3 Best Restaurants in The Northeast, Brazil

Mesa da Ana

$$$$ Fodor's choice
The most unique dining experience on the island, this closed-door restaurant cooks up four high-quality dishes for a maximum of 10 guests per evening, served at the long table in a lovely garden. During high season, reservations need to be made up to a month in advance.
Eclectic Dinner $$$$ Fodor's Choice
Estrada da Atalaia 230, Fortaleza, Ceará, 53990-000, Brazil
081-3619–0178
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed weekdays. Closed May–June, Reservations essential

Tapas

$$$ Fodor's choice

There are several good reasons why this hole-in-the-wall restaurant has an almost religious following: their tapas dishes fuse Spanish and Asian flavors and make the most of local seafood, and the wine list is one of Pipa's most varied and reasonably priced. Choose from favorites like sesame-crusted seared tuna alongside daily specials written on a blackboard menu hanging from the crimson walls. The relaxed yet sophisticated design creates the perfect spot for sharing food with friends—two to three plates per person should do it.

Eclectic Dinner $$$ Fodor's Choice
Rua dos Bem te Vis s/n, Praia da Pipa, Rio Grande do Norte, 59178-000, Brazil
084-9414–4675
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch

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.

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