Location: Recife
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Most Popular Contemporary food in Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Reviews on Contemporary food in Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil. Recife (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁeˈsifi] ( listen)) is the fourth-largest urban agglomeration in Brazil with 3,995,949 inhabitants, the largest urban agglomeration of the North/Northeast Regions, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco in the northeast corner of South America. The population of the city proper was 1,625,583 in 2016.
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10. O Patio Cafe e Cozinha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth B
This small café is excellent for a family meal (with play structures for children in the courtyard) or a romantic dinner. The portions are generous, the food is delicious, and the choice is extensive. This is a new go-to favorite when in Recife!
9. Mingus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 416 reviews
Classic French cuisine with contemporary touches. In the lounge, the best selection of jazz and MPB (Brazilian popular music).
Reviewed By LG-BTH
We had one night in Recife - just to make plane connections - and had the good fortune to walk into Mingus. What a delightful, professional experience. Fine service, food and piano music. When we arrived, there was only one other table occupied and we were concerned. But it was just timing. By the time we left, the restaurant was almost full. There was a staff member who spoke English and could accommodate our requests. The restaurant is around the corner from the Best Western hotel. While a highly professinal, white tablecloth restaurant, the diners were of all ages and from casual to elegantly dressed.
8. Castelus Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 500 reviews
Reviewed By Wilson_JrREC
Located at the Institute Ricardo Brennand in Varzea, the Castelus Restaurant maintains the same standard of architecture of the buildings that composes the famous museum. With 80 seats, it features a contemporary way the Brazilian regional cuisine, especially the Northeast. The desserts are the strong point of the menu, the Cheesecake Negobom, the Brownie Northeast and the Thousand Roll Cake Sheets (thin roll cake slices interspersed with kingdom cream cheese) are irresistible options. The restaurant is very comfortable, has a tasteful décor and great service. The service schedule is from 12 to 17 hours, from Tuesday to Sunday.
7. Tasquinha do Tio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Connie V
This restaurant is situated right on the orla. You can look out and enjoy the lovely ocean breeze. Service was helpful and attentive. We chose two seafood appetizers that were excellently prepared and had great attention to detail. The octopus was finely sliced and served simply and elegantly. The shrimp panelada? had great slow cooked flavors. Apps were served with crispy baguette slices. Just wonderful. We will return again without a doubt.
6. Ca-Ja Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By JB2019
Modern and tradicional. Food is absolutely delicious. Talented young chef and staff. For a nice evening out - mixing Brazilian North-east food with a modern, fusion and contemporary touch. Must go in Recife!Dear Jean,We got really happy reading this comment!We deeply appreciate your description of us. Our main ingredient here is love and thanks again for encouraging others to come and try this experience at our courtyard. Hope to see you soon hereKind regards,Cá-Já family <3
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5. Anjo Solto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 647 reviews
Reviewed By Eduardo_travel
Have been there many times with friends. Nice environment and service with a modern/queer tone. Reasonable price. Good food. The menu offers from basics to creative alternatives - it is usually worth to try the more adventurous ones and the waiters usually have good suggestions. My favourite recent discovery is the coconut mousse with guava. Also, the restaurant is located in a nice shopping gallery with some independent labels.
4. Ponte Nova
Overall Ratings
4 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By Lygia M
Expect small overpriced portuons. Food was good but not exceptional enough to justify investment. Ambiance was really nice, very intimate feeling.
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3. Camarada Camarao Primeiro Jardim
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3401 reviews
Reviewed By Wes B
We had our supper during the "happy hour" time. Ordered fried shrimps and risotto for 2, plus 4 drafted beers, which complimented our meal. We took a picture of our dish and compared to the same posted on their menu. That's why we didn't give 5*. We paid R$120.00 with a tip included.We were very happy when we received reviews like this! Come back to Camarada forever! :)
2. Camarada Camarao - RioMar Recife
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1755 reviews
The flavors of the northeastern beaches directly to the elegant gastronomic center of Rio Design Barra. The restaurant Camarada Camarão specializes in seafood. Already established in Recife, where it was founded, the Camarada has won Carioca version for l
Reviewed By dra_moana
The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They try to make you fell comfortable and to explain about the food . The food is well served and most of the dishes is fit to a couple and almost 3 people . The only observation is that it tend to attract a lot of people so itâs good to go early and book the table .I advise to taste the moqueca which is tasty and not pricey for the amount of food you get ;DWe were very happy when we received reviews like this! Come back to Camarada forever! :)
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1. Camarada Camarao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3046 reviews
Reviewed By Claudiabat
The menu and the best you could wish for has options for all types of taste.The dishes are very well served and caters to a larger number of people than advertised.We were very happy when we received reviews like this! Come back to Comrade forever! :)
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