The best restaurants Santarém

The Piracema restaurant is dedicated to fish(piracema is a Tupi word that evokes the breeding season of fish), but also to regional cuisine. It's certainly one of the best restaurants in this city between Belém and Manaus. Close to the river beach and the city center, the premises are simple but pleasant, with a few Amazonian handicraft decorations. Pato (duck) with tucupi is a must-try. Pirarucu with banana purée and fish à la Piracema are some of the restaurant's star dishes.

Not far from the airport and accessible by road or by boat (the restaurant has a private beach), Casa do Saulo is a reference in the Santarem region and beyond. This good Brazilian restaurant is located on top of a small hill overlooking the Tapajos River and has several very pleasant areas under the trees, one of which has a pool. The food here is excellent fish dishes - including the famous tambuqui - served with hearty side dishes. A very nice place where you can linger with delight.