This really is as good as it gets. I have never had an all-around better experience at a restaurant…read morein my life. Don't be put off by the brief wander down a dark driveway on the far edge of town - it is worth it. Beautiful set-up and decor, nice music. Chef Daniel is very friendly - we even ended the night with hugs. I could (and did) spends hours here. And then there is the food, which you order off a beautifully hand-written menu. Both dishes we got were beautiful and absolutely delicious. I cherish the memory of eating here. Some dishes take a while to prepare, so Daniel encourages you to call ahead. Or you can just sit back and enjoy the loveliness like we did.

I know...I said I wouldn't come back here, but the place is so beautiful and I was in the area,…read moreso...it was much better than last time. First, let me say thank you to our 2 waiters, Ezekiel and Marlon. They both provided excellent service and were very integral in my positive review and experience. The atmosphere here continues to be romantic and idyllic: with a view of the beautiful Ponta Negra Beach in Natal and the famous Morro do Careca ("Bald Hill") in the distance. The food is very nicely plated, and while the seasoning was okay this time, it was still a little unbalanced. I really enjoyed the Sorrentinos (Argentinian version of ravioli) the last time, and while the presentation was very attractive, the sauce had too much lime. I ordered the commemorative dish (Prato da Boa Lembrança) because I collect these plates. It consisted of shredded dried beef with fried curd cheese (queijo coalho) served on a bed of refried black-eyed peas (which had a very bitter taste). Visually, it was striking, but the taste missed the mark. I was happy to have celebrated my birthday having lunch here, but, while the food is not as good as they think it is, it is still worth a visit.

I have Been going to Manary since 2011. Every Trip to Brasil this is my dreamy food experience…read more From the moment I pull up to the red door to the moment you leave the magic. The customer service and ambiance are the warmest greeting, Every bite is an explosion of flavor. Thank you ! Well done to the whole team!

We came back here for lunch and they didn't disappoint! If I lived in this city, I'd be eating…read morehere every week. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful--the service is always excellent--the food is always delicious--and the portions are incredibly generous! "Camaroes" means "shrimps" in Portuguese and this restaurant does shrimp better than just about anywhere I've eaten. If you're ever in the area, you really must eat here--you won't be disappointed!

Muito boa comida, pratos grandes e mesmo dizendo que servem apenas uma pessoa eles podem servir…read moreduas tranquilo, dependendo da fome.

I really don't know why this restaurant is so famous…read more Firstly, the restaurant doesn't serve any alcoholic beverages, so if you like a glass of wine or beer with your food, you're out of luck. Second: the food is served from a buffet (although, they do have items that you can request from a menu, the majority of the food is served from the buffet). When I went to eat there, I saw people "sampling" the buffet items with their hands!!! If that wasn't bad enough, the food trays are not being attended, so you may pass trays with food that's been there for quite a while (looking anything but appetizing), or they may be empty. The waitstaff are overworked or uninterested because it was next to impossible to get anyone's attention for a soda.. The only thing I can say in Mangai's favor is that it does look charming--so go and look, then eat someplace else.

Traditional and authentic Northeast dishes. Similarly to multiple restaurant in Natal, Mangai is a…read more"self-service" restaurant serving food by the weight. The buffet style makes it quite convenient (less risky) for the folks who are experiencing the heavy Northeast cousins. The array of food is fairly diverse and the staff is quite friendly. The whole restaurant is decorated thematically.

Oh la la! This is a great place if you are looking for some quality French cuisine. This place is…read moretucked inside the majestic hotel (pretty darn good looking Best Western) and the most notable French restaurant in the area (taxi driver didn't know it by name but knew the best French restaurant was at the Majestic). With a highly ranked French chef, you can expect a great meal. The setting for formal, with a hostess to seat you, and a champagne cart rolled out to offer you a drink to start. There's a full bar with plenty of wine options and fresh juices and delicious coffees as well. They have normal sized portions so don't expect a family sized meal to share as many of the restaurants in the area do. This is quite nice because you can sample a number of things and not feel overstuffed. We had a half bottle of a Chilean wine, a suco and water to drink. The wine options were numerous so it should be easy to find something you like. I had the crab ravioli entrada which was bathed in a sweet maracaju (passion fruit) sauce which was delicious. Also tried the 6 hour lamb which was very tender and tasty. This dish is definitely worth a try even if you are not a fan of lamb. It did not tasty gamey and was very nicely played with a small copper pot of mashed potatoes. Last but not least, you must save room for dessert. The server recommended the petit gateau verdade (the real kind, implying it wasn't overly sweet like many Brazilian style desserts). It consisted of a fluffy chocolate cake with molten chocolate that pours out once punctured and delicious ice cream on a bed of nutella and toasted almonds. Absolutely superb! Service was excellent and ambiance was pristine, which sparkly chandeliers and dim lighting. They even offer you a truffle on your way out. It may be difficult to catch a taxi on that busy street, so the hotel will easily call one for you.

Great meals!!! Stayed 5 days at the hotel and I could try almost all delicious options they have in…read morethe menu, and on Thursdays and Fridays hearing the sound from a wonderful piano!!!! Great life!!!!!

All-around wonderful, beautiful food. Take the time to linger on the street and study the…read morechalkboard menu, then be sure to ask the waiter for their recommendation. The specialty - sesame crusted tuna - is not to be missed. We tried three shrimp dishes, and they were all tied as our favorite. The mashed potatoes were great. Staff is friendly and helpful, drinks are good, portions are perfect (we split 3-4 dishes between two hungry people). Nice location, as is the case for most of Pipa. Based on food alone, this was our favorite restaurant in Pipa, after sampling many over two weeks.

One of the best spots in town. File 4 quiejos was excellent andthe staff was very friendlyread more