Restaurants cuisine du monde Bahia

Don't miss the famous Dona Gagà wood moqueca.

Italian cuisine in candlelight, handicraft shop, room rental, excursions.

In the heart of the city, opposite the beach and the municipal theatre, a set of 56 single but comfortable rooms. Swimming pool and restaurant.

Buffet, restaurant per kilo, self service.

Delicious Argentine meat, the best in the world.

It is one of the most traditional places in the Pelourinho, which has been open for 54 years. You will taste the soil carne (dried meat), feijão tropeiro (typical red beans), farofa (cassava flour)…

The restaurant offers regional cuisine typical of the era of the garimpeiros (miners) and tropeiros (herdsmen). As in Minas Gerais, the food is tasty but generous. A far cry from nouvelle cuisine. You can try Quenga, Pirão de Parida or Cortado de Palma. For the more traditional, the restaurant also serves contemporary dishes. Rooms from Rs 230

Yemanjá has been one of the good Bahian restaurants in Salvador for many years. It offers the great classics of Bahian cuisine with its moquecas of shrimp, fish or crab for two people. There are four different atmospheres: the main room, the bar, the veranda terrace and the annex. Blue and white, in homage to Yemanjá, the goddess of the waters particularly honored in Salvador, predominate. The extensive menu also offers excellent seafood dishes.

Varied cuisine.

A very good option to taste bahianaise cuisine in the area, it is one of the best in Salvador. 

Located opposite the dique do Tororo, a lake in the middle of which seem to float statues of Orixas that have become the city's postcard. Since 1986, the restaurant has built up a solid reputation. You'll find Salvador specialities, but also and above all good sertão cuisine. The atmosphere is convivial. House specialties include carne de sol, leg of lamb and quail. Meat lovers will appreciate it, but the growing number of vegetarians will find good-quality pizzas and manioc purée.

As its name suggests, this small restaurant is made according to traditional taipa methods. The walls are made of cob and local brick. It is immediately clear that here, what is important is the truth of the traditional dishes and not the frills of the decorations. La casa de Taipa offers very good value for money cuisine for this buffet where you can eat without restrictions. You can choose between salads, fritters and typical Bahian dishes. The buffet is very varied, the dishes tasty and well prepared. The welcome is friendly.

Chef Heloisa Simoes is the heir to the regional culinary traditions of one of the oldest establishments in Praia do Forte, the "Nita" restaurant. This modern, wooden restaurant offers typical Bahia cuisine with dishes that appeal to the whole world. The traditional bobo de camarão (shrimp and coconut milk dish), the unmissable fish moqueca and other classics are on the menu. Take a seat on the terrace and enjoy the traditional spices and flavours of Bahia!

For the past 40 years, Chef Franca has established his "brotherhood" in this bohemian, bustling district of Rio Vermelho. Many say you come as a customer and leave as a friend. Carne do sol (dried meat), grilled meat with onions, cod fritters, as well as seafood (try octopus with rice or arroz de polvo), fish and chicken. The dishes are numerous and are served in different rooms, including one overlooking Rio Vermelho beach and another decorated in the traditional "casas de Yemanjà" style.

Boipeba's O Ceu restaurant is a superb place to have breakfast or lunch. Café da manha is often the perfect way to start the day in Brazil, and the Ceu's experience doesn't belie this assertion. Juices, fruit, granola, eggs... Chef Juliane Martinez also offers a "por do sol" menu (small sweet and savoury dishes) and a "Diner" menu (salad, risotto, pasta... A culinary adventure at affordable prices.

An emblematic establishment in the Barra district, with its sailboat look, the Barravento has reopened its doors after being closed for several years. It has been redecorated and refurbished. People come here to eat seafood, with friends or family of course, but also to enjoy the view of the sea, at the foot of the "Mirante", and perhaps to be seen. You can enjoy an aperitif with a welcome happy hour ("filé aperitivo" at R$59) or try more complete dishes (picanha, moqueca...) in a wide range of prices.

