My spouse and I dined as the Pergula Restaurant on arrival night, hoping for something light, quick, and inexpensive, but we found that our meal was none of those (although it was atmospheric dining pool-side in the moonlight)! I was not at all hungry, so I ordered nothing but a non-alcoholic drink, and my spouse’s dish of penne Bolognese cost over $50 (for a single-serving size, not a large bowl like you would get in the US from which you would have some leftovers to take home)! No less-expensive options were available; appetizers/starters seemed to be priced just as highly as the pasta, and certain tourist staples like the ubiquitous club sandwich were not offered. Overlooking the Copacabana’s legendary swimming pool, Pergula Restaurant offers first class Brazilian and international cuisine in a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. The casual poolside ambience is perfect for Pergula’s renowned Sunday Brunch. Don’t miss the Saturday lunch which draws in locals for Brazil’s national dish, the feijoada, a hearty bean and meat stew. We also dined indoors at the Pergula for breakfast each day, which was included in our room rate.
