Ubatuba
Chef Fabio Eustaquio of Cantinho da Lagoa fame brought his famed cajutapu (palm-heart pasta with grilled shrimp and juçara fruit sauce) to his classy…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
Santa Catarina
One of Blumenau's classiest choices, this is a high-quality buffet lunch stop with excellent service, great regional and Brazilian choices (stuffed duck,…
Natal
Voted Natal's best beach bar, this American-owned Ponta Negra hot spot completely transformed the forgotten far end of the beach. During the day, dig your…
Rio de Janeiro State
Following a 16-year international culinary career that included stints working at Catalonia's renowned Can Roca (voted 'world's best restaurant'),…
Santa Catarina
The best of a battery of seafood restaurants along 2km-long Av das Rendeiras, the 'Black Beard' does a fantastic pastel de camarão (fried pastry stuffed…
São Paulo
Piccolo represents a new breed of Italian restaurants in the city – up-and-coming chef Marcelo Milani, who has grabbed two Michelin Bib Gourmand…
Ipanema & Leblon
Graviola started out as a food truck but became such a success that brick-and-mortar eateries quickly followed. The Leblon branch has a tranquil setting…
Ipanema & Leblon
Run by a Dutch chef, Frontera offers more than 60 plates at its lunch buffet, which features a mouthwatering assortment of grilled meats, baked casseroles…
Minas Gerais
Eclectically decorated with old photos, religious art, Brazilian flags and antiques, this local institution serves one of Minas' tastiest (if priciest)…
Ipanema & Leblon
Tucked away on a quiet Leblon backstreet, this low-lit space brings a dose of creativity to the Rio dining scene, with sharing plates like pork dumplings…
Ipanema & Leblon
Set on a peaceful tree-lined street, this nicely designed restaurant with a relaxing front terrace serves creative, beautifully executed dishes. Start off…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
The French owners of this riverfront pub-restaurant are trying to raise the bar in Barreirinhas. Several pages of the menu are devoted to cocktails and…
São Paulo
Success has been good to the little Peruvian restaurant that could. Expanded, remodeled and borderline too classy for the dicey neighborhood, this is a…
São Paulo
This criminally small, sidewalk-simple joint epitomizes the city's indelible Lebanese and Syrian links; two huge immigrant forces who thankfully didn't…
Porto Alegre
The walls of this lively, bilevel boteco (neighborhood bar) straddling Centro and Cidade Baixa are covered in some 200-odd musings of comedians and locals…
Ipanema & Leblon
This tiny cafe has a loyal local following for its excellent coffees, all-organic fare and decent vegetarian and vegan dishes – not to mention the…
Recife
One of the oldest restaurants in Brazil, this traditional lunch place was opened in 1882. Though modernized these days and void of much historical air, it…
Ipanema & Leblon
This restaurant on upscale Garcia d'Ávila serves a good selection of salads, burgers and unique appetizers such as calamari in manioc crust, as well as…
Ipanema & Leblon
A festive spot to eat and drink, Venga! was Rio's first authentic tapas bar when it opened back in 2009. Classic wood details and a good soundtrack set…
Belo Horizonte
The brainchild of chef Leonardo Paixão from Belo's renowned Glouton restaurant, this buzzy newcomer northeast of downtown puts a whole new spin on the…
Santa Catarina
The most agreeable restaurant in Joinville is a convivial spot to sample regional specialties like marreco (stuffed garganey, a kind of small duck; R$119…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
This is one of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas' most popular outdoor restaurants. It serves traditional Middle Eastern specialties such as hummus, baba ghanoush,…
São Paulo
What once was an old-timer's kosher haunt catering to Sampa's orthodox Jewish community remains such today, but son Alon has stepped up the family's game…
Rio de Janeiro
The son of famed local chef Claude Troisgros runs this high-end Brooklyn-style burger outpost, and has gained a strong following for his delicious burgers…
Rio Grande do Sul
In the evenings, Mamma Gema trattoria focuses on its downstairs pizzeria. You wander the shop and pick a bottle – hence the name, 'Pizza Between Wines' –…
Belo Horizonte
Locally sourced ingredients and inventive twists on Brazilian and international recipes are the focus at this classy-casual restaurant opened by renowned…
Rio de Janeiro
The casual Principe de Mônaco is the neighborhood destination for sizzling plates of grilled squid, fresh cherne (grouper), shrimp and a mean bowl of Leão…
Fernando de Noronha
Located inside the hotel of the same name, this high-end restaurant is famed Brazil-wide for its over-the-top, all-you-can-eat R$230 seafood buffet…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
Black-and-white photographs of legendary singers cover the walls of this old-school boteco (small open-air bar) in the heart of Santa Teresa. Lively…
Ipanema & Leblon
Greek fare has at last reached the tropical shores of Rio, with this classy but inviting eatery on restaurant-lined Rua Dias Ferreira. Start off with…
Espírito Santo
Grilled pork, picanha (steak) and chicken rule the menu at this half-timbered churrascaria (traditional barbecue restaurant) in Domingos Martins'…
Ipanema & Leblon
A newcomer to Leblon's top culinary strip, Nola has a stylish contemporary design and a creative menu that hits the right notes no matter what you're in…
Ipanema & Leblon
This trendy, high-end pizzeria serves tasty thin-crust pizzas made with fresh ingredients. Prices are higher than at other pizza joints, but the chefs –…
São Paulo
Pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) is one of the country's culinary pride and joys. Do as Brazilians do and pop in to this well-regarded take-away…
Rio de Janeiro
Located in the old neighborhood of Morro da Conceição, Imaculada is a Rio classic. The walls are adorned with artwork and the cooking doesn't disappoint…
Belo Horizonte
This perennial Mercado Central favorite earns its name (meaning 'Full House'), with lines regularly stretching out the door. Behind the counter, a bevy of…
São Paulo State
Chef Carmelo Flaviano takes diners on a carbohydrate-fueled trip through Italy at this pasta powerhouse, one of the few fabulous, good-value restaurants…
Jericoacoara
If there's one thing you'll eventually crave in this heat, it's ice cream. This wildly popular, farmhouse-chic gelato shop on the main square serves up 20…
São Paulo
Part of the exceptional Bráz chain, the informal Elettrica outlet of its pizza empire takes a different approach, spearheaded by Anthony Falco of Brooklyn…
Ipanema & Leblon
Bringing a touch of class to the humble rotisserie chicken, Giro has earned a following for its delectable, organic birds. Expect crispy on the outside,…
