Curitiba
Manoella Buffara is one of Curitiba's hottest chefs and her pedigree backs up her impressive creations, which appear on a nightly-changing tasting menu…
Must-see restaurants in Paraná
Paraná
In her own home a few blocks behind the historic district, Norma cooks up real-deal barreado (meat stew) true to its original recipe (simmered for 24…
Foz do Iguaçu
If you really want to immerse yourself in Foz de Iguaçu's Middle Eastern culture, this divine sweet shop across from the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab mosque in…
Curitiba
It's not located in Curitiba's touristy Italian neighborhood, yet this upscale trattoria is the real deal. The pasta – pick your type, then pick your…
Paraná
En route to the lighthouse, Mar e Sol serves spectacular fish, shrimp and crab moquecas (seafood stews; R$109 to R$255 for two), seafood risottos, and…
Paraná
Amid lush gardens and bubbling fountains on the more tranquil side of the river sits this scenic restaurant, a great and friendly option for regional…
Paraná
At llha do Mel's most interesting newcomer, chef Luiz Moura is shaking up the culinary scene armed with kitchen experience at both London's Meantime…
Foz do Iguaçu
This mineiro (from Minas Gerais state)-run highlight of the Foz scene ('scene' used loosely) is full of country charm and swarming with town sophisticates…
Paraná
One of the island’s best restaurants, Fim da Trilha has spicy, Spain-indistinguishable paella served – stop the presses! – in individual portions (R$50 to…
Foz do Iguaçu
This informal, family-run cantina churns out wood-fired pizza – even in personal sizes – and reasonably authentic pasta in heaping portions. This is the…
Curitiba
Hankering for a fiery curry? This upscale Indian restaurant in Batel is easily Brazil's (and maybe South America's) best. The kitchen staff are not afraid…
Curitiba
Inside Curitiba's chicest shopping mall, this foodie find from chefs Mayra Batista and Felipe Miyake is an excellent spot for a gourmet weekday lunch at…
Paraná
What is likely the city's most sophisticated restaurant is an offshoot of one of the town's other good restaurants, Danubio Azul, post-family feud. You'll…
Foz do Iguaçu
Cheff – two f's! – Lopes churns out the town's best por-kilo lunch buffet (weekday/weekend R$46.90/56.90) and, for dinner, a top-end menu loaded with…
Foz do Iguaçu
Foz's Lebanese community is second in size only to São Paulo's; come here to sample the Middle Eastern cuisine. The bakery does great esfihas (open-faced…
Foz do Iguaçu
An Edokko owner and legions of Japanese clientele should tell you this is the spot in Foz for Japanese cuisine. The sushi suffers a bit from lack of…
Foz do Iguaçu
Gaudy art and forced sophistication aside, Spanish-owned Zaragoza stands out if you're after a somewhat refined dinner – the paella here, served for two…
Curitiba
This is the classier steakhouse of chef Junior Durski's award-winning Madero burger empire (now a full-fledged chain around Brazil). It's worth coming…
Curitiba
Curitiba's excellent urban market, full of food stalls, cafes, gourmet emporiums and Brazil's first organic food court.
Paraná
Yassir, a first generation Lebanese descendant, has moved his plastic-tables-in-the-sand operation to the beach – he churns out great shawarma, falafel,…
Paraná
After the falls, you (and your camera-trigger finger) deserve a break. This spot has a long pleasant terrace overlooking the river just before it descends…
Paraná
The centro histórico's best restaurant does excellent fish preparations and a tasty filet mignon among bland decor but stretching water views. At lunch it…
Foz do Iguaçu
Take a dive into nearly 50 colorful, beat-the-heat ice-cream flavors on hand, from decadent (doce de leite, caramelo, coco quemado) to exotic fruit …
Curitiba
Reflecting Curitiba’s significant Asian immigration, this pricier por-kilo does outstanding Korean, Chinese and Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi…
Foz do Iguaçu
This all-you-can-eat shoestring savior offers absolutely ridiculous taste for money. Expect a madhouse.
Foz do Iguaçu
This spacious Foz classic certainly isn't Brazil's best churrascaria, but it's said to be the best in town and continues to draw locals and tourists alike…
Paraná
Reliable beachfront spot for surfer eats: tapioca crepes (R$10 to R$12), açaí with all the fixins' (granola, guaraná, honey, condensed milk, bananas) and…
Paraná
This beachside restaurant complex located south of Encantadas serves simple, fresh and cheap dishes for lunch, along with a dose of forró (popular music…
Foz do Iguaçu
This isn't a refined spot, but the tasty cuts of meat and reasonable salad options are excellent value. It's near the bus terminal.
Paraná
For a variety of cheap eats in a colonially draped food court, head inside the Mercado do Café. Pastel do Kubo is is a particular favorite among the…
