The Northeast Restaurants

The Northeast has little of the hustle and bustle you'll find in the southern cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, so in restaurants you'll find that casual attire is the norm. The many batidas (tropical fruit cocktails) are the highlights of the local cuisine, but many restaurants serve foods from other parts of Brazil. You'll also have many other options, including Italian, Dutch, and French restaurants set up by expats who never left. Dinner begins around 8 pm. Most hotels include breakfast in the cost of your room. Restaurants not in hotels are usually not open for breakfast.

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  • 1. Mangai

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    Choose from more than 40 delicious regional specialties at this immensely popular buffet restaurant. Tourists and town residents eat together at communal wood tables, which fit the typical rustic decor of the sertão. To top off your meal, consider ordering the cartola, a popular dessert made of caramelized banana, cheese, and cinnamon.

    Av. Amintas Barros 3300, Lagoa Nova, Rio Grande do Norte, 59062-250, Brazil
    084-3206–3344

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Daily 11–11
  • 2. Rola Peixe

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    Fantastic seafood and tapas are the specialties at this family-run, laid-back spot. While the decor may be unpretentious, the Basque owners ensure that the service and the quality of dishes, like octopus carpaccio, tuna tartare, and grilled robalo, are flawless. For non–fish eaters, the daily changing menu offers several options of meat, pasta, and salad.

    Av. Baia dos Golfinho, Praia da Pipa, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
    084-9157–7354

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch
  • 3. Chica Pitanga

    $ | Boa Viagem

    The wide variety of freshly prepared, tasty dishes at this reliable, per-kilo buffet restaurant makes it a popular choice with business workers and families alike. There is an extensive selection of meats and fish, a sophisticated salad bar, and a dessert counter. While you may need to wait for a table, the lines tend to move quickly.

    Rua Petrolina 19, Recife, Pernambuco, 51021-250, Brazil
    081-3465–2224
  • 4. Olinda Art and Grill

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    Good-value hearty meals, such as whole roast chicken with rice, beans, and salad, are served at this popular restaurant on a lovely terrace, which has spectacular views over Olinda. Because of its popularity, service can be on the slow side.

    Rua Bispo Coutinho 35, Olinda, Pernambuco, 53120-130, Brazil
    081-3429–9406

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
  • 5. Parraxaxá

    $ | Boa Viagem

    Waiters at this popular restaurant wear the bent orange hats of Lampião, a Jesse James–like folk hero who made his way through the interior of northeastern Brazil during the early 20th century. The buffet has a wide selection of the regional specialties that Lampião might have encountered back then. The food is priced per kilogram, so the cost will depend on how hungry you are. Try the amazing escondinho (a wonderful meat and cheese dish), charque (dried beef), and carne sol (brisket).

    Av. Fernando Simoes Barbosa 1200, Recife, Pernambuco, 51021-060, Brazil
    081-3463–7874

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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  • 6. Pizzeria dall'Italiano

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    The thin-crust pizza at this lively spot is a serious contender for the best in Brazil. Originally from Italy, owners Paulo and Michela designed and built their own wood-fire oven to ensure that their secret recipe for pizza dough turned out just like at home. Regulars stop by for caiprinhas, making it a great spot to chat with the locals.

    Av. Baia Dos Golfinhos 731, Praia da Pipa, Rio Grande do Norte, 59179-000, Brazil
    084-9152–8651

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

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