Restaurant Recommendations in Salvador

Our recommendation is based on a survey of local opinion condusted annually for Brazil´s largest cistulation magazine Veja. Their "Best of" guide recommends restaurnats in various categories e.g. "Best for Meat". Whilst not comprehensive, we believe it is a good starting point for a tourist, but we would love to get your suggestions of restaurants we should add, and comments on those we list.

Best Brazilian

Dona Mariquita. Traditional Brazilian dishes such as stews and seafood platters for lunch and buffet breakfasts on Sundays Rua do Meio 178, Rio Vermelho (71) 3334-6947. Daily 12noon - 5pm only (R$40). Site

Best Regional

Yemanjá. The most requested item on the menu is the grilled shrimp which comes garnished with rice, fish sauce and side dishes. Avenida Octavio Mangabeira, 4661 Jardim Armação. (71) 3461-9010. 11.30am-12.30am, Fri & sat till 1.30am (R$50) Site

Best for meat (Charrascaria)

Boi Pretto A barbecue restaurant synonymous with Brazil. The meats are brought round to the tables on skewers and you let the server know if you want any or not. Meats include the usual steak, lamb and pork, but also more unusual choices of ostrich rabbit, duck and boar.  Av Otávio Mangabeira, Jardim Armação (71) 3362-8844 12noon-4pm & 7pm - 12midnight, Fri-Sun 12noon-12midnight (R$70) Site

Best French

Chez Bernard Speciality of the house is Confit of Duck with mash potatoes with a hint of hazelnut. The duck is cooked for 2 days to ensure tenderness and taste. Also on the menu Kobe beef from Japan. Desserts include a bowl of profiteroles filled with cream and covered in chocolate sauce. Rua Gamboa de Cima,11, Aflitos (71) 3328-1566 12noon-3pm & 7pm-12midnight; Sat & Sun lunch till5pm; Wed & Sat lunch 1pm start; Mon only lunch. (R$50) Site

Best Italian

Alfredo di Roma Fettuccini with shrimp and cherry tomato in a white wine sauce or duck breast with parmesan risotto are classic dishes served here. The Italian favourite desert of tiramisu is a must! Rua Morro Slave Miguel, s / n, Hotel Atlantic Towers, Ondina. (71) 3331-7775 12noon-4pm & 7pm-12midnight; Fri & Sat lunch from 1pm (R$50) Site

Best Natural

Manjericão This is a predominantly organic and vegetarian buffet restaurant. The dishes served change on a daily basis according to what is available at the market in the morning. Rua Fonte do Boi, 3B, Rio Vermelho. (71) 3335-5641 12noon-3pm only; Closed Sundays. (R$30).

Best Oriental

Soho Beautifully decorated restaurants, serving realistic Japanese Sushi and now also Thai cuisine. Grilled lobster in herb sauce, or Thai prawn served in coconut shells both exquisitely cooked and served. several locations with different opening hours - see site (R$50)

Best Pizza

Cheiro de Pizza Three locations and three themed restaurants. Pop culture in one, Bossa Nova in another and Carnival in the third. Great Pizza, great restaurants, great atmospheres. several locations –see site. (R$20)

Best Wine list

Amado For the smart and sophisticated crowd, Amado serves contemporary international and Brazilian dishes. 3 Times winner of best chef (for his restaurant in Sao Paolo), Edinho Engel oversees a team of chefs who will only use the finest and freshest ingredients. The wine list is designed to complement the high standards of cuisine. Av. Lafayete Coutinho, 660, Comercio (71) 3322-3520 12noon-3pm & 7pn-12midnight; Fri & Sat lunch till 4pm & dinner till 1am; Sun only lunch till 4pm. Site