Michelin-starred pan-Asian restaurant inside the Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, with an omakase option led by chef Nello Cassese.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Nello Cassese
- Category
- Inside a hotelLunch omakase
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin 1 starMichelin starred
Restaurante Mee sits within the Belmond Copacabana Palace on Av. Atlântica, facing Copacabana beach. It holds a Michelin star and is classified as a modern sushi, pan-Asian kitchen, with an omakase experience listed among the hotel's dining programs alongside wine dinners and Sunday brunch.
Chef Nello Cassese is named in connection with the property's dining operation. The restaurant is open nightly from 19:00 to midnight, seven days a week, according to posted hours.
As part of a five-star hotel group, Mee falls into the luxury price tier; the hotel does not publish an exact omakase price on the page reviewed, so cost should be confirmed directly with the restaurant. Reservations run through the hotel's dining channels or by phone rather than a standalone restaurant website.
Given its location inside the Copacabana Palace, diners can expect a formal hotel-dining setting rather than a standalone sushi counter. Those planning a visit should call ahead to confirm the omakase format, current pricing, and whether advance booking is required, since availability at a Michelin-starred hotel restaurant can be limited.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Restaurante Mee?
- Reservations go through the Belmond Copacabana Palace's dining channels or by calling the hotel directly at (21) 2548-7070.
- What are the opening hours?
- The restaurant is listed as open from 19:00 to midnight every day of the week.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- An exact price isn't published; given its luxury tier and hotel setting, diners should confirm current pricing when booking.
- Who is the chef?
- Nello Cassese is the chef associated with the restaurant.
- Does Mee have a Michelin star?
- Yes, it is listed as Michelin starred with one star.
Details checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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