Maceió Restaurants

  1. Divina Gula

    A Maceió institution, Divina Gula specializes in the hearty cuisine of Minas Gerais and the Northeast. The picanha (steak) is excellent as is the carne do sol with plantains, corn, zucchini and inhame (a starchy root) purée. The outdoor tables in front are a good spot to sample one of 50 different kinds of cachaça (sugarcane spirit).

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  2. Hamburgueria

    This new stylish bistro has thick tasty sandwiches, salads and juices amid colorful, vinyl-loving ambience. Electronic music plays overhead - a counterpoint to the slow service.

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  3. Manjericão

    On a pedestrian street in restaurant-starved Centro, this pleasant per-kilo spot spreads a small but decent lunch buffet.

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  4. Massarela

    This is the spot for homemade pastas and brick-oven pizzas. Décor consisting of hanging cheese and decorative plates adds authenticity.

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  5. Mestre Cuca

    An unpretentious self-service restaurant with an excellent lunch spread of regional dishes and salads.

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  7. New Hakata

    Maceió's top Japanese restaurant is a popular spot for sashimi and sushi, particularly on Tuesday's all-you-can-eat buffet night.

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  8. Peixarão

    This casual restaurant is a longtime local favorite for its filling seafood dishes. Grilled fish with shrimp sauce and caldeirada (Portuguese seafood stew) are top picks.

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  9. Rei do Choppe

    The 'king of beer' is a beachside spot serving a good selection of grilled fish, meat and seafood. There's live music some nights.

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  10. Sarah's Esfihas

    Great for a light snack, Sarah's is a popular Middle Eastern food stand making esfihas (fluffy breads topped or filled) to order. The quatro qeijos is divine.

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  11. Sorveteria Bali

    Grab an outdoor table and enjoy Maceió's best ice cream. Among favorites are walnut, guava and tapioca.

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  13. Stella Maris

    For feasting on a budget, it's hard to beat Stella Maris, a no-nonsense churrascaria (meat restaurant) bringing juicy grilled meats to your table.

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  14. Surya

    One of the city's best vegetarian restaurants recently reopened in Ponta Verde and provides a peaceful setting for healthy salads, sandwiches and juices.

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  15. Wanchaco

    This highly acclaimed Peruvian restaurant serves excellent seafood in a cozy, creatively decorated setting.

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