Fodor's Expert Review Aprazível
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Santa Teresa and Lapa
Brazilian
Fodor's Choice
A lantern-lit tropical garden filled with exotic plants, monkeys, and birds is the spectacular setting for this family restaurant serving pan-Brazilian dishes and an exciting selection of Brazilian wines. The owner and chef, Ana Castilha, hails from Minas Gerais but received her formal training at New York City's French Culinary Institute. Call ahead to reserve, as weekends are reliably packed.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Sustainable dishes with a French twist like grilled palm heart with cashew pesto
- The Tangemahall (a mint and tangerine caipirinha)
- The handful of tables set in private tree houses
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
