Must-see restaurants in Recife

  • Chica Pitanga

    Recife

    As near as por kilos restaurants can get to a gourmet experience, Chica Pitanga offers a changing array of diverse dishes every day. The dozen or so salad…

  • Camarada Camarão

    Recife

    Airy, bustling Camarada does shrimp in endlessly creative ways – think shrimp fondue, salads, marinated in beer and served in moquecas (stews) – but it’s…

  • Restaurante Leite

    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…

  • Parraxaxá

    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…

  • Restaurante do Geraldo

    Recife

    A classic corner diner, Geraldo is known as o rei do omelete (the king of the omelet) but also serves up a variety of flavorful homestyle dishes including…

  • Bercy Village

    Recife

    Atmospheric Bercy Village serves up good-value savory and sweet crepes, and fab salads and sandwiches in a cool, semi-outdoor ambience that's pretty…

  • Mooo

    Recife

    Brazil's gourmet burger revolution has spread countrywide and this is Recife's trendy entry into the fray. The burgers aren't quite up to the ambience but…

  • Bodega de Véio

    Recife

    The Recife branch of this Olinda classic, Bodega de Véio is part corner store, part bistro and is one of the few restaurants in the historic center that…

  • Chapéu do Couro

    Recife

    For huge portions of traditional grilled meats and seafood at great prices, it's hard to go past this expansive restaurant a couple of blocks back from…

  • Boa Opção

    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.

  • Salada Mista

    Recife

    One of many por kilo eateries in the center, Salada Mista has a decent range of options in a clean and comfortable setting.

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