Lumio at Copacabana Palace: Nello Cassese’s New Tasting Menu Restaurant
Updated September 29, 2026. Lumio is the new Italian restaurant at Copacabana Palace, scheduled to open in November 2026 in the renovated space associated for decades with the former Cipriani. Chef Nello Cassese remains in charge.
Quick summary
| Location | Copacabana Palace — Av. Atlântica, 1702 |
| Opening | November 2026 |
| Reservations | Expected from October 2026 |
| Chef | Nello Cassese |
| Format | Tasting menu only |
| Capacity | 38 guests per night |
| Pairings | Three pairing options announced |
| Wine cellar | More than 400 labels |
When does Lumio open?
Belmond officially states November 2026. One report mentioned November 3 as a forecast, but the hotel page checked did not fix that exact date, so confirm before making plans.
What changes from Cipriani?
The restaurant keeps Nello Cassese but launches a new identity, combining southern Italian traditions and cucina povera with ingredients and references he absorbed during his years in Rio.
How the experience will work
Lumio is designed exclusively around a tasting menu. With just 38 guests per night, expect a more controlled, longer-paced experience rather than a quick à la carte dinner.
Wine and pairings
The restaurant announced three pairing options and a cellar with more than 400 labels curated by Ed Arruda. A Dom Pérignon Chef’s Table is also planned.
How to book
Belmond says reservations open in October. Use the hotel’s official channel as the primary reference.
→ Open the official Lumio page
What will it cost?
The official page checked had not published the menu price yet. This guide does not estimate it based on the former Cipriani.
Where to stay
Copacabana is the obvious base for a special dinner here, while Ipanema, Botafogo and Flamengo also offer easy access.
FAQ
Is Lumio already open?
Not as of September 29, 2026. Opening is planned for November.
Is it the former Cipriani?
It occupies the renovated space associated with the former restaurant but has a new name, concept and identity.
Will it be à la carte?
No. Belmond says Lumio is designed exclusively around a tasting menu.
How much will it cost?
The official price had not yet been published on the page checked.
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