Where to eat in Fernando de Noronha: the best restaurants

Noronha surprises at the table too. From special dinners that need a reservation to a cup of octopus broth right on the sand, there's an option for every moment of the trip. Here are our favorites, organized by style — so it's easy to pick according to the mood of the day.

If you're still putting the trip together, it's worth pairing meals with the rest of the plan — take a look at where to stay, at how many days to spend on the island and at what to do in Noronha.

Five addresses we love to recommend: Pousada do Vale (by reservation), Varanda, Cacimba Bistrô, Xica da Silva and the Festival Gastronômico do Zé Maria (by reservation). Pousada do Vale and Zé Maria's Festival are experiences on their own and need to be booked in advance.

For a meal with a Maldives feel, the restaurants at the Nannai and Maravilha inns have dreamy views. The Pousada Morena also has a very pleasant restaurant.

Bar do Cachorro has a beautiful view and, in the late afternoon, sometimes there's even a saxophone show alongside the sunset. Bar do Meio is a great pick for your arrival day: appetizers and sophisticated dishes, live music, a big screen and a lively, laid-back atmosphere.

For those who want ease without giving up flavor: Açaí Raízes serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in this format; Restaurante da Maezinha has a self-service lunch; and Sette Mares is in Vila do Trinta.

If you're craving hearty home-style food at a fair price, Restaurante do Valdênio, in Vila do Trinta, is a sure bet.

At Praia do Porto, two shacks are worth a stop: Tia Regina's and Tia Graça's — the latter with a delicious octopus broth that's already famous on the island.

Whatever your style, you can eat very well in Noronha. We help you fit meals into your itinerary and book the places that need reservations — reach out to EmNoronha on WhatsApp.