It is the real "boteco"! The ambient is real and the food is amazing! The bolinho the bacalhau is a must

Visited twice while in Brazil, once in the evening where it was so rammed we could only get a small table round the edge to enjoy beer and bar snacks. Second visit was more planned and we came for a late lunch where we could...grab a table. The cod scones are really delicious with more of a firm texture and cod content than cod balls. The fish pasties were also yummy, a couple of cold local beers accompanied the casual dining experience.More

We came here on recommendation from a friend who had done some internet research on the best Brazilian experience in Copacabana. We sat down outside as a group of foreigners, blending in seamlessly with the rest of the locals, on a string of outside tables,...taking in the sights and sounds of a, what I assume, is a typical Monday night in Copacabana! The restaurant gets quite busy after 8pm, with Cariocas happy to stand around outside, drinking their local Chopp beers in little glasses. From their very homely menu of mostly meat dishes served with rice, beans and potatoes, we opted for their much raved about putanescas (cod fish cakes) and shrimp risotto. Although we weren't too keen on the overly-generous rice portion served with lots of small tasty shrimps, we absolutely loved the crispy-fried cod cakes, filled with predominantly fresh fluffy fish, and served with a picante chilli oil. I ordered a side of plantain fries (rustic thick-cut homemade fries, which were not oily at all), and a small side of white cheese, which I doused with pots of picante oil! The atmosphere is vibrant, the beers are flowing, and the food prices are extremely reasonable. A must-do boteca experience in Rio!!More

We were not very hungry and thought of following TripAdvisor’s recommendation. As soon as we got there, it was full of people. Wow, loads of people like to go there for typical drinks and food. It’s indeed a typical place where you can be in...touch with locals. The service is not good, but they are kind people.More

If you go to Rio, I suggest to you to pass at Pavao Azul after one morning in the beach. They have the coldest beer in Rio! Good prices, young and nice people, this bar shows to the foreigns the carioca's way of life. To...eat: Start tasting the Patanisca - a small fried cake of codfish. Amazing! Ask to the waiter the pepper of the house. To lunch (before 4pm) they hace special dishes with promotional prices. I suggest: Risoto of shrimp or milanese beef, rice, black beans and french fries.(around R$22,00 each plate) and it's for two people.More

We arrived that night and found this place through an online search. Clearly it's popular, especially with locals - the place was jammed when we got there. We still managed to find a table (luck, I suppose) and enjoy our evening there. Great energy from...the crowd, the noise and the street. Cheap drinks and Brazilian pub like food. Overall, a great experience.More

The location is a good start, close to the beach and right in the heart of the Copacabana quarter. Every day the terraces are packed with locals, creating a signature location you need to experience while in Rio. I haven't even mentioned the food yet...- which is so good, anything you order. Visit Pavão Azul during the weekend for the traditional specials. Perfect spot, absolutely.More