The Zulu bar-restaurant is ideally located on Laranjeiras street, in the heart of Pelourinho. Its reputation is well established. Salads, regional dishes, everything is good value for money. The moqueca (camarao or fish) is top-notch, and one dish is more than enough for two. For lighter snacks, the chicken and mango salad is a real treat for the taste buds. The menu is varied and vegans are not forgotten. Last but not least, on certain evenings you can watch the Olodum youth butacada.

The Ulisses bar and restaurant, in the lively Santo Antonio alem do Carmo district, has established itself as one of Salvador de Bahia's places to be. From its beautiful terrace overlooking the Bay of All Saints, you can sip a fruit juice or a caipirinha while watching the Por Do Sol. The regional cuisine on offer is top-notch. Live music on certain evenings. A real traditional boteco atmosphere. A simple, authentic Bahian place.

Restaurant Poro has moved across the street to its new quarters, but the quality of the food hasn't changed. The view from the terrace is enchanting at night, embracing the Bay of Tous les Saints. In addition to excellent cocktails (such as the "oeil du tigre", invented by the chef), the cuisine at the bar is innovative, varied and tasty. Special, creative menus are regularly offered (such as for Valentine's Day). The chef systematically offers vegan dishes to open up his establishment to all gourmets.

In the heart of Pelourinho, on Maciel de Baixo Street, Uaua has been serving North-Eastern specialties for decades... and that in itself is a guarantee of quality. The décor is reminiscent of the austere lands of the North East. Yet it's a pleasure to come here, because the dishes perfectly convey the sincerity of Nordeste cuisine and its inhabitants. You can of course try the typical Bahian dishes, but specialties like carne do sol or carne verde are excellent, and the manioc fries are like no other.

As its name suggests, Artes e Sabores is a place where gastronomy and the arts meet. In fact, art is present on the premises, as Artes e Sabores is housed in the former Lençois cinema. The various indoor and outdoor spaces are all cosy and pleasant. The cuisine is inspired by Japanese cuisine of the highest quality (the yakissoba is exquisite), but international dishes are also on offer. The strawberry coulis filon mignon is a must-try. A wonderful discovery!

Quarar restô & café is a small, unpretentious restaurant serving quality dishes. Cream of vegetable soup, quiche, salad, palmito sandwiches... Small dishes typical of the region (carne do sol, shrimps with aïpim purée...). Here again, vegetarians and vegans are not forgotten (aïpim purée with mushrooms and salad). The desserts are tempting: sorbet or dulce de leche and walnut tarts). In short, this is the place to be if you're feeling peckish or peckish in the afternoon!

You can't come to Salvador de Bahia without tasting the traditional acarajés, derived from African culinary traditions. Of course, not everyone likes this red bean fritter fried in palm oil or dendê. If you're curious, don't miss the Dinha stand on largo do Santana. You can usually spot the long queue in front of this stall, where ladies dressed in the traditional white Bahian costume are bustling about, derived from the traditional garb of the lands of the Gulf of Guinea from which their ancestors were uprooted.

Casa da Nati is a good option in Praia do Forte. One of the best proofs of this is that since our first visits in the first decade of the 2000s, there are still just as many diners who come in search of simple, quality food. You can find good quality local food. You can eat by the kilo or à la carte. The atmosphere is relaxed, and you're served with a smile. Soft music lulls diners to sleep. A very good vegan moqueca will delight those looking for appetizing non-meat dishes.

Good Italian restaurant, card without surprises.

Some specialties, such as empadas, are part of the country's culinary heritage. The empadas (Brazilian specialty) of the Cabana da Empada are famous. They are tasty and inventive. If you have never tasted an empada, then you will not regret this little break on the road. These small cakes, which are basically salty, are a delight. Crab, shrimps, cheese, carne seca are on the menu. On the sweet side (much less usual): doce de leite, cupuaçu, chocolate, guava... The place also has a restaurant side (Bahian dishes).

