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As the capital, Brasília attracts citizens from throughout the country as well as dignitaries from around the world. You can find a variety of regional cuisines as well as international fare. Brasília also has plenty of "per kilo" restaurants, usually decently priced cafeteria-like places where you pay according to the weight of
As the capital, Brasília attracts citizens from throughout the country as well as dignitaries from around the world. You can find a variety of regional cuisines as well as international fare. Brasília also has plenty of "per kilo" restaurants, usually decently priced ca
As the capital, Brasília attracts citizens from throughout the country as well as dignitaries from around the world. You
As the capital, Brasília attracts citizens from throughout the country as well as dignitaries from around the world. You can find a variety of regional cuisines as well as international fare. Brasília also has plenty of "per kilo" restaurants, usually decently priced cafeteria-like places where you pay according to the weight of your plate. Barring the fish dishes, the food in the Pantanal is neither as interesting nor as flavorful as that found elsewhere in the country. That said, the food is hearty, and the meals are large; affordable all-you-can-eat buffets are everywhere.
Frenchman Daniel Brand's café has become a Brasília institution since opening in 1995. As well as the croissants and coffee for breakfast, it's the sumptuous cakes and pastries that keep customers coming back for more, year after year, at all times of the day. Try to get a table in the garden. Service can be slow.
CLN 104, Bl. A, Lj. 26, Brasília, Federal District, 70733-510, Brazil
One of the most popular fine-dining options in town, this churrascaria (steak house) is one of the best of its kind. The sleek ambience of this spacious restaurant adds to the allure. It's famous for its rodízio service, in which waiters bring various types of meat on the spit to your table, where they'll carve off as much as you like. The prix-fixe meal includes a large and varied salad bar, but it's the beef that draws the crowds.
SHS Q. 5, Bl. E, Brasília, Federal District, 70315-000, Brazil
This is one of the city's best options for visiting vegetarians and vegans. Run by South African Natasha Franco, A Tribo operates on a per-weight system, stocked with endless varieties of salads, pulses, and juices. Try the variations on Brazilian themes, such as acajaré with a vegan stuffing. There are also fish and chicken dishes, and regular days devoted to Indian cuisine. Get here early for lunch before the buffet runs out—it's popular.
CLN 105, Bl. B, Lj. 52/59, Brasília, Federal District, 70734-520, Brazil
This attractively located pizzeria, situated right by the futuristic Ponte JK on the shores of Paranoá Lake, is a surprisingly good value for such a fashionable spot. Diners can choose from a selection of wood-fired pizzas—try the four-flavor sinfonia di sapori, or opt for the buffet of pastas and salads. At lunchtime, take advantage of the set meals with an open salad buffet, reasonably priced by this city's standards.
SCES Centro de Lazer, Beira Lago, Trecho 2, Lt. 41, Brasília, Federal District, 70200-002, Brazil
If you're a bibliophile or a fan of the arts, you might enjoy the frequent book parties and art exhibits at this restaurant. On weekdays the lunch buffet is very popular with the business crowd. On weekends people flock here for the feijoada (meat stew with black beans). Among the regular entrées, the shrimp risotto is one of the most popular. There are five other locations in Brasília, but the original stands out because of its greenery-filled verandas.
CLS 104, Bl. D, Lj. 1, Brasília, Federal District, 70343-540, Brazil
Live Brazilian music, from bossa nova to contemporary, is a nightly feature at this restaurant. But the comida mineira (food from the state of Minas Gerais) is the best reason to come. One of the most popular dishes is the costelinha ao Véio Chico (fried pork ribs with cassava). At lunch, you can help yourself from a large buffet for a set price. The owners run a popular lounge next door, Bar do Feitiço.
CLN 306, Bl. B, Lj. 45 and 51, Brasília, Federal District, 70745–500, Brazil
This longtime favorite is the place to go for German cuisine. The laid-back atmosphere and no-frills decor draw those looking for authentic food and a great selection of imported beer and wine. Savor the rollmops (rolled thinly cut herring fillets) while you wait for your entrée. Good choices include the Eisbein (pig's leg with mashed potatoes) or Ente mit Blaukraut und Apfelpurée (duck cooked in wine served with red cabbage and applesauce).
CLS, Q. 404, Bl. D, Lj. 35, Brasília, Federal District, 70238-540, Brazil
061-3223–4622
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., Credit cards accepted
Since opening in 1966, this small but cozy restaurant has been the mainstay of fine dining à la française in the capital, and has numbered Brazilian presidents among its guests. Incredible as it may seem, the friendly owner and chef is a Brazilian who promised the original French owners to keep the original fare and ambience. His resolution still pays off: try the steak au poivre (with a green peppercorn and cream sauce).
SCLS 408, Bl. A, Lj. 13, Brasília, Federal District, 70257–510, Brazil
One of the largest restaurants you may ever eat in, Mangai specializes in cuisine from Brazil's Northeast and has seating for up to 900 people—you still may have to wait for a table. Located near the Ponte JK, Mangai charges R$59.90 for a kilo of food, which you serve up yourself from a vast buffet at the back of the dining hall. Try the carne de sol com nata (sun-dried meat in cream) or the tasty shrimp dish gororoba de camarão.
SCE Sul Trecho 2, Cj. 41, Brasília, Federal District, 70200-002, Brazil
If you're in the vicinity of the Ponte JK or the CCBB cultural center it's well worth dining at Oliver, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. It overlooks the golf course, giving it a more open and lighter atmosphere than is usual in the Brasília restaurant scene. Come on weekends for the paella (R$79), or try the signature cod dish Bacalhau Ze do Pipo. Musicians play in the evening.
SCES Trecho 2, Lt. 2, Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
The kitschy decor is one of the main attractions of this restaurant—bulldog statuettes, miniature porcelain dolls, used vinyl LPs, and other antiques cover the walls and hang from the ceiling. The chef-owner, Mara Alcamim, is always on hand and regularly checks to make sure patrons have enjoyed the food. Favorite dishes include the intriguingly named "sexy shrimp" (they're with a sauce of Brie, champagne, and caviar, accompanied by a strawberry-and-sage risotto).
CLS 210, Bl. B, Lj. 30, Brasília, Federal District, 70273-520, Brazil
061-3443–2089
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. No dinner Sun., Credit cards accepted
The quiet cantina ambience and fantastic cuisine, closely overseen by well-known chef and owner Ana Toscana, make you feel as if you're in Italy. If you're not too concerned about your weight, try the agnello della nonna (roasted lamb shank).
SCLS, Q. 201, Brasília, Federal District, 70232-510, Brazil
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