Salvador

For many Soteropolitanos and tourists used to the "Black Rome", this grill is the best churrascaria in Salvador. As in many churrascarias, you'll enjoy the rodízio, a round of 24 different kinds of meat served as much as you like by twirling waiters in a well-regulated ballet, but also the rich buffet of salads, seafood and hot dishes, which offers around 80 options as well as quality sushi. The waiters pass through the dining room, serving quality meat at every turn if you wish.

Café Gourmet is one of those little neighborhood restaurants that we love, still untouched by mass tourism. A small, attractively priced restaurant in the heart of Pelourinho, still authentic, which has unfortunately become quite rare! The menu is simple, but the dishes are good. The moqueca, typical of Salvador, is appetizing. Meat dishes (filet mignon, "carne do sol") are also well served and renowned for their value for money. During the day, you can come in for a coffee and relax in this typically Bahian atmosphere.

This former ^17th-century house is certainly a romantic restaurant. Casa da Gamboa specializes in seafood. We'd particularly recommend the tasty moqueca de camarão(they must have something the others don't...), but the menu offers many other interesting dishes. One of the specialties for which diners come from all over the region is undoubtedly the lobster. One of the unmistakable flavors of the house is undoubtedly the quality of the service, the attentiveness and the smile of the team.

This "churrascaria" offers the classic formula of restaurants of this kind: the buffet of starters (plentiful and all you can eat) is followed by a rodízio (merry-go-round) of grilled meats served on their spits by twirling waiters. All you can eat... We recommend not overdoing the starters and reserving the meats, the most noble pieces being served last... Recommended for carnivores with a big appetite. You can enjoy the breeze on the terrace to appreciate the quietness of Salvador de Bahia.

The Carmo district has become a popular area for foreigners and Soteropolitanos alike, while maintaining a real social mix. A quality vegan restaurant could not fail to find its place here. And Rango Vegan has done just that for Brazilians and tourists who don't like meat products. The tropeiro mineiro will feature rice and cauliflower, and the vegan lasagne bolognese will be accompanied by an interesting chestnut cream. In the afternoon, sandwiches and falafels are available. An address worth knowing.

Behind a wooden door, in the bohemian district of Rio Vermelho, stands a magical garden, hidden at the end of an alley. Surrounded by a beautiful yellow house, Manjericao is a vegetarian, vegan and organic restaurant. The name "Manjericao" (basil) reflects the owners' love of nature in all its forms, both around us and on our plates. You can eat by the kilo, everything is fresh, light and tasty. The desserts are delicious, as are the fruit juices. The little "micos" monkeys seem to enjoy the place. Another Bahian cuisine.

Mistura is one of the best fish and Mediterranean restaurants in Salvador. Chef Andrea Ribeiro's main source of inspiration is simply the sea. The suggested starter is the seafood salad with octopus, shrimp, lobster, fresh mussels and raw oysters. Try the linguine with lobster. The menu also offers classic pasta and meat dishes. The decoration, in wood and bricks, designed by the architect Sydney Quintela, is refined and brings an extra soul to this beautiful address. A beautiful address.

Bahian and Brazilian cuisine is strongly focused on meat and fish products. However, fans of vegetarian, vegan and organic cuisine will find restaurants and establishments in Bahia that will meet their expectations. Since 1994, the Ramma Cozinha Natural restaurant in the Barra district has been welcoming lovers of fresh, healthy cuisine. No eggs, no fried food in hot or cold dishes. You'll find fish and chicken, but the heart of the menu is based on quality products. A must-try!