Must-see restaurants in Brazil

  • Balada Mix

    Rio de Janeiro

    This restaurant and drinking spot has a pleasant outside seating area and a welcoming vibe. Minimalist and funky decor really sets the place off at night…

  • Caranguejo de Sergipe

    Salvador

    A favorite among tourists, this always-packed restaurant is known for fresh crabs and platters of grilled seafood and vegetables. The service and food can…

  • Bistrô Santa Marta

    Santa Catarina

    Personalized service greets guests at this adorable, seven-table contemporary bistro in Canto da Lagoa. The honest-to-goodness hospitality is delivered by…

  • Botequim Bodega do Sal

    Rio de Janeiro

    Near Pedra do Sal (a major destination for samba lovers on Mondays and Fridays), this classic eating and drinking spot serves a fine variety of…

  • Churrascaria do Chico

    Rio Grande do Sul

    We're not sure what's more difficult, finding a restaurant open for Sunday lunch or finding a seat at the one that is! But everybody's favorite restaurant…

  • Forneria Catarina

    Centro & the Mainland

    Considering it's located far, far outside São Paulo city limits, this upscale Sampa-style pizzeria does an absolute bang-up job with pizza Paulistana – at…

  • Frevo

    São Paulo

    A São Paulo institution and no doubt the most humble meal you can get on uppity Rua Oscar Freire, Frevo specializes in simple Middle Eastern-influenced…

  • Restaurante Quinta da Boa Vista

    Rio de Janeiro

    Inside the former 1822 chapel of the former royal palace, this place serves excellent bacalhau ao forno (oven-baked codfish), caldeirada de frutos de mar …

  • Santa Mistura

    Santa Catarina

    Part smart bistro, part emporium, Santa Mistura is a classy spot for Brazilian fusion fare (two courses R$38.90 to R$43.90) along with a handful of…

  • Amadeus

    Belo Horizonte

    Attached to the Royal Savassi hotel, this airy glass-walled restaurant near Praça Liberdade boasts a a sumptuous per kilo buffet and a 2500-label wine…

  • Bananaland

    Búzios

    Standing out among the several deluxe self-serve eateries on this street for its wide variety of offerings, Bananaland offers a little something for…

  • Taquería La Sabrosa

    São Paulo

    An authentic taqueria would once be rarer than a chupacabra sighting in São Paulo! But this colorful Mexican-Brazilian operation churns out tacos,…

  • Paixão de Verão

    Santa Catarina

    At it since 1979 right on the sands of busy Praia dos Ingleses, this classier seafooder is your best chance for a memorable meal in the immediate area. …

  • Bar Gambrinus

    Porto Alegre

    This restaurant in the Mercado Público is popular for its old-world aura and extremely fresh seafood.

  • Cantinho Mineiro

    Bahia

    While most of the restaurants on Arraial d'Ajuda's main stretch don't open until dinner, Cantinho Mineiro offers a solid menu of lunch options on a sunny…

  • Uxua Praia Bar

    Bahia

    Even if you're not lucky enough to be staying in Trancoso's top-of-the-line Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa, you can pay a visit to the hotel's stylish but relaxed…

  • Praça da Taínha

    Bahia

    This grassy open-air plaza is home to several casual, budget-friendly eateries – look for crepes, pizzas, sandwiches, tapioca, moqueca (fish stew), ice…

  • Beco das Cores

    Bahia

    This lively galleria is a big draw for its atmosphere and variety: you’ll find good sushi, crepes, pizza and more gourmet fare; there’s live music on…

  • Casa da Nati

    Bahia

    A longtime Praia do Forte favorite, Casa da Nati spreads an excellent self-serve lunch buffet (per kilo R$62), plus a good menu of à la carte dishes all…

  • O Rei do Peixe

    The Amazon

    One of several open-air restaurants across from the plaza that are popular with local workers and families. For R$16 you can pile up your plate with a…

