Cafe Rio in Camden

Eggs benedict, best breakfast I have had in ages. I was luck enough to stumble across this place on the way to Kingscross. I would highly recommend it.

Today prior to a hospital appointment. I went for breakfast. The service was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. The food I had bacon on sourdough bread was generous and delicious. Good value for London. Characterful venue.

Un adorable café brésilien dans le quartier de Fitzrovia . La terrasse est très agréable avec sa lavande, ses plantes vertes et son rosier. La cuisine est très diversifiée et tout est frais et bien préparée. La propriétaire de l'endroit est aux petits soins de ses clients et on se sent très bien accueilli. Nous nous sommes régalés deux fois pour le petit déjeuner et nous gardons précieusement cette adresse pour un prochain voyage à Londre.

Absolutely lovely breakfast and so well presented! Had the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and it was amazing… served on a muffin , hash brown and tomato . Love this place and always go here for breakfast when in this area of London. Also very clean and friendly staff especially the owner . Must try the lunches sometime!

The breakfast here is absolutely delicious… Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent breakfast…

Amazing Cafe, we had the Chicken burger which was a fresh butterflied chicken breast and it was beautifully cooked to perfection. Then we tried a homemade coconut sweet cake traditionally Brazilian and it was so good! Lovely friendly staff and definitely worth a visit!

Best breakfast ever, could tell everything was cooked fresh to order. Staff were lovely and accommodating, shame they’re not open on Sundays.

Excellent service and breakfast omelette Small but cozy and there is great Great coffee and a friendly welcome Close to UoW UCL and UCH

I asked my partner in crime what she also thought about our experience. There's nothing notable about our experience except each other's company. FOod was amazing will say one of the greatest

Came across this place on way to Euston Station I had Eggs Benedict and my wife had a full English both were delicious. The staff were very friendly a great place to eat!

Shocking service. Waited 45 min for a simple breakfast which never came. I will give this place a miss in the future. Don’t know what was done to encourage or earn the good reviews.

Very good breakfast. Very big portions for a cheap price. So if you want a good filling tasty breakfast, go to this place.

Such a lovely position, decor and atmosphere, with welcoming and helpful staff. The snack and orange juice was excecptional - so much so that we returned later in the day for coffee. A valuable oasis in the unrelenting hothouse of central London!

Lovely place with friendly staff very helpful and polite. Had the full English breakfast with a Brazilian twist, no hot spices but delicious flavours all round. Would definitely visit again when next in the neighbourhood.

Everything is cooked fresh which may mean a short wait, but the food is well worth it. Good service and excellent coffee.

Lovely food. We came here for breakfast. I’m a bit fussy (like my bacon and sausage well cooked) and like hot sauce with most things. Nothing was too much trouble - Tomatoes were beautiful, as was the mushroom - the brown toast and of course the sausage and bacon was spot on. Coffee was lovely as was the fresh pressed orange juice Would definitely come again.

Wow! A lady on the street recommended this place as we looked at cafe Nero down the road. The staff are incredible friendly, the menu is great and reasonably priced. We had avocado and eggs on toast and eggs Benedict (which come on hash browns too!) Utterly delicious! Will be back again. Toilet was clean too, just up stairs so keep in mind if you cannot access.

Our second visit , we had to come for coffee as this place does it right. Decided to order some food - mushroom omelette, salad & fries. Absolutely delicious, in fact the best i’ve had. The staff are wonderful, a friendly and warm welcome here. We will definitely return

Looked this place up as it was local and stopped in for breakfast. We ordered a full English and an omelette with breakfast tea. Ea was served in an infuser teapot which was nice as I think you get a fuller flavour than bags, breakfast was all cooked to order and arrived on a nicely warmed plate. Reasonably priced considering the location and great service whilst we were there.

