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Brazilian hospitality and gastronomy expansions

Overview

The Brazilian hospitality and gastronomy sectors are experiencing high-end expansions. In Rio de Janeiro, the Copacabana Palace, a Belmond hotel, announced the November 2026 launch of LUMIO. Led by Chef Nello Cassese, the restaurant will feature an intimate tasting menu designed to bridge Southern Italian traditions with Brazilian ingredients.

Further expansion is noted in Rio Grande do Sul, where the Manda Brasa Group plans to open the 20Barra9 restaurant in Canela near Caracol Falls in 2026. The group also intends to expand into São Paulo by 2027 with its 20Barra9 and 1835 Carne e Brasa brands.

Entities

Nello Cassese · Copacabana Palace · Canela · Rio de Janeiro · Belmond

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil hospitality sector announces new restaurant expansions
New culinary expansions are underway in Brazil, including Chef Nello Cassese’s Lumio at Rio’s Copacabana Palace in 2026 and Grupo Manda Brasa’s 20Barra9 opening in Canela.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Copacabana Palace to launch new restaurant LUMIO in 2026
Chef Nello Cassese will launch LUMIO, a new intimate tasting menu restaurant at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Palace, scheduled to open in November 2026.

Sources

exame.com · hoteliernews.com.br · kleberpatricio.com.br · panrotas.com.br