São Paulo
One of São Paulo's more interesting vegan choices, this simple Sumaré shack – which shares space with in-the-know vinyl record shop and bar Fatiado Discos…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State
No, you're not hallucinating. Those really are köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) on the menu, along with gravad lax (salmon marinated in dill) and a plethora…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Proprietress Dona Celina, born and raised on Ilha Grande, has been delighting local palates for 35 years with her delicious home cooking. Grab a red…
Paraty
Steak and a prime beachfront setting are the twin attractions at this Argentine-run eatery in Jabaquara, 2km north of Paraty's historic center. Everything…
São Paulo
This modern Jardins brasserie is a good-time, casual spot for well-done classics such as steak frites, boeuf bourguignon and other French staples. It has…
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre's bustling public market has a wealth of eats. Recommended options include Banca 40, home of the incomparable super bomba royal (a showy ice…
São Paulo
Despite his mug everywhere, including TV (Brazil's version of Hell's Kitchen), chef Carlos Bertolazzi remains a humble, immediately likable dude’s dude…
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the massive CADEG market, Barsa serves mouthwatering dishes made with the freshest ingredients imaginable (not surprising, since Rio’s largest…
Rio de Janeiro
Located in Chapéu Mangueira favela, this simple open-sided eatery serves excellent snacks. The chef and owner David Vieira Bispo was formerly a fisherman,…
Recife
Festive decor and staff dressed in cangaceiro (outlaws from the interior) outfits spice up your meal at this fun Northeast-themed restaurant. The self…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, handsomely designed snack spot has colorfully painted walls to match the vitamin-rich berry that it serves to perfection. The açaí here (from…
Jericoacoara
Intimate Italian-owned pizzeria inside a well-to-do pousada (guesthouse) producing Jeri's best pies. All the classics are represented (margherita,…
São Paulo
São Paulo has a churrascaria (all-you-can-eat steakhouse) for all budgets. While Vento Haregano is certainly not cheap, it strikes a great balance between…
Santa Catarina
One of the classiest options within easy reach of Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Santinho. Chef Paolo hails from Bologna, and while he isn't playing by…
São Paulo
Heloisa Bacellar, who honed her pastry skills in France, runs this adorable kitschy homewares shop–restaurant-bakery. Excellent Brazilian comfort food …
São Paulo
This hotshot sandwicheria has been scooping up awards for the city's best sandwich joint since opening in 2015. These juicy concoctions tend towards an…
Recife
A classic corner diner, Geraldo is known as o rei do omelete (the king of the omelet) but also serves up a variety of flavorful homestyle dishes including…
Rio Grande do Sul
Around 6km southeast of the Pinto Bandeira turnoff along the Caminho das Pedras, this historic, cinematic wooden house dates to 1935 and is considered one…
Porto Alegre
Established in 1969, this always-crowded temple of beef has no cowboy shows or endless skewers of speared meat, but it is where locals go for their carne…
Minas Gerais
Occupying two levels of a gorgeous colonial sobrado (mansion) just below Igreja de São Francisco, this upscale restaurant is ideal for a romantic dinner,…
Minas Gerais
One of Tiradentes’ finest restaurants, Estalagem specializes in classic comida mineira, from frango com quiabo (chicken stewed with okra) to tutu à…
São Paulo
This República hot spot was one of the first to give Paulistanos a reason to venture into Centro at night. The legitimately retro space, fueled by a…
Santa Catarina
Tucked down a dead-end lane behind the beach, Toca de Jurerê is a dependable seafood stop that appears expensive at first glance; that is, until you…
São Paulo
There are exceptions, of course, but most Brazilians eat their meat churrascaria-style, but if you're looking for a fat and juicy hunk of perfectly…
Minas Gerais
Whimsically decorated with vintage radios, telephones and sewing machines, this trendy, high-ceilinged corner spot with old vinyl records for placemats…
Restaurante do Minas Tenis Clube
Belo Horizonte
For atmosphere and price combined, it’s hard to beat the noon buffet at Belo’s tennis club. Gorge to your heart’s content in the parquet-floored dining…
Minas Gerais
This popular downtown spot is part bar, part restaurant, with a menu that offers intriguing new twists on traditional mineira cuisine. Local favorites…
Foz do Iguaçu
Cheff – two f's! – Lopes churns out the town's best por-kilo lunch buffet (weekday/weekend R$46.90/56.90) and, for dinner, a top-end menu loaded with…
Maria Fulô Bistrô Natural & Tapiocaria
Paraty
This cheerfully painted little restaurant just outside the historic center is a welcome refuge for both wallet and taste buds. At lunchtime, reasonably…
Rio de Janeiro State
Perched 3.5km up a mountainside along a steep, tortuous dirt road, this intimate glass-walled restaurant serves up divine views and refined international…
São Paulo
This independently minded boteco (neighborhood bar) is slammed at night, when packs of sexy bohemians swill properly chilled bottled beer with fresh…
Gramado
Due to the elevated climate, pastures in the Serra Gaúcha are ideal for raising Angus cattle. This is Gramado's best traditional churrascaria (barbecue…
Foz do Iguaçu
Foz's Lebanese community is second in size only to São Paulo's; come here to sample the Middle Eastern cuisine. The bakery does great esfihas (open-faced…
Minas Gerais
Set in a romantic, candlelit space with exposed stone and brick walls, Tragaluz prides itself on home cooking served with artistic flair. The innovative…
Fernando de Noronha
Mergulhão makes full use of its breezy site offering stupendous views over the port, while its Mediterranean menu with a Brazilian twist is one of Noronha…
São Paulo
Tucked away in a deep lane off Rua Augusta, this hipster veg burger delight was spawned from the opposite: a highly successful traditional burger joint in…
Jericoacoara
Soak up the spectacular views from the cashew-tree-shaded oceanfront terrace at Jericoacoara's best por kilo eatery, then settle into a lounge chair and…
Mirante Tapiocaria & Crepiocaria
Pará
You've seen tapioca at your hotel breakfast – those spongy white crepes served with butter – but never like the creations served at this popular outdoor…
Centro & the Mainland
This good-time blue-and-white tableclothed joint is our favorite boteco inside the Mercado Público. It only serves products from Santa Catarina: the local…
Minas Gerais
For tasty mineira fare, hit this friendly, good-value per kilo joint on Santana do Riacho's main drag. Chef Joca announces each newly prepared dish ('we…
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