Embaixada Carioca is the only restaurant in Sugarloaf Cable Car Park with a direct, front-facing view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Located at Morro da Urca, 227 metres above sea level, it serves Brazilian breakfast, grilled picanha, award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça and caipirinhas.
Breakfast, Brazilian lunch, award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça, caipirinhas and cold draft beer every day, with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Embaixada Carioca is located at the first cable car stop, on Urca Hill, inside Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Embaixada Carioca is located inside Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park, at the first cable car stop on Urca Hill, with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain. From breakfast to sunset, it brings together Brazilian food, caipirinhas, cold draft beer and one of Rio’s most iconic views.
A memorable breakfast with a Sugarloaf Mountain view in Rio de Janeiro — served every day from 8:30am to 11:30am at the top of Urca Hill. Artisan sourdough breads, seasonal tropical fruits, mini açaí, homemade cake of the day and specialty coffee from espresso to pour-over.
Brazilian cuisine served at 227 meters, with Sugarloaf Mountain right in front — a Brazilian lunch inside Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park. Grilled picanha and Academia da Cachaça's award-winning feijoada, winner of Veja Rio Comer & Beber's Best Feijoada category in 2025, served in clay pot every day. For those looking for a restaurant with a view in Rio de Janeiro, this is one of the most scenic choices on Urca Hill.
The unforgettable sunset in Rio de Janeiro — sun setting behind Sugarloaf Mountain, seen from the top of Urca Hill. Caipirinha with award-winning Cachaça Magnífica and Heineken draft beer (2nd best in Brazil). The most memorable romantic experience in the city: drinks on the terrace with Guanabara Bay in the background.
The name carries more than a century of affectionate memory: in the 1920s to 1950s, the Rio press called "embaixada carioca" every delegation of notables that left Rio to represent the city to the world. Today, the Restaurant Urca Hill reverses this logic: the world comes to Rio — and Embaixada is up there to welcome it.
Among restaurants with a view in Rio de Janeiro, Embaixada Carioca holds a unique position: the only restaurant with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain, at the cable car's first stop, 227 metres above sea level. Architecture by Engelhaus Arquitetura and visual identity by Refinaria Design — with floor-to-ceiling windows facing Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. The house mission: to be the consulate of Brazilian gastronomy and culture for the world.
In partnership with Academia da Cachaça, we bring to the tables of Urca Hill the same feijoada that won the Best of the Year Award — now recognised by Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025 as the best in Rio.
Charque (sun-dried beef), pork ribs, loin, paio and fine sausage arrive steaming in a clay pot — accompanied by white rice, sautéed kale, toasted farofa and orange slices — created and prepared at Academia da Cachaça and brought with great care to deliver the same quality here at Embaixada Carioca.
The best place in Rio to watch the sunset with Sugarloaf Mountain right in front — caipirinha with award-winning Magnífica cachaça and the best Heineken draft in the city, at 227 metres altitude.— Google Reviews · 4.8 ★ · Visitors of Embaixada Carioca
“The best feijoada I've had in Rio! Eating this award-winning dish while looking at Sugarloaf Mountain is a surreal experience. 10/10 service.”
“The perfect spot for sunset. We ordered the Brazilian Picanha (very generous portion) and ice-cold Heineken draft beer. The panoramic view is breathtaking.”
“Unforgettable breakfast! We took the first cable car up and went straight to Embaixada. Fresh bread, natural juice, and the most beautiful view of the city. Worth every penny.”
“A must-stop at Urca Hill. The caipirinha with Magnífica cachaça is wonderful and the freshly fried pastries saved our late afternoon. Super pleasant atmosphere.”
The Bondinho Sunset transformed the late afternoon at the top of Urca Hill into Rio's most sought-after event. DJ Tommax — the Bondinho DJ — takes over the decks at the Jardim dos Discos with panoramic views of Sugarloaf Mountain. The Sugarloaf Sunset with DJ is the most searched experience in Rio — and Embaixada Carioca is steps from the stage, with tables, drinks and the best Picanha Cheeseburger.
🤝 A partnership that became a tradition. The Bondinho Sunset with DJ Tommax was born from a partnership between DJ Tommax — a friend of the house and a regular presence at Embaixada Carioca —, Embaixada Carioca and Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park. What started as an idea between friends became Rio's most sought-after sunset event. Follow @iamtommax and @parquebondinho for upcoming dates.
