Ristorante Hotel Cipriani

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Ristorante Hotel Cipriani, Rio de Janeiro – Italian Michelin-Starred Dining at Copacabana Palace

Ristorante Hotel Cipriani occupies a refined corner of the Belmond Copacabana Palace, the iconic hotel that has defined Rio de Janeiro’s beachfront glamour for nearly a century. Here, on Avenida Atlântica, the restaurant presents Italian cuisine with the precision that earned it a Michelin star in 2026.

The setting is unmistakably Copa: classic elegance meets the easy warmth of Rio. The restaurant’s Italian cooking is the focus—clean, confident, and rooted in tradition. The Michelin star speaks to a kitchen that balances sophistication with the relaxed spirit of its surroundings.

Within the same hotel, guests also find MEE (another Michelin-starred experience, focused on sushi omakase) and Pérgula, which celebrates Brazilian gastronomy. Ristorante Hotel Cipriani stands apart for its Italian identity, offering a different kind of refinement—one that pairs well with the hotel’s legendary poolside caipirinhas and the sound of the Atlantic just beyond the terrace.

The Copacabana Palace has long been a playground for the glamorous, from Brigitte Bardot to Stevie Wonder. Ristorante Hotel Cipriani adds a chapter of its own: a place where Italian culinary craft meets the effortless allure of Rio.