Florianópolis Restaurant Guide 2022

The capital of Santa Catarina is internationally known as Ilha da Magia (Island of Magic). So that you can enjoy it even more, we made a list of the best restaurants in Florianópolis.

Abundant with natural beauty, paradisiacal beaches, incredible nightclubs and sophisticated restaurants, Florianópolis offers a miriad of places to have fun. The famous Ilha da Magia pleases those who enjoy having a drink with their feet in the sand, walking along the sunset, venturing into gastronomic itineraries or spending the night at the Beach Clubs of Jurerê Internacional.

Our list with the 10 best restaurants in Florianópolis 2022 was made and sent to some gourmets with great international experience, who have been in at least 5 of the 50 best restaurants in the world and also chosen among 20 well known gourmands of our capital.
 
Bella Club Restaurant Guide 2022 in Florianópolis:

1 - Le Pario, Armazém Rita Maria

The French restaurant Le Pario is located at Armazém Rita Maria, downtown. After 13 years working in Paris, Chef Eduardo Jacinto presents his techniques in the preparation of fish and seafood.

2 - St Clair 


Combining wines, drinks, and gastronomy, St Clair is one of the most charming restaurants in town. Headed by Chef Fábio Coelho, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Pátio Milano food hall. With its own DNA and strong international references, you will be surprised with a memorable experience..


3 - Jay Bistro, Jurerê

With classic dishes adapted to local ingredients, Chef Eudes Rampinelli's Jay Bistro is located in one of the most privileged places on the island, in Jurerê Internacional. Highlights include grilled octopus with Thai sauce and irresistible desserts, as well as a wine list with special labels.


4 - Mar Massas

From Chef Ana de Gramado, the Italian restaurant Mar Pasas has a wine list with more than 400 labels. All the pastas are handmade, especially the spaghetti with grilled octopus, shrimp, and broccoli in olive oil. It is located in Lagoa da Conceição with a panoramic view, in a rustic environment in the green area.

5 - Black Sheep

Located at the top of the Majestic Hotel, at Beiramar Norte Avenue, the Black Sheep, attached to the nightclub The Roof, is the restaurant of the chef Emerson Kim, which translates a Japanese cuisine with the concept of fusion cuisine, integrating elements from other cultures to the fish menu.

6 - Artusi

The Artusi restaurant presents the best of Italian cuisine, with the touch of renowned chef Alysson Muller. It has a vast menu of wines and authorial drinks, the highlight of the house is the famous Gnocchi di 'Mandioquinha'  (celery root) Fonduta i Filetto di Manzo and Semifreddo di Dulce de Leche.

7 - Ostradamus

One of the most classic restaurants in Floripa, the Ostradamus is in Ribeirão da Ilha and has an international standard cuisine. All the decoration and facilities maintain traces of traditional architecture, with an aquarium of live oysters. It has a glass dock where you can appreciate all the plenitude of the quiet waves that bathe the Azorean village and taste the local delicacies.. 

8 - Vista Nipo

Ideal to enjoy an incredible sunset, drinking a drink to the sound of good music, Vista Nipô is located on a rooftop with more than 1,000 m2 inside Passeio Primavera. The offer goes beyond sushi, with unique dishes, meats, and seafood. 

9 - Lagundri 


From the chef Marcelo Amaral, from Curitiba, based in terms of Thai Asian cuisine, Lagundri was opened in 2004. Located at Canto da Lagoa, the restaurant is considered one of the pioneers in the concept of convergence of flavors, aromas, sounds, service, and decoration to create an atmosphere. 

10 - Acqua Plage

The Acqua Plage is in Jurerê Internacional, on the edge of the beach and offers high gastronomy. It has capacity for 600 people, with a restaurant environment in the covered internal part, and also an external deck where the tables are, and also an area in the sand with loungers and sofas. Another strong point is the good music, with DJ's and national shows to liven up the sunset. 

Did you like our tips? Let us know in the comments what your favorite restaurants are in the famous Ilha da Magia!