Nôa Ipanema

Food tasted so fresh I had to check if it was still alive or not. Unbelievable culinary experience with beautiful setting and extremely respectful and polite staff. I hope this place stays open a long time it smashes the competition around it.

Food was delicious! Meat was absolutely melting and the pairing with a coffee infused sauce was delightful! Staff very pleasant and attentive and best marajuca capirinha I had while in Rio!

Stopped by very randomly while walking around. Food is exceptionally good, full of flavor and delicious. We pretty much couldn't decide which one we liked the most. Oh, and the dishes look good, too. Loved the service. Nothing snooty, just friendly, helpful people. Absolutely loved it. Everyone's mood markedly improved as dinner progressed, and everything was happy Rio is full of great food, and this one is on our top list.

Delicious food and very good service. Good, unusual drinks. We ate there twice during our stay in Rio de Janeiro and the second time we were not disappointed either. All the starters were delicious, the main courses too, although the tenderloin the first time was really exceptional. The meat melted in your mouth. The pasta in the main course was as good as in Italy.

Service was THE BEST we’ve had in rio, they took such good care of us thank you! Now let’s talk food, the steak tartar & tuna dish were great! The salad was just ok but the eggplant gnocchi was terrible, I read one of the reviews here raving about it so I think maybe we just got it done wrong by mistake this time. The gnocchi itself was overcooked almost like eating the consistency of mushy playdoo.

I don’t understand how this restaurant has such high reviews. The other day I had one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at the restaurant. The service was rude, the food took an hour + (even though the restaurant was completely empty!), when we (kindly) complained to the waitress she was extremely passive aggressive, dismissive and saying we were totally wrong and that the food arrived on time. Even though We remained kind to the staff but we kept getting nasty looks from them. Very bad service and very defensive!!! Once the food did arrived it was such a disappointment, no flavour & we left 80% of it. Once they cleared the table, the staff did not say anything or ask about our experience or apologize. Terrible. I will never return here and tell everyone I know not to come either. If I could give it 0 stars I would.

Very nice restaurant with kind service and good food!

Visited in July 2024. Brazil. Rio de Janeiro. We stumbled upon Noa while exploring the neighbourhood and were immediately drawn to its lush, verdant terrace, offering a welcome respite from the bustling street. The positive reviews we'd seen online sealed the deal, and we decided to take a break from the city's hustle and bustle. Food: We ordered two appetizers and a main course. The portions were on the smaller side. For starters, we had calamari and prawns in a tempura coating with a dipping sauce. They were fried perfectly, with a light, crispy, and non-greasy breadcrumb coating. Next, we tried the mini crabcake burgers, which unfortunately were not to our liking. The crabcake itself contained mostly mashed potato, with only a hint of crab flavour detectable, mostly by its fibrous texture. The bun was decent, but the overall taste was heavily bread-forward and lacked balance. For our main course, we had prawns with pasta and a creamy, tangy mousse. The prawns were cooked flawlessly – crispy, slightly caramelized. The pasta was also good, smooth, al dente, and the mousse added a nice flavour, though it felt a little heavy on the cream. Service: The service was good. Our waiter spoke some English, and the photos of the dishes on the menu helped us make our choices. Overall: Noa is a pleasant restaurant in the heart of Ipanema, serving Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian twist. It’s definitely a good option for finding something delicious. The restaurant itself is attractive, making it a great spot for a relaxing meal.