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…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
Alagoas
Head a few blocks inland to Armazém Brasil if you want to avoid an overpriced lunch on the beach. The food is tasty and served in a pretty old house away…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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)…
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…
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.
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…
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).
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pernambuco
There are several pizza places in Tamandaré but Pizzaria do Farol is the best; it serves authentic Italian-style brick-oven pizza and a variety of pasta…
Flamengo & Around
The Catete Grill has an excellent buffet with a wide range of seafood (including langostino), grilled meats, sushi, pastas, salads, appetizers and baked…
Alagoas
This casually elegant riverfront spot is popular throughout the day: come for a juice in the morning, lunch, or a dinner of grilled fish and marinated…
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.
Porto Alegre
Home of the incomparable super bomba royal (a showy ice cream and fruit salad concoction; R$15).
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.
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.
Bahia
Zecas & Zecas, on the main square of Sítio do Conde, is a colorful seafood restaurant serving the town’s best moqueca (fish stew).
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
The lakeside kiosks on either side of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas offer alfresco food and drinks, sometimes accompanied by live music on warm nights.
São Luís
The most convenient large supermarket for the center of town. It's a few blocks south of the main market.
Goiás
They've circled the food trucks here, which surround a casual patio of plastic seating. It's a relaxed, laid-back spot for dinner and a beer.
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.
The Amazon
Waiters at this loud, glaring family-favorite rotate with platters of pasta and pizza, including chocolate and banana varieties for dessert.
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.
Minas Gerais
Attached to Congonhas' museum, this restaurant is a convenient place to refuel with pasta or meat-focused Brazilian fare anytime of day.
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.
Bahia
A local favorite serving hearty regional dishes from grilled steaks to salmon glazed with maracuja (passion fruit) sauce.
Rio de Janeiro
Like its better-known version in Ipanema, Capricciosa serves excellent thin-crust pizzas.
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.
Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul
This handy cheapie is central and a backpacker favorite due to its rock-bottom prices and all-you-can-gobble buffet dishes.
Maranhão
A popular and reliable buffet restaurant in the center of town with a good selection of dishes including grill options.
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
If you want a change from rice, beans and meat, this simple place a block from the church serves up a variety of pies.
Centro & the Mainland
On e of Brazil's best supermarkets, this Santa Catarina-based chain is a great place to stock up for the beaches.
Panificadora Nossa Senhora de Saúde
Alter do Chão
This popular bakery has a few tables if you want coffee and a pastry, but it's best for its freshly baked bread.
