Marcel is a traditional french restaurant close to the beach in Fortaleza. The restaurant has an…read moreold fancy ambiance, and it is a little bit overpriced for the city. However, service and food are really great, and remind me that a good traditional restaurant is all about kindness of waiters/chef and taste of food. They have a great souffle menu with interesting options there. I had the traditional shrimp souffle (4.5 stars) and it was delicious. The souffle was perfectly creamy, with a nice cheese crust and abundant on shrimp. My only critic is that it was a little bit salty (if you don't like salty, I would recommend not ordering), but I like salty food in general. I would be willing to come back and try other dishes!

I came here tonight on my first visit to Brazil (and Fortaleza). I speak very little Portuguese and…read morethe waiter was very patient with me and did his best to communicate in English. I had the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly to medium rare. The sauce was delicious as well as the side of potatoes. The excellent service and quality are well worth the price!