If you happen to visit my hometown, Petrópolis, DO NOT miss the opportunity of eating at Olivinho…read more A very traditional restaurant with a very traditional "carioca" menu. The portions are enormous, the ingredients are vey high quality and the experience is simply incredible. Located in the Valparaiso neighborhood, at the heart of the "gourmet" circuit, Olivinho stands out for keeping real and traditional alive and well served. We could not be happier of eating there! Can't wait to return. Thank you very much!

Wow....if you have the pleasure to visit Petrópolis in Brazil, for sure you have to stop in this…read morerestaurant. The food was amazing, but the service was exceptional. The owner Andrei was so welcoming that make you feel like you are at his home. Make sure to try their "caldinho de feijão", you will you it. Again give yourself a present and stop by " Olivinho". Ahh I forgot to mentioned that Andrei speak English so it was so great and easy to communicate. Cheers!

Great filet and diferent kind of fried potato. Great service and atmosfere.Good price.read more

The service is wonderful and the food is exceptional, don't miss the lamb, it is out of this world!read more

This is a new place and I hope to see others like it. Really cute atmosphere, nice live music on…read moresome nights, really cheap and yummy food, good drinks, and great service. The art on the walls add a nice environment too. There are all kinds of seating, including a communal table and a bar toward the back. Clean and dimly lit cafe serving the hungry crowd until late at night. We had a big party here and the staff was very patient and accomodating. Can't wait to be back!

A pleasant surprise I feel compelled to share! I didn't expect to enjoy a Duck a L'Orange so…read moredelightful in Itaipava. La Maison is located in stunning Granja Brasil Resort. I was greeted like royalty by Samara and staff even though I was dressed very casually and my spoiled rotten Maltese was clearly dirty. Samara quickly improvised a table outside making us feel very welcome. They have an impressive wine collection, elegant location, professional and courteous staff, beautiful and safe surroundings, magnificent landscape and most importantly, delicious food! I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Samara. My best wishes for health and success.

Everything is so delicious! You can tell by the quality of the meat, the seasoning even in the…read morerice, that everything made here is top notch. Couldn't recommend more!

I had lunch at Lago Sul Churrascaria in Petropolis, Brazil on 3/2/2014. It was my first time…read morethere. As I was with a tour from my cruise ship, the Crown Princess, my meal was included so I don't know the price. What I can tell you is that it was my best meal in Brazil and that the city of Petropolis is beautiful in itself. The setting for the restaurant is on Lago do Quitandinha (picturesque dining). The service was good as well.

The service was incredible and friendly. The food was the best I've eaten in years. Every bite got…read morebetter, since new meats were being served. The chicken hearts had so much flavor. Yes, chicken hearts were cooked with love. It's amazing what they can do with meat. Worth every dollar. The Papaya Cream dessert is to die for and the drinks were made right. I can't wait to go back to Brazil. I will dream about this place for awhile.

The BEST coffee I've had so far in this town. Attentive service, clean environment, safe, WiFi,…read moreeclectic menu and charming cups. Wine and appetizers available at any time. Cute and cozy place. Congrats to staff and my best wishes for health and success. Thank you!

A real treat for anyone heading in the Petropolis/Itaipava direction, perfect to combine with a…read moredaytrip to the imperial city. A little difficult to find maybe, but well worth it (waze knows it well). French food, fantastic quality, equally great service, super friendly and relexed atmosphere, a great break from the hustle and bustle if Rio (and Rio service). Give it a go if you can, you wont regret it!