Ilha Sul
The best option on the menu at Ilha Sul is the grilled shrimp with vegetables. Fish and other seafood are also available.
3 Best Restaurants in Side Trips from São Paulo, Brazil
Restaurants in coastal towns tend to be of the rustic beach-café sort, and predictably serve lots of seafood. For a change of taste, visit Ubatuba and these three neighborhoods in or near São Sebastião—Maresias, Boiçucanga, and Camburi—where you can find good pizzerias and Japanese restaurants. In Campos do Jordão, a popular paulistano mountain retreat, you can find a Brazilian version of Swiss fondue (both the chocolate and the cheese varieties are delicious). In Serra Negra, you'll find typical countryside food, including lots of fresh meat and farm produce, as well as a vast range of local sweets, artisanal beers, and wine.
Ristorante Mergellina Maresias
A traditional restaurant run by a Neopolitan chef, Mergellina serves good, fuss-free Italian fare. Try the Gorgonzola pasta with freshly baked Italian bread to start, followed by risotto Brasil, with heart of palm, zucchini, and mushrooms, and the chocolate and nut tart to finish.
Viana
Camarão (shrimp) is prepared in various ways at this traditional, petite restaurant with just a few tables. It's popular among locals, who come here to eat and enjoy the gorgeous view and sunsets.