We visited this place for a brief snack. The food was lovely to the point that we went the next morning for breakfast. (We we’re staying at the radisson blu around the corner who were charging £26 per person), the cafe charged £12 for a full breakfast. Their coffee was also lovely and if I wasn’t on a diet I would have cleaned up on some of the cakes! Staff also were lovely

Situated a block behind Warren Street tube station this small Brazilian cafe is a great alternative to the sterile chain coffee shops of the area. Great coffees , good pastries and a decent breakfast menu that I must confess I haven’t tried personally but looked very good when it’s been brought up to tables next to me. I have utilised it on a couple of occasions recently when emerging from Warren Street tube and will not hesitate to do so again.

I absolutely love this place. The food and service is bang on and not too pricey. Great atmosphere . Highly recommend.

Lugar super agradável. Muito bom atendimemto. Pedimos picanha... muito tenra e saborosa. Mandioca e feijão preto deliciosos. Ótimo restaurante para...

Had breakfast here after a night out. Vegetarian breakfast was really fresh and tasty and the coffee was lovely. Service friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend.

Love this place. Everything is right, coffee is strong and hot, the food is bespoke and loveingly prepared. Need to come to the area often in the future and a visit to Rio will always feature in my trip. x

A brilliant restaurant with great food and even greater staff! I ordered an avocado toast which came with eggs on top. The portions were generous and the orange juice was freshly squeezed. Highly recommend this cafe.

Good experience. Had breakfast here after travelling to London. Good food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Thank you.

Having had a good lunch at Rio a couple of weeks ago so decided to take some work colleagues there to enjoy the whole experience. Our table was booked for 1pm, food order taken and by 1.40pm we did ask if our 2 salads plus...

This cafe was a great find on a hot day as it has plenty of outdoor seating shaded by umbrellas. Food is rather expensive but a pleasant experience.

Called in when passing on the way to the station, lovely place to eat in the morning sun. Great service and coffee. The food was delicious, I had avacado on toast with poached eggs, thank you.

It’s a good place if you want to learn a little about Brazilian’s food. The Brazilians snacks have a good size and they are fresh, which is important. I had picanha with cassava and farofa ( Brazilian flour) and it was amazing.

Called in for breakfast, we had the full English and Eggs Benedict, it was all cooked very well and the quantity was great. It's obviously popular place

What a little treasure this place is. New management 2 days ago, only open for lunches at the moment but absolutely fantastic. We only had toastie and coffee, but the presentation was good, the food well prepared and plentiful. The coffee what you would expect...

I had lunch with colleagues. We won’t come back. Food wasn’t good, feijoada not tasting, picanha not good, cassava too salted. Very expensive. Only cash payment. At least you should accept card payment! I do not recommend if you want to try the authentic Brazilian...

Lovely coffee, friendly service, good atmosphere. Had egg Royal and coffee. Portion is really big and tasty. Strongly recommending

The worst management I ever seem in my life. Since Ilda the former owner left, whoever took over has no customer service skills whatsoever. I was there today to have some food as I have been going to Cafe Rio, for the past 12 years....

Expected more traditional tasty food. Spent too many years in Brazil and didn't find those flavours I'm used too

Nice, unpretentious, cozy, small Brazilian restaurant/ cafe. I had one coxinha, one pão de queijo and one caipirinha: all very delicious. I am looking forward to having feijoada for lunch next time. Well done!

Love this place. On a lovely quiet corner and very nice outdoor seating. The service is great and one of the rare places in London where you can find guarana zero. Slightly overpriced but i will be back.

Cafe Rio is in Grafton Street and is fab. Breakfast so well cooked and full works only £8.50. They do great evening meals too and the cakes are to die for. Very friendly and made my husbands 70th Birthday a night to remember.You must visit this Cafe if you stay at The Grafton Arms which is also great

We had bounced off a series of franchised eateries and fadderies on Tottenham Court Road, not to mention several pubs which might have been ok in daytime but were noisy and packed in the evening. All we wanted was a light meal and some peace and quiet. And then, just in time, we came across the Café Rio, with its quaint mix of all-day English breakfasts and Brazilian specialities. There was a lovely cake for dessert, too. There was music, but you could at least have a conversation! Prices were very reasonable, and it was all so good we went back for lunch the next day. And because the pasta was so good I'll call it a European restaurant in the summary list...

