Description: This cute little pizza shop is located in northern Copacabana, near the border with Botafogo. One of Rio's premier Italian budget restaurants, this is popular with locals and tourists alike.
The easiest way to get here is by taxi, unless you are staying in a nearby hotel. Definitely do not attempt to walk, as it's a good distance from the center of Copacabana.
We visited Primo Cappo as our last meal before leaving town on an overnight bus. We arrived at around 9:00 PM and found the place still as packed as ever, filled with the laughter and conversation of many groups of people enjoying the best pizza in the city. We grabbed a table and joined in on the fun, experiencing the atmosphere around us. Primo Cappo may be about good food, but it's also about good times with friends.
The pizza menu is extensive and varied at Primo Cappo, almost too extensive to have to choose from. After a good ten minutes of debating what to order, I decided upon the very tasty Brazilian personal pizza, with hard-boiled eggs, olives, and peppers. I also ordered a margarita personal pizza, with fresh tomato and basil, which was also excellent. The pizzas are generally thin-crust, with a nice spread of tomato sauce, a generous helping of cheese, and then the toppings. Beer is free-flowing, too, and relatively inexpensive at around $1.50 USD per pint.
My meal companion had a delightful chicken dinner instead of pizza. The half bird was served alongside massive amounts of boiled veggies. The portions are huge here (see photos) and the bill came to a modest $13 USD for both dinners.
Treat yourself to some excellent pizza in the heart of Copacabana. You won't find a better slice in Brazil. Take out specials are available, and they do deliver. They accept all major credit cards.
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