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Cuco Bistrô

Restaurant Bar Seafood restaurant Cocktail bar Bistro Lounge Live music venue Live music bar

One of the Top rated Bistros in Salvador


Address

Largo do Cruzeiro de São Francisco, 6 - Pelourinho, Salvador - BA, 40020-280, Brazil

Website

cucobistro.com.br

Contact

+55 71 3321-8722

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Universal Brotherhood Day/New Year's Day), 12 to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Anderson Castelo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had a pleasant surprise with the restaurant. The owner, Iglésias, was very kind and polite. Very helpful staff. The food was very tasty. In addition, the restaurant has a menu and a display of premium cachaças not seen in Salvador. We hope to be back soon. (Original) Tivemos uma grata surpresa com o restaurante. O proprietário, Iglésias, foi muito gentil e educado. Equipe bastante prestativa. A comida estava muito saborosa. Ademais o restaurante tem uma carta e exposição de cachaças premium que não se vê em Salvador. Esperamos voltar em breve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katarzyna S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place, food was delicious (we tried Matulão and Bobó de Camarão - for one, but it was so big it can be for two instead)! Service is great; our waiter spoke perfect English and was super nice, told us a lot about Brasil :) highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janaína Vitoriano P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Without a doubt the best restaurant I visited in Salvador. As a matter of fact, even living in São Paulo, it has not been a long time ago to honor such incredible cuisine, from the presentation of the dishes, to the atmosphere, service and so on, everything hurts! A unique experience that I would really like to repeat. Certainly when I return to Salvador, I will return to the Cuckoo! The only caveat is: google shows two dollar signs in the price search and it's not true. It is a restaurant slightly above that average value, but this is not a problem, given the quality and size of the dishes! (Original) Sem dúvida o melhor restaurante que visitei em Salvador. Alias, mesmo vivendo em São Paulo, há muito tempo não prestigiava uma gastronomia tão incrível, desde a apresentação dos pratos, ate5o ambiente, atendimento e assim por diabte, tudo doi fantastico! Uma experiência unica que eu realmente gostaria de repetir. Certamente quando voltar a Salvador, volto ao Cuco! A unica ressalva é: o google mostra dois cifrões na pesquisa de preços e nao é verdade. É um restauranre um pouco acima dessa media de valores, mas isso nao é nem de longe um problema, dada qualidade e tamanho dos pratos!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gleison S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In all honesty, the restaurant does not bring anything different. Despite being located in the historic center of Salvador, the food served does not represent Bahian cuisine. Except for the entrance (we asked for "furdunço"), nothing pleased our taste (we were in 05 people). The mixed fish and shrimp moqueca did not have the strong Bahian seasoning, while the shrimp bobó had nothing of oil. In the face of gastronomic disappointment, we decided not to order desserts. We do not recommend, especially considering the high cost of the meal, almost five hundred reais. (Original) Com toda sinceridade, o restaurante não traz nada de diferencial. A despeito de ser localizado no centro histórico de Salvador, a comida servida não representa a culinária baiana. Salvo a entrada (que pedimos o "furdunço"), nada agradou nosso paladar (fomos em 05 pessoas). A moqueca mista de peixe e camarão não possuía o forte tempero baiano, enquanto que o bobó de camarão nada tinha de dendê. Diante da decepção gastronômica, decidimos nem pedir sobremesas. Não recomendamos, especialmente considerando o alto custo da refeição, quase quinhentos reais.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie A. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re looking for a nice meal in Salvador, check out Cuco Bistro! The service and ambiance are amazing. I loved the steak, sides, and bread basket, and the mixed bruschetta was just okay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice staff and great location; clean and safe with military police stationed right nearby. However, the food was pretty bland and the shrimp tasted frozen. Unfortunately, the best Baiana food is usually served at places less clean and safe than this.

  • 4/5 Ally W. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best food we ate when in Brazil - the shrimp bobo is such a generous portion with tonnes of shrimp in it! Very tasty. I had an ice cream but it wasn’t really worth it. Otherwise, would highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Harald M. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoyed this restaurant listening to animation while having dinner. The service was very speedy and friendly, and food was exquisite. Definitely not the cheapest restaurant, but worth every penny.

  • 5/5 Edjackson M. 2 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful experience! This restaurant has traditional dishes with very tasteful touches. It was all top notch. Try the wonderful Perren do Pelo, and do not leave without trying the dessert - Marquise de Tapioca.

  • 5/5 Ferdia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, even better staff. Well worth going for the staff alone.

