Salvador has great food, from the Pelourinho to the beach front, and it’s one of the best places in Brazil to eat traditional food. Feijoada is a staple here, as well a many Brazilian seafood dishes. Coming along with that, food in Salvador is often served to be shared, so if you find the portions particularly large or particularly expensive, they may very well have been meant for more than just you! Eating together is a great way to make friends and explore traditional Brazilian cuisine.
Located directly outside the Elevador Lacerda, A Cubana has some of the best ice cream in Salvador and it’s hard NOT to walk past it. It’s not Buenos Aires or Rome, but on a hot Bahia day, this stuff is magic. It’s also close to many Salvador Activities so it’s easy to get to.
Ice cream from R$2.
Outside Elevador Lacerda.
This little café on Praça da Sé serves up hearty sandwiches big enough for two, as well as good juices and other snacks at great prices for those on a budget! You won’t find much for the same price elsewhere and certainly not of similar quality. Great for a quick lunch.
Sandwiches from R$10.
Praça da Sé.
This is some of the best Italian food we’ve ever had – including in Italy! – and the service is some of the best we had in Brazil! Although a little more n the expensive side for true budget backpackers, this place is worth the splurge! The menu is extensive, but we suggest the carbonara, the eggplant rollatini and the calamari with roasted vegetables. If it’s not busy (and assuming you’re polite and nice customers), they often bring a desert tasting plate on the house at the end of the meal! Don’t miss this as a splurge or a special meal, La Figa is WELL worth it, even if it is far from a few Salvador Hostels, and will stand in your Brazilian travel and culinary experiences.
Pastas from R$15.
Just off Rua das Laranjeiras.
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