Rio de Janeiro State
A Mauá institution for over two decades, this pumpkin-colored pizzeria serves two dozen varieties of wood-fired, thin-crusted beauties. Perennial…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
Minas Gerais
Famous for its regional dishes, the restaurant at Pousada do Garimpo challenges the heftiest of appetites with its house specialty bambá do garimpo, a…
Foz do Iguaçu
An Edokko owner and legions of Japanese clientele should tell you this is the spot in Foz for Japanese cuisine. The sushi suffers a bit from lack of…
Rio de Janeiro
A creative addition to the Copacabana food scene, this small snack bar serves delicacies from the north, including pure açaí (a berry-like fruit),…
Belém
Dishes here are Indian-ish (samosas, dahl, etc) with tell-tale signs you're still in Brazil (farofa, jambu), but it's still perfectly delicious and fully…
Brazil
This alternative-indie cafe-bar dishes up great-value salads, sandwiches, quiches, hummus and cheese-and-meat platters to a beautiful crowd. As the…
São Luís
This megakiosk on São Marcos' sands has a more loungy vibe than its neighbors and is a great bet for good food, good music and good times, especially on…
Rio Grande do Sul
Once you tire of fondue and chocolate, head to this adorable bistro just off the main square, where well-known culinary personality Roberta Rech dishes up…
Alter do Chão
Art and jewelry store by day, fine restaurant by night. One of three side-by-side places serving dinner and drinks right on the plaza, the Arco-Iris'…
Rio de Janeiro State
If you weren't expecting a French restaurant with its own small-scale dairy in Rio's back yard, think again! Hidden 1km off the main road up a bumpy dirt…
Foz do Iguaçu
Gaudy art and forced sophistication aside, Spanish-owned Zaragoza stands out if you're after a somewhat refined dinner – the paella here, served for two…
Pará
Brazil's growing obsession with açaí, a berry indigenous to the Amazon and rich in antioxidants, is old news here – they serve up great bowls of the stuff…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
Tucked away between the main road and the sea, this breezy open-air restaurant on an elevated deck surrounded by greenery hits the mark both in terms of…
Búzios
Directly opposite the Orla Bardot boardwalk, Salt's sea-facing front terrace makes a romantic dinner spot, with a wide-ranging mixed drinks menu and a…
São Paulo State
On endlessly charming Viela das Lavadeiras, this perennially popular Italo-Brazilian choice is the domain of charismatic chef Gui Manoel, who often…
The Amazon
Tambaqui is a huge river fish with succulent white meat, often served grilled and sem espinhas (without bones). That's the specialty here, with dishes for…
São Paulo
Servers can barely maneuver within this tiny deli that has capitalized on the city's odd combination of storied Jewish history but lack of the food that…
Rio de Janeiro
At Amir you'll enter a world of delicate aromas amid a brightly painted interior complete with Middle Eastern decorative touches. Daytime crowds come for…
Ceará
At the east end of Broadway with picture windows looking down to the beach, El Argentino is the best spot for grilled meats, all of which are served with…
Bahia
This beautifully appointed restaurant is a haven for foodies interested in Bahian cuisine. Look for light, modern takes on classic dishes from acarajés …
São Paulo
Modeled after New York City's vehemently popular Shake Shack, Bullguer does excellent made-to-order burgers and great crinkly fries that taste a lot…
Rio de Janeiro
Rio's vegetarian scene has improved dramatically in recent years, with places like this inviting snack bar inside the ultra-hip Void store. Amazing…
Curitiba
This is the classier steakhouse of chef Junior Durski's award-winning Madero burger empire (now a full-fledged chain around Brazil). It's worth coming…
Manaus
Stake out some counter space at this busy place, where you can order filling snacks and sandwiches to go along with large sucos (fresh juices) made from…
Ceará
At the eastern end of the beach, Lazy Days is the best of the beach barracas (food stalls) that rub up against Canoa’s picturesque red cliffs. There are…
Brasília
A junkyard-chic aesthetic greets patrons at this hyper-eclectic kitsch freakout restaurant (it’s overflowing with funky bric-a-brac and antique…
Santa Catarina
This old-world coffeehouse is a consistent madhouse, famous for its can't-miss café colonial, an afternoon buffet (por-kilo R$68; Monday to Saturday 3pm…
Manaus
The food and service at this popular per-kilo lunch-only place are perfectly good, but the highlight has to be the building itself: a beautiful, high…
São Paulo
This fun burger joint owned by a gastronomy public relations veteran is a solid downtown stop for juicy burgers. The R$19 cheeseburger is a steal, but the…
Praia da Pipa
With superb views of Pipa’s cliffs, Garagem got its start as a famous bar, and is still good for sundowners; but it’s also the best spot in Pipa proper…
Santa Catarina
A hands-on couple runs the best contemporary restaurant in town, specializing in Franco-Italian dishes that only grace their eight tables on Friday and…
Rio de Janeiro
Belgian chef Alexandre Binard heads this delightful brasserie a few blocks west of Av Rio Branco. Stop by in the morning for coffees, muffins and quiches…
Salvador
Open all day, with outdoor tables just across the street from the beach, this is an appealing spot for a sunset caipirinha (cocktail made from limes,…
São Paulo
Brazilian seafood isn't the first thing to come to mind due to São Paulo's inland location, but Chef Bella Masano's classic, family-run seafooder does an…
Rio Grande do Sul
This always-packed, partly open-air seafood stop does a commendable job with local fish at the Praia dos Molhes end of town, with panoramic Rio Mampituba…
Rio de Janeiro
This neighborhood favorite exudes charm with its wooden tables and chairs, bottle-lined shelves and warmly lit exposed brick. Stop by for coffees and…
Rio de Janeiro State
The Taberna’s cozy interior, sporting rustic log walls and wooden benches with heart-shaped cutouts, is reminiscent of the Alps. So is the menu, featuring…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, colorful bar is yet another in the growing number of watering holes and restaurants that pepper the neighborhood of Praça da Bandeira. The…
Bahia
Classic Brazilian tapioca dishes spiced up with ingredients like hummus and grilled banana are served in a hip, beachy setting at this popular restaurant…
São Luís
Located in a swank part of town, this large grill restaurant is hugely popular with well-to-do locals but the prices are very reasonable. While it…
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