$$$$PizzeriaBotafogo
Ferro e Farinha bakes naturally leavened pizza in a wood oven at its Botafogo branch, and Veja Rio named it best pizzeria in 2026, in Rio de Janeiro.
OrderA wood-fired pizza made with the house's naturally fermented dough
TipReserve by phone or through the house's Instagram account; the bar makes its own cocktails and this is one of four Rio branches.
$$$$PizzeriaTijuca
Bento Pizzeria Napoletana bakes Neapolitan pizzas on Rua Afonso Pena in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and ranked 11th in 50 Top Pizza Latin America 2026.
OrderThe Bento pizza: pomodoro pelati, fior di latte, house calabresa, gorgonzola and chilli oil.
TipThe room seats 55 and opens Tuesday to Sunday evenings only, from 18:00, so arrive early on weekends.
$$$$PizzeriaJardim Botanico
Ella Pizzaria bakes wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas in a casarão on Rua Pacheco Leão in Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, and now opens for weekend lunch.
OrderThe Lombo pizza: Canadian loin, smoked scamorza, crisp Parma and chilli jelly.
TipWeekend lunch runs 12:00 to 16:00 with the full menu, and the room seats 56, so the lunch slot is the easier time to get a table.
$$$$PizzeriaJardim Botanico
Capricciosa Pizza D.O.C. serves pizza on Rua Maria Angélica in Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, and placed 20th in 50 Top Pizza Latin America in 2026.
OrderThe capricciosa pizza: tomato, ham, artichoke, mushrooms, bacon and egg.
TipThe operator lists a second house on Rua Vinícius de Moraes in Ipanema; this entry is the Jardim Botânico one, open evenings only.
$$$$PizzeriaZona Oeste
Piccola Fattoria bakes wood-fired Neapolitan pizza on Rua Professora Luiza Nogueira Gonçalves in Recreio, Rio de Janeiro; a 2026 50 Top Pizza pick.
OrderThe Caprese pizza with buffalo mozzarella and olive pesto; banana and Ovomaltine for dessert.
TipIt opens Tuesday to Sunday evenings only; the address is Bloco 02, Loja 115, in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes complex, so check the unit.
$$$$PizzeriaBotafogo
Ferro e Farinha bakes naturally leavened pizza in a wood oven in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, and stays open until midnight, or 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
OrderA wood-fired pizza made with the house's naturally fermented dough
TipOne of four Rio branches; reserve by phone or via the house's Instagram, and note the Botafogo house shuts at midnight except on Friday and Saturday.