Gastronomy in Fernando de Noronha

The expansion of tourism in Fernando de Noronha has prompted the opening of several restaurants. The seafood as expected is fresh and cooked in a variety of ways. The local food of Fernando de Noronha is similar to that of mainland Pernambuco which includes the staple diet of rice and beans, seafood such as badejo, a scrumptious sea bass, fried agulinhina fish, moquecas (fish cooked in coconut milk) and other fish stews. The island also has several restaurants offering international cuisines.