WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 402

AMAZONAS, RORAIMA, ACRE & RONDÔNIA

BOA VISTA (Roraima) Tropical Peixada

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Rua Ajuricaba & Rua Pedro Rodrigues Tel [phone]
One of Boa Vista's popular restaurants, with an airy outdoor seating area, is a favorite lunch spot. This simple place
is highly recommended for its great variety of fish, prepared in every way possible - from hearty Portuguese fish
stews to fried and spicy Bahian treats.
MANAUS (Amazonas) Canto da Peixada

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Rua Emílio Moreira 1677, Praça 14 Tel [phone]
The best known of fish restaurants in Manaus, Canto da Peixada is the place to try one of the local river specialty
dishes. Tucanaré and pirarucu are among the popular fish dishes eaten here. Tucupi (cassava) soup, with a manioc
base, is rich in traditional flavors.
MANAUS (Amazonas) Scarola Pizzaria

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Rua 10 de Juhlo, at corner of Av Getúlio Vargas Tel [phone]
This popular place is a lively corner café, largely outdoor but with some roof cover for when it rains. Specializing
in pizzas, it also offers a good value comida por kilo (pay-by-weight) buffet at lunch time, comprising fresh
vegetables, rice and beans, and grilled meat and fish.
MANAUS (Amazonas) Churrascaria Bufalo

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Av Joaquim Nabuco 628 Tel [phone]
Very popular with locals and tourists alike, Churrascaria Bufalo is somewhere where you can eat as much as you
like for a set price. Argentinian-style cuts of meat are brought to your table in large, generous portions. There is
also a wide selection of salads, pastas, fish, and other dishes to choose from.
MANAUS (Amazonas) Himawari

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Rua10 de Julho 618 Tel [phone]
This is the best of the growing number of Japanese restaurants in Manaus. Well located on a corner opposite the
majestic Teatro Amazonas, this distinctive restaurant serves very tasty sushi and traditional Japanese dishes in its
spartan, clean white interior.
MANAUS (Amazonas) O Larajinha

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Estrada Ponta Negra 10675 Tel [phone]
One of the larger and better known restaurants, O Larajinha has a great bar, and presents interesting musical shows
on its outdoor stage. The atmosphere is lively with lots of music and dancing. The food is fine, and the service great,
but people come here mainly for fabulous drinks and entertainment. Best after 10pm.
MANAUS (Amazonas) Ristorante Fiorentina

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Rua José Paranaguá s/n, Praça da Polícia Tel [phone]
A very pleasant Italian restaurant in the Lord Manaus hotel (see p383) , this serves a good range of pasta and
spaghetti dishes with meat, vegetables, or fish. Salads combine Italian and Amazon ingredients, and include such
dishes as freshly grated palmito (heart of palm). The wine is good and the service excellent.
PORTO VELHO (Rondônia) Caravelo do Madeira

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Rua José Camacho 104 Tel [phone]
As well as being one of the more upmarket places in town, Caravelo do Madeira is known as the very best of all
the many good fish restaurants in Porto Velho. Specializing in river fish, the restaurant offers dishes such as grilled
piranha, as well as a variety of fish dishes served in a creamy Brazil nut sauce. Service is good.
PORTO VELHO (Rondônia) Miyoshi

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Av Amazonas 1280 Tel [phone]
An excellent fine-dining restaurant offering Far Eastern cuisine, Miyoshi combines Amazon ingredients with
traditional Chinese and Japanese recipes to produce delicious meals. Regular Japanese dishes include sushi,
sashimi, and tempura. The service is excellent.
PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO (Amazonas) Terra Nostra

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BR-174, Av Padre Caleri Tel [phone]
A restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes at great prices. Italian pastas are a specialty but Terra Nostra also
serves standard Brazilian grilled meat dishes accompanied by beans, rice, and vegetables, as well as excellent fish.
The service is very good. Closed on Mondays.
RIO BRANCO (Acre) Point do Pato

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Rua Palmeiras 613 Tel [phone]
A popular and trendy restaurant with the locals, young and old alike, Point do Pato specializes in regional dishes
but also cooks a range of international meals, such as pastas and pizzas. Among the local specialties, the alligator
steaks are surprisingly tender.

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