"Tucked in the Villa San Luigi food hall in the Pituba neighborhood, Pepo contends for the title of best Italian restaurant in Salvador. House-made pastas like casarecce, rigatoni, and fettuccine are the highlights of the menu created by chef Peu Mesquita. Start with the savory cannoli filled with tuna tartare and mascarpone, or the grilled shrimp with baked tomatoes and cheese foam before ordering more substantial dishes, such as the 12-hour baked beef rib accompanied by gnocchi covered with fonduta." - Rafael Tonon