WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 405

CURITIBA (Paraná) Famiglia Caliceti (Bologna)

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Alameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho 1367, Batel Tel [phone]
Fresh pasta, made on the premises, is a specialty of this sophisticated Italian restaurant. The carpaccio de carne
uses beef of the highest quality, and there's an outstanding choice of tortellini and other filled pasta. The
Monday to Friday lunch menu is especially good value.
CURITIBA (Paraná) Zea Maïs

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Rua Barão do Rio Branco 354 Tel [phone]
Creative Brazilian and Mediterranean cooking is served in a contemporary yet comfortable setting. Herbs and
fresh-tasting sauces feature prominantly in the beautifully-presented dishes. Although some dishes include meat,
there are more salads and other vegetarian options on the menu than is typical for a Brazilian restaurant.
FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina) Bar do Arante

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Rua Abelardo Otacílio Gomes 254, Praia do Pântano do Sul Tel [phone]
This bar and restaurant is an important beachside fixture, always crowded at weekends and on summer evenings.
It offers reliable fish dishes, including some very tasty Azorean-style stews. A very reasonably priced shellfish buffet
is served daily in January and February and on weekends from March to December.
FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina) Box 32

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Mercado Público Municipal, Centro Tel [phone]
A traditional after-work meeting point for journalists and politicians, this market stall offers drinks and light meals
throughout the day from Monday to Saturday. Especially good are the oysters, mussels, and prawns. Savory
pastries and salami are also served, accompanied by excellent draught beer and juices.
FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina) Ostradamus

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Rodovia Baldicero Filomeno 7640, Ribeirão da Ilha Tel [phone]
Harvested from the oyster beds just offshore from the restaurant, Ostradamus specializes in oysters, served
steamed, baked, grilled, and raw with a delectable array of sauces and side dishes. Other shellfish are available,
as are fish dishes.
FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina) Restinga Recanto

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Rodovia Rafael da Rocha Pires 2759, Praia de Sambaqui Tel [phone]
With a terrace right on the seashore, the Recanto is one of the most inviting Portuguese and Azorean restaurants in
the area. The shellfish are sourced from the house's own oyster and mussel beds. Apart from the shellfish, traditional
Azorean fish stews and fresh grilled fish are the house specialties. The dining area exhibits works by local artists.
FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina) Chez Altamiro

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Rodovia João Gualberto Soares 7742, Rio Vermelho Tel [phone]
A little piece of France in a quiet rural corner of the north of the island of Santa Catarina, Chez Alatamiro serves
good, traditional French food. Options include foie gras, quail, and pheasant, but the seafood dishes are the best
choice and the guava soufflé is mouth watering. Reservations are advisable.
FLORIANÓPOLIS (Santa Catarina) Villa Maggione

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Rua Canto da Amizade 273, Lagoa da Conceição Tel [phone]
Florianópolis's best restaurant, attractively located in a pretty house by the lagoon. The menu is based on Italian
dishes but includes influences of Mediterranean cuisines. The Moroccan salad includes a delicious mix of fruity
and savory flavors, while the pasta dishes are all fairly good. Reservations are required.
FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Bier Kastell

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Av Jorge Schimmelpfeng 362 Tel [phone]
Bier Kastell is a downtown tree-shaded beer garden serving ice cold draught beer ( chope ) and simple German
food along the lines of bratwurst, sauerkraut, and potato salad. The restaurant is always lively, and especially
popular late into the evenings.
FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Clube Maringá

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Rua Dourado 111, Porto Meira Tel [phone]
Located on the grounds of the local yacht club but open to the public, this restaurant specializes in giant freshwater
fish from the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers. The fixed-price buffet of hot and cold Brazilian dishes is excellent value and
for a little extra you can request a plate of sashimi. Views of the Iguaçu and Paraná rivers are stunning.
FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Empório da Gula

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Av Brasil 1441 Tel [phone]
One of the-well frequented restaurants located on a beautiful avenue, Empório da Gula offers a variety of cuisine
from traditional Brazilian fare to Italian signature dishes. Visit this place for excellent meat, straight from the grill, and
regional fish preparations. Reservations are recommended.
FOZ DO IGUAÇU (Paraná) Búfalo Branco

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Rua Rebouças 530 Tel [phone]
Located in the heart of downtown Foz, one of the city's best churrascarías attracts local residents and visitors alike.
The restaurant somehow succeeds in being elegant yet relaxed. There is an all-you-can-eat rodizío - the beef is
superb - and chicken and local fish are also served. There is also an excellent salad bar.