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!!

The cozy atmosphere was only made better by the wonderful food. I came here for a work dinner with…read morea set menu, and was not disappointed. They took the utmost care in plating our meals and we were never lacking in wine. The windows look out onto a gorgeous courtyard. It's definitely worth a visit!

It is hard to find more charming or more elegant in Campos do Jordão. The restaurant is beautiful,…read moreand it's delightful to be away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds yet be so close. Service is attentive, and the food good. The Savoyarde fondue did not taste at all like any fondue we've had in Savoy, but we liked the fried potato balls that came with fondue for dipping, and the jams and the maraschino cherries were novel! There gambas Provençal were perfectly cooked and served with garlicky rice. Plenty of butter in this dish of 12 good-sized shrimp. Delicious. Also delicious is their Montblanc trout served with a divine white sauce and an absolutely yummy chestnut risotto. The restaurant was also accommodating and prepared chicken, French fries and rice for our toddler. The piece de resistance was the Toblerone fondue dessert. It came with so much fruit, marshmallows and other petit fours. Well worth a visit. So much so that we came 2 nights in a row. Obrigado!!'

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.

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.

Dom Mário is hands down the best restaurant on Ilha Grande in Abraão!…read more Make a reservation if you're coming with a large group or on the island during the busy season or holiday week, as they don't have all that many tables. You start off with a bread basket and homemade butter with herbs and they had lots of English music playing on the speakers throughout the night. That butter though. Try at least one of the many caipirinha or caipiroska varieties for 12-14 reais each. I tried the maracuja com gengibre (passion fruit/ginger) and maracuja com manjericão (passion fruit/basil) and loved both of them. If you're a foreigner ie non-Brazilian, let them know if you prefer more or less cachaça in your caipirinha to get the drink of your taste. Vegetarian dishes are very sparse here, though my waitress did mention they had a veggie risotto that wasn't on the menu and they may have others as well. They are mostly known for their seafood dishes. I enjoyed my filet with gorgonzola sauce too. The restaurant is al fresco with a covered roof. Some of the tables are in the sand, so you can feel like you're on the beach even though you're a few steps away from the sounds of the waves crashing in. All around, a great experience and not so in your face of a tourist trap like the beachfront restaurants.

Awesome food. We had the fish with the passionfruit sauce, amazingly. Nice service and place to…read morehave a good night.

I don't usually review places. But this place is really really good. You gotta stop here for a meal…read more!