Wow!! This place is fabulous the vegetarian breakfast was absolutely stunning and the people working were lovely and helpful

Tuvimos un fin de semana largo en Londres recientemente y nos quedamos muy cerca de la cafetería Rio, así que pasamos a desayunar dos veces. El fabuloso desayuno inglés completo y el sándwich de salchicha y huevo con todos los adornos y todo se veía maravilloso, además de tener un sabor delicioso. Buen cafe Muy limpio, muy amable y con un precio muy razonable. Sin duda, volveríamos si tuviéramos que volver a esa zona y lo recomendamos encarecidamente.

A small cafe/restaurant on the corner of Grafton Street and Whitfield Street. The service was very friendly and efficient, and the food we sampled authentically Brazilian, accompanied by an interesting beer called 'Londrina'.

Very vibrant ambiance, cool Brazilian cafe, good flavors, freshly made dishes, great spot for breakfast.

Paramos por un café rápido. Esto parece un pequeño café / snack bar / restaurante muy popular.

Cafe gostoso, aconchegante, pequeno e quentinho! Toca uma bossa nova em ingles bem gostosa. O suco de laranja espremida na hora eh uma delicia e o pao de queijo matou minhas saudades de Minas! A coxinha eh menos gostosa do que eu esperava, mas o pao de queijo quentinho compensou. Bons precos. Recomendo!

I went here for breakfast and ordered some scrambled eggs on toast and it was delicious. The cafe is small but has good service and an atmosphere. The prices are good considering the places around charge a lot more. I will be back again.

Just found this little place and wow. The food is all cooked fresh to order full of flavour and really good portion size. The Rio special with beans was delicious.

Decidimos tomar un mirar fuera del restaurante del hotel para un almuerzo ligero. Y encontré café. Rio. . Qué encontrar.. Ciertamente no es el más grande de establecimiento en la zona, pero lo que le falta en tamaño sin duda compensa en montones de hospitalidad, el personal cálido y acogedor y la comida estupenda. El menú como cabe esperar tiene una selección de comida tradicional brasileña (modesto), pero sin embargo gran colección de vinos. Disfrutamos de la comida mucho volvimos para el desayuno. . Pensé que lo prueba. En una básica huevos revueltos sobre una tostada. No esconderse con esta elección. Perfectamente preparado, bien sazonada y tostadas frescos artesanales de color marrón. Si quieres un cambio de la rutina de Pret A Manger, etc. Luego solicitar éste.. . . Ya estoy deseando que la próxima visita. No debemos olvidar mencionar el café. Gran éxito de la cafeína. fresco para arrancar. (sirven para llevar café, un montón de clientes habituales para arreglar su nip en la cafeína, así que es otra recomendación) 5 estrellas. cafe .

Myself and my partner have been coming to Cafe Rio for years, the food is excellent and it has a wonderful atmosphere.

Esta semana tuve el placer de visitar Cafe Rio en Fitzrovia en Londres por primera vez. Como yo soy brasileño, mis expectativas eran muy altas y te puedo decir que no me decepcionó. El lugar es precioso. Es lo suficientemente pequeño para ser acogedor y lo suficientemente grande para no sentirse agobiado. Está muy bien cuidado, con una decoración discreta y música ambiental muy agradable. Las mesas y las sillas son cómodas y el lugar tiene un muy buen ambiente familiar. Muy limpio y con buena luz.

I had a lovely glass of Malbec - delicious cheese bread and chicken in fried pastry which was amazing! We also had a tricolore salad which was light and fresh. I’ll be back!

Cafe Rio is amazing! The food is so nice, a true taste of Brazil! Lovely for a big breakfast/lunch/dinner or a quick coffee and cake!! Love it, miss working round the corner as this was my spot!! Staff are all so friendly and helpful! Lovely on a summers day to sit outside!

