Dom Francisco
Asa Sul / Setor de Clubes Esportivos Sul, Brasilia
Restaurant in Brasilia, Brazil
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Dom Francisco is the right Brasília booking for a polished Brazilian-Portuguese meal with classic dining-room manners, especially at lunch. Choose it for bacalhau, picanha, tambaqui, a $$$ celebration setting, a 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine signal; dinner is better when the occasion matters more than value.
About Dom Francisco
Dom Francisco in Brasilia is a traditional Brazilian and Portuguese restaurant built around generous, comforting dishes in a classic setting. Its dining-room feel, white tablecloths, clean, sophisticated style make it a good match for diners who want familiar cooking in a more elegant room.
The appeal is direct: bacalhau preparations, grilled sirloin steak, Amazonian tambaqui, the Special Dom Francisco salad, other traditional dishes served in a polished, comfortable setting. The hours include daytime service daily and dinner from Monday through Saturday, so it can work for either a daytime meal or an evening plan.
Choose it for bacalhau, picanha, a classic dining room
The menu reads as traditional Brazilian and Portuguese rather than experimental, which is the point. Choose Dom Francisco for codfish, grilled sirloin steak, tambaqui, classic dishes that work for diners who want Brasilia dining without a long explanation. Founder and chef Francisco Ansilieiro gives the restaurant a clear identity rooted in generous, familiar cooking.
There is formal polish, but the restaurant does not need to be treated as severe or overly stiff. The style is clean, sophisticated, classic, elegant, comfortable. That makes it useful when the table wants a proper meal centered on recognizable Brazilian and Portuguese dishes. The $$$ price tier means it is not a casual fallback, but it is easier to justify for diners focused on generous traditional cooking.
Dom Francisco also holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026. That recognition can matter for hosts planning a more formal meal, especially when the table wants a restaurant that pairs a classic dining room with traditional Brazilian and Portuguese food.
Lunch is the practical move; dinner is the occasion move
Lunch is the more practical choice for many visits, especially when the group wants time for conversation over dishes such as bacalhau, picanha, tambaqui, or salad. The hours list weekday lunch service from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Sunday service from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Dinner is better when the purpose is more celebratory. The hours list dinner Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Saturday service runs from 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM. The room’s classic feel and white tablecloths help, Brazilian-Portuguese food has enough generosity for a group meal.
For planning, use the schedule rather than assuming every Dom Francisco service follows the same pattern. The listed hours are Sunday 11:30 AM–5:00 PM; Monday–Friday 11:30 AM–3:30 PM and 7:00 PM–12:00 AM; and Saturday 11:30 AM–12:00 AM.
How to decide before you commit
Choose Dom Francisco if the table wants recognizable Brazilian-Portuguese food, a composed room, a classic restaurant atmosphere. It is less about novelty and more about a meal that feels generous, polished, settled.
Planning details
- Location
- St. de Clubes Esportivos Sul Trecho 2 Conjunto 31 Parte - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70200-002, Brazil
- Website
- linktr.ee/domfranciscorestaurante
- Phone
- +55 61 3226-2005
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional, clean and sophisticated Brazilian restaurant with a classic dining-room feel, white tablecloths, and an emphasis on generous, comforting dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients.[1][2][15]
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Grilled sirloin steak (picanha)
- Amazonian tambaqui
- Codfish in two pieces
- Special Dom Francisco salad
- Various bacalhau preparations
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Location
St. de Clubes Esportivos Sul Trecho 2 Conjunto 31 Parte - Asa Sul, Brasília - DF, 70200-002, Brazil · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Dom Francisco?
Lunch is the more practical choice for many visits, especially if the group wants a daytime meal built around traditional Brazilian and Portuguese dishes. Dinner works better if the goal is a longer, more celebratory meal at the $$$ level.
Is Dom Francisco good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion calls for traditional Brazilian and Portuguese food in Brasilia and a classic, elegant dining-room setting. The $$$ price range and white-tablecloth style make it a stronger choice for a planned meal than an everyday option.
What should I wear to Dom Francisco?
Aim for a clean, polished look. Dom Francisco has a classic, sophisticated dining-room feel, so neat casual or elegant casual clothing fits the setting well.
What are the hours at Dom Francisco?
The hours are Sunday 11:30 AM–5:00 PM; Monday–Friday 11:30 AM–3:30 PM and 7:00 PM–12:00 AM; and Saturday 11:30 AM–12:00 AM.
What should I order at Dom Francisco?
Signature dishes include grilled sirloin steak, Amazonian tambaqui, codfish in two pieces, the Special Dom Francisco salad, various bacalhau preparations.
What are alternatives to Dom Francisco in Brasilia?
If you want a lighter or more casual meal, consider other dining in Brasilia. Dom Francisco is the better call when you want traditional Brazilian and Portuguese cooking in a classic $$$ restaurant setting.
