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Best vegan restaurants in Rio de Janeiro

21 venues in Rio de Janeiro rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.

01
Teva Bistrô restaurant, photo: Ximena Silva

Teva Bistrô

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
DairyA+

The kitchen at Teva Bistrô is 100% plant-based, and no animal products are kept on the premises. The official menu is described as 'cardápio 100% vegetal'. Multiple independent sources confirm that the menu is entirely vegan.

Mon8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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Teva Deli restaurant, photo: Teva Deli

Teva Deli

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+
ShellA+

100% vegan and organic kitchen. The venue's own website and HappyCow profile confirm no animal products are used, served, or stored on the premises. Structurally impossible for animal-derived ingredients to appear.

Mon8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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03
Vegan Vegan restaurant, photo: Carolina Monnerat

Vegan Vegan

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+

Teva Deli is a 100% vegan delicatessen, bakery and coffee store. Multiple reviews confirm it is fully vegan, with no animal products used. The executive chef, Daniel Biron, personally responds to reviews confirming the '100% vegetal and organic' nature of the food. This is a dedicated vegan kitchen.

MonClosed
Tue12:00 to 4:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 4:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 10:30 PM
Fri12:00 to 10:30 PM
Sat12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 5:00 PM
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04
Paixao Vegan restaurant, photo: Lucas Arguello

Paixao Vegan

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
VegA+

Paixao Vegan is a 100% vegan venue with no animal products on the premises. Confirmed by community listings, the venue's own website, and a ProVeg article, all menu items are plant-based, making it structurally impossible for animal-derived ingredients to be present.

Mon10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Tue10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Wed10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Thu10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Fri10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Sat10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Sun9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Reino Vegetal restaurant, photo: Andre Barcelos

Reino Vegetal

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegetarian · Vegan · €
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacC
VegA+

This is a fully dedicated plant-based kitchen, with all buffet dishes confirmed vegan by multiple community reports and the venue's own listings. No animal products are kept on the premises, making it structurally safe for vegan diners.

Mon11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
06
Só Verde restaurant, photo: Elisa Delgado dos Santos

Só Verde

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+
SoyB
ShellA+
PescA+

Fully vegan bar and restaurant. HappyCow lists it in the 'Vegan' category and describes it as a fully vegan bar and restaurant. Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm its 100% vegan status. The venue's own description on HappyCow states it is 'totalmente vegano'. No animal products are on the premises.

Mon11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
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Vegano da Tijuca restaurant, photo: Angelo Heitor

Vegano da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
VegA+

100% vegan restaurant with a fully dedicated kitchen; no animal products on premises. Multiple community reports and listings confirm all dishes are vegan. Buffet-style, pay-by-weight or fixed price.

Mon11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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VEGETARIANO SOCIAL CLUBE | RESTAURANTE VEGANO - LARANJEIRAS restaurant, photo: VEGETARIANO SOCIAL CLUBE | RESTAURANTE VEGANO - LARANJEIRAS

VEGETARIANO SOCIAL CLUBE | RESTAURANTE VEGANO - LARANJEIRAS

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · €⁠€
VeganA+
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+

This restaurant operates as a fully vegan establishment. No animal products appear in any dish, as confirmed by multiple HappyCow reviews and the venue's own description, which together verify a 100% vegan kitchen. The kitchen is suitable for vegan diners.

Mon11AM–9:30PM
Tue11AM–9:30PM
Wed11AM–9:30PM
Thu11AM–9:30PM
Fri11AM–9:30PM
Sat11AM–4:30PM
Sun11AM–4:30PM
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09
Refúgio Veg restaurant, photo: Refúgio Veg

Refúgio Veg

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+
ShellA+

The restaurant has a 100% vegan dedicated kitchen. Multiple sources (HappyCow, ProVeg, NextStopBrazil, Spinach) confirm that the venue serves only plant-based food with no animal ingredients used or stored on site. All menu items are fully vegan.

MonClosed
Tue12:00 to 4:00 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
Wed12:00 to 4:00 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
Thu12:00 to 4:00 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
Fri12:00 to 4:00 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
SatClosed
Sun5:30 to 10:30 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Spazziano | Restaurante Vegano - Gastronomia Saudável restaurant, photo: aayush shailee

Spazziano | Restaurante Vegano - Gastronomia Saudável

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €
VeganA+
VegA+

The restaurant is 100% plant-based (Restaurante Vegano), with no animal products on premises and a structurally safe environment for vegans. Buffet-style lunch includes salads from the spa's organic garden, green juice, energy shots, and desserts.

MonClosed
Tue12:00 to 4:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 4:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 4:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 4:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
11
Açougue Vegano Ipanema restaurant, photo: Inbar Shefler

Açougue Vegano Ipanema

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
VegA+

100% vegan dedicated kitchen; the name translates to 'Vegan Butcher' and the venue is listed in the Vegan category on HappyCow. Multiple community reviews explicitly confirm '100% vegano' (e.g. mateuspaul, NatáliaMalheiros). The venue sells only plant-based food and meat alternatives.

