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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 pau
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
Restaurants in coastal towns tend to be of the rustic beach-café sort, and predictably serve lots of seafood. For a chan
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.
One of the specialties at this charming German restaurant and choperia in the heart of town is sauerkraut garni (sour cabbage with German sausages). The typical dish serves two and is almost as popular as Baden-Baden's cold draft beer from the attached brewery.
Rua Djalma Forjaz 93, Campos do Jordão, São Paulo, 12460–000, Brazil
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
A delightful restaurant oozing charm, Bar da Fonte serves excellent dishes based on a mix of cuisines. A small cachaça distillery is based on-site, and the owner Marcos Kaloy offers tours that include a tasting.
Rua Joaquim de Oliveira 116, São Paulo, 13910-000, Brazil
19-3899–2204
Known For
Eclectic mix of dishes, including Indian-inspired stews and steaks, and feijoada served on Saturday
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
On the main street of Camburi, Candeeiro serves delicious Neapolitan-style pizza, as well as crepes. The little gallery where it is located has a very good ice-cream shop, Gelateria Parmalat, tucked at the back, so save room for dessert.
Estrada do Camburi 87, São Paulo, 11619-392, Brazil
A well-known chocolate shop and café, Chocolates Montanhês is the a perfect stop after a meal, or the perfect spot to stock up on chocolate lollipops and slabs. Don't forget to try the extra-creamy hot chocolate. There is a smaller store located in Praça São Benedito as well.
Praça São Benedito 5, Campos do Jordão, São Paulo, 12460–000, Brazil
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
Sit in either the beautiful garden or the dining room with a fireplace at Embu's most famous restaurant, and then choose between Brazilian regional dishes such as the house specialty, moqueca de badejo (spicy fish-and-coconut-milk stew), and German classics such as eisbein (pickled and roasted pork shank). There is live music on weekends, but note that it stops at 10:30 on the dot, regardless of how much patrons might be enjoying themselves.
Rua da Matriz 136, Embu, São Paulo, 06803–000, Brazil
In a relaxed, modern environment at Gonzaga Beach, chef Daniel Stucchi dishes up a selection of light options with a gourmet touch to please meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Make sure you try the tapioca, available with various fillings.
A great variety of dishes is served at this downtown restaurant next to an art gallery and at the center of the weekend hustle and bustle of the artisan fair. The picanha brasileira (barbecued steak) with fries and farofa is recommended.
Largo dos Jesuítas 169, Embu, São Paulo, 06803–000, Brazil
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
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
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.
In a century-old ranch-style house, a hearty buffet lunch is served with dishes such as feijão tropeiro (beans with bacon, calabresa sausage, eggs, and farofa), dobradinha com feijão branco (intestines and white-bean stew), or galinha atolada (rural-style hen stew).
Rua Álvaro Luiz do Vale 66, Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, 06500–000, Brazil
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
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