Restaurante Varanda Noronha — Restaurant in Região Geográfica Imediata do Recife

To note that a 1 star would have meant terrible.

The service was good.

The food was average. I don’t know why this island has a lot of average restaurants and food that is all the same- mildly flavored and heavy in something , that something usually being fried and oily or fried and overwhelmingly cheesy. For an island I was hoping light and fresh flavors but this restaurant is a usual, heavy and average. We got the seafood gratin which can easily fill 3-4 people, I just don’t really like seafood with cheese unless it’s lobster Mac and cheese. I thought this would be more lobster but was not. We also got the mixed salgadinhos but while ok, again very heavily fried and cheesy and every restaurant seems to have the same things.

We also had their cocada, and omg, that was delicious. I’d only come back here for that it was delicious like a coconut rice pudding.

The atmosphere is not attractive. I thought with a name like veranda would mean an amazing view but it’s a literal veranda in like developing land with...

Restaurante Varanda Noronha: An Unforgettable Island Dining Experience Restaurante Varanda Noronha in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, is a highly acclaimed dining destination renowned for its exceptionally fresh seafood and contemporary Brazilian cuisine with a strong Northeastern influence. The restaurant offers a charming, rustic-chic ambiance, featuring a variety of seating options including an airy outdoor area, a cozy "varandinha," and a spacious indoor salon. Live music often adds to the lively atmosphere on specific evenings. A standout feature is their dedication to high-quality, fresh ingredients and meticulous preparation, resulting in incredibly flavorful dishes that consistently impress guests. Popular choices include their elaborate seafood creations and authentic Brazilian recipes. As a member of the Associação dos Restaurantes da Boa Lembrança, diners who order their special featured dish can often take home a unique ceramic...

We really liked the concept from Varanda, they innovate with a new dish every year and have an artisan-made plate that you can take home as a “lembrancinha” (souvenir) from your trip to Noronha, the food was delicious and very well prepared - the ceviche especially and pumpkin shrimp were excellent. If you’re craving dessert their most famous one is the Cocada which is also very tasty especially recommend if you have a sweet tooth! There was live music that was really enjoyable, the musician stopped at each table and played for the guests. The servers were also very attentive, we had dietary restrictions and they managed to change the dish to...