Jardim dos Discos, Urca Hill
Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park
Av. Pasteur, 520 — Urca, Rio de Janeiro
From 3:30–5:00 PM or 4:30–6:00 PM
depending on the monthly schedule
Included in the regular Bondinho ticket.
Discounts available for Rio residents (Bilhete Carioca Maravilha).
DJ and producer TOMMAX — a regular presence on the decks with electronic music and panoramic views.
🍔 Embaixada tips for the Bondinho Sunset with DJ Tommax
On DJ Sunset days, the park fills up fast. Arrive at least 1h30 before the show to go up without waiting, secure the best table with a view and enjoy the sunset at your own pace.
Order the Embaixada Picanha Cheeseburger: made with Brazil's noblest cut of beef, grilled to order, melted cheese and artisan bread. The perfect dish to enjoy the show.
Our caipirinha with award-winning Magnífica cachaça is made fresh with squeezed lime. Paired with DJ Tommax's set and the front-row view of Sugarloaf, it's Rio's most complete experience.
Prefer beer? Our Heineken draught is ranked 2nd best in Brazil and the best in the city — ice-cold, creamy and served at the perfect temperature for the show.
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The Sugarloaf Sunset with DJ Tommax is the most anticipated sunset experience at Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park. Book your table at Embaixada Carioca before the Bondinho DJ Sunset. Arrive early, eat well and enjoy the best sunset with DJ in Rio de Janeiro.
* Bondinho Sunset with DJ Tommax schedule subject to change. Always check @parquebondinho and @iamtommax for updated dates and times of the Sugarloaf sunset with DJ. Tickets available at the official Bondinho website.
Executive meetings, corporate lunches, product launches, training sessions and premium group itineraries — hosted at 227 metres altitude, with Sugarloaf Mountain as the backdrop.
Host your team, clients or press in the most stunning setting in Rio. Private halls, custom menu and full production curation.
Partnerships with travel agencies and operators to host tourist groups, delegations and VIP clients in curated Rio experiences.
Embaixada Carioca is open every day — breakfast from 8:30am to 11:30am, lunch from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM and sunset from 5pm to 9pm. One of the best restaurants in Rio de Janeiro for visitors to Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park — and one of the leading private event venues at Urca Hill. Reservations recommended, especially for feijoada and weekends.
Urca Hill — Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park
Av. Pasteur, 520 · Urca · Rio de Janeiro · RJ
🚡 By cable car with a Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park ticket, or via the Praia Vermelha trail (when open, no ticket required)
Open daily · reservations recommended for weekends and feijoada.
Reservations are made via the Tagme platform. Instant confirmation, choose your time and meal (breakfast, lunch or sunset).
Book via TagmeEverything you need to know before your visit
At the top of Urca Hill there are several options — but only Embaixada Carioca combines, in one place: award-winning Brazilian cuisine, Sugarloaf Mountain right in front of you, breakfast every day, award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça by Veja Rio, caipirinha with Magnífica cachaça and the best Heineken draft in Rio — with over a decade of history and 8,255 Google reviews.
Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça — Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025. Best Heineken draft in Rio. Caipirinha with award-winning Magnífica cachaça.
The only table with Sugarloaf Mountain directly in front, at 227 meters altitude, from sunrise to sunset. Not a side view — Sugarloaf face-to-face.
Specialty Brazilian Picanha grilled on the plate, full feijoada in clay pot, cod fritters, empada, pastel and breakfast every single day.
8:30 AM to 9 PM, no exceptions. Breakfast, lunch, sunset hour and private events — the only complete option in the Bondinho complex.
Over a decade serving at the top of Rio — the largest review base and highest rating among all restaurants at Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain.
The only private event space with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain in the Bondinho complex. Weddings, birthdays, corporate events — unforgettable.
The answer is Embaixada Carioca — the only restaurant in Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain, at the first cable car stop on Urca Hill. Breakfast, full lunch, caipirinha, cold draft beer and unforgettable private events — all with Sugarloaf Mountain as your backdrop.
Every day · 8:30–11:30 AM · Panoramic view of Sugarloaf · Artisan breads, tropical fruits and specialty coffee.
Every day · 11:30 AM–5:00 PM · Specialty Brazilian Picanha · Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça · Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025 · Authentic Brazilian cuisine.