Founded in 1910, this café-restaurant has kept its Belle Epoque style. Rich fazendeiros and intellectuals of Ilhéus used to gather at its patina tables. Jorge Amado made it the haunt of Gabriela and Nacib, the characters of his novel Gabriela. Its shaded terrace, open to the square (and facing the cathedral), makes it a strategic place to enjoy a beer during a walking tour of the city. Simple and plentiful food at all hours. Impossible to leave without taking a picture of yourself sitting on the terrace with the statue of Jorge Amado!

Sorriso da Dada is a Salvador tradition. Now it's Dada's daughters who take charge of the restaurant in Pelourinho. The famous chef, a true legend in Salvador (she's on TV and billboards, a bit like choumicha in Morocco, for those in the know), runs her other restaurant, located in her former home (Sabores da Dada). Both are great places to discover Bahian cuisine. The food is deservedly renowned and the atmosphere assured, but get your wallets ready.

In the bohemian district of Rio Vermelho, the Casa de Tereza restaurant has been an institution for many years. Chef Tereza Paim has successfully met the challenge of offering an innovative cuisine that combines art, culture and gastronomy. Local artists are called upon to decorate the restaurant's various lounges, and Bahian culture and its African origins are duly honored. Whether it's a menu from the sea or from the land, everything is created with high-quality ingredients. A successful challenge to "sustainable" cuisine. Worth knowing.

Leila drew on the origins of Bahian food to create her restaurant. The result: African-influenced food and Baiano recôncavo. The air-conditioned main room is reminiscent of a candomblé terreiro. As for the food, lots of shrimp, seafood, peanuts and cashews form the basis of this gourmet cuisine, also inspired by dishes prepared in public markets. For the main course, the choice is between the seafood feijoada, a house specialty, theEfo (of African origin prepared with taioba, a green leaf full of vitamins), the coconut Mariene (Leila's creation), a real favorite of this place.

In one of Lençois' liveliest streets, the Quilombola restaurant is a fitting tribute to regional cuisine. In reference to the origins of many of the Chapadas' inhabitants (quilombolas are communities of former maroon slaves), all Bahian and regional cuisine is offered in quality in a simple, welcoming setting. Shrimp moqueca with banana da terra, fried apnhari with manioc purée, with good music in the background. What else?

As its name suggests, Restaurant Takê has been honoring Japanese cuisine for almost a quarter of a century. With its sober decor and welcoming atmosphere, the menu features fine Japanese and international cuisine. Culinary innovation is the watchword of the men at the piano. An excellent sushi rodizio is offered to guests. Guests can choose to eat à la carte or try the tasting menu. Quality honored by numerous culinary magazines.

The restaurant at the Pousada Passargada lives up to its reputation. It serves excellent Bahian cuisine, as well as a variety of dishes, salads and burgers. The view from the terrace is magical. You can enjoy an afternoon tea(chà da tarde) or sip an aperitif while admiring the play of colors on the Por do Sol, before sitting down to dinner. Land (grilled meat), sea (seafood and fish, ceviche), salad, pasta, snacks, veggie, there's something for everyone. A good address.

The Quatro Amici pizzeria is a cosy place in this lively and quiet area of Barra, a few meters from the Farol beach. It is a pizzeria with a chic restaurant service (valet parking at the entrance). The façade and the interior show a real aesthetic research. The alternation of bricks, which gives a vintage aspect, with the wood of the ceiling and the bright white walls, gives a cosy and pleasant aspect. The pizzas and Italian dishes are of good quality. The food and wine lists are rich and of high quality.

Located in one of Lençois' liveliest streets, the Don Oba restaurant has earned a reputation as a fine dining and convivial venue. All the regional classics are served here with excellence. Carne do sol is a favorite, as are picanha (grilled noble meat) and the more basic "aipim" (cassava French fries). The "poço encantado" cocktail, to be enjoyed with or without moderation, is excellent. The decor is both sober and tasteful. The welcome from Leivi, her family and her team is absolutely friendly and professional. A must visit!