  • Bibi Sucos

    Rio de Janeiro

    Offering much the same recipe for success as its Leblon branch, Bibi serves dozens of juices, along with savory and sweet crepes, sandwiches, burgers,…

  • Tia Maluca Praia do Forte

    Rio de Janeiro State

    Directly opposite the beach at Praia do Forte, the 'Crazy Aunt' is part of a small Cabo Frio–based chain specializing in big platters of grilled fish and…

  • Giordani Gastronomia Cultural

    Rio Grande do Sul

    A wildly popular option in the heart of Via Trento, Giordani serves the ubiquitous sequencia: an all-you-can-eat menu of pasta dishes and grilled meat…

  • Búfalo Branco

    Foz do Iguaçu

    This spacious Foz classic certainly isn't Brazil's best churrascaria, but it's said to be the best in town and continues to draw locals and tourists alike…

  • Churrasco ao Vivo

    São Paulo State

    This popular Argentine-owned parilla (steakhouse) grills meat from the homeland (and neighboring Uruguay). It's not the best in town, but being open daily…

  • Restaurante Tiradentes

    Minas Gerais

    Travelers on a tight budget will appreciate the bargain-priced all-you-can-eat buffet at this hole-in-the-wall between Praça Tiradentes and Igreja São…

  • Chapéu do Couro

    Recife

    For huge portions of traditional grilled meats and seafood at great prices, it's hard to go past this expansive restaurant a couple of blocks back from…

  • Guido's Restaurante

    Bahia

    Guido's, located on Praia da Cueira, is famous on Boipeba for its lobster, which you can watch being grilled while you sip a beer. Locals are divided on…

  • Hannah

    Minas Gerais

    It may not be the world's most authentic Japanese restaurant, but Hannah's wide-ranging menu is tasty enough and offers a welcome break from standard…

  • Berimbau

    Bahia

    Berimbau is stuck in the past, in the best sense of the phrase: the classic corner diner looks like the setting for a '60s-era Brazilian film. In the…

  • Atobá

    São Paulo State

    In a colonial building on the town’s main square, Atobá offers a decent por-kilo buffet with a limited mix of Brazilian and international dishes. Small…

  • Don Vergilio

    The Amazon

    Popular pizzeria and per-kilo spot, open late for those nighttime munchies. Pizzas have thick roped crusts and come with both classic toppings (Margherita…

  • Zeca Restaurante

    Santa Catarina

    Zeca is the best of the simple seafood restaurants at the entrance to Campeche Beach. It's a fine spot for chasing freshly grilled fish or breaded shrimp…

  • Bianco e Nero

    Morro de São Paulo

    This fashionable Italian pizzeria and eatery is hugely popular for its fresh seafood pastas, oven-fired pizzas, rich Italian desserts and wines by the…

  • Feira Livre

    Centro & the Mainland

    This four-day-a-week outdoor market is not only great for produce, cheese and other artisan foodstuffs, but for one of Brazil's great street food combos:…

  • Kaze

    Jericoacoara

    This is Jeri's go-to sushi spot, serving up mostly tuna, salmon, white fish, octopus, shrimp and sea bass, which is a few more varieties than you usually…

  • Livraria Prefácio

    Rio de Janeiro

    This charming restaurant scores high on novelty: it’s hidden in the back of a bookshop, with stone walls, low-lit lamps and bookshelves. Atmosphere aside,…

  • Caranguejo do Porto

    Salvador

    Another of Barra's seaside hot spots for traditional Bahian food (think moqueca, fresh crabs, empanada-like pasteles, cold beer and caipirinhas), this…

  • Boulangerie Guerin

    Rio de Janeiro

    Serving delicious croissants and éclairs, this tiny French patisserie is well worth a visit for bakery fans. Aside from éclairs (chocolate or pistachio),…

  • Quick

    Rio Grande do Sul

    The town's de facto pub and community gossip center, Quick also does food: a hearty lunchtime buffet until 2pm and an extensive meat, chicken and pizza…

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