Experts' Choice Award Restaurante Leite
What the experts agree on
One of Brazil's oldest restaurants, this Recife institution offers old-school elegance—white-coated waiters, piano music, and classic Portuguese dishes plus hearty steaks.
“This Recife institution has served expertly prepared Portuguese classics in a refined setting, where white-coated waiters serve delectable dishes.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "One of Brazil's oldest, still functioning restaurants. It is also consistently one of Recife's top downtown restaurants...it has a large menu with numerous steak dishes including filet a Dijon." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the oldest restaurants in Brazil...this is old-school refined dining at its most classic: tables and waiters draped in white, accompanied by piano music." Full review
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Begin your meal with some of the delicious bolitas de bacalhau (fried salted cod balls).
