My favorite ice cream shop in the world! Rich, flavorful, ice cream featuring both traditional…read moreflavors and unique Brazilian flavors like Diamante Negro. Located in the heart of the Colonial city of Paraty with its well preserved architecture and decor, Pistache combines the best of the new and the old. Service was both considerate and efficient. Paraty is well worth the visit, as is Pistache: a MUST stop for ice cream lovers here!

Very surprised by the positive reviews! We found this chain had lower quality gelato than many of…read morethe shops around it. We much preferred more local shops that did not seem to have more local flavors and higher quality gelato.

Right along the canal, at the ferry point and right before the entrance to the beach and boat port…read moreof Frade. They offer a number of delicious ice cream flavors with a few different daily flavor options. I like their fruit flavors the best, especially the fruit flavors that are unique to Brazil, like cupuaçu, jabuticaba, jaca and pitanga. The flavor is awesome and you can really taste the natural fruit with even little pieces of fruit in it. This kiosk has a nice dockside covered seating area, perfect for an after boat ride snack.

I was in Ubatuba for 5 days and lucky enough that I found about Gelateria Pistache through my…read morehostel (stay at Green Haven Hostel, amazing guys running it). I ended up going there four times because it was that damn good and tried several flavours. Don't be shy, the staff are friendly and will let you sample if you ask. Pro tip - do one flavour at a time. So fresh and flavourful and cheap (6 reals for a single scoop). I tried pineapple, pistachio (amazing), maracuja (passion fruit) yoghurt and a chocolate nut one. You can't go wrong! Definitely check it out if you are in town.

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.