Federal District, Brazil Food Guide: 10 Brazilian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Brasilia

May 25, 2020 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover Restaurants offering the best Brazilian food in Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil. Renowned for its modernist lines and futuristic design, Brasilia is a study in urban planning and the only city built in the 20th century to be counted among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Where only five years before its inception there was desert, now there are innovative buildings and imaginative monuments, ranging from the hyperboloid Cathedral of Brasilia to the lunar-esque Complexo Cultural da Republica to the glass-box Palacio da Alvorada.
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10. Asa Gaucha Restaurante

Quadra Sclrn 709 Bloco E Lj. 56 SHCGN Comercio Local Residencial, Brasilia, Federal District 70750-515 Brazil Brazilian, Barbecue, Grill, Healthy Lunch Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +55 61 3340-0104 https://www.facebook.com/asagaucharestaurante/
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4 based on 968 reviews

Asa Gaucha Restaurante

Reviewed By Wang_bsb

Full of table and chairs, this Brazilian Self-service restaurante has a great Brazilian Barbecue. All foods are well prepared and tastes good! But if ou like Brazilian barbecue ou will love this place. Many kinds of meat, chicken, steaks, lamb to choose. It's not cheap, but it worth the price. You pay what you serve. Drinks and desserts are charged separate from foods.

9. Maori Gastronomia Alternativa

Quadra Cln 110 Bloco D 28 Asa Norte, Brasilia, Federal District 70753-540 Brazil Brazilian, South American, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service 556132016066 http://www.facebook.com/Maori-Gastronomia-154559197975052/timeline
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4 based on 501 reviews

Maori Gastronomia Alternativa

Reviewed By giyna

Nike restaurant, good to sit outside in a nuce atmosphere. And our little dog is welcome there. We enjoyed a fresh salad, fresh sandwiches or the special an eggplant lasagna. All food was fresh and good. Beer was cold but to expensive - need to improve and we will come back!

8. Lake's Restaurante

Quadra Cls 402 Bloco C 15, Brasilia, Federal District 70236-530 Brazil Brazilian, Contemporary, South American Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service (61) 3323-1029 http://www.lakesrestaurante.com.br
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4 based on 456 reviews

Lake's Restaurante

Reviewed By EdSimone

An elegant restaurant in Asa Sul with plenty of room for guests. We ate early and the restaurant was uncrowded. My wife and I had the baby beef, medium rare, which was tender and delicious, along with roasted diced potatoes with garlic, also excellent, along with a good salad. Our friends had the picana which they said was excellent. We had a very good Argentinian malbec, and chocolate mousse for dessert which, while good, could have been better prepared. A bit syrupy. A very good restaurant, but don't expect inexpensive prices. Fortunately, we were dining on an expense account. My wife and I plan to go back, just for the beef, succulent and well prepared, even if not on an expense account.

7. Vitamina Central

Quadra Crs 506 Bloco a 63 Asa Sul, Brasilia, Federal District 70350-515 Brazil Brazilian, Fast Food, Diner, Healthy Breakfast, Brunch Takeout 6132442866 http://www.facebook.com/Vitamina-Central-119394484850730/
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4 based on 647 reviews

Vitamina Central

Reviewed By virgilioalm

The place looks unpretentious and unassuming, but it's surprisingly clean (for Brazilian standards) and the staff really knows how to wait on customers. Even though it was quite crowded when I visited, my juice was prepared after only a couple of minutes and it tasted really delicious. I can't say anything about snacks, though they also looked good.

6. Mangai

Setor Shtn Trecho 2 Conjunto 26 S/N Lote 2, SCE Sul - Setor de Clubes Esportivos Sul, Brasilia, Federal District 70200-002 Brazil Brazilian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +55 61 3224-3079 http://www.facebook.com/restaurantemangaibrasilia/
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4 based on 7947 reviews

Mangai

Reviewed By AnaB8502

The is very well decorated and it showcase bit of the culture and food from the Northeast of Brazil. Good service, pleasant atmosphere and interesting food. However, the food is an acquired taste and not everyone will like as it can be a bit heavy greasy. Lots of butter, cheese, cassava and other traditional dishes that are unfamiliar for the majority people overseas. But definitely worth a try. Some will love, some will not but all will have a nice experience. trying the Cassava Bread and possibly taking one to eat later :)

5. NAU Frutos do Mar

Setor de Clubes Esportivos Sul, Trecho 2 , Conj. 41, s/n Asa Sul, Brasilia, Federal District 70200-002 Brazil Brazilian, Seafood, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Acce [email protected] +55 61 3252-0155 http://www.site.naufrutosdomar.com.br/
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4 based on 3570 reviews

