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Terra Brasilis, nestled in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, offers a stunning dining experience with a breathtaking view of Sugarloaf Mountain and the beach. The restaurant features a beautiful setting, highlighted by a rooftop that enhances its charm. However, customer experiences suggest that managing busy periods could be improved; several diners reported extended waits for service and their meals. Despite this, many guests expressed appreciation for the incredible views and ambiance.
The cuisine at Terra Brasilis receives mixed reviews. While some diners enjoyed standout dishes like the moqueca with fish and the Caiçara, others were disappointed with the temperature and texture of their steaks, describing them as lukewarm and tough. The service quality also varied, with some waitstaff receiving praise, notably Fabricio, who was recognized for his attentiveness and assistance in food selection.
Overall, if you are willing to wait for a table, Terra Brasilis promises a memorable experience defined by its beauty and unique views. Just be prepared for potential service delays and inconsistent food quality, but the stunning location may make it all worth it.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Terra Brasilis
Review highlights
Based on 14,206 reviewsTerra Brasilis is widely praised for its stunning location in Urca, offering breathtaking views of Sugarloaf Mountain and the beach, which significantly enhance the dining experience. The restaurant's rooftop adds a charming ambiance appreciated by many. Patrons consistently commend the quality and authenticity of the Brazilian cuisine, with particular mentions of standout dishes like moqueca and Caiçara. Service quality varies, with several guests highlighting attentive and helpful staff, though there are some reports of slow service during peak hours. Wait times can be lengthy, especially without reservations, but most agree that the wait is worthwhile given the overall atmosphere and food. The combination of exceptional setting and flavorful dishes makes Terra Brasilis a favored spot despite occasional service delays.
Beautiful spot! Really enjoyed the location and restaurant itself. So pretty… with Sugarloaf mountain and beach view… they even opened the rooftop which was nice. Took long for waiters to come by the table… normally not a problems… it’s a popular spot… however 3 tables that sat down after us all had drinks and appetizers a before we finally had to flag down the waiter. Food was not the best. We ordered filet mignon and sirloin, along with some starters. Everything came out lukewarm and steaks were tough. Such a disappointment because everything looks better than it actually was. As of now… we are still waiting for our waiter to return to either get dessert or pay our bill…. Still just sitting here… lol. It’s funny at this point.
Great views:) Caiçara was so good! Worth the wait If the restuarent is full, you will have to check in on the waiting listing before entering, they will have beach chains outside. Look for their TB logo.
Excellent food (moqueca with fish!), amazing location and truly outstanding service. Fabricio was our waiter and he was amazing. Spoke perfect English, helped us choosing the perfect food option and went above and beyond to help us get home safely. Thank you so much for such a great experience! Absolutely recommended!
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food! The view is absolutely incredible. Did have to wait for approx 2 hours but overall, was worth it.
This place is very beautiful and the food was really good. Only down side was 1 1/2 hour wait to get a table. Maybe with a reservation well in advance this can be avoided no idea. Still worth the time!
Great food, service and views. I can’t wait to return! Staff were warm and welcoming. The restaurant is huge so there is no wait time. Food was well portioned and seasoned and did not take long to arrive. We had an hour to return to Sugar Loaf mountain for our ticket and made it back fine.
Went here to get dinner on our vacation, the food is great but the service is impeccable ! Really enjoyed our meal here and would definitely recommend . The only qualm that I have is, I wish the portion size was slightly larger
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Opening hours
- Monday 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday (Today) 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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