Experience top-rated Salvador dining at this Pelourinho gem. Enjoy fresh seafood, cocktails, and live music. 4.7 stars. Discover authentic flavors.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Pelourinho, this charming establishment offers a delightful dining experience. With an impressive 4.7-star rating from over 2,600 reviews, it's a clear favorite among locals and visitors alike. The inviting atmosphere, complemented by the option of outdoor seating and live music, creates a memorable setting. Diners consistently praise the incredibly fresh seafood, particularly noting the fragrant coconut curry of the moqueca and expertly prepared fish dishes. The attentive service and delicious offerings, from flavorful brochettas to unique salads, make this a must-visit spot for anyone seeking authentic Bahian flavors in a welcoming ambiance.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Fantastic restaurant right in the heart of Pelourinho. I got the seafood moqueca and the shrimp and fish was incredibly fresh and the coconut curry was super fragrant. There is AC inside as well, perfect for a warm day. Great service too! Thank you! Amazing food! Great service highly recommended. The broscettas are great. The coco salad that have the palmetos, chicken and greens was great. We had the steak with beans and the fish with banana and pure potatoes and it was the star of the show!! Highly recommended. The sweets were amazing too! I highly recommend the coconut sweet with doce and ice-cream! The restaurant's location is amazing too! Highly recommend it This place is a diamond! The service, the food, the drinks, the flavor. Wow! To start, we had the shrimp soup and the cheese with banana (so amazing, a must have). For entrees we had the vegetarian Moheca and the shrimp and pineapple over rice. Both unbelievably good. Not to mention the drinks. Go here!
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Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, 6 - Pelourinho, Salvador - BA, 40020-280, Brazil
October 26, 2025
Fantastic restaurant right in the heart of Pelourinho. I got the seafood moqueca and the shrimp and fish was incredibly fresh and the coconut curry was super fragrant. There is AC inside as well, perfect for a warm day. Great service too! Thank you!
July 11, 2025
Amazing food! Great service highly recommended. The broscettas are great. The coco salad that have the palmetos, chicken and greens was great. We had the steak with beans and the fish with banana and pure potatoes and it was the star of the show!! Highly recommended. The sweets were amazing too! I highly recommend the coconut sweet with doce and ice-cream! The restaurant's location is amazing too! Highly recommend it
June 11, 2025
This place is a diamond! The service, the food, the drinks, the flavor. Wow! To start, we had the shrimp soup and the cheese with banana (so amazing, a must have). For entrees we had the vegetarian Moheca and the shrimp and pineapple over rice. Both unbelievably good. Not to mention the drinks. Go here!
August 19, 2025
Went to Cuco 2 times during this trip with my girlfriend, would have been down to visit more regularly if I stayed closer. Charming restaurant with friendly staff, food was one of the best ones I had in Brazil. Considering the price tag, i personally find it to be the best bang for the buck in Salvador for me. Below was the first review I wrote right after the first visit. What a pleasant surprise! I did not have much expectations for this establishment, but the codorna recheado à moda do chef (stuffed quail) was truly one of my most memorable dishes in Brazil so far. The rice showed the Arabic influence to Bahian food, with the choice of spices and raisin. The quail was wrapped in bacon and came with reduced jabuticaba sauce, which added a nice layer of sweetness and acidity, complemented the quail meat elegantly. My only critique is with the stuffing, which could use a bit more flavour. However, combined with the sauce, it harmonized without taking away from the rest of the dish.
August 26, 2025
We just happened to stumble upon this restaurant and everything was DELICIOUS. My dad loved the salmon and I got the steak and tagliatelle pasta. Plus the tapioca cake with ice cream for dessert was simply fantastic. Definitely stop by if you’re in Salvador!!
Features and amenities that make Cuco Bistrô special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Everything you need to know before you visit
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