Nice place with colonial ambiance in the middle of "restaurant row" on Samuel Costa Street, just up…read morethe block from our favorite restaurant in town, Bartholomeu (see my review). My wife had shrimp tossed in pasta, and I had a crusted filet of fish over risotto, and both were excellent. Service is prompt and cordial. Very little English spoken, but the menus have English translations. Wine & beer served. Of the two (this one and Bartholomeu), we preferred the latter -- but if you have two nights in town I would definitely suggest trying them both; can't go wrong with either one. Brazilians dine relatively late, so if you arrive at either one in the 6:00-to-7:00 range there is no need for reservations.

We are on a 2 week honeymoon in Brazil and this may have been our best meal. The bread is…read morespectacular, and they brought out some free appetizers including smoked fish, pumpkin soup, and a croquette that was amazing. We then had some cheese balls as another appetizer, and then the crusted fish and squid risotto for dinner all of which was excellent. The service was top notch and we felt that it was a meal that merited a tip beyond the usual 10%. Highly creative and delicious meal that we strongly recommend. Also very cute restaurant and decor.

The fact that a restaurant as excellent and well-established as Caminho do Ouro has no reviews…read morespeaks to the fact that Brazil's charming colonial town, Paraty, is barely represented on Yelp. This is Tripadvisor country (so far), a fact I'm doing my best to remedy. This though, is how I came to discover Caminho do Ouro. Having no Yelp to consult I'd had an awful meal elsewhere days earlier. I was determined that situation not be repeated so, against my nature, I scoured Tripadvisor. There, Caminho do Ouro is a (possibly "the") top-rated Paraty restaurant. On a rain-soaked evening my son and I found Caminho do Ouro in the town's historic district. As we entered, the only other diners there were departing. Apart from the workers, we had the entire restaurant to ourselves which seems like a crime given the quality of what this kitchen produces. A Tripadvisor reviewer had noted that his only complaint about the place was how quiet/sedate the restaurant was so I'm hoping this isn't a trend. Based upon my single visit I think this restaurant deserves to be packed. Between the two of us we consumed a filet mignon entree served alongside a creamy polenta and a shrimp risotto entree. There were so many "oohs", "aahs", and "mmmms" coming from my table that I'm rethinking things: perhaps it was a good thing the restaurant was empty. This food - the beef especially - inspired my son and I to both remark, weeks after the fact, that we wish we could go back and repeat that meal. We're still wishing. Caminho do Ouro is a quietly elegant, artful restaurant serving positively luscious food. If you're looking for an evening meal in Paraty - perhaps a romantic spot for 2 - you can stop looking. You might even want to return again the following night. Caminho do Ouro is very, very good. (Meal for 2, tax & tip included: $44 US; are you booking your plane ticket about now)?

We chose this restaurant based on a couple of reviews, and it was definitely the BEST meal we had…read morein Paraty! I had perfectly cooked piece of fish on linguini made from hearts of palm. I have been trying in vain to recreate this ever since. The service was impeccable as well - staff was aware without hovering. Cocktails were perfect. Very reasonable prices - 5 star food. I hope to get back to this lovely town and this restaurant!!

Stoped her after our morning exploring Paraty old town on foot. Very convenient access -…read moreessentially at the entrance of the pedestrian area. The food was good and reasonably priced. Staff is friendly and the service was good.

The atmosphere of the place was great. They had a projector screen playing music videos which were…read morequite enjoyable. The view outside wasn't the best since a lot of cars park there and there is just a wall. Our server was super helpful and nice. He was very friendly and got us everything we asked for. The food itself was great for the price,  as it is much cheaper than most restaurants in the historic center. The portions were definitely enough to fill you up. I ordered the Bojo do casa and my friend ordered the sausage with beans, rice, and mashed potatoes. Both were solid dishes. They accept credit.

I went to this restaurant on Easter Day with my mother and son. For my surprise, they have a kids…read moremenu. The option was spaghetti with filet mignon for rice and beans. For the grown up, a variety of delicious dishes and appetizers. I had risoto with a very fresh and well made fish dish. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned, not salty and very flavorful. The vegetables risoto was equally well prepared. The place is beautifully decorated, clean and staff is friendly. The meal was high quality and not expensive. Highly recommended!

Lovely spot in central Paraty. Service is kind and efficient. The highlights of our meal were the…read morefish dishes that were local to Paraty - we ordered it both grilled and fried. We started our trip here and it was a perfect meal to fuel the shopping that lines the streets all around.

Absolutely wonderful meal. Cocktail "jorge mais amado" has become my favorite ever drink. Bobo de…read morecamarão was amazing

Great experience at La Luna. We went late on a Thursday night. The atmosphere was fantastic…read more Exactly what you'd want in a beach side restaurant. Service was fast and our waiter spoke decent English if that matters to you and tolerate our terrible Portuguese. The food was fantastic. My daughter and I split a seafood platter for two and it was delicious...loads of mussels, clams, shrimps, prawns, and topped with a fish caught from the bay. My wife had steak with fries, a strip of bacon and topped with a fried egg. The steak was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended.

Se fosse possível dar zero estrela, eu daria. Iludidos pelo movimento do local e pelas mesas ao ar…read morelivre, decidimos conhecer esse café/bar/restaurante. Já devíamos ter percebido que um lugar que quer ser tudo, acaba pecando em alguns aspectos... O chopp que pedimos estava morno... Não havia quase nenhuma das opções de cervejas do cardápio, apenas a mais cara. Resolvemos pedir uma pizza e uma hora depois nenhuma notícia. Questionamos o garçom e ele voltou com a informação de que ainda iria demorar muito! Resolvemos cancelar o pedido e uma garçonete veio explicar que os pedidos estavam demorando e que toda a equipe foi orientada a avisar os clientes antes, o que não foi feito. O mais curioso é que quando fomos reclamar com o garçom, dizendo que se a casa não tinha condições de atender, deveria limitar a entrada, ele concordou e riu, deixando evidente a falta de profissionalismo dele e do local. Não aconselho nem o café nem o almoço nem o jantar do Café do Canal!

Best Pizza in a Long time!! The waitress was very very…read moresweet, the Pizza was soo good, the caipi delicious;) There was Live Music which made evrything perfect for a rainy evening..

Very accommodating. Traditional Brazilian hours apply so dinner doesn't really start till after 6…read morerunning late. Diverse menu. Dining partners had penne pasta with a simple garlic butter, steak with rice and beans, salad and fries and I had the mouqueca (traditional fish stew cooked with azente de dende oil) all were very good.