  • 5/5 Мира �. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is great, i have ordered Cuco salad, its good! The only thing, menu is online and there is no english version

  • 5/5 Chris R. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was outstanding, food was delicious. I was here many years ago, and the experience did not disappoint. The wait staff are attentive, and really go above and beyond. I ordered the house salad, the shrimp bobo, and the flavours were out of this world amazing. I have to mention the lady in the yellow dress, she must be a tour operator w/ (family of 4)- she was very demanding to the staff, and frequently was asking for things, my point being all the staff attended to her many requests without delay. All while still looking after the rest of customers. I hope the owner appreciates his staff, as I could see the passion in each of them to deliver such a great experience. Thank You

  • 5/5 Rita D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 JMB E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food, fair price, cozy atmosphere and excellent service (Original) Excelente comida, preço justo, ambiente aconchegante e excelente atendimento

  • 5/5 alex.araxa c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food, location and sensational service! (Original) Comida excelente, localização e atendimento sensacional!

  • 5/5 Marcelo L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) perfeito

  • 5/5 Claudio C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, very courteous staff. The Perren do Pelô dish was the best I ate in Bahia. Pleasant environment. Grade 10. (Original) Excelente atendimento, equipe muito cortês. O prato Perren do Pelô foi o melhor que comi na Bahia. Ambiente agradável. Nota 10.

  • 5/5 Ricardo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Our group was composed of seven people. We ordered five different dishes Between meats and seafood. Lunch was so good that it became a tasting. Everyone wanted to taste everything. Excellent cuisine, well above average. Above our expectations too. I definitely recommend it! (Original) Nosso grupo era composto por sete pessoas. Pedimos cinco pratos diferentes Entre carnes e frutos do mar. De tão bons o almoço se transformou em uma degustação. Todos quiseram provar de tudo. Culinária de excelência, muito acima da média. Acima de nossas expectativas também. Recomendo sem dúvida alguma!

  • 5/5 Sofia G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful food. In the executive, super well served starter and main course costs $ 50. Decor is beautiful and service is fast (Original) Comida maravilhosa. No executivo, entrada e prato principal super bem servido sai por $50. A decoração é linda e o serviço é rápido

  • 5/5 Joao sodre m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom

  • 5/5 Antonio Marcos Goncalves G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sensational. You can order Furdunço for starters and smoked shrimp with fresh herbs risotto as a main dish. Huummmm !!!!!! Super nice place and service note 10. Super recommended. (Original) Sensacional. Pode pedir um Furdunço de entrada e como prato principal o camarão defumado com risoto de ervas frescas. Huummmm!!!!!! Local super agradável e atendimento nota 10. Super indico.

  • 5/5 Graeme T. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved sitting outside in the Square with the music and then the drums all around, food was great too

  • 5/5 NATASHA M. 6 months ago on Google
    We had the Stuffed Quail, the Moqueca and the chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert. Everything was delicious, would definitely recommend and return.

  • 5/5 Sam B. 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, and great service. My waiter, Mario, was friendly, spoke English fluently, and had good recommendations. The music in the square outside was an added bonus.

  • 5/5 Ronja E. 4 months ago on Google
    Just had the vegan moqueca. Outstanding! Great flavors and served piping hot. Paired it with a coconut. Yum! Service super quick. Fully recommend

  • 5/5 Stephanie J. 4 months ago on Google
    We were one of the last tables they took, and they were so gracious in taking care of us. The food was magnificent. Truly one of the best meals we had during are trip to Salvador. This was my first time having Shrimp Bobo, and that was a treat! The shrimp were large and tasty and the flavors were delicious. My friends tried and loved the Vegetarian Moqueca, and the Stuffed Quail, the breads and cheese rolls, and everything that touched the table. #anothercaipirinha became a refrain that evening, trust! A great time -- savory food, enticing drinks, and excellent service. I'll be telling folks to go to Cucu Bistro when they visit Salvador.

  • 5/5 Robert 4 months ago on Google
    We spent a nice evening here with good food and wine. we ordered carpaccio, shrimps, vegan moqueca and grilled fish. Everything was delicious. I also recommend local fruit juices. Often free live music on the square

  • 5/5 Rafael C. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was excellent. The caipirinhas very good with local fruit. We sat outside and enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere of the town, tourists and locals all the same, walking, visiting, shopping. Live music close by, and a show of drums to close the day. Great place

  • 5/5 Rainer S. 7 months ago on Google
    This nice Restaurant in the Heart of the Pelourinho offers excellent Food, the Moqueca Is outstanding, the Location Is Great, live music and please ask for Mario, his Service is outstanding and he is fluent in englisch, explains the Menue nicely and Is a great help to decide with all this Variety to Chose From. Five Stars

  • 5/5 sean m. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to eat. The food was amazing!

