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Rio de Janeiro Cafe - Bistro Restaurants

Zazá Bistrô Tropical

The Zazá Bistrô Tropical is a combination of many flavors and tastes. The owners label it a bistro, while others claim it to be a fusion restaurant that caters to Indian, Moroccan, Thai, Japanese and ...more »

  • Location: Ipanema
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2247-9101

Confeitaria Colombo Fort Cafe

Confeitaria Colombo Café do Forte - The Colombo Fort Cafe is part of the Confeitaria Colombo family of fine pastry shops and restaurants made famous in Rio since 1894. The Fort Cafe has an enviable lo ...more »

  • Location: Copacabana
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 3201-4049

Talho Capixaba Deli & Bakery

Talho translates to “butcher” and this business did in fact start out as a butcher shop in 1958, but today it is one of the most wonderful bakeries and delicatessens you’ll find anywhere. ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2512-8760

Prima Bruschetteria Café and Bistro

Launched in 2010, the Italian coffee bar and bistro, Prima Bruschetteria is true to its name. They serve more than 20 different Bruschetta recipes for you to sample as well as antipasto, salads, risot ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2512-8298

Cafecito Cafe and Deli

The Cafecito Café and Deli is housed in a rustic mansion in the beautiful, hilly neighborhood of Santa Teresa. The folks at Cafecito believe coffee is a simple pleasure that can stir memories or creat ...more »

  • Location: Santa Teresa
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2221-9439

Gringo Café

The Gringo Café is "home away from home" for transplanted Americans yearning for a taste of home. Inspired by America’s great diners and deli’s, the café is a favorite amongst travelers and locals al ...more »

  • Location: Ipanema
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 3813-3972

Balada Mix Bistro

The Balada Mix is a network of popular restaurants that started in Barra and have been spreading throughout Rio. The recipe for their success seems to be a welcoming and casual atmosphere with a vari ...more »

  • Location: Barra da Tijuca
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2491-6222

Chez L'Ami Martin Bistro

The Pax Group of restaurants has created a winner with Bistro Chez L'Ami Martin. French chef, Pascal Jolly was recruited to develop a Parisian inspired menu that reminds patrons of Paris’ sophisticate ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: French
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2512-8623

Bar d'Hôtel Restaurant & Bar

The Bar d’Hotel which is located on the first floor of the Hotel Marina All Suites, recently celebrated it 10th anniversary in 2009. The restaurant and bar was celebrating its elevated position as one ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2172-1112

Boomerang Cafe

Boomerang serves as a delightful deli, cafe and juice bar. You will find tasty sandwiches, fresh fruit - even a fine selection of wine and cheese. You can enjoy your sandwich on site or place your ...more »

  • Location: Barra da Tijuca
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2483-5400

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Our Local Experts say:

If you are looking for light fare or just coffee and dessert, the Rio cafés and bistros offer a range of salads, sandwiches, Brazilian snacks and other delectable dishes well-known for their relaxed atmosphere and popularity with locals and visitors.

Many of the Rio bistros have a French flair and are often the site of unbelievable pastries and breads. Grab a quick breakfast, enjoy a lazy lunch with friends, or enjoy tastes from home typical of your favorite deli. In the evening, Rio’s many cafés are teeming with friends en route or returning from the various nightclubs. Enjoy!

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