Delicious, fresh, perfectly prepared. I got the cheese and mozzarella with crème sauce. Added a…read moredash of freshly cracked black pepper and it was outstanding! The staff was friendly, efficient, fast and er commented several times that we should have come there sooner. We sat outside in a top deck overlooking the street and it was like sitting on the bayou. Very cute place. Definitely recommend.

This place was highly rated and since we were tired of eating Brazilian food, we came here for a…read moredifferent cuisine. It is located on the top level of a pousada. We were greeted by a crab (see picture) and our waitress sat us at a table by the balcony. I love the decor here with Walter White. My husband says it's catered to tourists. They only serve pasta and we both tried the sorrentinos (large ravioli). I got the pumpkin one with donadio and hubs got the squid ink salmon with rosada. It was delicious! I love the pumpkin one and it was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I am so glad we came here for dinner. We actually met some people from Argentina and they said the pasta is authentic and reminded them of home. The drinks (caipirinha) was strong and good too! I would come here if you are wanting something different than the other restaurants here.

The view-amazing! The service-friendly! The drinks-divine! The Paella-yummy! The coconut…read moreicecream-perfection!

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!!

Lovely little place in the middle of "restaurant row" on Samuel Costa Street. (All Paraty…read morerestaurants of note appear to be on that street or nearby.) My wife had a local roasted fish with a local (unpronounceable) name, and I had a rib steak -- both cooked perfectly. Indoor and outdoor seating, but keep in mind that it often rains in Paraty in the late afternoon/evening. Service is cordial. Very little English spoken, but the menus have English translations. Wine & beer served, not sure about mixed drinks.

2023-May; a very beautiful outdoor setting in the garden area. Also lovely inside seating on the…read moreopposite side of the restaurant. The courtyard walls of the garden area created a pleasant step away from the City Center walking traffic. The salad was refreshing and served well. The meat was soft and cooked as requested. The server was polite and gave a respectful approach to serving. Candle lights at the table added a touch of class.

The food is light and well seasoned, taste like authentic Brasilian food. I have had the n 1 dish…read morefrom the menu ( this dish won a golden fork reward) . A very great way to start my trip at the island . The servers are great people and ready to help. The restaurant is right at the beach, with a fantastic view. I recommend this place.

The restaurant is right on the beach, so the view is just awesome. However, the taste of the food…read morecould not match the quality of the view. We ordered fried squid and stewed fish. Both were good but not great. They also have a really high wait time. In this island, this is probably among the expensive ones. For some reason, they charge (it is optional) for music.

The ambiance at this place is great but the service and food are not…read more We ordered sautéed shrimp for appetizers which were good but rather oily. We got the steak for dinner, the portion was for 2 people but the meat but very fatty and tough. Service is slow and rather inconsiderate. When the table behind us asked for napkins, the waiter looked at our table where our main course had just been cleared up and snatched the napkins from our table to put on theirs. Such an odd thing to do! I would come back for drinks on the beach and the live music but I wouldn't eat here again.

While in Paraty we went to Pub Van Gogh twice. It's located in the historic town center, easily…read moreaccessible from either side of town with multiple local artwork shops and street vendors nearby. They offer five or six artisan burgers which are all reasonably priced (~$8-9 USD)--I'd also suggest getting two burgers and sharing. We were there during the low season so not crowded at all. The lone negative experience was the entertainment fee added to our bill for a cover song singer (it's apparently standard in Brasil to charge an entertainment fee when there is live music). That charge in addition to the 10% tip they arbitrarily added made it a little more expensive than we anticipated. Overall, great experience and reasonably priced food. Would recommend if you'll be there for 4-5 nights. Also offers a reprieve from the rice and beans that you are endlessly bombarded with at every restaurant.