Koral in Rio de Janeiro: Pedro Coronha’s Bib Gourmand for Seafood and Fire in Ipanema
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Highlights
- Bib Gourmand · Michelin Guide 2026
- Ipanema · Rua Barão da Torre 446
- Lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays.
Quick Links: Michelin · Rio de Janeiro guide · Michelin dining hub
Contents
- A young chef’s big night
- Light, precise and coastal
- The room
- Plan around Ipanema
- Hours and reservations
- Frequently asked questions
A young chef’s big night
At the Michelin Guide Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo 2026 ceremony, held on 13 April 2026 at the Copacabana Palace, Koral received a Bib Gourmand and its chef, 29-year-old carioca Pedro Coronha, received the Michelin Young Chef Award. Coronha worked at Eleven Rio and in Lisbon under Joachim Koerper and did a stage in Copenhagen before opening Koral in 2024.
Light, precise and coastal
Michelin describes the cooking as contemporary, technical and approachable, with fish and seafood at the center and meat, pasta and vegetables also on the menu. Dishes the Guide mentions include a smoked steak tartare, a shrimp salad snack with grilled and smoked avocado cream, and a warm layered cheesecake with guava paste. Local press also highlights the grilled octopus.
The room
Koral seats around a hundred in a modern, cozy room with an open kitchen and a bar near the entrance — easy for a long lunch after the beach or a relaxed dinner in Ipanema.
Plan around Ipanema
Walk the beach, then head a few blocks inland for lunch. Our Rio de Janeiro guide covers where to stay and our other Michelin restaurant guides in the city.
The photograph on this page shows Ipanema, not the restaurant itself.
Hours and reservations
Koral opens from noon Tuesday to Sunday (until 5pm on Sunday) and is closed on Mondays. Reservations are taken by WhatsApp and through the restaurant’s Instagram; confirm current hours before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Koral have a Michelin distinction?
Yes. Koral received a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide for Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Who is the chef at Koral?
Pedro Coronha, who also won the Michelin Young Chef Award in 2026.
Where is Koral?
At Rua Barão da Torre 446 in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.
What kind of food does Koral serve?
Contemporary cooking focused on fish and seafood, with meat, pasta and vegetable dishes too.
Verified 12 October 2026. Official sources: Michelin · Catraca Livre
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