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Best Contemporary food near Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
Find out what Contemporary 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. 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.
9. Pelo Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 239 reviews
In a relaxed atmosphere in the daytime and more romantic for dinner, Pelô Bistrô restaurant offers very tasty food with a tropical touch, honouring the local ingredients, in particular the dishes based on seafood and fish. The atmosphere at the restaurant
Reviewed By jamesallardice
This restaurant is part of the Casa do Amarelindo hotel. We were staying in the hotel and decided to eat here with a few friends who were staying in a different hotel. We had a very enjoyable dinner for 6 people.I ordered the moqueca which turned out to be delicious (it's a north-eastern Brazilian speciality and highly recommended!) and throughout our group everyone was happy with their food. We all ordered starters, plus a couple of bottles of wine and overall I think the bill was just over £100 which seemed very reasonable.Service was excellent - the staff seem fairly young and inexperienced but did a good job. The manager suggested that I tip the waiter at the end of the meal which I never appreciate - if service has been good I will give a tip without being hassled for it.If you're staying in the hotel, or elsewhere in Pelourinho, I would recommend a dinner here.Dear James, thank you very much for your positive feedback about the meal you had in our restaurant with your friends. We´re very happy to know that you were fully satisfied by the quality of the food served at your table, by the service provided by our waiters team, and by the price you paid. We confirm that Moqueca is emblematic of Salvador´s gastronomy; the one we prepare in our restaurant is made with fish filets (no bones) and shrimps and has all the typical side orders of a classic moqueca: rice, farofa and pirão. The only small change we have is regarding the use of the ingredient that makes the identity of the Bahia food: dendê oil (in fact raw palm tree oil). In traditional and family cooking, they may use generously this ingredient but, for our moqueca, we have chosen to have a much more balanced use of the dendê oil in order to make our moqueca lighter. We have to deeply apologize for the discomfort you felt regarding tips. In first place we need to clarify that this is absolutely not the politics of the hotel´s management, but a personal and clumsy initiative of the receptionist on duty that night. Service in Brazil is optional although being part of the waiter salary like in the US; its charge (10%) is indicated on the bill and you´re free to pay it or not in case of bad service; additional tipping is of course possible depending of the degree of satisfaction, but be sure that our staff is oriented to never hassle our customers for tipping. Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back when visiting Salvador again, best regards, Didier and Gilles.
8. Du Chef Arte e Gastronomia By Lucius Gaudenzi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 788 reviews
Bistro Restaurant, modern and contemporary cuisine. With seasonal menu, where Chef, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, always seeking the best products available at the time, including using herbs from their own organic garden. Lucius and Roberta, make
Reviewed By rjdegen
We selected this restaurant based on the evaluations on the TripAdvisor and because the Chef put his name on the restaurant. The first impression was positive, friendly staff, nice decor, interesting menu, and good wine list. The problem started when ou orders arrived. My ossobuco was so hard that I could not cut the meat, and my wife's fish was only half cooked. Because half of the fish was very good and the complements were nice, she decided to eat the good part of the fish. Because I could not eat my ossobuco, the restaurant staff offered to replace the dish. I ordered a steak. What a surprise. My knife could almost not cut the steak. Because my wife had in the meantime eaten her half fish, I decided to give up on ordering an edible dish, and we ordered a chocolate mousse for desert that was excellent. When I had to return the second meat dish, I asked to speak with the chef that put his name on the restaurant. I was told that he had left when we arrived and that a sub-chef was in his place. This obviusly does not excuse the horrible cooking, but may explain our bad experience. So if you what to try the restaurant, I revomend checking if the chef is supervising the kitchen.Good evening Mr. Ronald,It was an incredible pleasure to welcome you to our restaurant. Even more to know that you liked our house and our service. We work hard and with great love so that all details are important to our customers.We are very sorry for what happened with the facts mentioned. We've tried a contact for a few times with the phone number you provided us with no success.It really is not our standard and so we seek immediate solutions, thus making our customers have the best impression possible of the restaurant.We thank you immensely for your feedback and look forward to the necessary information for you to arrange.Once again our sincere apologies and certain that we will take great pleasure in welcoming you and serving with the standard Du Chef to be.King Regards,Lucius Gaudenzi
7. Isola dei Sapori Cucina Italiana
Overall Ratings
5 based on 341 reviews
Authentic Italian Restaurant and Wine bar. Sea view, fresh seafood, great choice of wines and a lot more.