It’s very small and always completely full but that’s because of its lovely menu and delicious food. The feijoada in particular is delicious!

Fabulous salt beef with amazing salad stuffed with avalado beans and tomatoes done many ways. A great find and will come again.

My review is from last year - It was the most enjoyable and memorable experience with faultless service and welcome. I was visiting the area with my Dad and we had a great evening. The food is fun, no nonsense scrummy nosh. (what else would you expect with Brazilian food?) I am so excited to be re-visiting this Christmas - I just called now to get their opening times and I was greeted with the bubbliest of phone calls. I'm utterly fed up with up-your-nose eateries. This does what it says on the tin and I love it. Highly recommended.

Eggs Benedict is outstanding. Generous portion with hash browns. Coffee is great and always served with a biscuit

Siempre tengo un excelente servicio mientras en el Café Río, el propietario y los miembros del personal me hacen sentir muy bien acogidos.

My daughter and I popped in Wednesday morning for a quick breakfast. We only had pastries and coffee which were very good. We were the only ones in there that weren't regulars and we both felt a bit unwelcome. Will not be returning.

Cafe Rio is a great place definitely recommend it the service is awesome they all speak English and português the food is delicious everyone ate the whole plate 5stars from me

Este lugar nunca me decepciona! Yo soy brasileño y me encanta venir aquí con mi familia, o simplemente para una bebida solo!

He ido a la cafetería Rio dos veces una vez con mi hija, con mi hijo. Nos quedamos bastante sorprendidos por la cantidad y lo razonable era! Yo estaba tan completo para el resto del día! El servicio era un poco lento por lo demás muy recomendable si estás buscando un lugar acogedor para comer!

If ever I've visited a more congenial cafe I'm not sure when and where. If I've had any better coffee in London, please somebody, tell me where it was. Frankly, I've fallen hopelessly in love with this little place...been here at least ten out of the last fourteen days. The coffee is great, the light is great (situated on a corner with great sun exposure throughout the day, but lots of shade from the tree in front and all the lovely plants gracing the patio, it's ideal in this respect) and all the food I've had is superb, but most of all every single person working there from chef to kitchen staff to manager and wait staff are absolutely the friendliest, most accommodating people imaginable. Just interacting with them makes everything else turn to magic.

While living on Fitzroy Street this was a really great little local cafe I could quickly pop down to get breakfast. I've visited a number of times, the staff are great and always seem in a cheerful mood, I'm not sure if this is a family run cafe but it really feels like it so that's always a plus because those are rare nowadays in central London. The prices are on the cheaper side compared to a lot of other cafes and restaurants in the area, they are incredibly reasonable particularly for the portion of food you're receiving on your plate. I was really satisfied with breakfast and dinner here and also they have the cheapest cocktails in London (from what I've seen), averaging at £5-6 and they're much better than more high profile bars who literally serve you fruit juice whereas Cafe Rio uses freshly squeezed berries. I definetly recommend this cafe to anyone who is looking for a big plate of breakfast filled with food for a reasonable price in a lovely cosy cafe. The only downside is that it seems depending on the day the amount of food you receive fluctuates, I got the Rio steak twice now and the first time it was pretty large but the second I got a significantly larger size, perhaps I'm just being too picky though haha.

It’s a tiny cafe and really popular, so with the limited amount of seating it can be a struggle to get in at peak times. However sitting outside is lovely, on the street but with a sense of being secluded thanks to the plants. Staff are really friendly and it oozes the family run vibe. For such a small place the menu is decent with a range of pastas, salads, sandwiches and Brazilian hot dishes. They also serve alcohol with a large range of wines and a choice of bottled beers.Service of our initial drinks was a bit slow and the main meals arrived at different times, but the quality of the food was good and portion sizes large. However for the high prices that was to be expected.Overall it’s a really pleasant place, especially on a sunny day sat outside. There’s plenty of other options in the area, arguably with better prices, but for the friendliness of the staff and relaxing atmosphere I’ll be returning.

