The Best Restaurant in Curitiba, The South

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As one of the major centers of industry and commerce in Brazil, Curitiba has a wide variety of dining and lodging options that caters to hurried and demanding business travelers. The Santa Felicidade neighborhood has carved a name as the place to go for affordable restaurants that serve locally influenced Italian cuisine.

Restaurante Manu

$$$$ | Batel
A top-end option in Curitiba, Restaurant Manu is an intimate spot with a dozen tables, and a constantly evolving menu that emphasizes local ingredients with creative flair. Submit to one of chef Manu’s tasting menus—3 courses (R$118), 7 courses (R$158), or 11 courses (R$190)—for a show-and-tell of bite-sized dishes and surprising combinations: think seared fish with bacon, caramel, and sour melon. For a behind-the-scenes view, book the table by the kitchen window, just inches away from where the dishes are plated up. Expect to pay top dollar for wine.