Restaurante Cervantes

Great experience. The foods our tour guide ordered for us tasted good. I’d like to come back on my own and try more things. The pork looked tasty.

We chose this place for lunch as we were looking for something quick and tasty. We had some difficultly placing our order which of no fault of the restaurant but my non existent Portuguese. The staff persevered and tried hard to understand. The sandwiches arrived and looked great, except for the egg on my son’s which looked very well cooked. The portions were great but just lacked the flavour I was looking for.

Lovely place with AC and not at all busy around 6pm on a week night. We got a little confused reading the menu, but eventually ordered a pork and pineapple sandwich. I was worried it might be dry, but it was juicy. We also tried the filet mignon with pineapple and pate sandwich. The beef was also tender, but the liver pate didn't really add to it. You can order without. Of the two, I prefer the pork. The mojito was on the sweet side with not enough mint. The staff was patient and friendly.

Cervantes was once a legend for late night meals. The waiters used to dress in old school uniforms — and were very efficient (though also not particularly talkative). What I most loved was the simple, impeccable food and chief among the best dishes on the menu was Cervantes’ signature sandwich: thickly sliced roast beef, pate and grilled caramelised pineapple. This evening I returned to Cervantes after many years and my first impression was how shabby the place looked. It was no longer charming but just cheap — most notably the hideous ceiling and faux brick walls. Anyway, I ordered the roast beef sandwich and asked the waiter three times (on my translator) if the pineapple was grilled. Each time he gave me the thumbs up sign signifying yes. However, what arrived was a poor version of the original sandwich with wet, sloppy pineapple in the middle. I never send things back but this time, frustrated that I had asked three times about the sandwich, I did. A long time later the sandwich came back. It looked even worse the second time. Really really disappointing.

Came here based on a recommendation from a friend and my family and I were very happy with the good. Sandwiches are very big and feeling, potatoe salad wasn’t too bad and the sausage was very good. Also ordered cheese fries that were very good. Service was very good and we had a very friendly waiter who took his time with us as we didn’t speak Portuguese.

Great place for family meal, reasonable price, one of the best places in town to have traditional Brazil food. Beef Ribeye is always excellent, although we ordered it everyday during our stay. By the way, thank you for the free pulled pork sample, it tasted very good!

Chose the place while strolling down the street Thought of having few drinks and something to bite, opted for open tables. Service was prompt and drinks were served cold But the food was below average. Ordered Garlic beef steak but couldn't find any taste or flavor of same. It was just bland don't think it was marinated at all. Total disappointment And restroom was like a metal can just like in trains Not recommended

AND I SALUTE YOU SOLDIER 🫡 I was so very lonely this night but Mr. Cervantes changed my tune. Delicious big juicy plump ripe sandwich. That will make anybody’s melody turn happy and gayful. I recommend ham and pinapple. You’ll be sitting pretty after that and you can call me and tell me that I was right. Surprisingly, I miss the misses. It’s been a long solo trip and although things have been terribly rocky lately, I love her. ❣️😻 Thanks 🐩

I got the ham, cheese, and pineapple sandwich. Very tasty. The bread was very good. I was there at a downtime I think. Walked right in and had attentive staff get me exactly what I wanted.

Came to Cervantes for lunch after seeing great reviews on Yelp. It's in Copacabana but about 3-4 blocks away from the beach. My friend and I sat outside and ordered sandwiches--what they specialize in. The service was the fasted we received so far. Staff was friendly. I ordered the filet sandwich and a shrimp pastry similar to an empanada. Both were delicious--what stood out was the bread. Definitely check out this little spot if you are in the Copacabana area of Rio!

One of our favorite things we ate. This steak sandwich with cheese onions and pineapple was amazing with a beer. Small local feel, we enjoyed it.

I've been told that a trip to Rio De Janeiro is wasted without stopping at Cervantes for a their classic sandwich. Fortunately, our friend is a local and made sure we didn't miss out. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the classic Cervantes which comes with filet steak, cheese, and pineapple which is served on a brioche style bun. It's one of the most unique and delicious sandwiches I've ever had. I also ordered a beef empanada and that was also perfectly prepared and extremely tasty. They have many other items but with a sandwich that good I can't see myself exploring if I make it back. The service is fantastic and the restaurant has a classic old school feel. You have to put this place on your list. Enjoy!

This place was one of our favorites in Rio. We actually returned back twice. Our favorite was the most famous dish and claim to fame at this place. Fillet mignon w sweet pineapple and onions. It's the perfect combo! The sweetness and juicy Bess from the pineapple, the salty ness from the meat that's perfectly medium rare, the grilled onions!! The bottom tends to get super soggy super quick from all the juicy mess so prepare to get messy and have lots of napkins. Service was pretty good they automatically add on the service free which is 10%. There was a little language barrier the second time we came and basically had to send back 2 different sandwiches in order to get the right one that we actually wanted to order. We went earlier in the day so it was not crowded, so a lot of workers were just standing around in the front talking. There's a sit down side that interconnect with the takeout windows if you want that instead. Would recommend this place just for that ama8'f sandwich !

Great Sandwiches. Not huge but filled to the absolute max! I had the filet mignon sandwich which came out medium rare, super tender & had great flavor! And my SO had the grilled chicken (flango) which was also amazing! Service was Super Fast! Highly recommend the batata fritas - potato chips made in house and were badass!!

