Minas Gerais
Ramon prides itself on perfectly cooked meats and all the traditional mineira favorites. For a bargain, try the prato comercial (meat, beans, rice, salad…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
Belo Horizonte
A long-standing Belo Horizonte institution, Vecchio Sogno is a splurge-worthy destination for fine Italian food. Mains range from duck and wild rice…
Bahia
This Italian classic, housed in a sweet, old-fashioned house on the main drag, is known for its hearty portions of homemade gnocchi. Also on the menu:…
Amazonas
A wooden stairway leads from the plaza down to platforms where umbrella-shaded tables have views overlooking the river and Praia Grande beyond. Grilled…
Bahia
Fresh pastries, strong coffee, and well-made sandwiches and salads are on the menu at this airy coffee shop in the historic center. It's also one of the…
Belo Horizonte
At this classy, high-ceilinged restaurant in the heart of the chic Lourdes district, the well-prepared and -presented specialties include grilled meat,…
Rio de Janeiro State
On the picturesque grounds of the Casa da Ipiranga, these converted stables provide a pleasant backdrop for the menu of pasta, risotto, fish and meat…
Minas Gerais
This cozy, low-key eatery specializes in hearty mineira fare, with soups bubbling on the wood-fired stove every night; there’s also pizza for those…
Bahia
A first-rate locale for a romantic evening out in Arraial: this stylish eatery exudes tropical chic with its old-world decor, new-world music, superb…
Porto de Galinhas
The excellent fish dishes at this longstanding seafooder are served in orange roof tiles (telhas) and staff can bring them right down to the sand. On…
Búzios
Half-liter goblets of fresh fruit juice and sandwiches piled onto four varieties of homemade bread make this Ossos corner eatery a tempting pit stop en…
São Paulo
Pop into this Japanese convenience store in Liberdade for tasty sakura moti (sweets made from red kidney bean paste, rice and cherry blossom leaves). They…
Minas Gerais
This friendly spot in a 180-year-old stone house specializes in grilled meats such as picanha (Brazil's favorite cut of steak), along with pizza and…
Salvador
Dig into some crispy grilled octopus and a potent pisco sour at this Peruvian restaurant with impressive harbor views. If you want to dine as the sun sets…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
This candlelit beach bar and lounge is perfect for sundown cocktails, with reasonably priced (by Ilha Grande standards!) pratos do dia (daily specials)…
São Luís
A memorable spot for Maranhensehe cuisine; this is the older, more traditional location of this restaurant, a branch of which is also found in Calhau.
Minas Gerais
Tucked down a side street from Praça Gomes Freire, this bright and cheery two-level eatery serves everything from steak to seafood to pizza, all…
Bahia
Located close to the beach, this lovely per-kilo restaurant offers a small but delicious selection of salads and seafood-oriented dishes to be enjoyed in…
Santa Catarina
In upgraded baby blue clapboard digs on the beach, Mamma Mia is a good option for espresso, light bites and more sophisticated mains, with as much focus…
The Amazon
The ambience here is lacking, but if you’re famished and in the mood for meat, you're sure to leave satisfied. The rodízio (all-you-can-eat buffet) is…
Rio de Janeiro State
The sidewalk tables at this animated eatery overlook the canal, one of the most picturesque spots in town. The house specialty is picanha na chapa …
Rio de Janeiro
This restaurant above Confeitaria Colombo spreads an extensive buffet of Brazilian dishes for those wanting to soak up a splendid interior.
Búzios
Crowds flock here not only for the sweet and savory crepes, but also for mixed drinks at the outdoor bar, sports events on the big screen TVs and the…
Bahia
Mandarine Gourmet, located just off the main square, has a menu full of incredible gourmet burgers featuring toppings like cacau-infused BBQ sauce and…
Alter do Chão
Perched on a rise overlooking the water, this caravan-and-plastic-chair place serves tapioca pancakes with a mix of sweet and salty fillings. It's that…
Lençóis
Lençóis' burgeoning bohemian population can be found congregating at this cafe that specializes in tasty crepes, pastas and craft beer, some of which is…
Salvador
One of Salvador’s oldest and best ice-cream shops, with two popular locations in the Pelourinho, and another on Praça Municipal.
Santa Catarina
Italian training and equipment ensure the creamy gelato produced here is some of Brazil's best. Killer flavors include pistachio and doce de leite (milk…
Salvador
Come to this nondescript pizzeria in the Carmo area for hearty, homemade Italian staples and strong drinks. The owners are friendly and fun and the…
Gramado
Gramado's best cafe is short on forced touristy schtick and long on charm. Come for espresso (proper to-go cups), sweets, more sophisticated bistro fare…
Rio Grande do Sul
A sophisticated little surprise for Rio Grande, this Euro-style bistro does a small but great selection of Italian and French dishes, complemented by…
Salvador
If you find yourself craving pancakes or other American-style breakfast staples try this ultramodern coffee shop just up the street from the museums in…
Piauí
You’d be a fool to lunch anywhere other than this great-value, well-presented regional buffet. In the evenings there is a wide selection of a la carte…
Minas Gerais
Organic salads and mineira cuisine cooked over the wood fire are the specialties at this self-serve opposite the bandstand in Caxambu's central square.
Ceará
Great little Italian-run place serving up thin-crust, wood-oven pizzas with farm-fresh mozzarella and quality pasta dishes in an atmospheric open-air…
Porto de Galinhas
This creative, part open-air, beachside seafood restaurant serves exceptional fish (try the yummy Terra Mar) as well as risottos and paellas for four…
The Amazon
Another popular open-air lunch spot serving fish in every way imaginable, from Portuguese fish stew to Bahian style (fried and spicy). Closed some Sundays.
Minas Gerais
Help yourself to a wide variety of mineira home cooking, including desserts, at this welcoming new self-serve near the Igreja NS de Conceição.
Bahia
Overlooking the beach, elegant Estrela do Mar serves expertly prepared seafood, pasta and salads. There's a children's menu and a decent wine list too.
Belém
This cool and contemporary cafe is popular with well-heeled locals looking for good coffee served up with an enticing range of sweet and salty treats.
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