New restaurants and bars in Curitiba in 2023: make your itinerary

The holidays are coming and if you don’t know what to do, we have a tip! How about embarking on a new adventure and discovering places and gastronomic novelties in Curitiba?

O Good Gourmet Committeeone of the stages of Bom Gourmet Award 2023selected the 10 main innovations in the city’s gastronomic scene from the 2022 edition of the Award until June 2023.

Check it out and make your itinerary to meet them all!

BAR

Inaugurated in January 2023, the restaurant aims to be a typical Brazilian bar. Packed to the sound of MPB, it offers classic snacks such as pork rinds, rice balls, stewed gizzards and chicken tulip; to the more regional ones like jaguar meat, fried polenta and rollmops. Portions cost between R$15 and R$35. In addition, it has a cachaça menu with more than 30 options, from R$9 a shot, draft beer and 600 ml beer.

WHERE: Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, 1199 – Centro ATTENDANCE: Monday to Saturday, from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm and from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm. In person, delivery via iFood and take away.
PHONE / WHATSAPP: (41) 3236-2792
@sambiquiracuritiba

LOUIS PHILIPPE PATISSERIE ET ​​CUISINE

Inaugurated in December 2022, the new space is an evolution of the existing Louis Philippe Chef Pâtissier Français. The place gained “Cuisine” in the name, as it proposes a French atmosphere, with table service and an open kitchen, worthy of an authentic Paris bistro. Among the highlights of the house are the Tartare de Mignon, Fish Sole en Croûte d’Herbes, the Crêpe Suzette and the most requested, the Bœuf Bourguignon. The average house price is R$ 110.

WHERE: Avenida Nossa Senhora da Luz, 850 – Lojas 04 e 05 – Cabral SERVICE: Tuesday to Friday, from 8 am to 9 pm; Saturday, from 7am to 9pm; and Sunday, from 7 am to 7 pm. In person and take away.
@louisphilippe_oficial

FRÜHLING | CAKES, PIES AND DISCOVERIES

With three units inaugurated in Paraná in 2022, two in Curitiba and one in Pato Branco, the main products are cakes and pies, especially Rosa Alpina, assembled with many layers and noble ingredients; and rectangular cakes from the Golden line, inspired by haute German confectionery. The name of the confectionery means spring in the Germanic language. The values ​​of the slices are between R$ 7.90 and R$ 27.90.

WHERE: Alameda Doutor Carlos de Carvalho, 1286 – Batel and Rua Desembargador Hugo Simas, 2010 – Bom Retiro
SERVICE: Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 8 pm; Sundays and holidays, from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. In person, delivery via Rappi and iFood and take away.
@fruhlingbolosetortas

CURITIBA BARBECUE FARM

The Curitiba unit was inaugurated in January, combining entertainment, gastronomy and barbecue. The brand has stores in two other capitals: São Paulo and Brasília. The idea is to bring the farm atmosphere to a central and easily accessible region, transporting the customer out of the city. The flagships are the Costela Fogo de Chão, the Ancho and the Bolinho Smoked Ribs. The value of the cuts ranges from R$ 52 to R$ 139.

WHERE: Rua Brigadeiro Franco 3991 – Rebouças
SERVICE: Tuesday to Friday, from 11:45 am to 10:00 pm; Saturday from 11:15 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday from 11:15 am to 6:00 pm. In person, delivery via iFood and take away.
PHONE / WHATSAPP: (41) 99265-3946
@fazendachurrascadacwb

CONTINENTAL COCKTAILS

A secret bar, style speakeasy – establishment that was born in the United States at the time of Prohibition –, commanded by Igor Bispo, an important name in the state’s cocktail industry. The intimate spot features signature cocktails and some classics. Highlight for the Nuttshell, which has Aperol, hazelnut liqueur and Sicilian lemon. Drinks range from R$32 to R$68.

WHERE: The bar’s address is only revealed after booking, which must be made via message on Instagram.
SERVICE: Thursdays and Saturdays, from 19:30 to 00:30. Only in person and with reservations.
@cocktailscontinental

DUQ GASTRONOMY

The menu features classic dishes from international cuisine and customers can watch their orders being prepared, as the kitchen is a show kitchen located between the tables in the main room. The highlights are Rãs à Provençal, Stinco de Cordeiro, and the success, the Quail Stewed in Chasseur Sauce with Creamy Polenta. It costs on average R$ 390 per person.

WHERE: Alameda Dr. Carlos de Carvalho, 360 – Centro ATTENDANCE: Tuesday to Thursday, from 7 pm to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday, from 19:00 to 00:00. In person only.
PHONE / WHATSAPP: (41) 98854-4751
@duqgastronomia

VINEGAR

The brand was created in 2019, in the model of selling frozen and fried snacks that were made at home. At the end of 2022, the house that has a variety of preserves was inaugurated, while serving the customers’ favorite dish: the coxinha. Every Sunday it serves lunch, always with a different PF. The average price is between R$ 50 and R$ 70.

WHERE: Alameda Júlia da Costa, 474 – São Francisco ATTENDANCE: Thursday and Friday, from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm; Saturday from 3 pm to 10:30 pm; Sunday from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. In person only.
PHONE / WHATSAPP: (41) 98794-7335
@vinagueira.cozinha

CAS.CAIS – SEA & WINE

Inaugurated in October 2022, at Pátio Batel, it has a menu that provides a gastronomic tour along the coast of Portugal and Spain. Seafood is the highlight of the menu, with the most popular dishes being Paella (from R$178) and cod dishes (from R$169). King Crab, a seasonal product served by Cas.Cais, is a differential on the menu.

WHERE: Avenida do Batel, 1868 – Loja 320, Floor L3 – Batel ATTENDANCE: Monday to Thursday, from 12h to 22h; Friday and Saturday, from 12h to 23h; Sunday, from 12:00 to 20:00. In person only. PHONE / WHATSAPP: (41) 99835-0214
@cascais.marevinho

MARIA EUGENIA RESTAURANT

Inaugurated at the end of 2022, the restaurant combines gastronomy with an exuberant setting. It brings to the kitchen a mixture inspired by the traditions of Argentine and Uruguayan parrillas. In the main dishes, Angus cuts such as Baby Beef, Bife Ancho, Picanha and Prime Rib shine, in addition to Prime Rib and Shoulder of Porco Moura. Dishes have prices ranging from R$ 77 (individual) to R$ 192 (two people).

WHERE: Rua Cap. Antônio Pedri, 362 – Santa Felicidade ATTENDMENT: Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm; Friday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 19:00 to 23:30; Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. In person only.
PHONE / WHATSAPP: (41) 99191-5499
@restaurantemariaeugenia

GIN POINT

Ponto Gin was born as a cocktail bar in 2017. In 2023, it gained a new home that, in addition to good drinks, offers creative and modern cuisine. On the menu created and executed by chef Júlia Schwabe, dishes such as raw meat (R$80), lamb (R$125) and scallop with tomato (R$145). The authorial drink menu is by bartender Gabriel Bueno, who runs the bar at the house. Prices range from $35 to $55.

WHERE: Alameda Pres. Taunay, 543 – Batel
SERVICE: Monday to Thursday, from 19:00 to 00:00; Friday, from 7 pm to 2 am; Saturday from 1pm to 2am.
@pontogin