I have been using that the Cafe Rio for 12 years now. It never fails to totally delight me. The owner is a total charmer. The Brazilian atmosphere is guaranteed by the Brazilian staff and many many Brazilian customers. I have never had a dud meal here in 12 years. Every visit takes me back to Brazil.

We were staying locally and met with some others members of the family for a light breakfast. Food was really lovely - good portions, nicely cooked and good value too

A tiny cozy place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We had breakfast two days in a row and both meals were delicious and fast. Amazing juices (try the pineapple-mint) and just as amazing decor. Would definitely come back and recommend to anybody visiting the area.

This little cafe is tucked away in Fitzrovia but well worth a visit. You will be greeted with the best, warmest welcome. The coffee is stunning and served in exactly the right sized mug. Breakfast is always fressh and delicious

This is our favourite Brazilian coffee/restaurant place. The staff is absolutely amazing. The food is finger-licking and its in a good sunny location(when the london weather allows it to be). Im dying for their desserts.

It was such a enjoyable afternoon! The atmosphere is really inviting the place is not really big with a few tables and little bar and kitchen with a massive stock of I presume Portuguese and Brazilian wines! The blonde waitress was really kind and polite! My friend suggest me to try a coxinhas which I did and really enjoyed! Next would definitely come and have a full meal!

One of the best cofees i have tried in London.. I tried as well a piece of coconut cake and i loved it.If you work/live around Warren Street and likes good cofee... This is your place!!

This is a great neighborhood cafe.The owner.. Youda is one of the friendliest and energetic people I have ever met. Good food, very friendly service . We rented an apt nearby .. This became our 2nd home .. .

Very good coffee and nice snacks make this an ideal place to sit outside and watch the world go by . Service a little slow but no problem unless you are in a hurry

Being able to sit outside and enjoy friendly efficient service made this wait for an appointment at a nearby consultants almost enjoyable. Coffee and pastries which didn't break the bank busted the London rip off myth too.

We stumbled (literally) on the Cafe Rio by accident. We flew into London early this morning. With just 3 hours sleep, no breakfast at the hotel Sandman in Crawley and staggering across London with packbacks and bags, we were ready for food. It was so good, the food exceptional and Adli a great hostess. I didn't want to leave.

A great start to our day trip in London, warm welcome, awesome coffee, reasonably priced and great atmosphere, thank you.

I have been here on several occasions , it's one of London's best independent cafes. Well positioned nd has both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are friendly and efficient. Well worth a visit.

Really nice Brazilian cafe, excellent coffee and perfect for brunch or lunch. Particularly enjoyed my eggs benedict with bacon and my wife's vegetarian breakfast also looked very tasty. Handy for Tottenham Court Road, UCL Hospital and Warren Street station, service slightly on the slow side when we visited but still recommended.

I first had feijoada in Lisbon and was smitten. Then I tried Brazilian and fell deeper in love. But it has not been easy to find a superbly done presentation with all of the side elements - until I happened upon Cafe Rio, right next to my hotel in Fitzrovia. It was so delicious that I went back three times during the week I was there. After a long day of work, it was a lovely respite to wind down. For such a tiny place they have a fantastic menu. I found the staff charming and helpful, especially as I pondered which sinful-looking dessert to choose to enjoy in my hotel later (couldn't eat another bite after polishing off the feijoada plate with a cold beer). Oh yes, I WILL be back!

I think most people who have lived or travelled to Brazil will have enjoyed the various snacks and dishes that make places like Sao Paulo a culinary capital. At Cafe Rio, you can get many of those Brazilian treats - pao de queijo, risole, esfiha etc. They also do a good selection of desserts, like the delicious (and hyper-sweet) brigadeiro. They also offer a wide range of main courses, although I've mainly been here to get a hit of Brazilian snack food. They also serve acai, so I've enjoyed an acai and orange smoothie many times. It's a little on the pricey side, but if you miss your Brazilian food, this is definitely the place to go in central London. And the lady that runs it is so sweet! If you speak a little bit of Portuguese, you'll make her day.

