a landmark point is confeitaria colombo, founded in 1894, and located in centro of rio de janeiro - the restaurant was popular amongst artists and intellectuals for decades, attracted to its gorgeous art-nouveau decor, dark wood, and sophisticated glass ceiling that revived the glamour of a time when paris inspired brazilian culture and architecture.

there is also a colombo restaurant located inside of the forte de copacabana, a historical military installation, which provides a spectacular view of pão de acuçar and the entire copacabana coastline - a wonderful breakfast-brunch offers a delicious bread basket, fresh natural juice, coffee, tea, cheese, ham, cookies, and much more - there is also a 5 o'clock tea to enjoy with live music on tuesdays. 

the one located in centro is on rua gonçalves dias vieira 32, and can be reached via telephone at 21 2505.1500 - here is their official website and contact email.

the one located in copacabana is in posot 6 - forte de copacabana and can be reached via telephone at 21 3201.4049 - here is their official website and contact email.