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Top 10 South American food in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
Find out what South American restaurants to try in Salvador. 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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10. Restaurante Manjericao
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By DixieCardiff
Laid back, slighty hippyish veggie restaurant in lovely building in bohemian Rio Vermelho. Limited opening hours if I remember right but as long as you check in advance you will really enjoy the arty canteen style atmosphere and range of imaginative vegetarian food.
9. La Celestrina Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By brasilboy
Better go to Google Maps to arrive there! it's an adventure but worth the trip. Be aware that there is no sign out front.Lunch for 4 of us was a good test of the menu. The polpeta italiana was bathed in a very nice tomato sauce and with some bread to clean up - better. Of the 4 main courses: badejo with a risotto, salmon with red pepper and rice, gnocchi with lobster and ravioli in tomato sauce. All were large and all were good. Large portions!I ordered a semifreddo and the others shared the dessert mix of pave, pudim and ? forgot the third. The ambiance is very simple!This place is very easy on the pocketbook. The wait staff is helpful and efficient!
8. La Pulperia - Parrilla Argentina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By BrunnoGalvao
Is there a great parrilla in Brotas neighborhood?? It's not an touristic area. But it's an great place that not even the locals know well. The Acupe de Brotas is a popular neighborhood but that is not a popular Brazilian restaurant. It's an Argentin's parrilleria to ask for a great meat in a beatiful place. I always ask for the "bife de ancho" or "chorizo". Both are fantastic. There is an area with refrigeration and other to be under the trees. All the place seems like you were in a tropical place with many manga trees, banana trees, bromeliads... It's a place for slow food. I did not find any facilities for babies or children. So, go with friends, couple or business partner. The restaurant is not big, they have tables for big groups, but you should call to check if it's a good idea. It's not a cheap place, but the price is right.
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7. Ki Muqueca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 649 reviews
Reviewed By nelsoncerqueira1
This restaurant has been overrated by many people, so I decided to balance its culinary reception. The atmosphere is poor, the Bahian food is not par with Paraiso Tropical, nor Tereza, therefore cannot get the same rating. The food was above the desirable oil level, the fish tasted frozen, and the service is nice when you arrive but slip on table etiquette.
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6. Restaurante Kimukeka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2086 reviews
Reviewed By Joao P
Typical Bahia food. I had lunch there a few times and its really good. If your into Prawns and a stew type food - you must try the Muqueca. If its really busy you might not get the culinary experience your looking for - but its solid and you will enjoy it.
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5. Restaurante Egeu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By vitorbabrazil
The view is majestic, the whole bay is there for full enjoyment, which makes any meal way more pleasant!The restaurant is specialised on seafood but meat-eaters do find good options as well; portions could perhaps be more generous, especially due to the high price charged!The place is often full with snobbish "soteropolitanos" (locals), not that pleasant. Other than that, a very good choice!
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4. Amado
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1552 reviews
Reviewed By jd3sai
Upscale restaurant. Food was excellent and the drinks were excellent! Located near the water, but at night feels sketchy. Take an uber or taxi ( we walked- what a mistake). Prices reflected the upscale dining. 2 of us are vegeatrian and it was difficult to find options- mostly pasta. We had the pear ravioli and a fig salad. It was great in taste, but wouldn't have entirely filled me up if I had been hungry (luckily I wasn't). Sad they didn't have other veg options. The service was great, the manager/owner? was very nice and had great recommendations. The meat eaters really enjoyed the variety and the taste. White tablecloth, great view. Dessert was amazing! Definitely recommend, just be aware if you are vegetarian/vegan or have food restrictions.
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3. PORO Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 575 reviews
Reviewed By Charles W
An intimate restaurant in the old part of the city with a boutique decor. Good menu choices and friendly service.
2. Casa di Vina Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1159 reviews
Located in the old house of the poet Vinicius de Moraes and actress Gessy Gesse in Itapuã, Casa di Vina Restaurant is the meeting of gastronomy with poetry. Specialized in Mediterranean and Bahian cuisine, the restaurant has on its menu delicious pasta, s
Reviewed By andremoysescardoso
The location is gorgeous right by the beach and next to an hotel. It is the former house of the late bossa nova legend Vinicius de Morais. The average dinner price is really on the top range (USD$30 which is high for Salvador's standards). Mainly seafood the dishes were just ok taste-wise. Surprisingly the Steak (Picanha) with special potatoes was divine.
Top 10 Mediterranean food in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
1. Restaurante Egeu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By vitorbabrazil
The view is majestic, the whole bay is there for full enjoyment, which makes any meal way more pleasant!The restaurant is specialised on seafood but meat-eaters do find good options as well; portions could perhaps be more generous, especially due to the high price charged!The place is often full with snobbish "soteropolitanos" (locals), not that pleasant. Other than that, a very good choice!
