you want a familiar sit-down format near where you are staying; menus and service differ by unit, so select the branch first.
11.Officina Local
Individual pizzas with Brazilian ingredientsBotafogo and Copacabana
The compact Botafogo and Copacabana locations suit a neighbourhood dinner. Look for the house's more unusual combinations, such as the black-garlic and mushroom Úmbria mentioned by Visit Rio, and check the current menu for availability.
12.Oggi Pizza Napoletana
Neapolitan-style with a high, charred edgeLeblon, Botafogo and Tijuca
A helpful choice if you want to compare a lighter centre and raised rim with Rio's thinner pizza-bar styles. Recent local guides list branches in three Rio neighbourhoods and note both classic and more adventurous toppings.
13.Piccola Fattoria Pizza Napoletana
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzaRecreio dos Bandeirantes · Rua Professora Luiza Nogueira Gonçalves, 350
This is the western-zone pick in the guide, so pair it with a day in Recreio rather than making a cross-city trip for dinner alone. The menu also includes starters and pasta; check its current profile for the latest offer.
14.Pizza Canastra
Long-fermented pizza with a compact menuIpanema · Rua Jangadeiros, 42
A smaller Ipanema option for a focused pizza dinner. VEJA Rio describes a short menu built around long fermentation and carefully chosen toppings, including a vegetarian combination; check the live menu for current flavours.
15.Vezpa Pizzas
Casual pizza, takeaway and deliveryLapa and Catete; other branches vary
Choose Vezpa when convenience matters: the current local site promotes its Lapa and Catete operations, with counter service and delivery. Older pages list other neighbourhood units and late hours, so confirm the exact branch and today's schedule before relying on them.
Choose by neighbourhood, not just by ranking
A cross-city dinner can take longer than choosing a nearby place, especially when you are combining pizza with a beach day or a late event. Ipanema, Jardim Botânico, Botafogo and Copacabana each have several options in this shortlist. Tijuca, Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are better treated as separate neighbourhood plans; pick a restaurant there when you already have a reason to be in that part of Rio.
- South Zone evening: compare Ipanema and Jardim Botânico options, then choose by the style you want.
- Botafogo dinner: Ferro e Farinha, Coltivi, Domenica and Officina Local give you different formats close to the neighbourhood's bar and restaurant streets.
- West Zone outing: pair a Barra or Recreio pizzeria with your plans there instead of assuming it is a quick hop from the South Zone.
- Casual night in: check a current delivery menu and branch coverage; delivery radius is not the same as a restaurant's dining-room location.
Brazilian toppings worth recognising
A Margherita is a useful way to compare dough and tomato, but a Brazilian menu gives you other combinations to try. Recipes differ between restaurants, so read the ingredient list rather than relying on the name alone.
- Calabresa: spiced sausage, often paired with onion or olives.
- Portuguesa: commonly ham, onion, olives and egg; ingredients vary by house.
- Frango com Catupiry: chicken with Catupiry-style creamy cheese, a familiar Brazilian pizza combination.
- Quatro queijos: four-cheese blends vary; ask which cheeses are used if you avoid a particular one.
- Sweet pizza: some menus finish with chocolate, banana or other dessert toppings; order it if that sounds good to you, not because it is a required local ritual.
Price, bookings and opening hours
Prices depend on the size, ingredients, venue and whether you are ordering an individual pie or a larger pizza to share. Online menus can lag behind in-house prices, and shopping-centre restaurants may have a different service pattern from small neighbourhood pizzerias. Check the restaurant's own menu for the date of your visit.
The old version of this guide quoted exact pizza prices, late-night hours and blanket reservation advice. Those details were not dependable across branches, so they have been replaced with a branch-by-branch check. For Friday, Saturday or a larger group, use the restaurant's current booking channel; for late meals, confirm the kitchen's closing time, not just the venue's listed closing hour.
A guided taste of Brazilian food beyond pizza
This specific small-group Rio food crawl lists Brazilian food and drink tastings from Ipanema toward downtown. It is a separate food experience, not a tour of the pizzerias above; check its live itinerary and meeting details before booking.
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Sources for current recommendations
Restaurant details and award references were rechecked on 3 October 2026. The guide leaves out fixed prices and broad opening-hour promises because those can change by branch.
- VEJA Rio: current Rio pizzeria guide — venue profiles, current neighbourhoods and 2026 award context.
- Visit Rio: 12 pizzerias to know — neighbourhood addresses, styles and current local recommendations.
- Ferro e Farinha: official locations and restaurant history.
- Vezpa Lapa & Catete: current official site and ordering links.
Keep planning your Rio food night
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Vegan and vegetarian food in Rio
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