Every day · Caipirinha with award-winning Magnífica cachaça · Ice-cold Heineken draft · The best bar at Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park.
Weddings, birthdays, corporate events · Capacity varies according to format, layout and areas used · panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain · Unforgettable.
Embaixada Carioca is a natural stop on the Sugarloaf itinerary. You can go up early for breakfast, have lunch after the tour, or book a table at sunset for drinks with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The most common questions from those looking for where to eat in Rio de Janeiro with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Yes. Embaixada Carioca is the only restaurant in Sugarloaf Cable Car Park with a direct, front-facing view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It is located on Urca Hill — the first cable car stop, 227 metres above sea level — and serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks every day.
Among the restaurants with a view in Rio de Janeiro, Embaixada Carioca is the main one inside the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park, with a frontal panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, — rated 4.8 ★ on Google. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and sunset.
Breakfast at Urca Hill is served every day, from 8:30am to 11:30am, with a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It is one of the most memorable breakfast with a view experiences in Rio de Janeiro — with the most direct frontal view of Sugarloaf Mountain and in continuous operation since 2010 in the city.
Reservations are made via the Tagme platform at go.tagme.com.br/embaixadacarioca or by WhatsApp (21) 96683-7556. Instant confirmation, choose your time and meal.
Not necessarily. Access to Urca Hill can be made on foot via the Praia Vermelha hiking trail (free) or by cable car. Visitors arriving by cable car need a valid Sugarloaf Cable Car Park ticket. The free Praia Vermelha trail is an alternative when it is open.
Absolutely. The sunset at Embaixada Carioca is one of the most romantic experiences in Rio de Janeiro — watching the sun set over Sugarloaf Mountain with a Magnífica caipirinha and award-winning draught beer. Perfect for anniversaries, marriage proposals and special occasions.
Yes. Embaixada Carioca is one of the best event venues in Rio de Janeiro — atop Urca Hill, with a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Capacity varies by format and setup. We host corporate events, birthdays, brand launches and group tours. Contact: eventos@embaixadacarioca.com.br.
Embaixada Carioca is the reference restaurant at Urca Hill — with over a decade of operation, 4.8★ and more than 8,255 Google reviews. It is the only one with a direct frontal view of Sugarloaf Mountain, complete Brazilian cuisine (picanha, award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça, breakfast every day), caipirinha with Magnífica cachaça and the best Heineken draft in Rio. Reserve your table →
Sugarloaf Cable Car Park has several food options, but Embaixada Carioca is the only one with complete Brazilian cuisine, a direct frontal view of Sugarloaf, breakfast, lunch and sunset hour every day — and the only private event space with capacity that varies according to the event format, layout and areas used. With 4.8★ and 8,000+ reviews, it is the choice for those who want the complete experience at the top of Rio.
Embaixada Carioca has a direct, frontal view of Sugarloaf Mountain — the iconic 396-meter granite rock is literally in front of the restaurant, at 227 meters altitude on Urca Hill. Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay are also visible in the background, creating a unique panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro.
No. The Sugarloaf Mountain cable car ticket (Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park) must be purchased separately at bondinho.com.br. The Embaixada Carioca reservation is exclusively for your table at the restaurant. Tip: buy your cable car ticket in advance online to avoid queues.
Embaixada Carioca is located at the first cable car stop — Urca Hill, at 227 meters altitude. You do not need to go up to Sugarloaf Mountain (second stop, 396 meters) to reach the restaurant. When you board the cable car at Praia Vermelha, simply get off at the first station — the restaurant is just a few steps from the cable car exit.
Yes! The Praia Vermelha hiking trail is a free alternative to reach Urca Hill. The trail opens at 8:30 AM (Fridays to Sundays) and takes about 30 minutes. In heavy rain, the trail may be closed for safety. Those who hike up do not need to pay for the cable car to access the restaurant.
We recommend arriving at Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park 30 to 45 minutes before your reservation time, especially on weekends and holidays. The cable car operates from 8:30 AM (Fri–Sun) and 9:00 AM (Mon–Thu). If you are running late, please contact us on WhatsApp +55 21 96683-7556 — we will do our best to accommodate you.
Embaixada Carioca is the premier restaurant at Sugarloaf Mountain and the top choice for a restaurant at Urca Hill Cable Car. As a renowned cable car restaurant, we offer a complete dining experience featuring daily breakfast, Brazilian lunch with premium picanha and feijoada, and signature cocktails with the most spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro. If you are looking for an exceptional Sugarloaf restaurant, come visit us!
