The Most Representative Dishes of Carioca Gastronomy
Feijoada
One of Brazil's most emblematic dishes, the Academia da Cachaça feijoada served at Embaixada Carioca won Best Feijoada in Rio de Janeiro at Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025. It is available daily for lunch.
Grilled salmon
Fresh grilled salmon with seasonal sides and Sugarloaf Mountain in the background — one of Embaixada Carioca's most photographed dishes.
Grilled picanha
Selected picanha grilled to order, served with house-made farofa and vinaigrette — Embaixada Carioca's take on a Brazilian barbecue classic.
Sun-dried beef with cassava
Shredded sun-dried beef with creamy cassava and fresh coriander, a Northeastern Brazilian classic prepared with a contemporary touch.
Panoramic breakfast
Artisan breads, tropical fruit, tapioca, eggs and fresh juices, with Sugarloaf Mountain lit by the morning sun. Served daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Brazilian cachaça
Signature drinks made with selected Brazilian cachaças. Served at sunset with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Frequently asked questions about Carioca food
What are the typical dishes of carioca cuisine?
Rio's most representative dishes include feijoada, seafood moqueca, shrimp in pumpkin, grilled picanha, codfish fritters, pão de queijo and açaí. Embaixada Carioca serves the Academia da Cachaça's feijoada — Best Feijoada in Rio, Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025, in partnership with Academia da Cachaça — every day at lunch with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
What is the best Brazilian food restaurant in Rio de Janeiro?
Embaixada Carioca, on Urca Hill, serves Brazilian food inside Sugarloaf Cable Car Park with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It is open daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM and serves the Academia da Cachaça's feijoada — Best Feijoada in Rio, Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025, in partnership with Academia da Cachaça.
Where to eat feijoada in Rio de Janeiro?
The Academia da Cachaça recipe named Best Feijoada in Rio de Janeiro by Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025 is served every day at Embaixada Carioca on Urca Hill, with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Book through TagMe or WhatsApp at +55 21 96683-7556.
What is carioca cuisine?
A culinária carioca é a expressão gastronômica do Rio de Janeiro, influenciada pela herança africana (feijoada, acarajé), portuguesa (bacalhau, caldo verde) e indígena (mandioca, açaí). É caracterizada pelo uso de ingredientes frescos, frutos do mar abundantes, especiarias tropicais e técnicas de preparo que valorizam os sabores naturais. A Embaixada Carioca celebra essa herança com uma abordagem contemporânea.
