Capim Santo

Frommer's Review

Modeled after the Capim Santo restaurant in Bahia, the São Paulo version is set in a lovely garden with lush mango trees and plenty of outside tables. The specialty is seafood. Try the robalo fish with a crust of cashew nuts and a side of vatapá shrimp stew, or the perfectly tender grilled tuna. Another delicious dish is the stew of prawns in coconut milk, served in a hollowed-out pumpkin. Homemade pastas come in a variety of seafood combinations, or for a vegetarian option try the mini-cannelloni stuffed with asparagus, ricotta, and tomato confit. Desserts include some favorites with a tropical twist, such as the guava crème brûlée or the tarte tartin with banana. At lunchtime, you can also opt for the excellent buffet with 15 salads and more than 10 hot dishes, including seafood, chicken, and pasta. Dessert included (R$35/US$18/£9.50 on weekdays and R$48/US$24/£13 on weekends and holidays).

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