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Picanha grilled to order on St. Clair

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Picanha grelhada

Picanha grelhada

Picanha is our signature cut, and it's the one to get if you're in the mood for steak. Try the Picanha Grelhada com Mandioca, or the Espetada de Picanha com Linguiça, Pimentão e Cebola.
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Feijoada on the daily specials

Feijoada on the daily specials

Feijoada turns up on our specials, so ask what's on. Our black beans are the traditional kind.

Moqueca, coxinha and sweets

The patio on St. Clair

The patio on St. Clair

When it's warm, grab a table on the sidewalk patio. Order a picanha and stay a while.

We had a great dinner at Rio 40! For drinks, we ordered a frozen margarita and a daiquiri — both were really good. For our main dishes, we had the picanha with pineapple and a regular picanha, and everything was absolutely delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and all the sides — beans, potatoes, salad, and rice — were tasty and complemented the dish really well. The pineapple was juicy, sweet, and just perfect. The portions are big, so make sure you come hungry or plan to…

Valentina P.

Food was DELICIOUS! Great vegetarian options. Best pudim I’ve ever had. We had such a great experience here thanks to our server, Luca. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we sat down. Service like that makes all the difference!

Fernanda F.

This is an amazing Brazilian restaurant. The foods are delicious and generous portions. We got the grilled pork and rib eye steak. We also ordered the tiger shrimps in their very own made sauce. All turned out to be great. Atmosphere is really nice and welcoming. The staff are friendly and customer service is top notch. I’m sure I’ll be back and will try other dishes. Highly recommend this as they made sure that we get the best experience as our first time customers.

Cj

Wow. The food is awesome, the service is friendly, honestly the only issue is its not close enough to us lol. I love their "espetada de picanha com liguica, pimentao e cebola" ie steak, sausage, and veggies cooked on a skewer, fries, and beans! My go to meal when I visit. Also tried my fiance's alcatra ao molho gorgonzola. Ie. Steak with cheesy sauce, fries and chips. Very yummy but slightly not as good as mine haha. Can't wait to return! :)

Amanda L.

I had Picanha Grelhada and it was amazing. Huge serving of cassava, the rice was rich and delicious (paired with beans), the picanha was grilled to perfection. The farofa offered a nice toasty texture to the meal. I also had an açai sorbet after, and that one was not too sweet (opted for no condense milk), earthy and was delicious as well. I cannot wait to be back at this spot, and will definitely recommend it to my friends! June 2026: came back and had the tiger shrimp for appetizer,…

hazariah S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Rio 40° Restaurant is known for Brazilian plates served with rice. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Picanha Grelhada: Grilled rump steak served with rice, beans, farofa, vinaigrette, and crispy fries.
  • Strogonoff De Frango: Creamy chicken and mushroom stroganoff paired with rice and crispy fries.
  • Moqueca De Camarao: Shrimp stew made with olive oil, green peppers, onions, palm oil, tomato sauce, hot sauce, herbs, and coconut milk, paired with rice and salad.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Brazilian cooking in Toronto, from grilled picanha and chicken croquettes to shrimp moqueca and passion fruit mousse.

  • Brazilian Food: Brazilian dishes range from grilled picanha and shrimp moqueca to tapioca bites, chicken croquettes, and condensed milk pudding. Examples include Picanha Grelhada, Moqueca de Camarão, Dadinho de Tapioca, Coxinha - Chicken & Cheese Croquettes, and Pudim de Leite Condensado.
  • Latin American Food: Brazilian flavors anchor these Latin American dishes, with beef and chicken stroganoff, cassava accompaniments, black beans, and tropical desserts. Examples include Strogonoff de Carne, Strogonoff de Frango, Mandioca Frita com Molho de Parmesão, Black Beans, and Mousse de Maracujá.
  • Vegetarian Food: Vegetarian choices span moqueca and stroganoff, fried polenta, sautéed vegetables, salads, and sweet finishes. Examples include Moqueca Vegetariana, Stroganoff Vegetariano, Polenta Frita, Sautéed Vegetables, Salada Verde, and Açaí with Fruits.
  • Gluten Free Food: Grilled picanha, salmon with passion fruit sauce, and vegetable moqueca sit alongside rice, beans, and salads. Examples include Picanha Grelhada, Salmão Grelhado ao Molho de Maracujá, Moqueca Vegetariana, Rice, Black Beans, and Salada Verde.
  • Steak: Steak dishes feature grilled picanha with cassava or pineapple, picanha strips, and beef with Gorgonzola sauce. Examples include Picanha Grelhada com Mandioca, Picanha Grelhada com Ananás, Iscas de Picanha (Picanha Strips), and Alcatra ao Molho Gorgonzola.

Additionally, explore Chicken, Desserts, Seafood, Drinks, Salads, and Fish.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Rio 40° Restaurant offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Forest Hill, Weston, Swansea, Downsview, Leaside, York Mills, Toronto, New Toronto, Mimico, Etobicoke, Rexdale, Don Mills, Long Branch, Thornhill, Malton, Woodbridge, Scarborough Junction, Brimley, and Port Credit.

Our location

Map showing the location of Rio 40° Restaurant on 1256 Saint Clair Avenue West in Toronto
Rio 40° Restaurant

Toronto, ON

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