Side Trips from São Paulo Restaurants

Restaurants in coastal towns tend to be of the rustic beach-café sort, and predictably serve lots of seafood. For a change of taste, visit Ubatuba and these three neighborhoods in or near São Sebastião—Maresias, Boiçucanga, and Camburi—where you can find good pizzerias and Japanese restaurants. In Campos do Jordão, a popular paulistano mountain retreat, you can find a Brazilian version of Swiss fondue (both the chocolate and the cheese varieties are delicious). In Serra Negra, you'll find typical countryside food, including lots of fresh meat and farm produce, as well as a vast range of local sweets, artisanal beers, and wine.

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  • 1. Café Boteco

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    Located by João Zelante Square in what was once a department store, Café Boteco incorporates elements of the traditional Brazilian boteco (dive bar) in some of its recipes and decor, but the comparisons end there: smartly dressed, friendly waiters serve excellent picanha (rump steak) and costelinha com polenta (pork ribs with polenta chips), as well as salad and pasta dishes with a local twist. The owners also run a small shop next door selling souvenirs, fine wines, and cold cuts.

    Travessa Tenente Mário Dallari 20 (Praça João Zelante), Serra Negra, São Paulo, 13930–000, Brazil
    19-3892–3481

    Known For

    • Central location
    • Live music in the square
    • Local beers
  • 2. Bartolomeu

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    In a 1905 house, this restaurant serves regional specialties like feijoada and picadinho (steak stew served with rice and beans, farofa, fried banana, and fried egg). Salmon and boar ribs are some additional choices.

    Praça 14 de Novembro 101, Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, 06500–000, Brazil
    11-4154–6566

    Known For

    • Location in Centro Histórico
    • Views of the square and Igreja Matriz de Sant'Anna
    • Moqueca de peixe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 3. Gelato Donato

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    A small ice-cream parlor at Praça João Zelante, Gelato Donato is a good destination for dessert and a coffee after a meal. The ice cream is made in Serra Negra using locally sourced ingredients, and the typically Brazilian flavors, such as the strange sounding but delicious guava and cheese, change often.

    Praça João Zelante 1393, Serra Negra, São Paulo, Brazil
    19-3892–7794

    Known For

    • Brazilian flavors like guava and cheese
    • Eat in or take a container home
    • Lactose-free options
  • 4. Padaria Integrale

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    This popular, centrally located padaria (bakery) offers a range of healthy sandwiches and drinks, as well as an excellent deli selection. You can either have your breakfast or light meal here, or take it away like many locals do.

    Rua Dr. Esteves da Silva 360, Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
    12-3836–1836

    Known For

    • Wide variety of artisanal breads
    • Quick service
    • Fresh ingredients
  • 5. Padaria Serrana

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    Located at the heart of Serra Negra, Serrana is a bakery that serves breakfast, light snacks, and also meals, as well as sharing platters. Grab a pao na chapa (grilled bread) and coffee for breakfast here on a Sunday morning and sit at one of the tables outside to watch the hordes of motorcycling aficionados—they flock to Serra Negra on weekends from other cities on their amazing touring bikes.

    Rua João Batista Lavelo 21, Serra Negra, São Paulo, 13930–000, Brazil
    19-3892–2289

    Known For

    • Bolinhos de bacalhau (cod fritters)
    • Local draft beer Ecobier
    • Empada de palmito (mini heart-of-palm pies)
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  • 6. Ristorante Mergellina Maresias

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    A traditional restaurant run by a Neopolitan chef, Mergellina serves good, fuss-free Italian fare. Try the Gorgonzola pasta with freshly baked Italian bread to start, followed by risotto Brasil, with heart of palm, zucchini, and mushrooms, and the chocolate and nut tart to finish.

    Rua Dos Navegantes 139, São Paulo, Brazil
    12-3865–7272

    Known For

    • Generous portions and great desserts
    • Well-rounded wine list
    • Outside seating under giant parasols

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. during low season (Mar.--Oct.)
  • 7. Viana

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    Camarão (shrimp) is prepared in various ways at this traditional, petite restaurant with just a few tables. It's popular among locals, who come here to eat and enjoy the gorgeous view and sunsets.

    Av. Leonardo Reale 2301, Ilhabela, São Paulo, 11630–000, Brazil
    12-3896–1089

    Known For

    • A variety of shrimp and other seafood dishes
    • Sitting on the beachfront
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential

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