Recife

Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, is one of the largest and most important cities on the northeastern coast of Brazil. This lively state capital, founded by Dutch colonizers, is brimming with a vibrant culture, an interesting old town (which includes the oldest synagogue in the Americas) and some nice beaches.

See: 48
Do: 24
Eat: 16
Drink: 7
Buy: 9

16 places match

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Bargaço

Bargaço is considered the best fish and seafood restaurant in Recife. A typical speciality of the restaurant is the moqueca, pieces of fish or shrimp stewed with vegetables and coconut milk.

Sun-Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri Sat 12:00-01:00

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Brotfabrik

German bakery with dark bread, but also pizza, sandwiches and smoothies. Popular with office workers at lunchtime.

Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00

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Creperia Anjo Solto

Crepes both savory and sweet, plus drinks. Note the very late hours.

Wed Thu 19:00-04:00, Fri Sat 21:00-04:00, Sun 19:00-01:00

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Famiglia Giuliano

Italian restaurant in a replica of a medieval castle. On Wednesday and Saturday they serve a feijoada buffet.

daily 11:30-01:00

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Leite

Open since 1882, it is Recife's most traditional Portuguese restaurant. The restaurant was named after its founder, Armando Manoel Leite da França, a Portuguese immigrant, who established a small kiosk in 1882. Leite has a large menu ranging from decadent entrées to delicious desserts. The restaurant mainly serves Portuguese dishes. Try the giant shrimp grilled on butter or a regional dessert called carola, banana topped with cheese and baked with sugar and cinnamon.

Sun-Fri 11:30-16:00

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Mingus

This modern restaurant offers patrons a variety of dishes and regional wines. Mingus delights its diners with fine cuisine along with relaxing jazz harmonies.

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Nikko Japanese Fusion

Japanese-global fusion cuisine with dishes such as tuna with foie gras and banana chips in a modern and relaxed restaurant.

R$ 59 (rodízio)

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Ponte Nova

Ponte Nova serves contemporary, French-influenced, regional cuisine. Adding to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in town, Chef Joca Pontes was voted 2007's best chef by Veja Magazine. This restaurant will surely impress those who dine here.

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Tio Pepe

Seafood restaurant in business since 1964, also serving the Spanish sherry it is named after.

Tue-Sat 11:30-23:30, Sun 11:30-16:00

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Parraxaxá

This Northeast-themed restaurant offers all the traditional regional cuisine. The staff are dressed as either police or outlaws. With its festive decor, the restaurant is a fun way to enjoy a meal. Famous for its "Pernambuco Breakfast" (Café da manhã pernambucano). Some young people go there for breakfast after a night out. Two places.

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