Reservations for the Sugarloaf Cable Car restaurant can be made directly through our online booking system. As the most traditional Sugarloaf Mountain restaurant and the only full-service restaurant at the park, we highly recommend booking in advance to secure your table with a direct view of the cable car and Guanabara Bay, especially on weekends and holidays.
If you are searching for where to eat at Sugarloaf Mountain, where to eat near the cable car, where to eat in Urca, or where to eat at Urca Hill, Embaixada Carioca is a must-visit Urca Hill restaurant with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain. We serve traditional carioca cuisine, classic Brazilian appetizers, and ice-cold drinks at 227 meters above sea level, combining outstanding gastronomy with an unforgettable view of Rio.
Embaixada Carioca is a full-service restaurant on Urca Hill, open every day for breakfast, lunch and sunset drinks, with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It also serves Academia da Cachaça's award-winning feijoada and hosts private events in formats tailored to each group. With over 8,255 Google reviews (4.8★), it is the gastronomic landmark of the neighbourhood. Reserve your table →
Yes! Embaixada Carioca is open every day of the week, including Sundays and public holidays — from 8:30 AM (breakfast) until 9:00 PM. It is the only complete dining option in Urca with breakfast, lunch and sunset service every single day, including Sundays and public holidays. Book your table →
Yes, and it is exclusive! Embaixada Carioca is the only restaurant in Urca serving the authentic breakfast at Urca Hill (and also breakfast near Sugarloaf Mountain) every day with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Unlike other restaurants in the neighbourhood, Embaixada Carioca serves breakfast 7 days a week, with a direct frontal view of Sugarloaf Mountain at 227 metres altitude. Book in advance →
Yes! Embaixada Carioca is the only restaurant in Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park offering creamy açaí, tropical fresh juices and fresh coconut water — especially at breakfast (8:30–11:30 AM), served every day with a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain. A must-stop before or after reaching the summit.
Yes! At Embaixada Carioca you will find authentic creamy Shrimp Bobo, crispy Pastel, artisan Empada, Codfish Fritter and Skewer — all freshly made, with Sugarloaf Mountain as the backdrop. It is the complete Brazilian gastronomy experience inside the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park, at Urca Hill.
For tourists visiting the Urca neighbourhood and the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park, Embaixada Carioca is the top choice: it is the only restaurant in Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain, with more than 8,000 reviews, awarded by Veja Rio (Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça 2025), open every day from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, with a front-facing view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Book via the website or WhatsApp.
Embaixada Carioca is located inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park at the first cable car stop — Urca Hill, 227 metres above sea level. It is the only restaurant in the park with a direct, front-facing view of Sugarloaf Mountain and is open daily from 8:30 AM to 9 PM. It has more than 8,000 Google reviews (4.8★) and serves Academia da Cachaça's feijoada — winner of Veja Rio Comer & Beber's Best Feijoada category in 2025 — through a formal partnership. Book your table →
Yes! The restaurant at Sugarloaf Mountain Rio de Janeiro is Embaixada Carioca, located at Urca Hill — the first stop of the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car. Situated 227 metres above sea level, with a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain itself. Open every day from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, serving breakfast, full lunch and sunset dining. A restaurant reservation guarantees your table, but does not include the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park ticket to access the restaurant — just arrive at Av. Pasteur, 520.
The best restaurant with a view in Rio de Janeiro is Embaixada Carioca, at Urca Hill. With a direct, elevated frontal view of Sugarloaf Mountain at 227 metres altitude, it is the only restaurant in Rio positioned face-to-face with Brazil's most iconic postcard. Unlike sea-level restaurants that see Sugarloaf in the background, here you are right in front of it. It serves Academia da Cachaça's feijoada, winner of Veja Rio Comer & Beber's Best Feijoada category in 2025, through a formal partnership, and holds a 4.8★ rating across more than 8,255 Google reviews.
