Destination little known by most Brazilians, Good view is the only capital completely in the northern hemisphere, that is, above the equator . bathed by White River is a capital with an interior air, with just over 420 thousand inhabitants.
The gastronomic culture of the city is influenced by the descendants in indigenous and northeastern which make up the local population, as well as Guyana and Venezuela, neighboring countries.
There are not as many restaurants as in other Brazilian capitals, but with the help of the journalist and researcher of indigenous and Amazonian cuisine Denise Rohnelt Araujo who has lived in the city for many years, I managed to find some great options to eat well in the city.
Next, check out good options at Roraima capital that reflect the best of local cuisine:
FlutuaÃBV Sky Bar & Lounge
Boa Vista’s first floating boat, the float BV it is moored on the banks of the Rio Branco, which guarantees a privileged view of the surroundings.
It has a full kitchen, which serves regional dishes such as tacacá (R$35), the shredded sun-dried meat casserole (R$47), the pirarucu in a chestnut crust (R$50) or the tambaqui stew. (R$ 85), which serves 2 people.
To have a sample of the house starters, a great option is the Varal do Kite (R$ 90), which brings tapioca dadinho, Roraima croqueta (made with pot meat), Pará dumpling (made with tucupi pasta and shrimp with jambu – it was one of the best I’ve ever had) and cruviana shrimp.
For drinking, there are options for all tastes, from juices, soft drinks, beers, spirits by the dose or bottle, sparkling wines, classic and signature drinks.
There are also live shows and we can also rent stand up paddle or hire sunset and full moon tours. There is no entry fee, only consumption.
Avenida Getúlio Vargas, 1471 – Caçari, Boa Vista – RR / Telephone: (95) 99155-1040 / Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm.
Café Barracão do Poeta
Located inside the Plataforma 8 coworking space, in downtown Boa Vista, the Café Barracão do Poeta specializes in breakfast, with numerous options of couscous, tapiocas, crepiocas, aveiocas, breads, sandwiches, wraps, pancakes, paçocas, omelets, waffles, pastries, coffees and juices.
My sugestion? Order the couscous with sun dried meat, grilled cheese and fried banana (R$31) and the x-caboquinho (R$22), an iconic manauara sandwich made with coalho cheese, fried banana and tucumã, a fibrous fruit from a Amazonian palm that has a slightly bitter taste.
And to drink? Once in the Amazon, be sure to order a juice with some of the delicious local fruits, such as cupuaçu, taperebá or soursop (R$10).
Rua Pedro Rodrigues, 80 – Centro, Boa Vista – RR / Phone: (95) 98104-2119 / Open from Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 10:30 am and from 3 pm to 6:30 pm.
Gourmet damurida
Damorida (or damurida), a typical dish from Roraima, is the flagship of indigenous cuisine, and is usually prepared to welcome a visitor.
The traditional preparation consists of boiling different types of pepper, black tucupi, some herb (usually pepper leaf) and fish or game meat. It is served in a gourd with a piece of Beiju or flour. It is a complex dish of flavors, with the umami of the tucupi and the spiciness of the peppers.
Damorida is not found in traditional restaurants. THE Gourmet damurida serves a version discreetly adapted to our taste, only on Wednesdays. So, if you’re visiting the city, plan ahead so you don’t run the risk of not being able to experience it.
The value of the carvery per person is R$ 45.
Avenida Princesa Isabel, 347 – Liberdade, Boa Vista – RR / Telephone: (95) 99148-7914 / Open only on Wednesdays, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Cangaço Tapiocaria
House specializing in tapioca, is one of the most charming corners of the city. It’s in a corner house all decorated with themes from the northeastern hinterland, in cheerful and vibrant colors.
From the kitchen, you can order a variety of tapiocas, such as carne de sol (R$ 19.60) and Cartola (R$ 11.60), with plantain, mozzarella cheese, sugar and cinnamon.
If you don’t want tapioca, you can also order couscous such as Cangaço (R$19.50), which comes with sun-dried meat, egg and coalho cheese, or dishes such as Danado de Bom (R$24), which has mashed jerimum, carne de sol and cream.
