Praia da Pipa
Real Italian food from well-traveled Roman-born chef Michele, whose passion for fresh ingredients can be seen in his ever-changing menus: lamb with…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
São Paulo State
Considered the best option in town, this trim, tiny, spotless little place specializes in simple but expertly prepared local seafood. Expect fish stews…
Rio de Janeiro
A few steps from the entrance to the Belmond Copacabana Palace, Momo is a cheery gelateria serving the neighborhood's best ice cream. All the classics are…
Alter do Chão
Travelers tend to miss this low-key waterfront restaurant, despite it having first-rate fish meals and outstanding river and island panoramas from its 2nd…
Belo Horizonte
Regularly voted one of Belo Horizonte's best pizzerias, Marília earns accolades for its chewy-crispy crust, top-quality mozzarella and deliciously fresh…
Ceará
Near the beginning of Broadway, this Italian-run bakery serves Canoa's best espresso and does a perfect little variety of early-rise, baked-in-house…
Porto Alegre
Housed in an eclectic 1917 Rio Branco mansion amid grand pianos and wine art, this funky bistro serves an extraordinarily good-value executive lunch for R…
Belo Horizonte
The concept is simple at this health-conscious lunch spot, founded by a trio of women: select one of the three daily specials (including one vegetarian…
Pará
This family-run choice has a few tables on a sunny patio and a few more inside the owners' clapboard home. The menu is painted on the wall and consists of…
Belém
If you've visited a Pará beach town, you'll recognize some of the dishes at this popular restaurant. Caranguejo (crab feast) is an Algodoal staple and a…
Salvador
Flickering candles lead the way up to a charmingly decorated 2nd-floor dining room, where you can feast on Dona Chika-ka's famous bobó de camarão (shrimp…
São Luís
The best cheap eats in the historical center can be found at this friendly roadside stand on the Largo do Comércio that serves delicious savory and sweet…
Rio de Janeiro
Around the corner from the beach, Porto das Carnes serves excellent cuts of meat that are chargrilled to juicy perfection. Stop in for the good-value R$54…
São Paulo
One of Sampa's most popular and best vegetarian restaurants. A daily-changing salad buffet is offered (okra with vinaigrette is perennially popular) along…
Paraty
Ask locals where to find reasonably priced fresh seafood and they'll send you to this simple beachfront kiosk on Praia do Pontal. From straightforward…
Centro & the Mainland
You'll often find local celebrities at this historic bar and restaurant in the Mercado Municipal indulging in a happy hour of frothy house-brewed beer,…
Pará
True, dishes like fish with shrimp sauce or breaded buffalo steak can be had anywhere on the island, but the food and presentation at this pousada are…
Bahia
This casual and hugely popular restaurant has outdoor tables, inexpensive set lunches from feijoada (bean-and-meat stew) to peixe frito (fried fish), and…
Fernando de Noronha
São Paulo émigré Mauricio Vilela does his best to recreate pizza paulistana, and does a fine job considering Noronha logistics. Favorites such as cearense…
Morro de São Paulo
If the name wasn't enough of a giveaway, at Jony Milanesa Club you'll find a slew of different varieties of chicken milanesa, as well as burgers and…
Santa Catarina
Blumenau has waited decades for proper espresso and the Daily Coffee delivers along with a long list of pour-over coffee brews and speciality drinks. It's…
Bahia
At Bem Te Vi traditional Brazilian staples (lots of grilled meat and ample accompaniments) are served up in an airy outdoor dining space that has the feel…
São Paulo
Denver Bronco–obsessed Paulo Yoller is the city's tattooed Beastie Boy of burgers and often regarded as Sampa's most creative grillman. Our go-to is the…
Bahia
At this local favorite, homemade candies, ice creams and liqueurs are made from regional fruits; the coffee is excellent too. The specialty of the house…
Minas Gerais
At the foot of the long staircase leading up to Igreja Santa Rita, this sweet cafe with outdoor seating serves up prime views of Serro's main square,…
Amazonas
The refined menu, bar service and warm rustic ambience make this a pleasant surprise in the middle of the Amazon, but the main reason to come is to sample…
Manaus
The tables are crammed together and the fans are blowing full blast to accommodate the scads of loyal clients at this great hole-in-the-wall just off…
Salvador
The picture-perfect garden patio and elegant dining room are fine settings to enjoy one of Pelô’s top menus. You’ll find Bahian classics, fresh seafood…
Recife
Atmospheric Bercy Village serves up good-value savory and sweet crepes, and fab salads and sandwiches in a cool, semi-outdoor ambience that's pretty…
Brasília
This excellent pescatarian (fish but no meat) por-quilo (per kilo) restaurant is worth seeking out for creative dishes and the rustic, inner-city…
Brazil
Located just north of the Passarela do Caranguejo and across the street from the beach, this casually elegant eatery has a breezy open terrace that's…
Curitiba
Curitiba's excellent urban market, full of food stalls, cafes, gourmet emporiums and Brazil's first organic food court.
Rio de Janeiro State
Prices are higher than at your average por-kilo joint, but the atmosphere can’t be beat at this classy converted mansion across from Praça da Liberdade…
Santa Catarina
A local favorite on the sands at Praia da Joaquina, where fresh grilled anchova (bluefish) with capers and anything with shrimp goes down a treat. It's…
The Amazon
Come hungry and treat yourself to the all-you-can-eat rodízio (a buffet of fresh meat) at this large place north of the plaza. The dining area won't win…
Piauí
Locally famous for its enormous and delicious torta de caranguejo (crab omelette). Don’t expect expresso service but do expect it to be worth the wait…
Brasília
In the southern hotel district, Fogo de Chão is of imposing dimensions. The rodízio (all-you-can-eat grilled meat) certainly isn't cheap, but service is…
Belém
This enduringly popular place a block back from the waterfront is named after the açaí berry, which has taken Brazil by storm with its antioxidant…
Pará
La Tasca is a lively place in the evening, and we love the mix of tapas-style plates. Signature dishes include bacalhau espiritual (a creamy, Portuguese…
Morro de São Paulo
Excellent seafood is prepared simply or with Bahian spice; fish moqueca and casquinha de siri (shredded crab meat) are excellent. Part of the appeal is…
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