Restaurante Manga.

Restaurante Manga occupies a restored three-story townhouse in Rio Vermelho, where a breezy terrace offers direct views of the Atlantic. Run by the duo Dante and Katrin Bassi, the establishment balances a relaxed, personal atmosphere—decorated with photos from Katrin’s family farm in Germany—with a highly technical, avant-garde approach to Bahian ingredients. The multi-course tasting menus are known for being playful and technically demanding; signatures like the twelve-hour crispy chicken feet with paprika cream highlight a commitment to nose-to-tail dining. While dinner is an ambitious, multi-sensory affair, the restaurant shifts gears for its popular Sunday brunch, which features an extensive spread of house-cured charcuterie and artisanal breads that reflect the couple’s dual heritage.