This is a really beautiful, charming, romantic restaurant. We came here because Ponte Nova is part…read moreof the Restaurants of Boa Lembrança, which feature an annual dish, that if you order it, you receive a commemorative plate (see photo). The service is very good here. The neighborhood is very nice, but they also have security outside, and the security guard, Eduardo was a great guy (great name too!). Food is truly presented attractively. My complaint is that my main dish (the fish), was, for me, overcooked. I would recommend that you simply ask that if you'd like your fish the way I like it, just ask the kitchen to make the fish underdone. Despite this minor complaint, I would definitely dine here again, and I recommend that you do too.

The Bodega do Veio is a unique place in the old town of Olinda. It's basically a liquor store…read more(they sell cold beers, wines and liquors), but they sell some food that you can snack while sitting at the tables on the charming street, Rua do Amparo. It's not very large, but it certainly is charming. Depending when you visit Olinda, the Bodega can be crowded or very crowded. If you are in Olinda, this is one of several bars located on this street, and each has its own personality, so I think you should check it out.