Must-see restaurants in Brazil

  • Filosóphicus

    Manaus

    Though hard to find and rather charmless, vegetarians will appreciate the creative, meat-free lunch buffet. It's located on the third floor, up a dark…

  • O Bode

    Lençóis

    On an open-sided terrace over the river, this pleasant per-kilo restaurant spreads a buffet that includes meats, pasta and salads. The food won't blow you…

  • Galpão Crioulo

    Porto Alegre

    Serious gaúcho country means serious meat. Indulge yourself at one of Porto Alegre's best – and most touristy – churrascarias. The live entertainment is…

  • Cozinha Rição

    Lençóis

    One of the more popular spots on the main square in the historic center. The food is fairly standard but very tasty. You'll see people gathered here all…

  • Tempero Mineiro

    Ceará

    This popular spot, right on the sands of Flecheiras, serves up plenty of fresh seafood dishes alongside some plates from Minas Gerais. Meals are good and…

  • Empada Brasil

    Salvador

    This branch of the Brazilian chain is nothing fancy, but it offers porch seating, inexpensive takeout and a decent buffet spread (all you can eat R$22–24)…

  • Bella Epoca

    Amazonas

    A passable Brazilian por kilo (pay-by-weight) restaurant, where you'll find various salads, mains and churrasco (grilled meats, including Brazil's…

  • Vezpa

    Rio de Janeiro

    Serving up the city's best pizza by the slice, Vezpa has taken Rio by storm. It has dozens of locations around town, including this one, well-placed for a…

  • Casa Nossa

    Santa Catarina

    Homey and family-run, this rural restaurant is not far from Cânion Malacara and whips up hearty meat and pasta dishes. It runs a weekend buffet with…

  • African House

    Manaus

    Rice with grilled or fried fish draws the crowds to this spot fronting the main square. It's nothing special, but it's refreshingly simple and portions…

  • Casa de Taipa

    Bahia

    This buffet style restaurant is the best of the few lunch options on Itacaré's the main drag. The selection is fairly extensive, with a focus on seafood…

  • Pizzaria Tribos

    The Amazon

    One of a handful of kiosks in a small park a block off the main plaza, Tribos serves delicious pizzas at small outdoor tables and gets kudos for playing a…

  • CasAzul

    Minas Gerais

    Crepes, salads and homemade chicken enchiladas share the menu with a good drinks list at this trendy Latin-themed bistro with vividly painted walls,…

  • Salsa Tempero & Arte

    Búzios

    Other por-kilo joints may offer a wider selection, but locals swear by the unfailing freshness and quality of the self-serve fare at this health-food…

  • Carenagem

    Bahia

    Basic but good value, this popular meeting spot has an extensive menu of seafood and meat dishes, as well as a sushi menu. Come by on the weekends for…

  • Pizzaria Recanto Misticismo

    Bahia

    This popular pizzeria has brick walls, a varied menu and nicely lit tables with views onto the plaza. It fills up in the evening with groups of students,…

  • Butikin

    Alter do Chão

    Cheerful service accompanies a largely international menu with a few Brazilian touches, such as the rice with black beans and eggs. They have a smaller…

  • Lanchonete e Pizzaria Pit Stop

    The Amazon

    A popular if somewhat sterile place serving decent pizzas. It has a huge wide-screen TV, so you’re sure not to miss a moment of the latest novela (soap)…

  • Creperia

    Brazil

    For cheap eats head to this no-frills place on an open air terrace in front of the church in Jacumã, which serves up decent pizza and crepes and has a…

  • Tens Tempo Café

    Santa Catarina

    This quaint cafe, across the street from Ostradamus, is a charming stop for a glass of wine, a lazy coffee or a sweet Portuguese treat.

  • Braseiro

    Rio de Janeiro

    Follow the scent of chargrilled chicken to this unfussy, open-sided favorite for a satisfying meal that won't drain the wallet. It's a jovial spot, with…

  • Quiosque do Xico

    Paraty

    Barracas (food stalls) on the beach here serve simple meals. Don't miss the pasteis de camarão (fried dough pockets filled with locally caught shrimp).

  • Aldeia Grill

    Rio Grande do Sul

    The closest restaurant of note to the ruins at São Miguel Das Missões. It's a slightly varied and simple por-kilo buffet in a clean and welcoming…

  • Restaurante Os Esquilos

    Rio de Janeiro

    In a colonial house in the Tijuca forest, this atmospheric restaurant serves decent Brazilian fare. It sometimes closes during bad weather, so it's best…

  • Koni Store

    Rio de Janeiro

    This popular spot serves tasty temaki, seaweed hand rolls filled with tuna, salmon and other bites. It stays open late, making it ideal for a post-bar…

  • San Ro

    Belo Horizonte

    If you’re not a carnivore, or just need a break from Minas' meat-heavy repertoire, make a beeline for the buffet at this popular Asian-vegetarian, per…

  • Nutri Lanches

    Santa Catarina

    Nutri Lanches is a dependable stop for healthy-leaning sandwiches, salads and pastries. The lunchtime buffet is a fantastic array of homemade goodness.

  • Banca 40

    Porto Alegre

    Home of the incomparable super bomba royal (a showy ice cream and fruit salad concoction; R$15).

  • Padaria Santo Antônio

    Jericoacoara

    A Jericoacoara classic, this bakery opens in the wee hours of the morning to provide coffee and freshly baked goods to partygoers on their way home.

  • New Hakata

    Brazil

    This popular Japanese restaurant draws crowds with fresh seafood dishes, all-you-can-eat sushi and live jazz nights. It’s next to the Yacht Club.

  • Zecas & Zecas

    Bahia

    Zecas & Zecas, on the main square of Sítio do Conde, is a colorful seafood restaurant serving the town’s best moqueca (fish stew).

  • Supermercado Mateus

    São Luís

    The most convenient large supermarket for the center of town. It's a few blocks south of the main market.

  • Fiorella

    The Amazon

    Waiters at this loud, glaring family-favorite rotate with platters of pasta and pizza, including chocolate and banana varieties for dessert.

  • Mega Chic

    Bahia

    Across the bridge from the center, Mega Chic offers a self-serve buffet and an à la carte menu of pastas, salads, sandwiches and cocktails.

  • Restaurante Familia

    Bahia

    Stop by this popular spot on Boipeba's main beach drag for a hearty seafood lunch or to just enjoy a cold beer with your feet in the sand.

  • Santíssimo Bistrô

    Minas Gerais

    Attached to Congonhas' museum, this restaurant is a convenient place to refuel with pasta or meat-focused Brazilian fare anytime of day.

  • Boa Opção

    Recife

    One of the best budget per kilo places in Boa Viagem, Boa Opção has a good selection of side dishes and mains hot off the grill.

  • O Picuí

    Bahia

    A local favorite serving hearty regional dishes from grilled steaks to salmon glazed with maracuja (passion fruit) sauce.

  • Capricciosa

    Rio de Janeiro

    Like its better-known version in Ipanema, Capricciosa serves excellent thin-crust pizzas.

  • Dona Mariquinha

    Rio de Janeiro State

    This friendly place features all-you-can-eat home cooking at lunchtime and all-you-can-eat soup for R$15 on weekday evenings.

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