We Portuguese love everything Brazilian! We devoured songs and soap operas, learned about samba and capoeira and the food, of course, was no exception. .. and our mouths watered just hearing about picanha, feijoada and tapioca, which we love to eat in these Brazilian restaurants in Lisbon.
But where do the best stop? We went looking for them and, in the end, chose the best of the best.
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Boteco Dona Luzia
Avenidas Novas has gained a Brazilian touch since Dona Luzia set up camp on Avenida 5 de Outubro in March 2019.
The house owes its name (and its flavor) to Dona Luzia, the cook who tastes the great Brazilian classics, from a list of more than half a hundred delic acies.
Among them are, for example, the beef dumpling wrapped in breaded egg, the dadinho de tapioca (served with pepper jelly), and the Bahian fish moqueca.
Address: Avenida 5 de Outubro 36 D (Saldanha)
The Pub
In full Largo de Camões, in Chiado, is one of the most incredible Brazilian restaurants we know, it too one of the beautiful restaurants in Lisbon.
The owner of this space is Francisco Martins, better known as Chef Kiko, who always gives a very special touch to all his menus.
This Boteco brings together a best of of Brazilian snacks and taco dishes as well as the best picanha, in homage to the country where Chef Kiko was born.
Inside, you’ll also find beautiful decoration and, of course, a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: Luís de Camões Square 37 (Chiado)
Dri’s Pub
The idea behind this restaurant, located next to the Cais do Sodré, is to take you to the typical botecos of Rio de Janeiro, on a journey without clichés for the flavors and the carioca way.
Among the specialties on the menu are, for example, pastéis de vento de carne, fried manioc, caldinho carioca – a kind of soup with beans – and the ham sandwich with cheese and bacon, inspired by the one at Cervantes, a historic house in Rio de Janeiro.
Of course, there is also pão de queijo, feijoada brasileira and picanha accompanied by rice and farofa.
If you stop by, be sure to admire the mural on the outside of the building, signed by the artist Jacqueline de Montagne, which symbolizes the female image and the tropical environment.
Address: Cais Gás 19 (Cais Do Sodré)
Boteco Dona Beija
This Brazilian corner, in the Picoas area , opened its doors in June 2018 and has many snacks on the menu, such as tapioca dadinhos with coalho cheese, chicken drumsticks, picanha, feijoada dumplings or rice dumplings with dried meat.
For dessert, the highlight is the brigadeiros. All this accompanied by lots of Brazilian music and, of course, a fresh draft beer or a caipirinha.
Address: Avenida Duque de Loulé 22b (Picoas)
Graviola House
Casa Graviola, which is a success in Brazil (with more than a dozen stores all over the country), arrived in Lisbon in October with traditional healthy food with Brazilian roots.
The menu is very varied, offering protein-based dishes such as chicken, tuna and salmon, as well as great vegan options, salads, pizzas, burgers, bowls and smoothies.
As for desserts, we recommend The Best Brownie in the World, Casa Graviola’s oldest recipe, a unique combination of brownie, crust flour and a scoop of coconut and tapioca ice cream.
Address: Rua da Boavista 66 (Cais do Sodré)
OHLINDA Tapiocaria
This house, in the Estrela area, is a good representative of the tapioca trend that has caught on – and in a big way – in Portugal.
The original tapiocas, from the city of Olinda in northeastern Brazil, are also served here, as are more contemporary versions.
From the list, we suggest the spiced shrimp tapioca or the smoked salmon with cream cheese, just to give a few examples.
As well as tapioca, you can also order açaí bowls, smoothies and salads!
Address: Calçada da Estrela 177
Coxinharia
It’s in the Alcântara neighborhood that you’ll find one of the Brazilian restaurants in the city dedicated to a delicious specialty: coxinha, from its most traditional and typical form to its many varieties.
For example, on the menu you’ll find both the traditional chicken coxinhas and the cod version with Queijo da Serra, or even a vegetarian option with broccoli, mushrooms and tofu.
But there are many other things to try at A Coxinharia, especially at lunchtime, such as the grilled Maminha with rice, French fries and tropeiro beans or the much acclaimed Feijoada à Brasileira.
Address: Rua Cascais 31 (Alcântara)
Ground fire
This is one of those Brazilian restaurants where you can spend (almost) the whole day eating. And we’ll tell you something else: you won’t regret it for a second.
The only tip is: if you can have the rest of the day free, the better, because you’ll leave with a (very) full belly.
The Fogo de Chão tradition comes from Rio Grande do Sul, the Brazilian state with the longest tradition of preparing meat.
That’s why the group’s restaurants promise “the real gaucho barbecue”, with “the best cuts of meat in the world”.
And the locals have surrendered so much that there are now three Fogo de Chão restaurants in the capital alone.
Address: Avenida Elias Garcia 13 (Campo Pequeno) | Rua Martens Ferrão 28A (Picoas) | Rua Artilharia 1 51 (Páteo Bagatela)
Saint’s food
The restaurant that serves some of the best Brazilian food in Lisbon is temporarily closed to open its doors at another address, passing from the Royal Prince to Alcântara, where it will surely continue to serve the best breads from across the Atlantic.
This is one of the classic Brazilian restaurants in the city, having been founded almost 40 years ago (open since 1981), so it deserves to be at the top of our list.
You can try the best of Bahian food (and more), from vatapás to moquecas, feijoadas and the house’s most famous dessert, quindim.
As for drinks, caipirinhas and tropical juices are also a hit.
Those who prefer can opt for the “Me leva pra casa”, which is like saying, a takeaway with a Brazilian flavor.
New address: Rua Primeiro de Maio 98 (Alcântara)
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