Ilhabela
Ilhabela's best burger comes out of this walk-up carnivores haunt in Vila. It's a choose-your-own-adventure kind of place, but the standard combo is…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
Ipanema & Leblon
This place aims to create a vibe that evokes an old-fashioned American-style coffeehouse. There's a happy buzz (more chatter than laptop clatter), it…
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…
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…
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
Featuring an excellent lunch buffet of organic and vegetarian fare, New Natural was the first health-food restaurant to set up in Ipanema. The windowless…
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…
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 …
Ipanema & Leblon
A much-loved neighborhood favorite, Faraj is the go-to spot for both satisfying snacks like a kibbe (meat croquette), esfiha (triangular spinach or meat…
Alagoas
If you find yourself on the far southern stretch of Maragogi's coast, or on a tour to the piscinas naturais (natural pools), you'll likely end up at this…
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…
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…
Ilhabela
In addition to being a well-stocked, centrally located supermarket for self-catering, Frade's bakery is a decent breakfast stop for early risers without…
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,…
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. …
Porto Alegre
This restaurant in the Mercado Público is popular for its old-world aura and extremely fresh seafood.
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…
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
According to legend, this German restaurant went by the name Bar Adolf until WWII. Although the name has been Brazilianized, the cuisine is still prepared…
Bahia
This grassy open-air plaza is home to several casual, budget-friendly eateries – look for crepes, pizzas, sandwiches, tapioca, moqueca (fish stew), ice…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paraná
Reliable beachfront spot for surfer eats: tapioca crepes (R$10 to R$12), açaí with all the fixins' (granola, guaraná, honey, condensed milk, bananas) and…
Rio Grande do Norte
Right in the middle of town, Baboon is a no-frills budget-friendly bistro, with just a handful of wooden tables, serving all kinds of plates to hungry…
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…
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…
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…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of Leblon's top buffet restaurants, Fellini has an enticing selection of dishes: salads, pastas, grilled fish and shrimp, plus a sushi counter and a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
