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When in Rio

1. Vero Gelato Pizza e Café

8.8
R. Vde. de Pirajá, 229, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Ice Cream Parlor · Ipanema · 153 tips and reviews

VV: Gorgonzola. Period. We tried every flavor and doubled and then tripled down on this. Not too sweet, very creamy, and unexpected. Best gelato ever. (Their many dark chocolate ones also very good.)

Joaquina Bar & Restaurante is one of When in Rio.

2. Joaquina Bar & Restaurante

8.6
Cobal do Humaitá (Loja 3/4), Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Bar · Humaitá · 315 tips and reviews

Victoria S.Victoria Scholte: I simply love Joaquina! You have to wait a bit to get a free table but it's worthy. The rice dumpling is delicious. Also I recommend the wonderful vegetarian strogonoff! Tip by localwander.com

3. Eclipse Gastronomia

7.7
Av. Ns. de Copacabana, 1309, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Bar · Copacabana · 240 tips and reviews

Felipe P.Felipe Pino: Veggie pizza is the one you want to try, with fresh ingredients and flavors. Stuff don't speak English though.

Porcão Gourmet is one of When in Rio.

4. Porcão Gourmet

Pç. Santos Dumont, 31, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian Restaurant · Lagoa · 37 tips and reviews

Jess F.Jess Falkenthal: Lots of vegetarian options here! I loved the mushroom risotto. Vegetarians- make sure to specify butter instead of lard when they're cooking your risotto.

Refeitório Orgânico is one of When in Rio.

5. Refeitório Orgânico

8.3
R. Dezenove de Fevereiro, 120 (R. Mena Barreto), Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Botafogo · 146 tips and reviews

6. Confeitaria Colombo

8.9
R. Gonçalves Dias, 32, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Pastry Shop · Centro · 1222 tips and reviews

EatMeDrinkMeNYCEatMeDrinkMeNYC: Famous for its desserts, this is one of Rio's oldest landmarks. Have an espresso and share a dessert while enjoying the classic architecture that includes an incredible stained glass window.

7. Boulangerie Guerin

Av. N.Sa. de Copacabana, 920 (R. Bar. de Ipanema), Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Bakery · Copacabana · 237 tips and reviews

Renan W.Renan Wilbert: Cheesecake (L)

8. Market Ipanema

R. Vde. de Pirajá, 452, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian Restaurant · Ipanema · 126 tips and reviews

Valentina V.Valentina Varas: Amazing spot, the murals on the corridor light up the place. Try the grilled coalho cheese starter and quinoa risotto. Great variety of dishes, from veggie options to grilled steak with fries.

9. Vegan Vegan

R. Voluntários da Pátria, 402 (R. Cde. de Irajá), Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Botafogo · 47 tips and reviews

Cecilia L.Cecilia Lima: Vegan vegan

10. Oui Oui

R. Cde. de Irajá, 85, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
French Restaurant · Botafogo · 100 tips and reviews

Cali C.Cali Cohen: Cool ambience, good tapas and dessert.