Caxiri
An Amazonian chef's restaurant on the second floor of a historic mansion, directly facing the dome of the Amazon Theatre and currently ranking at the top of Tripadvisor.
Chef Débora Shornik's restaurant is located upstairs in a restored historic mansion at Rua 10 de Julho 495, with high windows directly facing the colorful dome of the Amazon Theatre and São Sebastião Square. The most popular dishes are the grilled tambaqui loin served with cheese-pressed cassava and grilled pineapple, tacacá-style shrimp rice, and wood-fired matrinxã, alongside creative house cocktails like the Manaus Mule. The restaurant is often fully booked, and reviews suggest reserving in advance and reconfirming. Weekday lunch sets cost around 65–80 BRL, while dinner averages 120–220 BRL. It is within walking distance of the theatre.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00, 19:00–22:00; Sun 11:30–15:00; Closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Church and Square of São Sebastião
- Amazon Theatre
- Palace of Justice, Manaus
- Manaus Cathedral
- Palacete Provincial
- Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)
- Manaus Customs House
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre