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:…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
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…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
With over a dozen locations around Rio, this New York–style pizza-by-the-slice shop has taken the city by storm. This branch is the perfect pre- or post…
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,…
Salvador
Another of Barra's seaside hot spots for traditional Bahian food (think moqueca, fresh crabs, empanada-like pasteles, cold beer and caipirinhas), this…
Maceió
A friendly, down-to-earth restaurant located at the pousada of the same name, Gogó da Ema does traditional Northeastern dishes, plus sandwiches, steaks…
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),…
Ipanema & Leblon
If Rio is destroying your budget, head to this friendly stand-up snack counter for one of the best deals in the Zona Sul: the R$5 mini pizza with crispy…
São Paulo State
A pleasant spot for the peckish, with a veranda, colonial dining room, and a huge menu ranging from German specialities such as kassler (pork chop) to…
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…
Búzios
At this Italian-run place, nine varieties of homemade gnocchi incorporate a variety of ingredients – Parma ham, mozzarella, parmesan, asparagus, eggplant,…
Ipanema & Leblon
On chic Garcia d'Ávila, Mil Frutas serves ice cream that showcases fruits from the Amazon and abroad. Abacaxí (pineapple), goiaba (guava), maracujá …
Belo Horizonte
With sidewalk seating under trees and awnings in the heart of Lourdes, this venerable corner bar is beloved for its filling, low-cost weekday pratos…
The Amazon
Daily specials make ordering easy at this small restaurant, one of few genuinely agreeable places in town. Located half a block from the bus station, you…
Ipanema & Leblon
Tired of eating feijoada? This open-sided American-run diner dishes up remedies in spades for the homesick gringo: waffles, pancakes, hash browns, mac and…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
For grilled fish, steaks, pizza, river breezes and live music nightly, head to this open-air terrace on the pedestrianized riverside strip. It's a…
Brazil
A great place to take a break from sightseeing in the center, this fancy cafe is set in a renovated historic building and serves crepes, waffles, salads…
Porto Alegre
Housed in a pleasant, Victorian-style garden house and surrounded by a sprawling terrace, this Porto Alegre institution buzzes with activity. Great Sunday…
Bahia
This open-air restaurant, right in the center of the action, has a tropical, easygoing feel that makes it appealing at any time of day: stop in for a mint…
Bahia
A Caraíva classic for more than three decades, Boteco do Pará is the best of several casual eateries specializing in fresh seafood. It's a lovely rustic…
São Paulo State
Easily the most popular of the row of waterfront restaurants in São Sebastião. Pile in with festive Brazilians from far and wide for distinctly average…
Porto Seguro
Not sure where to eat? Just walk over here. This quaint little open-air galleria, just around the corner from the Passarela do Álcool, is lined with small…
Minas Gerais
With cheerful red and mustard-yellow decor, this rock ’n’ roll–themed eatery specializes in build-your-own crepes, salads and pasta dishes, accompanied by…
Rio Grande do Sul
This traditional Brazilian all-you-can-eat churrascaria spot does a good-value job with nicely seasoned gaúcho barbecue and is considered one of the best…
Brasília
This shop in a busy food court turns out perhaps the capital’s best sandwich: a triangular triple-decker of rocket, buffalo mozzarella and sun-dried…
Rio de Janeiro
One of several food trucks sprinkled along the eastern end of the Blvd Olímpico, Le Petit Paris turns out baguette sandwiches, risottos, boeuf bourguignon…
Rio de Janeiro
Overlooking small Praia da Urca, this neighborhood restaurant serves good-value weekday lunch specials, and you can enjoy views over the bay from the open…
São Paulo State
A Campos institution, Maluf takes the art of the Brazilian pastel (stuffed, fried pastry) to entirely new lengths – 32cm, in fact! These super-sized…
Ipanema & Leblon
This inviting restaurant on Ipanema's most upscale shopping street serves freshly made panini, salads, creamy risottos and creative pastas as well as…
Gramado
People line up around the corner to get at this high quality buffet, which features an excellent, varied selection of grilled meats, well-done pasta…
Ceará
A local institution, Nevoar is one of those typical small-town Brazilian joints that serves a bit of absolutely everything. There are okay beef dishes,…
Ipanema & Leblon
This small, open-sided restaurant attracts a young, garrulous crowd who enjoy the more than two dozen sweet and savory crepes available, as well as design…
Brazil
Extremely popular with locals, this easygoing pizzeria is just across the street from the beach in Atalaia. The menu features a large selection of…
The Amazon
This restaurant is right around the corner from the plaza, on the road toward Fazenda Encantada. The fixed-plate lunch comes with pasta, rice, beans,…
Rio de Janeiro
Set just off Rua Miguel Lemos, this tidy health-conscious restaurant cooks up a reasonably priced lunch buffet, with vegetarian black beans, moqueca …
Belém
You wouldn’t know from the dining room that this is actually a chain restaurant, as the wineglasses, tablecloths, attentive waiters and recorded jazz…
Maceió
With a spacious outdoor seating area, Maceió’s ultra-popular Japanese restaurant offers a long menu of sushi and sashimi, tempura, noodles and calamari;…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
The self-serve buffet at this informal vegetarian-owned eatery includes everything from brown rice and soy protein to sushi and other seafood, with plenty…
The Amazon
This longtime favorite in Guajará-Mirim can be counted on for a well-prepared lunch buffet, including freshly grilled meats. The airy dining area gets…
Minas Gerais
The cavelike Adega is a great deal at lunchtime, when mineira specialties are sold by the kilo or on an all-you-can-eat basis. On Wednesday through…
