🏆 Best in Brazil · Veja Rio 2025/2026
Academia da Cachaça Feijoada.
Dried beef, pork ribs, pork loin, sausage and smoked sausage arrive steaming in a clay pot — accompanied by white rice, sautéed collard greens, toasted cassava flour, orange slices and the legendary house honey.
Awarded the Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça by Revista Veja Rio 2025/2026. Served every day — not just on Saturdays as per tradition.
every day · 11:30am–5pm
What comes in the award-winning feijoada.
Each ingredient is carefully selected — the same recipe that won the Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça award.
Dried Beef (Charque)
Shredded dried beef, the base of traditional Brazilian feijoada
Pork Ribs
Pork ribs slow-cooked until tender
Pork Loin
Seasoned pork loin cooked in the clay pot
Sausage & Smoked Sausage
Smoked sausages with unmistakable aroma
White Rice
Fluffy white rice, cooked to perfection
Collard Greens
Sautéed collard greens with garlic and olive oil
Toasted Cassava Flour
Artisanal cassava flour toasted with butter and garlic
Orange + House Honey
Orange slices and the house honey — the Embaixada's special touch
The most special feijoada in Rio.
Awarded Best in Brazil
Elected the Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça by Revista Veja Rio 2025/2026 — the most respected food publication in the country.
Every Day — Not Just Saturdays
Unlike the Brazilian tradition, Embaixada Carioca's feijoada is served every day of the week, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
View of Sugarloaf Mountain
The only feijoada in Rio served with a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain, at 227 meters altitude at Urca Hill.
Traditional Clay Pot
Served in a clay pot, as tradition dictates — keeping the heat and authentic flavor of Brazilian feijoada.
Rio's Most Awarded Feijoada,
Now at the City's Postcard.
The legendary feijoada from Academia da Cachaça — crowned Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça by the Veja Rio Comer & Beber award and consecrated by Veja Rio 2025/2026 — has climbed Urca Hill. Through an exclusive partnership, you can now savor this true carioca institution at Embaixada Carioca, 227 meters above sea level with a stunning view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The feast arrives in a steaming pot with hand-selected noble meats: dried beef, spare ribs, pork loin, paio and fine sausage. To complete perfection, the classic sides: fluffy white rice, sautéed collard greens, crunchy farofa, orange slices and the famous "melzinho" — our irresistible shot of honey cachaça to open the appetite.
40 years of carioca tradition.
A gastronomic institution that celebrates Brazilian culture with the largest spirits menu in the city and Rio's most awarded cocktail bar.
Two peaks of carioca gastronomy.
After enjoying the award-winning feijoada here at Embaixada Carioca, we strongly recommend visiting Academia da Cachaça's locations — to celebrate four decades of tradition with fantastic cocktails and the city's largest spirits selection.
The Historic Original
Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 — Lojas E a G, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours: Seg–Qui 12h–00h · Sex–Sáb 12h–01h · Dom 12h–22h
- Phone: (21) 2529-2680 / (21) 2239-1542
- WhatsApp / Delivery: (21) 98450-1695
- Instagram: @academiadacachaca
The Cachaça Museum
Condado de Cascais — Av. Armando Lombardi, 800 (Av. Nuta James, 65 L), Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
- Hours: Ter–Qui 12h–23h · Sex–Sáb 12h–00h · Dom 12h–19h (Fechado às segundas)
- Phone: (21) 2492-1159
- WhatsApp / Delivery: (21) 98450-1711
- Instagram: @academiadacachaca
The feijoada that made headlines.
Awarded Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça by Revista Veja Rio 2025/2026. See why it is unlike anything you have ever tasted.
Everything about the award-winning feijoada.
Embaixada Carioca serves the feijoada from Academia da Cachaça through an exclusive partnership. Academia da Cachaça is a carioca gastronomic institution with over 40 years of tradition, elected by the Veja Rio Comer & Beber award as the best feijoada in Rio and consecrated by Veja Rio 2025/2026 magazine as the best in Brazil. Its locations are in Leblon (the historic original) and Barra da Tijuca (the Cachaça Museum).
Yes. The award-winning feijoada at Embaixada Carioca is served every day, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM — unlike the Brazilian tradition of serving it only on Saturdays. It is the only feijoada with a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain, at 227 meters altitude at Urca Hill.
The Academia da Cachaça feijoada, served at Embaixada Carioca, was awarded the Award-winning feijoada from Academia da Cachaça by Revista Veja Rio 2025/2026. It is prepared with dried beef, pork ribs, pork loin, sausage and smoked sausage in a clay pot.
The Academia da Cachaça feijoada costs R$ 189.70 and serves 2 people. It includes dried beef, pork ribs, pork loin, sausage and smoked sausage, served with rice, collard greens, cassava flour, orange slices and the house honey.
No, you do not need to buy a cable car ticket to access the restaurant. The entrance is at Av. Pasteur, 520, Urca, Rio de Janeiro. The cable car takes you to Urca Hill (1st stop), where Embaixada Carioca is located.
We recommend booking in advance, especially on weekends and holidays. Reservations can be made via the official website (Tagme) or via WhatsApp +55 21 96683-7556.
Frequently asked questions
Is feijoada served every day?
Feijoada is one of Embaixada Carioca’s signature Brazilian dishes. Availability may vary by day, so it is best to confirm when booking or arriving.
Is feijoada a good choice for visitors?
Yes. For travelers looking for a classic Brazilian dish during a Sugarloaf visit, feijoada offers a strong sense of Rio’s food culture with a view from Urca Hill.
Do I need a ticket to eat feijoada?
Yes, if you access the restaurant by cable car. Embaixada Carioca is inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park, at Urca Hill. The trail is the free alternative when open.
How many people does it serve?
Portions may vary according to the menu version and appetite. Ask the team when booking or visiting to choose the best option.
Does it pair with caipirinha?
Yes. Caipirinha is one of the house icons and pairs naturally with feijoada, snacks and Brazilian dishes.
Does the restaurant have a view?
Yes. The restaurant is located at Urca Hill, with views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
Should I reserve?
Reservations are recommended on weekends, holidays and high-traffic days at the park.
Is feijoada on the online menu?
The online menu includes the main house options. Some items may vary by availability, so confirm on the day or through the reservation channel.