The South Restaurants

Churrasco (slow-grilled and -roasted meat), one of the most famous foods of Brazil, originated in Rio Grande do Sul. But the cuisine is eclectic here in cowboy country, and rice and beans sit on southern tables beside Italian and German dishes, thanks to the South's many European immigrants. Look for barreado, a dish from coastal Paraná made by stewing beef, bacon, potatoes, and spices for hours in a clay pot made airtight with moistened manioc flour. Café colonial is the elaborate 5 pm tea—with breads, pies, and German kuchen—popular among the Germans in the South.

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  • 1. Floriano Spiess Cozinha de Autor

    $$$$ | Boa Vista

    On a leafy square in an upscale suburb, this place serves contemporary cuisine at its most creative. The eponymous chef offers a tasting menu (which must be booked the day before) of small, stunning dishes that are loaded with flavor. The dazzle and glitz extends to the space—all grays and blacks with mirrors and LED tube lights, with a well-dressed clientele. À la carte options are also available, and the wine list is extensive, albeit with few Brazilian options.

    Praça Japão 155, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 91340-380, Brazil
    051-3237–7601

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri., Reservations essential
  • 2. L’Assiette Cozinha de Autor

    $$$$

    Decked out in purple leathers and black laminate, L’Assiette Cozinha de Autor has an enviable location looking out over the sweeping bay in Balneário Camboriú. Unlike the decor, there’s nothing of dubious taste on the menu here, with imaginative dishes emerging from a small kitchen. For maximum Franco-Brazilian flair, adventurous diners should book ahead to try the chef’s excellent tasting menu (six courses R$128, nine courses R$178), packed with surprises like a trio of tomatoes (powder, jelly, and chutney) and funghi ice cream with white chocolate foam.

    Rua 4100, 21, Santa Catarina, 88330-000, Brazil
    047-3363–9818

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 3. Restaurante Manu

    $$$$ | Batel

    A top-end option in Curitiba, Restaurant Manu is an intimate spot with a dozen tables, and a constantly evolving menu that emphasizes local ingredients with creative flair. Submit to one of chef Manu’s tasting menus—3 courses (R$118), 7 courses (R$158), or 11 courses (R$190)—for a show-and-tell of bite-sized dishes and surprising combinations: think seared fish with bacon, caramel, and sour melon. For a behind-the-scenes view, book the table by the kitchen window, just inches away from where the dishes are plated up. Expect to pay top dollar for wine.

    Alameda Dom Pedro II 317, Curitiba, Paraná, 80420-060, Brazil
    041-3044-4395

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun. and Mon
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