A Casa Vidal — Restaurant in Região Geográfica Imediata de Salvador

This is our 2nd trip to Salvador and visiting this restaurant. In fact it was so good the first time that we made special arrangements to visit the next time we would be in the area. During our last visit we were told that there would be a Lobster festival in June. So we WhatsApp' a few days ahead for a reservation, only to discover that they were fully booked. But they put us on the cancellation list and we managed to get a place. The food was amazing. My wife is not a fan of seafood, but she is now sold on Lobster (expensive taste)! I had the tapas and they were also excellent. The menu has lots of choice and a good variety of items for all tastes, and it is full of flavour compared to most Brazilian food. The dessert menu is also delicious. The staff are very friendly and their service was also impeccable. The owner will usually try to give everyone a personal welcome. The restaurant itself has a quaint and warm ambience, making the whole experience delightful.

I can't recommend this establishment highly enough. My wife and I have travelled the world and eaten in many different places and Casa Vidal is up there with the very best. So book well in advance to avoid disappointment, you...

The people at our pousada told us about Casa Vidal and made reservations. It was only once we got there that we understood how exclusive the place is! It’s a small space, very intimate, where the owner will come to your table and greet you!

The food is excellent. We had the paella and the “shrimp tower” (torre de camarão). Admittedly I had asked for the shrimp risoto, but was so impressed with the shrimp tower that I’m not going to hold that against them.

Service was attentive, and ambience was very nice, though it did get loud with conversation at one point. Prices were slightly on the expensive side, but very well worth it!

Overall, I would definitely recommend making...

Simply the best restaurant in Salvador. I go there regularly. The food is consistently amazing. The seafood is fresh and delicious. Meat excellent also. The bread with the couvert seems like it is fresh out of the oven. The service is great - lovely staff. And the owner, Vivi, is very charming and attentive and makes a point of chatting to all tables to ensure that everything is to their liking. English menu and Vivi speaks English....