Founded in 1975 by the Sicilian brothers Salvatore and Orazio Rametta, whose ice cream became famous in colourful cups sold by vendors on the sand at Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. Regulars know their order before they walk in.
- Address
- Rua Voluntários da Pátria 150-D, Botafogo
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 15 min
- Price
- One scoop BRL 17.98, picolé BRL 11 (Veja Rio Comer & Beber 2026)
- Price level
- R$
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Classic flavours: romeu e julieta, doce de leite with torta alemã, and yoghurt with fruit.
- Fruit picolés such as manga, morango or milho verde are the beach-style choice.
- There are about 30 shops; the Francisco Otaviano shop by Arpoador is another (Veja Rio).