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Reviews on French food in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil. Brazil's former capital is renowned for its African-influenced cuisine, music and architecture. Known as "the Capital of Joy," because of its exuberant week-long Carnaval celebrations, Salvador brims with contemporary music and art amid architecture that has gone untouched since the 17th century.
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1. Pelo Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
In a relaxed atmosphere in the daytime and more romantic for dinner, Pelô Bistrô restaurant offers very tasty food with a tropical touch, honouring the local ingredients, in particular the dishes based on seafood and fish. The atmosphere at the restaurant
Reviewed By jamesallardice
This restaurant is part of the Casa do Amarelindo hotel. We were staying in the hotel and decided to eat here with a few friends who were staying in a different hotel. We had a very enjoyable dinner for 6 people.I ordered the moqueca which turned out to be delicious (it's a north-eastern Brazilian speciality and highly recommended!) and throughout our group everyone was happy with their food. We all ordered starters, plus a couple of bottles of wine and overall I think the bill was just over £100 which seemed very reasonable.Service was excellent - the staff seem fairly young and inexperienced but did a good job. The manager suggested that I tip the waiter at the end of the meal which I never appreciate - if service has been good I will give a tip without being hassled for it.If you're staying in the hotel, or elsewhere in Pelourinho, I would recommend a dinner here.Dear James, thank you very much for your positive feedback about the meal you had in our restaurant with your friends. We´re very happy to know that you were fully satisfied by the quality of the food served at your table, by the service provided by our waiters team, and by the price you paid. We confirm that Moqueca is emblematic of Salvador´s gastronomy; the one we prepare in our restaurant is made with fish filets (no bones) and shrimps and has all the typical side orders of a classic moqueca: rice, farofa and pirão. The only small change we have is regarding the use of the ingredient that makes the identity of the Bahia food: dendê oil (in fact raw palm tree oil). In traditional and family cooking, they may use generously this ingredient but, for our moqueca, we have chosen to have a much more balanced use of the dendê oil in order to make our moqueca lighter. We have to deeply apologize for the discomfort you felt regarding tips. In first place we need to clarify that this is absolutely not the politics of the hotel´s management, but a personal and clumsy initiative of the receptionist on duty that night. Service in Brazil is optional although being part of the waiter salary like in the US; its charge (10%) is indicated on the bill and you´re free to pay it or not in case of bad service; additional tipping is of course possible depending of the degree of satisfaction, but be sure that our staff is oriented to never hassle our customers for tipping. Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back when visiting Salvador again, best regards, Didier and Gilles.
2. Villa Bahia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 312 reviews
The Villa Bahia Restaurant offers a contemporary, unconventional gastronomy with French "savoir-faire", prepared only with local ingredients, from small producers in the region and selected in the rich diversity of flavors and the Bahia accent. The chef,
Reviewed By MCMSF
Probably the most highly trained chef--has worked in Europe--commands this handsome dining room. Bahaian specialites and traditional Continental fare as well (like rack of lamb). We all started w the house salad which we enjoyed. I and a friend shared the Moqueta with clams, shrimp, fish, and bell peppers. Many of the plates serve two.
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3. Chez Bernard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
With more than 55 years of history, the Chez Bernard restaurant in Gamboa de Cima reopens the public of Salvador at the end of 2018. Since 1963, opened by the French Monsieur Bernard, offers legitimate French cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, embellished by
Reviewed By ThiagoScarton
I went to this restaurant expecting great service, food and wine.To start, a poor couvert, bread, butter, horrible chicken fois pate and a ok chutney, expensive 15 per person.A bottle of wine costs 3 to 4 times the price in a wine store, totally unacceptable.I asked a magret de canard with cara pure. Cara is a tipe of mandioc. The magret was overcooked and the pure had truffles oil. terrible mixture, Cara does not match with truffles. I sent it back and didn't received any feedback about it. The next plate I ordered, had to be cancelled 15 minutes later due to a lack of ingredients: tuesday night, empty restaurant and lack of ingredients? I decided no to eat.When I tried my girlfriend Gnocchi... again terrible disapointment... absolutelly overcooked. Like a pure...Well, in the end, the view is the only good thing you'll find in this place.If you want a French restaurant, try another city, because my beloved Salvador, dos not have one that is worth a visit.To finish, the maitre, wearing a suit, was smilling at me like, this guy sucks... So.... don't try this one.Other great options in Salvador:JAPANESE: SOHO, at Marina Bahia.MEAT: 496 GRILL, close to Marina Bahia.LOCAL SPECIALTIES: PARAÃSO TROPICAL, the famous, cozy and trendy... fantastic.There's also a cheaper option: DONANA, 2 locations: BROTAS and VILAS DO ATLANTICO, simple place, but fantastic food!!! Try a moqueca de camarão(shrimp) or ensopado de camarão.SUNSET HAPPY HOUR: AQUA, at Marina Bahia...Have fun in Salvador!!!!
4. Bella Gourmet Bistrot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Come to Bella Gourmet and enjoy a varied menu with the most delicious Brazilian and international cuisine dishes. All this in an elegant, cozy and air-conditioned environment.
Reviewed By lceres
I usually go there for lunch on Sundays but I´ve already gone for dinner too. It is always a pleasure going there; besides the place is very nice, the food is delicious and the staff is really kind. The owner is always there and he is such a courteous person. They have a variety of delicious dishes.If you like beef I`d recommend you to ask for "Filé do Juarez". It is marvelous!!!!!On the weekends, if you are lucky you can meet a man playing guitar just for pleasure so you`ll have a pleasant lunch or dinner.
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5. Taboada Bistrot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By PapagaioF
Great place to have dinner, lounge ambiance and classy decoration. For professional or private dinners. If you order meat, the cooking point is the French way and not the brazilian way (be aware of that). Service is quite fast and efficient. Personnel seems to enjoy doing the service. I recommend
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