Piano Leblon: Fresh Pasta, Grill, Wine & Prices in Rio
Updated September 29, 2026. Piano is a new Italian restaurant on Rua Dias Ferreira, 233 in Leblon, next to Clan BBQ. It combines fresh pasta, Italian classics and charcoal-grilled preparations.
Quick summary
| Address | Rua Dias Ferreira, 233, store A — Leblon |
| Cuisine | Contemporary Italian, fresh pasta and grill |
| Seats | About 46–50 |
| Wine | More than 50 Italian labels |
| Profile | Dinner, couples, small groups, slow evening |
What is Piano like?
The restaurant belongs to the same group as Clan BBQ but is not simply an Italian steakhouse. The kitchen uses fire and a Josper oven in recipes rooted in Italian cooking with occasional Rio influences.
What to order
Recent coverage highlighted porchetta croquettes with fontina, grilled melanzana alla parmigiana, carbonara, casarecce al pesto, agnolotti del plin, gnocchi with Brazilian cheese fonduta and mushrooms, plus desserts such as meringata di fragole.
Reference prices
Porchetta croquette R$ 38; melanzana alla parmigiana R$ 49; casarecce al pesto R$ 84; carbonara R$ 98; agnolotti del plin R$ 108; gnocchi R$ 125; a Sangiovese glass cited in coverage R$ 49.
Should you reserve?
Recent reports mentioned frequent waits since opening. Because the room is small, reserving is recommended when possible, especially Friday and Saturday.
Hours
Published hours changed during the first weeks. The most recent coverage consulted mentioned lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday, with later closing Friday and Saturday. Confirm before leaving.
How to get there
Rua Dias Ferreira is one of Leblon’s main dining streets. Metro plus walking/ride-hailing works well; street parking at night can be difficult.
Where to stay
Leblon is one of Rio’s best bases for beach and dining, though also one of the most expensive. Ipanema, Copacabana and Botafogo are alternatives.
FAQ
Is Piano part of the Clan group?
Yes, it is linked to the Clan BBQ group.
Does it serve lunch?
Recent reports indicated lunch on some days, but hours were still changing; confirm before going.
Is a reservation required?
Not officially, but the restaurant is small and has had high demand.
Is it expensive?
It is a mid-to-upper-range Leblon restaurant; published pasta mains were around R$ 84–125.
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