It is noticeably one of the bigger restaurants of the very few that exist on the waterfall side of…read moreParaty. Since many tours that take you to the cachoeiras (waterfalls), the Alambiques (cachaça distilleries) and Estrada real (original stone path for gold traveling from the mines to the port), they often stop at this restaurant which had large tourist signs, a suspension bridge and large outdoor seating in a beautiful garden jungle. I thought it would be just another tourist spot but the hand made pasta was surprisingly good and the service was prompt. I tried the porcini mushroom ravioli with sage and butter sauce. I also had a taste of the three cheese risotto which was also very tasty and not overwhelmingly cheesy. The pineapple juice tasted fresh, and their espresso was ok. They had plenty of beautiful trees and fruits surrounding the eating area with birds coming to feed nearby so you could watch them while you enjoy your meal. You could walk around the extensive land and there was a fountain that the kids were playing in. Very nice spot in the middle of nowhere with good service and good food.

Hand made pasta. Pesto was great - a little salty but nicely done. Dining partners had the cheese…read moreravioli in s simple garlic butter sauce. Very nicely done. Restaurant staff put out fresh banana and oranges which brought out an amazing array of colorful birds. Waterfalls galore in the area so check out some of the local places and stop in for lunch. Try a caiparina with macaju.

Fantastic local sushi bar serving mostly locals. You will not be disappointed. Classic Japanese…read moresushi at the beach. Unassuming restaurant that will not disappoint. If you want a real local experience, this is your place.

Amazing little gelato place off the main road on the coast in Ubatuba. They let you sample the…read moredifferent flavors and most of them are very good, I was very happy with my experience here!

Best place to eat in Paraty. They have a good variety of fresh fruit juices and delicious burgers…read more(a vegetarian option too). They also carry some cachaça and the cinnamon one is perfect with a mix of juices in a drink called Jorge Amado. The burger with Gorgonzola cheese was light and tasty with a few slices of bacon. The veggie burger was made of eggplant and was lightly crusted and fried. It was quite delicious especially with their house mayonnaise. Each sandwich comes with crispy potato chips seasoned with rosemary (alecrim). We finished with a Brigadero tapioca which was chocolatey and delicious. Service was excellent and friendly, ambiance was welcoming and food was wonderful.

Name has changed to Borogodó. Nice little bistro bar that was very welcoming and cozy. Food was so…read moregood I went back a second time in my short stay! Everything from the barbecue sauce to the juices are made fresh, in-house. Definitely try the burger with gorgonzola - so good! If Jonathan is your bartender/server, you're in good hands!

On a 6-hour walking/hiking tour of the beaches of Trindade my guide stopped at this open-air,…read morebeachfront restaurant and suggested I look at the menu and select something for lunch that we'd have as we returned from our hike and dip in the natural swimming hole. He pointed at the many seafood dishes, mentioned that all basically served 2 people, and noted that everything was very good. Hours later we returned, cleaned up briefly at the showers in back, then took a seat overlooking the ocean. Caipirinhas were ordered as was a side of beans. Then the plates started arriving. In this gorgeous setting, after the experience I'd just had, having this sort of food and drink was the whipped cream atop the sundae. There was nothing not to love; it was the most blissfully joyful dining experience imaginable. I'd ordered the Fish Filet in Passion Fruit Sauce (BRL $80, about $23 US, serves 2 amply) because anything with passion fruit is immediately improved by 100%. Perfectly prepared seafood - a lot of it - was topped with a deliciously unique sauce, the tangy passion fruit seeds in ample abundance. Served with rice and salad, with the gentle waves crashing below us, Brazilian children running back and forth, tired legs, sandy feet. Well, it was my idea of perfection. If your tour leader suggests stopping here you've obviously found yourself a high quality guide who cares about your best interests and enjoyment. If not, get here on your own and order just as I did. I can't imagine that I'll ever be back but I'm hopeful that my memory of lunch here will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Mediterranean meets Brazilian. Great beer selection. Kibe were great, kaftan also very good. Pizza…read morefor kids.