The best breakfast with a view in Rio de Janeiro is at Embaixada Carioca, served every day from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Urca Hill, inside Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park. At 227 metres altitude, with a panoramic view of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain, it is a unique experience combining Brazilian cuisine with one of Rio's most iconic views. Includes cheese bread, tropical fruits, fresh juices, açaí, coffee and more. Book in advance →
The Urca Hill restaurant — Embaixada Carioca — is accessible via trail without a park ticket. You can arrive three ways: (1) by the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car (get off at the first stop — Urca Hill); (2) via the free Praia Vermelha trail (about 30 minutes); (3) by car or ride app to the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park entrance at Av. Pasteur, 520, then continue by cable car or trail. A restaurant reservation guarantees your table, but does not include the Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park ticket to access the restaurant. Open every day from 8:30 AM to 9 PM. Book your table →
The Urca neighbourhood has several dining options — but only one offers the complete experience with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
| Restaurant | Sugarloaf View | Breakfast | Open 7 days | Private Events | Award-winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✦ Embaixada Carioca | ✔ Frontal | ✔ Every day | ✔ | ✔ capacity varies by format | ✔ Veja Rio 2025/26 |
| Bar Urca | Lateral | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Historic |
| Terra Brasilis | Praia Vermelha | ✗ | ✗ Closed Sun. | ✗ | — |
| Flutuante Rio | Bay view | ✔ Weekends only | ✗ Closed Mon. | ✗ | — |
Embaixada Carioca is the only restaurant in Urca open every day, with breakfast, lunch, sunset drinks and private events — with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Reserve your table →From breakfast through sunset, Embaixada Carioca offers Brazilian food and drinks high above Rio, with Sugarloaf Mountain directly in front of you.
WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY
Based on 8.255 verified Google reviews
"Incredible view of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. The breakfast is simply the best in Rio de Janeiro. I will always come back!"
— Mariana S. · Google · Mar 2026
"Best restaurant in Rio de Janeiro with an incredible view of Sugarloaf Mountain. The caipirinhas and the sunset experience are absolutely magical."
— Sophie L. · Google · Apr 2026
"We had lunch at Urca Hill and the experience was unique. The picanha and the shrimp bobó are exceptional. The sunset with live music is unforgettable."
— Carlos M. · Google · Apr 2026
Our Kitchen
At the helm of Embaixada Carioca's kitchen, Chef Walace transforms Brazilian ingredients into unique gastronomic experiences. Every dish is a declaration of love for carioca cuisine — from Academia da Cachaça's award-winning feijoada — winner of Veja Rio Comer & Beber's Best Feijoada category in 2025 and served here through a formal partnership — to the salmon in passion fruit sauce with green rice.
With Sugarloaf Mountain in view and the cable car gliding past, every meal at Urca Hill is a memory that Rio de Janeiro keeps forever.
View Lunch Menu →The most beautiful restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, straight to your feed.
Follow on Instagram · 84K followersWarm service, flavours from our kitchen and the view from Urca Hill: an experience to savour at your own pace.
A tribute to fathers and to family moments shared at Embaixada Carioca, at Urca Hill.
Brazilian food, nature and Urca Hill’s relaxed atmosphere: a truly carioca experience.
Engagements, corporate gatherings, groups and celebrations with Rio de Janeiro as the backdrop.
Details that accompany special gatherings at Urca Hill, inside Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Park.
Recognition for Embaixada Carioca’s Heineken draft beer: best in Rio and 2nd best in Brazil.
Embaixada Carioca is the only full-service restaurant inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park, at Urca Hill, 227 meters above sea level. With a 4.8★ Google rating, it is the best option for dining with a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro.
Embaixada Carioca serves award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça every day — not just on Saturdays as is tradition. It is served with a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, 227 metres above sea level on Urca Hill.
Embaixada Carioca offers the only breakfast with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, served every day from 8:30am to 11:30am at Urca Hill, the first cable car stop.
Embaixada Carioca's Heineken draft beer is considered the best in the city and the 2nd best in Brazil. Served ice-cold with 3 fingers of foam, accompanied by the most beautiful view in Rio de Janeiro.
Embaixada Carioca is located at Urca Hill, inside Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park, at the first cable car stop. Access is available by cable car or via the Praia Vermelha trail. It is the ideal option for those visiting Sugarloaf Mountain who want breakfast, lunch or sunset drinks with a panoramic view.
Embaixada Carioca is a Brazilian restaurant at Urca Hill, inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park, on the first cable car stop. It serves breakfast, lunch, caipirinhas, draft beer and events with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Rio.
Use this quick route to combine the cable car visit with a Brazilian food experience.