  • 5/5 Laurent G. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant had the best moqueca I have ever had in Brasil, perfect mix of sizzling cooked sauce with crunchy bits on top and add their home made chilli sauce and you're in heaven. Their deserts have great ice cream on top. Their menu is pretty diversified so there is a bit for everyone. The service was great, they go out of their way to satisfy your every needs. For example they added an extra ice cream scoop so I could sample the crema sort on top of the coconut one. And they were happy to refill the chilli sauce (pimentinha).

  • 5/5 Jack P. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service, in a nice location, and good live music outside the restaurant. Highly recommend for high quality traditional Bahia food!

  • 5/5 Jasmine H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant, the best meal we had in Brazil. We had the moquecas, one fish and one vegetarian, they were both incredibly tasty and good portions. The service was great, the waiters were very kind and attentive. Atmosphere is gorgeous as well. Would highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Dean M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot & menu. I had filet steak and it was gorgeous. Higher than typical prices but worth it

  • 5/5 Rachel K. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily the best moqueca I have ever eaten. The square also has live music on which made for a very pleasant evening. We had the luck of being there when there was a Christmas concert on which was even better.

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food at this restaurant is absolutely amazing. The staff are attentive and professional. There is usually live music in front of the restaurant. The drinks are colorful and flavourful.

  • 5/5 Monique S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went twice during our stay in Salvador, as we liked it so much! The chef combines the flavours of Bahía in their own way, making the food super delicious!! Also their cocktails are really good! If you are looking for a good restaurant in the old center of Salvador, you should go here!

  • 5/5 Roger X. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place! The decor is on point and the desert is the best we had in Salvador: dadinho de Tapioca with Tapioca ice cream and Doce de Leite caseiro!

  • 4/5 Cleuza Mara França dos S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All very tasty! (Original) Tudo muito gostoso!

  • 5/5 Samalie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great customer service. Amazing food presentation and taste. Good location too. Fantastic cocktails.

  • 5/5 Luiz Adriano Santos M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful and cozy place (Original) Lugar muito lindo e aconchegante

  • 5/5 Daniela S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extremely pleasant atmosphere with a varied menu. Very tasty food and good service. Fair prices for the food offered. They accept meal vouchers as a form of payment. (Original) Ambiente extremamente agradável com um cardápio variado. Comida muito saborosa e bom atendimento. Preços justos pela comida oferecida. Aceitam vale refeição como forma de pagamento.

  • 5/5 Zenir D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything perfect. (Original) Tudo perfeito.

  • 5/5 cleber c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredible, very pleasant atmosphere, extremely tasty dishes, the best shrimp moqueca in Salvador, light tasty and striking! (Original) Incrível, ambiente muito agradável , pratos extremamente saborosos, a melhor moqueca de camarão de Salvador , leve saborosa e marcante!

  • 5/5 Edielson O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place with excellent food and good service, even the bars got together to watch live music that is a ball show! (Original) Lugar bacana com uma comida excelente com um bom atendimento inclusive os bares se uniram pra cotisar música ao vivo que é show de bola!

  • 5/5 Bruna A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent recreation, beautiful and harmonious place, great food and the bathroom is perfect (Original) recelção excelente, lugar lindo e harmonizado,comida otima e o banheiro é perfeito

  • 5/5 Ivonice F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Explosion of flavors. (Original) Explosão de sabores.

  • 5/5 Gladys Marques M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it .... (Original) Adorei....

  • 1/5 Paulo F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The "Furdunço" was disappointing, the bean cake was horrible, the tapioca dumpling was not good either, and the rest was not worth what was paid. I didn't even want to try other dishes, since it was the recommendation of the waiter and it was not good. Answer: My opinion needs to be respected, it seems to me that the "owner" of this establishment does not respect that. I have no "taste buds", but I know a bean cake very well. (Original) O "Furdunço" foi decepcionante, o bolinho de feijão estava horrível, o dadinho de tapioca não estava bom tbm, e o restante não valeu o que foi pago. Não quiz nem provar outros pratos, já que o mesmo foi indicação do garçom e não foi bom. Resposta: Minha opinião precisa ser respeitada, me parece que o "dono" desse estabelecimento não respeita isso. Não tenho "paladar apurado", mas conheço muito bem um bolinho de feijão.

  • 5/5 Betina M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All spectacular divine inputs good service rare thing in Salvador the education of waiters (Original) Tudo espetacular entradas divinas bom atendimento coisa rara em Salvador a Educação dos garçons

  • 5/5 Antonio G. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, service and fair prices. Cozy place. Menu in your language with a tablet that includes pictures! I went twice in 3 days of my stay in Salvador. I highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Louis S. 4 years ago on Google
    We had the Angus chorizo steak with rice and veggies and everything was seasoned amazingly. The steak was also cooked perfectly and we didnt even have to ask. Great patio to watch everything that passes you by.