If you ever get the chance, to grab one of Cervantes fantastic fillet mignon sandwiches while visiting Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, DO IT!!! I prefer the bar portion of this restaurant that opens up onto Rua Barata Ribeiro, #7... you can either stand right at the bar for service or grab one of the small tables they have there on the sidewalk. Sadly, do not show up on Mondays as they are closed! The rest of the time they open at 12 noon and stay open till at least four or 5 AM in the morning I thought that their pork sandwiches could not to be surpassed on my world sandwich ratings.... until I had their sandwich with filet mignon, cheese, grilled pineapple, and caramelized onions. I can say unequivocally that this is the best sandwich I've ever had....hands down!

A sandwich with meat + Cheese+ Pineapple? Need I say more? It's very very good. I've tried two sandwiches. Their famous Roast Beef + Steak. Both were excellent. Good portions and decent prices. Wish we had one of these in LA.

Absolutely delicious sandwiches with the best pâté I've ever had in my life. I also love that they have pineapple in the sandwiches, pineapple belongs on everything! My boyfriend and I were in Rio/Iguazu for 2 weeks and during this time period we came here twice because we loved it so much.

Hands down the BEST FILET MIGNON SANDWICH IN THE WORLD!!!!...I got it with cheese no pineapple (although many seem to LOVE the fresh pineapple slice)...Three large filets, hot, juicy and perfectly cooked, Thick piece of Cheese melted on top...Super fresh Roll...Ice Cold Chopp (Draft Beer)...Awesome in every way!!!! A bit pricey at about $10 for a sandwich but WELL worth it....If you consider yourself a foodie and don't stop here while in Rio you will have missed something that simply SHOULD NOT BE MISSED...You will have only yourself to blame!!! I personally would consider coming to Rio just to eat this sandwich :-)

I was lucky to travel Brasil with my Brazilian friends, so I got to see (at least I'd like to think I did) more than the typical American traveler. We'd gotten tired of going to nicer restaurants and spending R$80/person, and just wanted something quick, cheaper, and delicious! My Paulista friend chat with our Carioca hostel owners and they all pointed at the nearby Cervantes, where we just HAD to try a Carioca style sandwich. We each got a filet mignon sandwich with pineapple and were blown away! (So much that Paulista my friend came back the next day for lunch to get the same thing). Usually I don't LOVE fruit/meat combos (i.e. Hawaiian pizza), but the thought of this filet mignon sandwich (2 months later) has me salivating!!! If you're traveling in Rio and looking for a quick & cheap-ish meal, TRY THIS CARIOCA SANDWICH!!! Major saudades for it :)

Preferred my super yummy steak, cheese and pineapple sammy to the grilled chicken at Galeto Sat's which is literally right next door. The chicken at GS was well seasoned but dry, while this sandwich was meltingly tender and delicious, with a perfect interplay of savory filet, sweet meaty pineapple, and juice-soaked bread. The only downside is you have to eat standing up, but the guys at the counter couldn't be any sweeter, and the Caipirinhas they whip up are tasty and strong. I'll be taking half of my sandwich to the airport tomorrow to munch as I wait for my flight!

Thank you Yelp and Yelp reviewers for this find! I got the fresh baked and hand sliced ham and cheese sandwich that had a huge pineapple slice as well! Best sandwich ive had in a long time! Stood in the takeaway area and ate and had an ice cold Brahma beer! Awesome local flavor!

The sandwiches: more meat cheese and pineapple than the bread. The atmosphere was relaxing. The waiters are cordial. I ate there once and got s take out the second time. There is a different section for the take out.

I used to come here every night for dinner on past visits, but, to be honest, it isn't what it used to be. Maybe I came on an off night. Maybe it's changed hands because none of the waiters who have been there for years were working. We ordered a very simple dinner of chicken Milanese and patatas purée (mashed potatoes). The chicken was thick and under seasoned and tasted slightly of old cooking oil. It also had floating bits of bone in it which was a little alarming. The potatoes were dry and tasteless. Not sure what's going on here, but, out of loyalty, I'll give it another shot and order something different.

Great food and great beer and the service is impeccable! If you have the chance, try and review the menu before you arrive as there are so many options to choose from.

Tourist friendly and they spoke some English! The food came out very fast and was served with a delicious spicy pepper sauce. The sandwiches were a bit small but loaded with meat. I had the grilled chicken with cheese. The sweetness of the pineapple blended perfectly with the chicken and the heat of the sauce. Reasonably priced for a quick lunch/dinner. I would definitely go back for seconds!

An old stapple of the district, this is the perfect place for a pit stop in between events or to crunch that late-night hunger before going home. Place open till 4am every day. One sandwich will feed you for a day! My personal favorite is the turkey with cheese and pineapple. The Cervantes on Barata Ribeiro is more like a dive bar with no seating, you just stand there and make yourself a spot among the patrons, it's a nice atmosphere

Damn this place is legit for a great sandwich in Rio. Recommended from a Brazilian friend to eat here. The sirloin is so tender and pineapple adds a nice sweetness. Must try while near Copacabana.

Had the fillet minot sandwich with cheese and pineapple. It was excellent. Food was so good and highly recommended.

Good service. I speak and read American English, they provided a menu since the main menu was in Portuguese. I ordered a Choppt beer, they gave me half because it was filled with foam.. Was upset but I didn't make a fuss. Absolutely loved my ham and cheese sandwich

Great sandwiches and super fast service. Great option for a late bite. Draft beer was super cold and perfect for Rio weather. Staff was courteous and happy, despite the late hours.

Amazing sandwiches. At first, it seems a little weird to see pineapple (abacasi) with the sandwich but it actually goes with it really well.

Food was really good! We got the filet mignon with cheese sandwich and the local beer!

Very large filling sandwiches at extremely reasonable prices. In addition, some of the best tasting thick cut filet mignon sandwiches ever! Went back twice, no other sandwiches compare. Heard from locals that this is also one of their favorite places