Reviewed By Trevor G
The very polite doorman will show you the menu and point you up the stairs to this wonderful small terrace restaurant. The young and enthusiastic staff will put you at your ease; the owner/chef will cook you some of the tastiest italian food; the winelist is well selected and inexpensive. Oh and there's a great view of the lively 'orla'.Don't miss this hidden gem!
6. Cuco Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1366 reviews
Reviewed By prufrock2
Pelourinho, Terreiro de Jesus e Terreiro de S. Francisco are, in my opinion, the most interesting touristic sites in Salvador, aside from the trivial interests of sun tanners and beach lovers. The place has the Cathedral, the Church S Pedro dos Clerigos, the Curch od S Francis, the Church of the Order Tereceira SF, the Church of S Domingos, The Museum of Carnival, the Church of Rosário dos Pretos, the Museum of Misericordia, plus shops, live music, theatrical animation. Cuco Bistro is probably the best choice for a visitor wishing a reasonable meal with local gastronomic flavor in a nice setting. Food is tasty, staff is friendly, prices are not too high, though in Salvador restaurants being wverywhere overpriced. Dear Mr. / Mrs.Thank you for sharing a loverly review about our restaurant and itâs setting in the middle of this wonderful historical center of Salvador. We hope to have you back very soon, it will be a pleasure for us. Best regards, Cuco Bistrô Team
5. A Casa Vidal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1495 reviews
New Adress: Alameda das Cajazeiras, 417 Caminho das Ãrvores - Salvador Ba (CLOSE TO Brinkaê) NUEVA DIRECCIÃN: Alameda das Cajazeiras, 417 Caminho das Ãrvores - Salvador Ba (CLOSE TO Brinkaê)
Reviewed By tiagogiffoni
I have been there with my fiancee for a casual visit but I was surprised by the good quality of the service and the true high quality of food (high end). I ate surf and turf (lobster and stake), i had visited most of Salvador Restaurants but this one is now favorite, also the owner welcomes you and tell about the restaurant, and the dishes. No more words to describe this amazing experience. Hi Tiago!Só happy to read that.We try hard every single day to provide the best experience for you. Our restaurant is more than a business, itâs a way of life. Our goal is make our client pleased.Thanks a lot!Vivi
4. Sanctuarium Atelier Gourmet
Overall Ratings
5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Rudy L
I was in town visiting some customers, and I decided to take a small group of 11 out for dinner. This was the restaurant they all wanted to go. I had been here a few times earlier in the year and I really enjoyed the food. Service is excellent the deserts are out of this world.Many thanks for your comments. It is quite rewarding to see our efforts and dedication to give positive results. Hope to see you soon in our Sanctuarium.
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3. Vini Figueira Gastronomia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 247 reviews
Our essence is that you feel at home, our restaurant is simple and tasty cuisine. We are waiting for you here !!!
Reviewed By eduardodX6262TB
We celebrated my uncleâs birthday and had an amazing dinner with friends and family! This place will amaze you! You should go there.Thank you very much for the rating. We hope to see you here soon for a new experience !!
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2. 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!
1. Vini Figueira Gastronomia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 247 reviews
Our essence is that you feel at home, our restaurant is simple and tasty cuisine. We are waiting for you here !!!
Reviewed By eduardodX6262TB
We celebrated my uncleâs birthday and had an amazing dinner with friends and family! This place will amaze you! You should go there.Thank you very much for the rating. We hope to see you here soon for a new experience !!
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