The next few months in Lawn at Serra Gaúcha , promise to be lively. The city, despite receiving tourists throughout the year, is now preparing for the high season of winter.
At the end of the year, the place is also the right spot for vacations and tourists from all over Brazil go in search of the traditional Christmas .
With a wide range of hotels available, the tours are also a show apart and fun is guaranteed for all ages.
Last but not least, the city’s gastronomy is a great attraction. From fondues to German cuisine, passing through Italian, without forgetting, of course, the delicious chocolates, colonial coffees, cuts of meat and wines from the region, there are many options. Some places are really touristy, but they are part of the city’s classic itinerary.
check out 10 gastronomic experiences to make your stay (even) more pleasant in Lawn.
Hoppner
O Höppner restaurant , one of the most traditional in Gramado, is an annex of the Hotel Ritta Höppner. The location is sought after by those looking for german cuisine , the most famous in the region. The menu offers dishes from different Germanic regions, including the traditional pork knee. Slowly roasted at low temperature, the recipe comes with potatoes in cream and bacon, sauerkraut and mustard.
The atmosphere is classic and brings references from the region in its decoration. The drinks menu stands out for its variety – especially beers.
Open from 12pm to 11pm, the place also offers afternoon tea, served in one of its lounges. There is a wide variety of sweets and snacks served in the traditional “towers”, which are accompanied by teas, coffees and hot chocolate. The service runs from 4pm to 6pm and can be purchased at restaurant website or in person, by means of capacity.
Rua Pedro Candiago, 305 – Planalto/Telephone: (54) 3286-1334 / Opening hours: every day, from 12 pm to 11 pm.
La Caceria
Be in Rio Grande do Sul is to be sure that you will find good meat. O La Caceria located in Hotel Casa da Montanha, specializes in game and prime cuts of meat. Its wine cellar also draws attention for the size and quality of its labels.
The restaurant is part of the list of the Associação dos Restaurantes da Boa Memória. If you choose to eat the dish highlighted on the menu, the customer can take the hand-painted ceramic plate as a souvenir.
This year’s Boa Memória dish at La Caceria is the Filet Wellington with ostrich meat, wrapped in raw ham produced in Serra Gaúcha and a crispy puff pastry. It is accompanied by a thousand leaves of bar potato and organic cabbage with toasted almonds with a touch of lemon.
Rua Borges de Medeiros, 3166 – Downtown / Telephone: (54) 3295-7575 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm. It does not open on Mondays.
1835
The restaurant 1835 is located in Lower leg, neighboring city of Gramado. There are about 9 km that separate it. Many people usually stay in Gramado and walk there, visiting tourist spots and restaurants. O 1835 Flesh and Ember looks to the history of the ancestral cuisine of Rio Grande do Sul for its inspiration, that is, it is suitable for those who love a good cut of meat.
On the menu, starters such as beef jerky, polenta, risotto dices, among others. As meat options, there are different cuts roasted in Parrilla or on the grill and various side dishes.
The place is part of the Mirante Laje de Pedra and has a beautiful view of the horizon of Vale do Quilombo.
Lookout Laje de Pedra – Rua das Flores 222 – Canela / Reservations via website / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 23:00. It does not open on Mondays.
PastaCiutta Canteen
the traditional Pastaciutta Canteen located in the central region of Gramado. Since 1981, the place has offered customers a structure rich in details: from the checkered tablecloth on the tables to the plentiful antipasti buffet in the lounge with a huge variety of breads, cold cuts, pastas, cheeses, salami and raw ham make tourists happy. . On the menu, the famous capeletti soup and 12 types of pasta and 30 sauces are available.
Rua Borges de Medeiros, 2083/Phone: (54) 3286-2131 / Opening hours: every day from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm.
fondues
One of the main dishes of Serra Gaúcha, especially in winter, are fondues with different flavors and side dishes. O Chateau de La Fondue offers stone fondue or traditional meat, cheese and shrimp fondue, among other options. The place also offers raclette and other dishes.
Another very traditional restaurant in town is Le Chalet de La Fondue , a charming chalet, typical of the Swiss Alps. Located downtown since 1982, it is one of the first specialty restaurants in Gramado. The place offers other à la carte options, in addition to different flavors of the flagship.
