Leite

Leite Restaurant, located downtown Recife, is the oldest in operation in Brazil. Created in 1882 by the Portuguese Armando Manoel Leite de Francia, it has been under the management of the Dias family since 1956. With traditional cuisine, it has stood out over the years for the excellence of its cuisine and its service, and for the exquisite and historical atmosphere of its environment.In it, you can find from dishes of the vast Portuguese cuisine, mainly seafood, to Cartola, a genuine dessert from Pernambuco. The flavor and aroma of the recipes are guaranteed by the freshness of the ingredients used. A highlight of the entry options is the cod dumpling accompanied by fresh tomatoes rice. Another suggestion is the sautéed prawns with herbs and the lobster with the whiskey sauce (seasonal).
Among the main dishes, Manuel Leite Cod must be tasted, as well as do Império small lobster and Filé à Chateaubriand, this one, inspired by the magnate Chatô, who is frequent in the restaurant. For dessert, in addition to the traditional Cartola, it will leave your mouth watering the Strawberry Truffle and the Milk of Creme, Portuguese specialty.