Best italians in Ipanema
Ipanema is one of Rio de Janeiro's top neighborhoods for italians. The Pico community has curated 18 spots for this combo — each with real reviews, photos, and a Pico Score, our quality indicator that blends Google ratings, community reviews, photos, and engagement. Average Pico Score across this list: 24. Highlights include Daka Pizza | Pizzaria Artesanal, Margutta and Gero Rio — three of the highest-rated addresses in the area.
Why italians in Ipanema?
Ipanema is one of Rio de Janeiro's most active dining zones, with a wide mix of crowds and price points. The italians scene in the area ranges from casual neighborhood spots to destinations worth planning a night around, and most places sit within a short walk of each other — which makes it easy to stack a visit with drinks or a second stop. All picks below are sorted by Pico Score, so the top results reflect what the community currently considers the best italian in Ipanema.
