Things to Do in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
A well-developed area known for its beach culture, attracting surfers and sunbathers daily. It contains Ipanema Beach, Pedra do Arpoador, and many restaurants and shops.
A well-developed area known for its beach culture, attracting surfers and sunbathers daily. It contains Ipanema Beach, Pedra do Arpoador, and many restaurants and shops.
Ipanema BeachBeach
Pedra do ArpoadorViewpoint
OseilleRestaurant
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Ipanema
Pedra do Arpoador
★ 4.8 · 32.9kViewpoint★Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
- Every day
- 12 AM – 12 AM
Where to eat & drink in Ipanema
Oseille
Michelin ★Restaurant· $$$$Fortunately, there are still restaurants that exist with a strong family lineage – and Oseille is a perfect example. Run by chef Thomas Troisgros (son of Claude Troisgros, grandson of Pierre Troisgros and nephew of Michel Troisgros), it…
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Fri
- 7:45 PM – 8 PM
- Sat
- 7:45 PM – 8 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Nosso
★ 4.6 · 1.5kSeafood· $$An exclusive restaurant with three completely different floors: on the first, a bar; on the second, a dining space with an intimate ambience for a pleasant supper; and on the third, an outdoor terrace.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM
- Sat
- 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM
- Sun
- 6:30 PM – 11 PM
Pici Trattoria
★ 4.5 · 2.4kItalian· R$100–200Located opposite the Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz, where the large windows at the entrance will definitely attract your attention thanks to the list of restaurants across Italy from which this trattoria takes its inspiration (such as the...
- Mon–Thu
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 12 PM – 1 AM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 1 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 11 PM
Mäska
★ 4.7 · 808Mediterranean· R$200+It's worth braving the frenetic traffic along Ipanema’s narrow streets to eat at this modern but relaxed restaurant with a contemporary bistro feel and a kitchen that opens onto the dining room to savour chef Danilo Parah’s innovative…
- Mon–Tue
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Wed–Fri
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 11 PM
Nôa Ipanema
★ 4.6 · 984Mediterranean· $$$This lively restaurant sits in one of Ipanema’s most buzzed-about areas, in a charming 1930s house, and pairs the neighbourhood’s vibrant essence with a warm, welcoming culinary concept.
- Mon–Thu
- 12 PM – 11 PM
- Fri
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Sat
- 12 PM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 11 PM
Artigiano Ristorante
★ 4.3 · 2.4kItalian· $This restaurant is a classic address in the city, offering an authentic dining experience courtesy of Emilia-Romagna, one of Northen Italy’s most iconic food regions.
- Mon–Thu
- 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
- Fri
- 6 PM – 12:30 AM
- Sat
- 6 PM – 12 AM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 10:30 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Ipanema Beach
- 2Pedra do Arpoador
- 3Oseille
- 4Nosso
- 5Pici Trattoria
- 6Mäska
- 7Nôa Ipanema
- 8Aussie Coffee (Hidden down a long corridor)
- 9Artigiano Ristorante
- 10Booze Bar Ipanema
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