The La Tour Eiffel crepe is huge, easily feeds three. Sweet chocolate batter ones are good, just a bit sticky.

The decor here is something else&mdash;felt like stepping back in time. Got the Minas-style dish and it was properly seasoned, hit the spot. Staff were nice too.

Decent spot in an old Olinda house. Seafood moqueca was pretty good, staff were nice. Gets crowded though, so book ahead.

The pasta was decent &mdash; pretty authentic Italian flavors. Service was friendly enough. Solid spot for a casual dinner in Olinda.

Solid food, especially the meat. Caipirinhas were good too. Our waiter Mateus actually knew what he was doing, polite without hovering. Place was busy but we got a table quick. Just wish the sides came out a bit hotter, minor thing. Would go back for the steak alone.

Stopped by this place in Olinda and the vibe really got me &mdash; old building, artsy touches everywhere. I tried the arugula pizza with sun-dried tomatoes and honestly it was the one I kept going back to. Shrimp pizza was good too, but that arugula one hit different. Just a heads up, it can get a bit busy, but worth it.

Loved the grilled chicken with rice and veggies &mdash; they start serving lunch at 11:30 which is perfect for an early meal. Classic diner feel, nothing fancy but solid.

The pastrami with queijo do reino was so good. Cold Heineken on the side, perfect combo. Place gets really lively during Carnival, love that energy. Just bring cash, they don&#39;t take cards then. Kind of annoying but whatever. The vibe makes up for it.

The outdoor seating was nice, and Louren&ccedil;o and Monique took good care of us. Pasta and seafood were pretty good.

The caipirinhas were a hit with our group, and the self-service buffet made it easy for everyone to grab what they wanted. Just a heads up, the pricing is a bit confusing if you don&#39;t speak Portuguese, but the all-you-can-eat option is worth it.

The seafood dishes were really good, and the staff knew their wine well. Service was a bit slow, but the meal itself made up for it.

The shrimp crepe was packed, like really stuffed. For the price they charge, that&rsquo;s a win in my book. Place is small but fine for a quick bite. I left full, which honestly doesn&rsquo;t happen often. Just wish they had a bit more sauce on the side, but I&rsquo;d still come back.

The grilled octopus was spot on, tender and smoky. Dessert stole the show though. Staff held our table even though we showed up late, which was cool.

The yakisoba was a solid pick&mdash;big portion for the price, and the spinach in it was a nice surprise. Delivery was quick too, food showed up hot. 👍

The homemade-style dishes here are pretty solid, healthy without being boring. Tried a few things and everything came out fresh and tasty.

Been coming here for a while now, and the shrimp broth still gets me every time. Rich, deep flavor, just the way I remember. Weekend live music makes the place feel alive, real local spot. Not the fanciest place, but it&#39;s consistent. That&#39;s why I keep coming back.

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