Chateau de La Fondue: Rua Joao Correa, 101 – Downtown / Telephone: (54) 3286-7561 and (54) 9962-53318 / Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, from 11:30 am to 11 pm.
Le Chalet: Avenida das Hortênsias, 1297/ Telephone: (54) 3286 2474 / Opening hours: between April and August and November and December: every day from 11 am to midnight / Other months: every day from 11 am to 3 pm and from 18:00 to 24:00.
Belle Du Valais
Still with a “little foot” in Switzerland, the Belle Du Valais is another traditional option in Gramado. For dinner, a special menu with fondues and other dishes, such as cod, rack of lamb, entrecot, trout with almonds and duck with oranges.
The highlight is “La Pierrade”, small scallops of special meats grilled over volcanic rock, accompanied by sauces and Swiss potatoes. According to the restaurant itself, the dish was created there, in 1990, and spread throughout Brazil.
Cheese fondue is also featured on the menu: Emmental and Gruyère cheeses are blended with dry white wine and kirsch. Bread, rosemary potatoes, crispy celery, broccoli, artisanal guava puffs, chives and homemade pickled cucumbers are the ingredients to be dipped in the pan.
Av. das Hortênsias, 1432 – Downtown / Telephone: (54) 3286-1744 / Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 19:00 to 24:00. It doesn’t open on Sundays.
Bela Vista Colonial Cafe
Another famous gastronomic program in Gramado is to take a colonial coffe .
With the slogan of being “the first colonial coffee in Brazil”, the Nice view opened its doors in 1972 and became one of the darlings of tourists. Since then, it has exhibited its famous recipes that honor the cuisine of the region’s immigrants with a hint of Brazilian flavor.
There are more than 80 options such as jams, pies, cakes, grape juice, cuca, the famous apfelstrudel, cheeses, meats and colonial wines. The adult ticket is R$99 and can be purchased on the website, with a period of use of 90 days after purchase – children pay half-price.
Avenida das Hortênsias, 3500 – Vila Suica/Phone: (54) 3286-1608 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 11 am to 11 pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays, from 10 am to 11 pm.
Old Witch’s House
Gramado’s chocolates also deserve a separate chapter. There are several famous stores that deserve a stop, whether to taste the candy on site or to take home a souvenir. brands like Lugano, Florybal and Caracol gained national relevance and have units in different locations.
Embarking on this topic, The Old Witch’s House has been in Gramado for over 30 years and is famous for its creamy hot chocolate and countless other sweet and savory options. Some say that one of the best “banana splits” you can try is located there.
The menu is extensive and includes options for crepes, pizzas, waffles, croissants, fondues, sandwiches, ice cream, sweets, among other countless drinks. It’s a place for those looking for a well-stuffed dessert or a more hearty snack. There is also a unit in Canela, located 9 km from Gramado.
Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 2738/Phone: (54) 3286-1551 / Opening hours: every day, from 2pm to 11pm.
Pizzeria Cara de Mau
Who goes to Gramado with children can’t stop going to Cara de Mau Port, a themed pizzeria “of the seven seas”. With many characters from the pirate world, the place is separated into two fully decorated environments – one of them bets on the programming of shows.
On the ship, the visitor will have the feeling of being on board, loaded with treasures and spices with pirates. On the other, a harbor full of surprises, with deep-sea creatures, mermaids, sailors. In both, the all-you-can-eat pizza is available – drinks are charged separately.
The show schedule can be checked in this link. Tickets can be purchased online and start at R$229.
Cell Street João Corrêa, 394, Centro / Opening hours: every day, from 6 pm to midnight.
naro
O naro, in the center of Gramado, is a Japanese cuisine house with options of sequences and à la carte dishes that combine the traditional with the new in exclusive authorial dishes. Drinks are also highlighted, in addition to a diverse list of sake, wines and sparkling wines.
Senador Salgado Filho, 190 – Downtown/Telephone: (54) 3422-2325/ Opening hours: lunch from Friday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 15:00, and dinner from Monday to Sunday, from 18:00 to 23:00.
Source: CNN Brasil