The place also offers lighter dishes and for people with dietary restrictions, in addition to various juices, smoothies, vitamins and pulps.
Avenida Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, 386 – Aparecida, Boa Vista – RR / Phone: (95) 99134-4327 / Open from Monday to Saturday from 4 pm to 10 pm.
Restaurant Marina Meu Caso
Restaurant on the banks of the Rio Branco, the Marina My Case it is very simple, with a deck overlooking the river.
The cook, Marina, is a character in the city, given the countless stories she has been through.
The most unusual is to have dressed up as a man to be able to enter and work in the largest open-air mining in the world, Serra Pelada, in the 1980s, as the entry of women was prohibited at that time.
Thus, Marina managed to set up two restaurants in the region. The site has been around since 1994 and is run by Marina and her husband, who is a fisherman.
The menu is very short, but with well-executed dishes. The flagship is the roasted tambaqui band (R$135), served with baião de dois, salad, farofa and vinaigrette.
Avenida Santos Dumont, 40 – São Pedro, Boa Vista – RR / Telephone: (95) 3624-3911 and (95) 99173-7552 / Open from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 10 pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 8 am to 6 pm .
Seu Suassuna Northeastern food
Located in a house with a large backyard, full of trees to provide shade and assuage the stifling heat of the city, the Seu Suassuna Northeastern food It has tables and hammocks scattered around.
It serves traditional Northeastern food, with lots of cream and dried meat.
Suggestions are Rubacão with red rice (R$35), a dish that includes white beans, red rice, cream, cream, coalho cheese, butter and jerked beef; or the Pão Matutão (R$ 11), which comes with a cream paste with shredded sun-dried meat and curdled cheese.
Also worth the Fava with beef jerky, bacon and vinaigrette (R$ 23). For the more daring, the Fried Tripa (R$28), which comes with vinaigrette and farofa.
On Fridays feijoada is served at R$24 per person.
Got room for dessert? Go for a Cartola with chocolate syrup (R$22) and then run for a nap in one of the hammocks under the trees.
Avenida Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, 3571 – Mecejana, Boa Vista – RR / Telephone: (95) 3224-1000 / Open from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 11 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm.
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Being on the banks of the Rio Branco, it has a beautiful view and is one of the only restaurants in the region with air conditioning.
I always prefer dishes with local ingredients. So, my suggestions are the pastel with sun-dried meat and cream cheese (R$44), the Carbonara or Risotto Macuxi (R$64), which include sun-dried meat, curd cheese and banana.
If you prefer meat, an option is the Filetto di Roraima (R$ 76), a dish composed of cured mignon, mashed banana, meat sauce, cassava chips and spaghetti with garlic and oil.
Rua Floriano Peixoto, 545 – Centro, Boa Vista – RR / Telephone: (95) 99162-6044 / Open every day from 11:30 am to 3 pm and from Thursday to Saturday from 6 pm to 11 pm. Take reservations.
Peixada nook
It is a simple restaurant, with two very large rooms, very busy and frequented mainly by families. As the name suggests, the specialty of Peixada nook are the fish, especially the Amazonian ones.
Various types of dishes are served, such as stuffed roast tambaqui (R$79), stew (R$69 to R$79), marinade (R$70 to 79), à moda (R$71 to R$81) and the famous Peixe à DelÃcia (R$ 75 to R$ 85), which has a breaded fish fillet topped with house white sauce, mozzarella cheese and breaded banana – is one of the most requested dishes in town.
All dishes easily serve two to three people.
Avenida Major Williams, 1670 – San Francisco, Boa Vista – RR / Phone: (95) 3623-7007 / Open from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 3 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3:30 pm and every day from 6 pm to 11 pm.
About Caroline Grimm
Born in Curitiba, a physician by training and a gastronome at heart, Caroline Grimm is also a content creator and accumulates thousands of followers on social media. As she describes herself, she lives to cook, eat, drink and travel – not necessarily in that order, but always in search of the best experiences.
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