  • 5/5 Antonio O. 4 years ago on Google
    For some comfort food while visiting Salvador Colonial town center, Cuco offers delicious food and the best service in the neighborhood. Ambient is unpretentious and inspired in Bahia’s countryside naive art. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Divya S. 3 years ago on Google
    On our last night in Salvador, we came to Cuco. The food was delicious and they have some vegetarian options too. Moqueca is my favorite. The staff speaks/understands English and is very friendly. The ambience is really nice too. One of the better restaurants in Pelourinho. They also have a great collection of Cachaça if you are looking to buy a bottle and take with you, although slightly more pricey than online.

  • 5/5 SAGATcapoeiraACMB 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place with superb desserts as well as very good coffee. It's well place between main square and few small streets. During the day and evening you'll be entertain by local musician or some other entertainers. One of the best places in the area.

  • 5/5 Stefan F. 5 years ago on Google
    The steak is really good and delicious. It is not cheap for Salvador but it is worth it.

  • 5/5 Aline Mahfuz W. 4 years ago on Google
    A little cozy restaurant- Great atmosphere, gorgeous food and friendly staff. Prices are a little high as it is very well located but we thought it was worth it! Definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Henry E. H. 3 years ago on Google
    The pesto with grilled shrimp was delicious. But it was very slow served in a not crowded setting

  • 5/5 Tasmany C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and perfect service 😋 (Original) Excelente comida e atendimento perfeito 😋

  • 5/5 Leirson C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A memorable gastronomic experience. 100% recommend. Delicious dishes, very well served, chef Thaís and Waiter Edi, are very attentive and professional. The desserts are fantastic. And they have a fantastic liquor too! Super indication. (Original) Uma experiência gastronômica memorável. 100% recomendo. Pratos deliciosos, muito bem servidos, a chef Thaís e o Garçom Edi, são muito atenciosos e profissionais. As sobremesas são fantásticas. E eles têm um licor também fantástico ! Super indico.

  • 5/5 Eliete C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great service. Politically correct behavior towards the pandemic. (Original) Ótimo atendimento. Comportamento politicamente correto em relação à pandemia.

  • 4/5 Cá E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Plentiful and good quality food. Worth it. (Original) Comida farta e de boa qualidade. Vale a pena.

  • 5/5 Andre Luiz Rocha de A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great!!! The moqueca is wonderful !!! Top quality Caipirinha !!! Fast service and everyone is very friendly and polite !!! The decor of the environment is passionate !!! 🤩🤩🤩 (Original) Excelente!!! A moqueca e maravilhosa!!! Caipirinha de primeira qualidade!!! O atendimento rápido e todos são muito simpáticos e educados!!! A decoração do ambiente é apaixonante!!!🤩🤩🤩

  • 5/5 xav r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pillory, I highly recommend (Original) Pelourinho, super recomendo

  • 5/5 Cassi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good! Excellent cuisine and drinks. Jeferson is an excellent waiter! (Original) Muito bom! Excelente cozinha e drinks. Jeferson é um excelente garçom!

  • 1/5 Tiago A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Terrible (Original) Pessimo

  • 5/5 Diana Miranda A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best moqueca of life 😋 (Original) Melhor moqueca da vidaa 😋

  • 5/5 Assaf S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant in the middle of the square. Live music started at 7 pm .... perfect add on to good food and drinks. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 vitória s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy (Original) Bem aconchegante

  • 5/5 Andre O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First-rate food (Original) Comida de primeira

  • 5/5 Neri F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Regional food in a privileged location in Pelourinho! Highly recommended! (Original) Comida regional em local privilegiado no Pelourinho! Altamente recomendado!

  • 5/5 Cerutti - Antonio C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service from the waiter Ed, the one with the tattoos. Excellent starter and main course with praise. (Original) Excelente atendimento do garçom Ed, o das tatuagens. Excelente entrada e prato principal com louvor.

  • 1/5 alan b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Terrible, rude and ignorant manager, uneducated, before I even sat at the table I was very badly treated, even the health surveillance should pay a visit. (Original) Péssimo, gerente grosseiro e ignorante, sem educação, antes mesmo de sentar à mesa fui muito mal tratado, inclusive a vigilância sanitária deveria fazer uma visita.

  • 5/5 Alessandro C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exceptional restaurant in Pelourinho (Original) Excepcional restaurante no Pelourinho

  • 5/5 Inez L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful!!!! (Original) Maravilhoso!!!!

  • 5/5 Adelice Lopes de f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly attendants and very tasty dish (Original) Atendentes muito simpáticas e prato muito saboroso


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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