Good fresh food. Ran by a brazilian. Authentic. Very nice atmosphere. Loved it. Had thr pasta. They make fresh deserts1

I'm so pleased to have found Cafe Rio. It's a cute, corner cafe, with very nice outdoor seating (fenced off and with heat lamps).I was briefly meeting friends before catching a train from Euston. This place is hugely convenient (a brief stroll from Warren Street), but feels nice and special.I had a bottle of their Portuguese beer (Sagres - always a favourite) and a lovely smoked salmon salad (very tasty and really fresh ingredients). That cost around £10 (hardly bad for central London).Although I sat outside, it looked cosy and atmospheric inside as well. And the waitress who looked after us was extremely helpful and friendly.Having lived in London for many years, I'd describe this cafe as a little gem, that's well worth seeking out, as you sit with a drink watching the world go by.

My friend and I have been to this cafe twice, and in both occasions we left distressed, annoyed, absolutely disgusted by the service and the attitude of one member of staff. One of the barmaids (the oldest and more experienced one) treats everybody like they are doing her a favour by coming in, literally. She was training a new waitress and continuously kept shouting and being rude towards her in front of all customers and it was just a horrible thing to see. The shocking point was when a group of 5 people came in for a coffee and she bluntly refused (in Portuguese) to give up her table to the paying customers who had to sit apart from each other in different tables. Complete lack of professionalism.They serve nice Brazilian savouries, but the reality is that there are a lot of other places in London with better food and are willing to give you the best service.

Um bom cafe, com boas opções de lanches. O preço é ok pros padrões de Londres. O ambiente é legal. Recomendado.

We found ourself in the Goodge Street area and found this café. It has a Brazilian twist to it, thus the name Rio. Decided to pop in for a coffee and snack. We ordered some cappuccinos and French pastries. With it being a fine day we took advantage of the outdoor seating. I recommend relaxing with a coffee and watching the world go by here. A Very nice café - nothing out of the ordinary but we really enjoyed the hour we spent here with our coffees and how relaxing it was in this part of London.

Had dinner at Cafe Rio tonight. My guest, a Moslem, does not eat pork. I asked if the hamburger they offered contained any and the proprietor sent us a message via a waitress that it was all beef. On his third mouthful my guest found to his horror that a layer of cheese in the burger hid a slice of bacon. Greatly distressed, he protested to a waitress who replied that she had been talking only of the patty, not the dish. She offered not one hint of an apology or even any acknowledgement of the seriousness of the matter for my guest. Shortly afterwards the restaurant proprietor came over to remonstrate with us for being angry about what had happened. She showed not one sign of understanding the significance of her error for my very distressed guest or caring in the slightest. There was no apology. She refused my offered payment for my (rather average) dish of black beans in an entirely graceless manner. People with a sloppy offhand attitude to customer needs and service like this have no place in the restaurant business. I wouldn't touch this place again with a barge pole.

How lovely to find somewhere with decent food, service with a smile, and quaintness in the middle of London. My omelette was excellent. Handy for UCL and Euston. Outdoor seating.

I been to many Brazilian restaurants and coffee shops in London. But nothing like cafe Rio. Cafe Rio delivery a real taste of home made Brazilian food. As a Brazilian myself, I can highly recommend Cafe Rio with no resignations. My partner who's Australian also loves cafe rio. We love our Saturday lunch in there.Cafe rio is a small but very elegant and heart warming cafe. The food are always well presented, tasty, beautiful and prices are very reasonable. Considering the location and the amount of food served on the plate. The owner is also a legend. Very friendly and she's always there supporting everyone. She always welcomes you with a big smile.I can't recommend the cafe high enough. Well done.

When I'm up near Warren Street, I always try to drop in here for lunch or coffee. It's always full if Brazilians and they serve authentic Brazilian food along with classic English standards like omelettes and sandwiches. Coffee is good & in sunny weather it's nice to sit outside and watch the world go by.