Hotel Emiliano - Restaurante Emile
Experience refined dining in Rio de Janeiro with a 4.6-star rating. Discover exquisite cuisine and impeccable service. Reserve your table today.
Fine dining, plus oysters & brunch, in a sophisticated environment with plants & ocean views.
About Hotel Emiliano - Restaurante Emile
This elegant dining destination, nestled in the heart of Copacabana, offers a sophisticated culinary experience. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from over 600 reviews, it's clear that guests appreciate the attention to detail and quality here. The ambiance strikes a balance between refined and welcoming, making it suitable for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. While pricing falls in the mid-range ($$), the quality of the dishes and the attentive service often justify the cost. Diners frequently highlight the exceptional service, with some noting it as the best they've encountered in Rio. The menu, though subject to change, consistently features well-prepared dishes, with particular praise for options like ceviche. Enjoying cocktails on the outdoor seating area adds a pleasant dimension to the dining experience.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Hotel Emiliano
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
I was there a month ago for dinner and it was very good, however was told the chef had just left and they were awaiting a new one. The service was the best I have had in Rio. However going back this week the menu had changed and was less interesting, (although the ceviche was very good), mains were expensive and small, and the service was all over the place. Also the excellent executive lunch menu had gone (despite still being on the website). It’s a shame as it was one of my preferred restaurants in Rio. However with the new setup there is much better value for money in Rio. Still a really nice dining space so hopefully they can sort it out. The waiter was kind and patient while selecting wines. They did have a sommelier on staff.. pretty cool. The meal was just a couple bites… ha.. but the culinary experience was nice. A small quaint space in copacabana and did not visit rooftop due to it being closed. This dining establishment truly deserves all the praise it can get. From the moment you step inside, you are welcomed as if you are the only guest in the entire restaurant. The ambiance of the dining space is simply stunning, especially if you are fortunate enough to be seated next to the breathtaking vertical garden. Their dinner menu is exceptionally good value at $52, which includes the tip, and offers three courses along with an amuse-bouche. Each dish is impeccably presented, and the quality of the food is undeniably excellent. It might just be one of the finest dining experiences you can have in Rio. There's honestly nothing to complain about.
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Av. Atlântica, 3804 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-001, Brazil
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Recent Reviews
Michael H.
October 18, 2025
I was there a month ago for dinner and it was very good, however was told the chef had just left and they were awaiting a new one. The service was the best I have had in Rio. However going back this week the menu had changed and was less interesting, (although the ceviche was very good), mains were expensive and small, and the service was all over the place. Also the excellent executive lunch menu had gone (despite still being on the website). It’s a shame as it was one of my preferred restaurants in Rio. However with the new setup there is much better value for money in Rio. Still a really nice dining space so hopefully they can sort it out.
J. S.
March 30, 2025
The waiter was kind and patient while selecting wines. They did have a sommelier on staff.. pretty cool. The meal was just a couple bites… ha.. but the culinary experience was nice. A small quaint space in copacabana and did not visit rooftop due to it being closed.
Luana P.
August 30, 2024
This dining establishment truly deserves all the praise it can get. From the moment you step inside, you are welcomed as if you are the only guest in the entire restaurant. The ambiance of the dining space is simply stunning, especially if you are fortunate enough to be seated next to the breathtaking vertical garden. Their dinner menu is exceptionally good value at $52, which includes the tip, and offers three courses along with an amuse-bouche. Each dish is impeccably presented, and the quality of the food is undeniably excellent. It might just be one of the finest dining experiences you can have in Rio. There's honestly nothing to complain about.
Karina H.
August 23, 2023
The highlight is definitely the service - 5 stars. We did the 3 courses experience - starter, main and dessert. The food was good, not outstanding. Our favorite was the couvert, which included goat cheese. Drinks were tasty, I had the coffee bourbon one. Environment is also nice - comfortable chairs, well selected music.
Alex
February 5, 2023
Fresh ingredients and tastefully prepared. It's about as good as you'll get in Copacabana. For dinner there is a choice between a 3 or 5 course tasting menu, or al la carte. The tasting menu let's you choose your dishes and has a few that aren't on the a la carte menu so that seemed the better choice. Pork belly and taglatelle were good and the salmon starter was great. We also had breakfast and the dishes, while small, are really good. The le croque monsieur was great!
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Hotel Emiliano special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
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Payment Options
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