It's not fancy but it's good! Really fun decor and ambiance. Service was good. It can be a bit…read moreconfusing for foreigners as they use a system of "tickets/cards" and turnstiles which is typical of the city. They offer a pay by weight buffet with tons of variety of traditional, regional dishes and an a la carte menu. We did both. I had been dreaming of the creamy shrimp rice dish since I saw it online and it did not disappoint. My husband did the buffet and couldn't stop talking about lamb. Portions for the a la carte option were super generous, it said for 2 but could easily have been for 3 or 4. Lots of sweet treats too. We loved it for what it is!

Very overrated! They serve buffet-style, and many of the hot…read moreplates were picked over and empty, but nobody was there to observe the poor presentation. They do not have beer or alcohol, so...if you want to, you can't drink. I saw people taking food from the buffet with their hands, which, under current circumstances is horrible to imagine is happening. I really don't know why this restaurant is so famous. I would never take anyone here to eat, because it's a disappointment.

Parraxaxá is a very informal restaurant serving traditional north-eastern Brazilian food. The decor…read moreis rusticand the waiters dress like Lampião, the 1930s bandit, whose warcry inspired the restaurant's name. Help yourself to whatever you want from the extensive buffet: you pay for it by weight. Specialities include sarapatel (liver, heart, and blood stew), linguiça de bode (goat sausage), and surabim (a river fish). The great thing is that you can help yourself, so you can experiment and try whatever looks good. There are lots of different cakes for dessert. Try the torta de limão (lime meringue pie) with a dollop of doce de leite (caramel sauce). I've had lunch here three times and dinner once in the week that I've been here. And I'll be going again.

This was a great place to experience a lot of the northern foods all in one location. The…read moreatmosphere was great and service was also nice. The food is paid by weight and was decently priced. They have an English menu as well if needed. I would definitely go again.

We came back for lunch after about a year. This time, we had a great experience. It was…read morerestaurant week here, and my mother-in-law chose to select from that menu, while my wife and I ordered from the regular menu. All of the dishes were beautifully plated and delicious. The atmosphere is still beautiful, and the restaurant is comfortably and tastefully decorated. The wine list is decent. The service is good too. I cannot give them five stars because they continue not to allow customers to pay the tip on a credit card, but only in cash, which is inconvenient and unprofessional. ( #cozinharoccia )

We enjoy this restaurant we order the covert with little breads and pates and for dinner we have…read moreshrimp e risoto was delicious. The service was great and the restaurant very beautiful.