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

September 3, 2017 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best restaurant in Joao Pessoa, Brazil including Mangai, Nau Frutos do Mar, Gulliver, Sapore D'Italia, Casa do Bacalhau, Arte da Pizza, Adega do Alfredo, Divina Italia, Gulliver Mar, Roccia Cozinha Contamporanea
Things to do in Joao Pessoa

1. Mangai

Avenida General Edson Ramalho 696, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58038-100, Brazil Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Brazilian, South American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +55 83 3226-1615
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Mangai

Reviewed By GuimaraPerpetuo - Goiania, GO

I have been to the Mangay restaurant in Brasilia, this one does not get closer to it. The place was small, crowded and the tables very close to each other. The different type of foods were not appealing, provoking you to eat. The traditional "cartola" dish was not ready and we left without eating it. I will go back to it in Brasilia, not in João Pessoa any more.

2. Nau Frutos do Mar

Rua Lupercio Branco 130 | Manaíra, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58038-110, Brazil Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Brazilian, Seafood, South American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (83) 3021-8003
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Nau Frutos do Mar

Reviewed By Beenaround30 - Winnipeg, Canada

Went to Nau after a long day of work. Wow! If you love seafood this is the place to go. We had three different shrimp dishes and all were excellent! I will definitely go back.

3. Gulliver

Avenida Olinda 590, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58039-121, Brazil Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi Seafood, South American, International Lunch, Dinner, Late Night (83)3247-1495
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

Gulliver

Specialized in international cuisine, the Gulliver Restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, considered one of the best and most traditional restaurants in the city.

Reviewed By Maximiliano J - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Anywhere in the world this kind of restaurant would be cheaper. The food is loaded with lots of sauce. the restaurant is very noisy and confusing service. Sounds like a tourist restaurant. If you only have 3 days in Joao Pessoa, make other choices. The view is beautiful. Stop by for a drink and know the place. only that.

4. Sapore D'Italia

Avenida Cabo Branco 1584 | Cabo Branco, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58045-010, Brazil Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +55 83 3247-3322
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 737 reviews

Sapore D'Italia

Reviewed By engped - Katy, Texas

What used to be a decent restaurant apparently changed its focus trying to get more customers by lowering prices and quality level.
Although location is good (it is a beach front restaurant), food is only average at the most and service is far from acceptable in this packed restaurant.
Do not recommend the place with the current quality level. PIck another one in th vicinity.

5. Casa do Bacalhau

Avenida Franca Filho 52 | Manaíra, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58038-150, Brazil Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner (83) 3247-6775
Excellent
60%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 581 reviews

Casa do Bacalhau

Reviewed By Judithh12 - Washington DC, District of Columbia

This place has Cod (bacalhau) many different ways and even has some non cod dishes as well. It is very good for people who do not eat crustaceans as they have many dishes The food was excellent and not too expensive. Waiter spoke English and we had an English menu. Restaurant was very pretty and not far from the Tambau beach.

6. Arte da Pizza

Rua Bancario Sergio Guerra 90 | Na Pricipal Dos Bancarios, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58052-000, Brazil Takeout, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Delivery, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Pizza Dinner HK$39 - HK$71 +55 83 3235-8347
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 302 reviews

Arte da Pizza

Pereira, both born in the Valley of the Pianco Paraiaba offer own pasta, on pizzas stuffed with edges. The pizza is made by someone who really knows the subject. After Miguel was the student who obtained the highest concept in a course on pizza conducted in 2002 by the Italian Scuola Della-Pizza, located in Rio de Janeiro. He revealed that he has worked since adolescence and after much grating, decided to open his own pizzeria and chose the city of Joao Pessoa, believing that here and one of the cities with the highest quality of life.

Reviewed By Niedson A

The pizza here is excellent; the place is very comfortable and the service is very efficient, with special attendance.Thank you for your positive review. We always try to improve our service to our clients.

7. Adega do Alfredo

Rua Coracao de Jesus s/n, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58039-070, Brazil Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Brazilian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, International Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$118 - HK$283 (83) 3226-4346
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Adega do Alfredo

Reviewed By JeffStranks - Brasilia, Df

Two visits there for dinner. Nice buffet and good choice of main dishes. Attentive service, good value, very enjoyable food. Pity about the pianist but you can't have everything. Recommended.

8. Divina Italia

Rua Targino Marques 56 | Tambau, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58039-140, Brazil Reservations, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Italian Lunch, Dinner HK$94 - HK$196 (83) 35762700
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 250 reviews

Divina Italia

Pilotado pelo chef Fernando Franco, o Divina Itália apresenta uma proposta italiana contemporânea, com recheios, molhos especiais e massas preparadas artesanalmente, como reza a tradição. Tudo isso, acompanhado de muita influência da cozinha brasileira. No Divina, o cardápio é amplo: além das massas, tem pratos à base de carne e frutos do mar, sobremesas e, claro, o aconchego da família Franco, que recebe pessoalmente todos os clientes no dia a dia do restaurante.

Reviewed By ireland_timothy - Joao Pessoa, PB

Eating at the Divina Italia is always a special occasion especially for us. The restaurant itself is simple but sophisticated and elegant and the service good. I confess that we nearly always eat the same dish which is magnificent - the prawn risotto with mango. The fresh warm bread as a starter is delicious and we finished with a slice of Belgian chocolate gateaux which was perfect. I think the wine list is a bit small and expensive although there are one of two decent cheaper wines. I recommend the Malbec. All in all it was as good as the last time we ate there which is always an important consideration.

9. Gulliver Mar

Avenida Cabo Branco | Cabo Branco, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58045-010, Brazil Takeout, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Accepts Credit Cards Brazilian, Seafood, Mediterranean, South American, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +55 83 3578-6109
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Gulliver Mar

Facing the beach of Cabo Branco, lunch or dinner admiring the beauty of the ocean is a privilege that you can have at Gulliver Mar!!

Reviewed By YouBeeTs - Trieste, Italy

An elegant, cool restaurant on Capo Branco's seafront. Impeccable service. I shared with a friend a mushroom risotto, good, and bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, even better. Good (and reasonably priced) caipirinha - not a rip-off as in so many Brazilian restaurants. Not cheap, but worth the expense.

10. Roccia Cozinha Contamporanea

Avenida Antonio Lira 536 | Hotel Cabo Branco Atlântico, Joao Pessoa, State of Paraiba 58045-010, Brazil Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Brazilian, Seafood, European, South American, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$39 - HK$228 +55 83 98827-7480
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 448 reviews

Roccia Cozinha Contamporanea

Reviewed By Rogers222 - rogers222

Excellent food, although the service was a bit slow. Nearly two hours for a weekday lunch was too much.

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