NAU Frutos do Mar

Reviewed By Bacuri

We had booked a large table at one end of this roomy restaurant. The building has a beautiful modern sea-themed decor and is located by Lake Paranoá. There is a beautiful view. From our table we could see the JK bridge. Although some, like me, may need the support of a GPS to find the way, once you arrive the place has plenty of parking space, both indoors and outdoors. From the garage one can reach the restaurant by elevador, which makes it easier for people with limited movement capacity. Our group ordered different dishes, and I tasted the "bolinhos de macaxeira com bacalhau" and a "moqueca de frutos do mar". While the "bolinhos" were not really tasty, as I could not feel the taste of the "bacalhau" (codfish), the "moqueca" was absolutely delicious, and I'd recommend you try it. It is quite a large dish and could be shared between 2-4 people. Sharing this dish is expected, as it would be too large a dish for a single person. For desert I had a sweet of tapioca with guava. It was a slightly hard, but definitely delicious. So, by now, you're wondering about the service, which I'm going to tell you next. I do not want to get into details, but our waiter, although very friendly and accommodating, was not properly trained. I've noticed that this is, still, an issue in Brasília restaurants in general. We were well received, and, initially, chose a Brazilian wine from a quite elaborate wine list. I told the waiter the wine could be slightly cooler, but he took a while until putting the remains of the first service in an ice bucket. Then, he did not take note of all orders, and some stared receiving their orders before others. While some had ended their main courses, others were still beginning it. I gently complained and the waiter answered: "That's alright! You all are having fun while waiting for the others". Wrong answer! It made me feel like I was in being served at an overcrowded beach bar during summer holidays. Finally, we chose deserts that were being advertised on the table but, according to the waiter, were not available on Saturdays. After our complaint, he was considerate enough to make arrangements to serve us those deserts and offer them to us as house compliments. One last comment is that we found the wine list awfully expensive. Wines offered in the wine list were about 3 times more expensive than their market price. I would however suggest the Valduga sparkling wine whose price is more accommodating.

4. Mangai Shopping ID

Setor comercial Norte Quadra 06 Shopping ID, Brasilia, Federal District 70297-400 Brazil Brazilian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +55 61 3252-0157 http://www.mangai.com.br
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4 based on 1767 reviews

Mangai Shopping ID

Reviewed By TravelWorldMap

The dishes are of a goos sizes, most of them in fact good for sharing. The shrimps with a hint of lime were great. Meat was tasty but some of the dishes were not that clear the description and we got something that we really dont wanted that much.

3. Coco Bambu Brasilia Shopping

Quadra Scn Quadra 5 Asa Norte - Brasília Shopping, Brasilia, Federal District 70715-000 Brazil Brazilian, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservatio [email protected] +55 61 3038-1818 http://cocobambu.com
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4 based on 8719 reviews

Coco Bambu Brasilia Shopping

Reviewed By Alcyone_12

Ambience is good, service is good, food is not -- definitely too expensive for low quality. Not worth its apparent reputation of a fancy, high end resto. Seafood was overcooked (I asked for octopuss and was very disappointed). Portions are way too big (making them reasonable in size would decrease price). For that money and low quality, at least cocktail drinks should be offered. Cheers!

2. Coco Bambu Lago Sul

Icone Parque Conjunto 36, Parte C, 301 SCES Trecho 2, 2 - Asa Sul, Brasilia, Federal District 70200-002 Brazil Brazilian, Seafood, International, South American Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa [email protected] +55 61 3224-5585 http://www.cocobambu.com
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4 based on 14632 reviews

Coco Bambu Lago Sul

Reviewed By Ckerstinlellis

The place is beautiful, overlooking Paranoá Lake. The service is great and the dishes delicious. In addition to the "International Shrimp" which is the most famous (creamy rice, curd, potato chips and many shrimps) I recommend the fish with crunchy crust, mayonnaise and salad. And of course all accompanied by a coconut drink (I prefer without alcohol but has for those who like) served in coconut shells as well.

Brasilia Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Brasilia

1. BRASIS Atelie Gastronomico

Rua 12 DF 001 Chácara 77 - Lago Oeste - Sobradinho, Brasilia, Federal District 73100-360 Brazil Brazilian, Seafood, Grill, Contemporary, Healthy, South American Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly [email protected] 5561994462540 http://brasis.chefdioliveira.com/
BRASIS Atelie Gastronomico

Welcome to Brasis Ateliê Gastronômico: culture, pure air and high gastronomy in the West Lake! A bistro with personality and beauty located in front of National Park of Brasilia. Such is the house of chef Di Oliveira. Stuffed with authoral dishes and re-r

Reviewed By quilotoa49

The pork loin with siriguela sauce was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had in Brazil! This spot is a true gem and worth every minute of the drive. It’s a creative and artsy place with a nice garden and wonderful view. I’ve spent over 3 years living in Brasilia and only finally found a truly gourmet dining spot. I can’t believe the main dish prices are all around R$30-R$60. We were very happy with your visit to BRASIS and even more because we were able to meet your expectation. Be always welcome. Thank you very much.

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