Mamma Gema

Top choice in Rio Grande do Sul


Unlike many of the trattorias in the region, Mamma focuses on quality, not quantity, and is a mainstay in Vale dos Vinhedos. The owner, a former professional footballer, harvests his own wild mushrooms for use in perfectly executed pasta and risotto dishes.

At night, all eyes turn to the downstairs pizzeria, Pizza Entre Vinhos, where the best pizza in the region is served alongside the best selection of Vale dos Vinhedos wines.


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