Belo Horizonte
Tucked off a busy downtown street on the ground floor of the Maletta building, this beloved local institution has been feeding belorizontinos into the wee…
Must-see restaurants in Brazil
São Paulo
Near the entrance to Beco do Batman, this artisanal bakery from well-honed breadmaker Fernanda Valdívia makes for a perfect morning pitstop. You'll find…
Curitiba
Inside Curitiba's chicest shopping mall, this foodie find from chefs Mayra Batista and Felipe Miyake is an excellent spot for a gourmet weekday lunch at…
São Paulo State
The excellent locally made Rocha-brand sorvete (ice cream) and picolês (popsicles) arrive in flavors such as milho verde (sweet corn), coco quemado (burnt…
Porto Alegre
It pains us to think a gourmet burger hot spot in the middle of Brazilian beef country needs to import its main ingredient from the UK, but such is life…
Rio de Janeiro State
This churrascaria (barbecue restaurant) near the Museu Imperial is renowned citywide for its excellent cuts of meat, accompanied by batata pastel (potato…
Belo Horizonte
One of several resto-bars lining Rua Sapucaí above Belo Horizonte's train station, Dorsé is a prime spot for late afternoon drinks, snacks and gazing at…
São Paulo
What started out as a food truck parking lot in 2015 has exploded into a full-on gastronomy- and design-focused shipping container city. The food trucks…
Búzios
Near Geribá beach, this restaurant fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with Peruvian, Mexican and other influences to create a wonderfully eclectic…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This classic, old-time eating and drinking spot opened in 1967 and is a well-known draw for neighborhood bohemians: a noisy mix of artists, musicians and…
São Paulo State
Just steps off Paranapiacaba's cinematic railroad track–spanning steel bridge (c 1899), this is the liveliest spot in town. It has a fun-filled patio, a…
Ipanema & Leblon
One of the few casual dining options on the upscale culinary street of Dias Ferreira, Yalla is a small, quick-serving restaurant where you can pick up…
Ipanema & Leblon
Bringing a dash of style to the Leblon beachfront, the Café de la Musique serves high-end cocktails (R$35 to R$40) to a fashionable crowd. You can sit and…
Ipanema & Leblon
Inside the Ipanema Inn, this humble-looking place serves delectable contemporary Brazilian cooking. Seasonal, high-quality ingredients feature in the…
Rio de Janeiro State
Tall windows flanked by murals of monkeys, capybaras and tropical foliage create a cheerful mood at this renowned restaurant attached to the Hotel Solar…
São Paulo
It's easy to tire of Brazil's uneventful cheese, but this revelatory cheesemonger – a Sampa first – works with small-production artisanal and farmstead…
Flamengo & Around
This atmospheric restaurant serves a good selection of classic Brazilian dishes by day, and transforms to a live-music spot with a menu of mostly drinks…
São Paulo
A Liberdade institution and the city's best Chinese. First and foremost, expect surly service; second to that, the gyoza (pan-fried Japanese dumplings)…
São Paulo
On charming and romantic Rua Avanhandava – a leafy, almost European-feeling side street in Centro – this traditional trattoria is one of the city's most…
Rio de Janeiro
If you can't make it to up to Brazil's Nordeste (Northeast), this convivial, rather whimsically decorated restaurant is your next best option. Here you…
Santa Teresa & Lapa
This creative eating, drinking and live-music space serves up good three-course lunch specials, plus sandwiches, snacks and a huge beer selection from…
Brazil
With tiled walls and waitstaff in traditional garb, this busy restaurant goes out of its way to recreate a piece of Portugal and the food is no letdown…
Paraty
After years traveling and working in Peru, Argentina and elsewhere around Latin America, chef-owner Lu has poured her enthusiasm for the continent's…
Espírito Santo
With open front windows facing the sea, this unpretentious beachside eatery under a pagoda-like roof jostles for the title of the region's best seafood…
São Paulo
One of São Paulo's more interesting vegan choices, this simple Sumaré shack – which shares space with in-the-know vinyl record shop and bar Fatiado Discos…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
Proprietress Dona Celina, born and raised on Ilha Grande, has been delighting local palates for 35 years with her delicious home cooking. Grab a red…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
Families and businesspeople are the usual clientele of O Caranguejo, one of the most popular seafood restaurants in the neighborhood. While the more…
Rio de Janeiro State
No, you're not hallucinating. Those really are köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) on the menu, along with gravad lax (salmon marinated in dill) and a plethora…
São Paulo
This modern Jardins brasserie is a good-time, casual spot for well-done classics such as steak frites, boeuf bourguignon and other French staples. It has…
Paraty
Steak and a prime beachfront setting are the twin attractions at this Argentine-run eatery in Jabaquara, 2km north of Paraty's historic center. Everything…
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre's bustling public market has a wealth of eats. Recommended options include Banca 40, home of the incomparable super bomba royal (a showy ice…
São Paulo
Despite his mug everywhere, including TV (Brazil's version of Hell's Kitchen), chef Carlos Bertolazzi remains a humble, immediately likable dude’s dude…
Rio de Janeiro
Inside the massive CADEG market, Barsa serves mouthwatering dishes made with the freshest ingredients imaginable (not surprising, since Rio’s largest…
Ilhabela
Chef Fabio Piscioto hails from São Paulo’s most traditional Italian neighborhood and was destined to return to his pasta-making roots after 30 years as a…
Rio de Janeiro
Located in Chapéu Mangueira favela, this simple open-sided eatery serves excellent snacks. The chef and owner David Vieira Bispo was formerly a fisherman,…
Recife
Festive decor and staff dressed in cangaceiro (outlaws from the interior) outfits spice up your meal at this fun Northeast-themed restaurant. The self…
Rio de Janeiro
This small, handsomely designed snack spot has colorfully painted walls to match the vitamin-rich berry that it serves to perfection. The açaí here (from…
Jericoacoara
Intimate Italian-owned pizzeria inside a well-to-do pousada (guesthouse) producing Jeri's best pies. All the classics are represented (margherita,…
Santa Catarina
One of the classiest options within easy reach of Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Santinho. Chef Paolo hails from Bologna, and while he isn't playing by…
São Paulo
São Paulo has a churrascaria (all-you-can-eat steakhouse) for all budgets. While Vento Haregano is certainly not cheap, it strikes a great balance between…
