I think I have grown tired of dining at Oficina do Sabor. I wanted to dine here primarily for their commemorative plate ("Boa Lembrança"). We called ahead and asked if we needed a reservation, and were told that we did not, but when we got here, almost all of the tables had "reserved" signs on them and only 2 tables were left and where we were sat was very hot. I felt really bad for the waitstaff, because in an effort to monetize his restaurant, Chef Cesar Santos has changed their uniforms, which now look more like a Formula 1 or NASCAR uniform, featuring Coca-Cola and Natto (the Brazilian equivalent of Purdue chicken) logos all over their shirts. We started with gratinéed oysters, but the béchamel sauce was grainy as if it had broken--not pleasant. My main course, shrimp and octopus (named "tico tico" after the music by Carmen Miranda) was served barely warm, and actually cold in parts. My wife's main course was a fish with a plantain puree. She thought the fish was forgettable and the puree was terrible. After not having luck with the appetizer or the main course, I decided not to have dessert. While the service was still very good, and the ambiance/décor continue attractive, the food quality seems to have fallen precipitously. read more

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We loved this place. They have a great view on their back patio looking out over the city of Olinda and Recife. It was a bit expensive but we're told that we must go and try their shrimp stuffed roasted pumpkin which was as good as everyone said. It was plenty to split between the two of us. read more

Oficina do Sabor - Shrimp stuffed roasted pumpkin with coconut cream sauce - Northeastern Brazilian Near Me - Olinda, Prince Edward Island

Hands down the best regional restaurant in Northeast of Brazil - probably one of the top 3 best in the country. Come and taste the full flavor of Pernambuco. Sem dúvida o melhor restaurante regional do Nordeste do Brasil - entre os top 3 do Brasil. Venho aqui há 10 anos e a qualidade sempre se mantém incrível. Imperdível. read more

Don't believe the hype about this place being the "best restaurant in Olinda". Our table shared the stuffed pumpkin with shrimp, lobster and passion fruit sauce and it was so sickeningly sweet we left 3/4 of it in the pumpkin. Also had a fried cheese appetizer that lacked any flavor, a fish appetizer that was completely overcooked and another main shrimp entree that was also disgustingly sweet. We had much better food at the pizza place next to our hotel. read more