Mon12:00 to 10:00 PM
Tue12:00 to 10:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 10:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 10:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 10:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
12
.Org Bistrô restaurant, photo: .Org Bistrô

.Org Bistrô

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€
VeganA+
GF·CoeliacB
VegA+
NutD
DairyA+
EggA+
SoyC
ShellA+
SugarC

The entire menu is plant-based. Every dish, burgers, pizzas, bowls, desserts, is explicitly vegan, with options such as vegan cheese and vegan doce de leite. The chef is a vegetarian chef, and the philosophy emphasises conscious eating. No animal products are present in the kitchen, as it is a 100% vegan establishment.

Mon12:00 to 3:30 PM
Tue12:00 to 3:30 PM
Wed12:00 to 3:30 PM
Thu12:00 to 3:30 PM
Fri12:00 to 3:30 PM
Sat12:00 to 4:00 PM
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
13
Brunch da Mari Marola restaurant, photo: Brunch da Mari Marola

Brunch da Mari Marola

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganA+
VegA+

The restaurant operates as a fully vegan home cooking concept, with every dish prepared from plant-based ingredients. HappyCow lists it as 'Vegan', and all reviews confirm that the menu contains only vegan options. No animal products are kept on the premises.

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
14
Nusa Café restaurant, photo: Guilherme Monteiro

Nusa Café

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · · €⁠€
VeganA
GF·CoeliacB
VegA
DairyB

The official menu marks several dishes as vegan, including Papaya garden, Waffle Nusa, Toast mix de cogumelos, Nhoque roxo, and bowls. The venue's 'Sobre' page states it has options for vegetarians and vegans. Community sources on FindMeGlutenFree and Atly also note vegan options. No dedicated vegan kitchen or accreditation is mentioned.

Mon8:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 4:15 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
15
Café do Alto restaurant, photo: Café do Alto

Café do Alto

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Brunch · €⁠€
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegB
DairyC

Many vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, according to HappyCow and Atly reviews and the Atly community. Cross-contamination is possible, as the kitchen is shared with meat and non-vegan dishes. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable.

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Nusa restaurant, photo: Nusa Leblon

Nusa

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Brunch · €⁠€
VeganB
GF·CoeliacB
VegB

Vegan items are clearly marked on the menu, with labels such as "vegan" or "vegan & glutenfree". The venue's blog states that it offers vegan options. There is no dedicated vegan kitchen or equipment, and cross-contamination is possible in the shared kitchen.

Mon8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
17
Basha Restaurante restaurant, photo: Basha Restaurante

Basha Restaurante

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Lebanese · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganB
VegB

Basha Restaurante offers a Lebanese menu with vegan options clearly marked, including a dedicated vegan section. The restaurant serves meat, and some dishes may contain hidden dairy, such as eggplant salad on cream cheese. Staff may not always be certain about ingredients. Cross-contamination risk is present, as the kitchen is shared.

Mon10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
18
dijucake restaurant, photo: DiJuCake Confeitaria sem Glúten e sem Lactose

dijucake

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Bakery · €⁠€
VeganB
GF·CoeliacA+
DairyA+
SugarB
KetoB

Marked vegan menu items (separate 'Bolos Veganos' tab, brownie with 'Vegano' icon), but kitchen is not dedicated vegan. Shared prep and equipment likely. Staff awareness uncertain.

Mon10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tue10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wed10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thu10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Fri10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Sat10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
19
Green Restaurante restaurant, photo: JC Couto

Green Restaurante

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganB
GF·CoeliacC
VegA

Vegan options are available but require asking staff, as dishes are not consistently marked. Multiple reviewers note that staff are not well-trained on vegan identification, and some hot dishes contain milk, eggs, or cheese. The salad buffet is easily vegan-identifiable, but main dishes require negotiation. No dedicated vegan kitchen or equipment.

Mon11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
20
Prana Vegetariano restaurant, photo: Prana Vegetariano

Prana Vegetariano

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€
VeganB
GF·CoeliacA
VegA+

The restaurant is vegetarian and offers clearly labelled vegan options, according to HappyCow reviews. The kitchen is shared, so it is not fully vegan, and no dedicated vegan equipment has been reported.

Mon12:00 to 4:00 PM
Tue12:00 to 4:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 4:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 4:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 4:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Restaurante Balada Mix Copacabana restaurant, photo: Restaurante Balada Mix Copacabana

Restaurante Balada Mix Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro - RJ · Fast Food · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VeganB
VegC

Menu is clearly marked for vegan items but cross-contamination risk is acknowledged; some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan. Staff have basic understanding of vegan requirements.

Mon10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file