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Canta Maria

RST-470, Km 17 | Ao lado da pipa-pórtico de Bento Gonçalves, Bento Goncalves, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Cuisines: Italian
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Athens, Georgia
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78 reviews 78 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

You may want to fast for a few days before coming here because there is so much food to try. The grilled meat is excellent although a bit salty (typical in Brazil). Be sure to pace yourself and save room for the prime meats that come toward the end of the meal. This restaurant is also very reasonably priced for... More

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Heswall, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

We were taken there by our Brasilian hosts, and not sure what to expect. Well we had a really good lunch, there is a set menu, starting with a pasta soup which is delicious, then a whole selection of different grilled meats and sausages, and then a choice of pasta courses. A really enjoyable feast, and you can pick and... More

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Joinville, SC
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46 reviews 46 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

My wife and I have been here twice in the past year. It is the best cantina-style Italian restaurant that we have found in the Bento Gonçalves area. If you are hungry, this is the place to come. They have a couple all-you-can-eat options that are pretty reasonably priced for the quality that you get. The galeto primo canto is... More

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See 3 more reviews by sipleb for Bento Goncalves
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

Rustic italian cantina with typical food, good wine list and craft beers. Noisy, busy, captures the essence of Italian cuisine in the region. The annoying thing is the waiting list, but you can have a beer upstairs and check out their great wine shop.

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São Paulo
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

Everywhere around here you will see the tipical italian pioneer menu (just like the "café colonial"). Try it at least once, and here you will have it at its best

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Porto Alegre, RS
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42 reviews 42 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Service is great, (and efficient), food is awesome, good wine selection and great location!

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Prince George, Canada
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

My spouse and our friend both chose the typical italian meal while I went for the lighter version which did not include carne (meat). The first dish was Capaletti soup which is the best I have ever had. That was followed by a couple of salads, some fried cheese, polenta and something else that was good but we could not... More

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Prince George, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

My spouse and our friend both chose the typical italian meal while I went for the lighter version which did not include carne (meat). The first dish was Capaletti soup which is the best I have ever had. That was followed by a couple of salads, some fried cheese, polenta and something else that was good but we could not... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012 via mobile

A honest local restaurant with the tipical Italian cuisine. Recommended.

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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238 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 129 cities Reviews in 129 cities
1,421 helpful votes 1,421 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

They offer a good sample of the typical local food with huge italian influence. But despite the good food, dishes are so simple to deserve such price. Noisy and crowded environment can be understood as lively and beloved, depending on your focus. Attention is hurry and average. Not so good value for money, but worth it, because, indeed, it is... More

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