For 2 · R$ 189.70
Academia da Cachaça feijoada
Jerked beef, ribs, pork loin, paio and thin sausage in a clay pot, with rice, sautéed collard greens, farofa and orange. Served through a formal partnership.
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Urca Hill · daily, 11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Lunch with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain
Enjoy Brazilian lunch facing Sugarloaf Mountain on Urca Hill, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Embaixada Carioca serves picanha and Academia da Cachaça feijoada through a formal partnership.
HoursDaily, 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
HighlightsPicanha, feijoada and seafood
WhereUrca Hill, first cable-car stop
NoteYour table booking does not include the cable-car ticket
Quick answer
Where to have lunch on Urca Hill?
Embaixada Carioca serves Brazilian lunch every day from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Urca Hill, the first cable-car stop. It is the only restaurant in Bondinho Pão de Açúcar Park with a direct view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The menu features classic Brazilian recipes: Brazilian-style picanha, Carioca filet mignon picadinho, shrimp bobó, salmon with passion fruit sauce and Academia da Cachaça's feijoada, served through a formal partnership.
Dishes
What to order for lunch
Prices checked against the online menu on 19 October 2026. Prices may change: check the online menu.
Individual R$ 134.70 · for 2 R$ 204.70
Brazilian-style picanha
About 200 g (individual) or 400 g (for 2), with rice, farofa, Brazilian vinaigrette and French fries.
R$ 74.70
Carioca filet mignon picadinho
Filet mignon with house sauce, white rice, egg, farofa and fried banana.
R$ 114.70
Salmon with passion fruit sauce
Broccoli rice and grilled seasonal vegetables.
To share
Shrimp bobó
Shrimp in cassava cream with coconut milk, white rice and dendê farofa. See portions in the online menu.
From R$ 52.70
Picanha burgers
From the classic cheeseburger to the Embaixador, with two picanha patties, for a quicker lunch.
Award-winning feijoada
Academia da Cachaça's feijoada, every day
Academia da Cachaça's feijoada won Best Feijoada at Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025/2026. Embaixada Carioca serves the same recipe on Urca Hill, through a formal partnership, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
It is the most requested dish on weekends: book ahead.
Photos
Chef Walace's kitchen
On your visit
How to fit lunch into your visit
1. Access
Go up to Urca Hill
By cable car, with a park ticket bought separately, or via the trail when open. The entrance is at Av. Pasteur, 520.
Getting there →2. Timing
Lunch between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM
If you are continuing to Sugarloaf Mountain, have lunch before or after the second leg, depending on how busy the park is.
Plan your visit →3. Booking
Secure your table
Book on Tagme or WhatsApp for weekends, holidays and groups.
Book →FAQ
Lunch questions
Is lunch served every day?
Yes, every day from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Snacks and sandwiches are served until 8:30 PM.
What is the most popular dish?
Brazilian-style picanha, served individually (about 200 g) or for 2 (about 400 g). Next comes Academia da Cachaça's feijoada, served for 2.
Is feijoada served at lunch?
Yes, every day from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is Academia da Cachaça's feijoada, winner of Best Feijoada at Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2025/2026, served at Embaixada Carioca through a formal partnership.
How do I book a table for lunch?
On Tagme or via WhatsApp +55 21 96683-7556. We recommend booking for weekends, holidays and groups of more than 6.
Do I need a cable-car ticket to have lunch?
By cable car, yes: the park ticket is sold separately. Via the Urca Hill trail, when open, you can arrive without a cable-car ticket.
Can you host group or company lunches?
Yes. For groups and events, the team prepares lunch proposals and other formats. See the events page.
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