WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 403

BRASĺLIA, GOIÁS & TOCANTINS

BRASÍLIA Oca da Tribo

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SCES Trecho 2, opposite Agepol Tel [phone]
Housed in a mock Indian log house or oca , this restaurant specializes in whole food - natural and unprocessed foods.
It has a wide choice of vegetarian dishes, especially at the buffet lunch. There is meat too, and in the evenings, an à
la carte menu with Asian and Arabic vegetarian options from Dutch Cordon Bleu trained chef Gabriel Fleijsman.
BRASÍLIA La Torreta

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SCLS 402, Bloco A, Loja 9 Tel [phone]
This is one of the best Spanish restaurants and tapas bars in Brazil. The food, prepared by Spanish Moroccan Isaac
Corcias who learnt his trade in Barcelona, is strong on seafood and - in homage to the Brazilian central west -
steaks. The wine list has some respectable Spanish bottles.
BRASÍLIA Porcão

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SCES Trecho 2, Conjunto 35, Lote 2B Tel [phone]
Porcão is Brazil's most upmarket churrascaria (steakhouse) chain. All of their restaurants serve enormous quantities
of the finest Brazilian meats hot off the barbecue spit. These come with a buffet of salads, vegetables, and a large
selection of fresh juices and beers.
BRASÍLIA Alice

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SHIN, Comérció Local, QI 17, Lago Sul Tel [phone]
The capital's favorite restaurant serves French and Brazilian-French fusion cooking in a large, glass-walled dining
room set in tropical gardens. Chef Alice de Castro has won Veja's coveted restaurant and chef of the year awards
numerous times. The wine list is excellent. Reservations are required.
BRASÍLIA Piantella

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SCLS 202, Bloco A, Loja 34, Tel [phone]
Piantella is almost as old as the city, and since its early days has been a favorite of senior politicians. The menu is
varied, with traditional Brazilian dishes like feijoada (a rich stew of beans and pork), Italian options such as prawn
fetuccine, steaks, and river fish. The wine list is excellent.
CHAPADA DOS VEADEIROS (Goiás) Casa da Mama

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Rua São José Operário, Alto Paraíso Tel [phone]
An intimate indoor restaurant, Casa da Mama holds a seating capacity for as many as 100 people. Well-prepared
regional cuisine, mainly comprising chicken and fish, is served. A variation from the traditional Brazilian fare,
pastas also feature on the menu. Decent service.
CIDADE DE GOIÁS (Goiás) Flor do Ipê

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Rua Boa Vista 32 Tel [phone]
The most popular restaurant in Cidade de Goiás sits in a small garden next to the river just above the Igreja do
Rosário. The motherly owner serves a huge lunchtime buffet spread and à la carte dishes at night. The cooking
is typical of Goiás, with plenty of stewed vegetables, meats, and sweet desserts.
PALMAS (Tocantins) Trattoria Toscana

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ACSE-2 & Av NS 04 Tel [phone]
An understated bistro-like eatery that stays open till midnight, the trattoria dishes out fine Italian pasta, such
as salmon linguine served piping hot, and a few other chicken and beef options. Desserts are highly recommended,
such as the divine petit gâteau di cioccolato .
PIRENÓPOLIS (Goiás) Caffe e Tarsia

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Rua do Rosário 34 Tel [phone]
Located on the busiest of Pirenópolis's few streets, this restaurant serves a mix of Mediterranean cooking à la carte
and generous buffets with cold meats, stews, salads, and home-made bread and pastries at lunchtime. The bar is
lively on Fridays and Saturdays when visitors from Brasília gather to drink cachaças , dine, and enjoy the live music.

MATO GROSSO & MATO GROSSO DO SUL

BONITO (Mato Grosso do Sul) Cantinho do Peixe

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Rua 31 de Março 1918 Tel [phone]
Bonito's best fish restaurant cooks fresh river fish catches from the clearwater rivers that surround the town
and from the Pantanal. Dourado and surubim (catfish) are popular choices, either as grilled filets or cooked
in a variety of different sauces.