Wanchako Peruvian Restaurant
Restaurante Wanchako
A Peruvian landmark that opened in 1996, repeatedly named Maceió's best restaurant and known for its ceviche and Dom Manuel octopus rice.
Located at 147 Rua Prefeito Abdon Arroxelas in Ponta Verde, the restaurant was founded by Alagoas chef Simone Bert and her Peruvian husband, and it is considered one of Brazil's earliest Peruvian restaurants. Veja Maceió named it the city's best restaurant from 2008 to 2013, and several guides have ranked it the country's best Peruvian restaurant. Signature dishes include various ceviches and Dom Manuel octopus rice, along with olive-sauce octopus and squid ink crab dumplings. Prices are high for the area, but quality is consistent, and reservations are recommended for dinner. It is a few minutes' walk from Ponta Verde Beach.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; check the official Instagram @restaurantewanchako for current hours
Nearby sights
- Ponta Verde Beach
- Jatiúca Beach
- Pajuçara Beach
- Pajuçara Natural Pools
- Jaraguá Historic District
- Théo Brandão Museum
- Maceió Metropolitan Cathedral
- Lagoa Mundaú & Pontal da Barra