Flavors of the destination
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8 places in Chapada dos Veadeiros.
A roadside restaurant on GO-239, on the way between Alto Paraíso and the Vila de São Jorge. It serves typical Goiás food in a rustic setting and is known for matula, a traditional regional dish, as well as cachaça tastings. It's a common lunch stop for those heading to or from the park.
A spot on Viela C, in the Vila de São Jorge, devoted to risottos that blend Italian and Brazilian cooking, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The setting is rustic and candlelit, with outdoor tables and live music on some nights, and it mainly draws couples and groups after a day on the trails.
A pizzeria on Rua 12 de Dezembro, in the Paraisinho neighborhood of Alto Paraíso, with wood-fired pizzas and flavors named after local pousadas. The menu includes gnocchi and sweet pizzas, in a casual, family-friendly setting.
A pizzeria on Rua Borba Gato, in the center of Cavalcante, with homemade dough and ingredients and thin-crust pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. The dining room opens onto an outdoor area with a garden and a kids' space, and welcomes everyone from families to couples.
A restaurant on Rua Cristã, in the center of Cavalcante, with signature Brazilian cooking that uses cerrado ingredients, such as osso buco with Kalunga rice and lasagna with regional products. The space has a bar and live music and shares the address with a small museum and an antique shop.
A family restaurant in the Kalunga quilombola community of Engenho II, in the countryside of Cavalcante, on the way to the waterfalls of the Kalunga territory. It serves home cooking made on a wood-burning stove, with chicken, beef, cassava, banana blossom salad and local juices, and caters to those touring the area.
A country-style kitchen and café along GO-239, near the exit from Colinas do Sul toward São Jorge, run by Dona Cena. It serves homemade Goiás food cooked to order, such as chapa goiana, parmigiana and soups, with a porch and hammocks, and is popular with those looking for a simple, hearty meal.
A churrascaria on Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, in the Carmelândia area of Teresina de Goiás. It serves grilled meats and Brazilian dishes and is one of the few places to eat in town for those passing through on GO-118.
