Brazilian home cooking in the heart of Foz

“We were a group of eight and we all found everything absolutely delicious. The food was very authentic and there was a great variety at the buffet. There were also vegetarian options and the owner was very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful evening, and greetings from Germany.”

“I loved the experience: a simple, cozy place with wonderful home-cooked food. It's clean, well organized and so cute, full of little details and lots of plants. We ordered some snacks; the fries and the cassava were nice and crispy, and the chicken was super crunchy and very tasty. The beer was ice-cold, I LOVED IT! Highly recommend!”

“You're in a family atmosphere and the service is excellent. Regina treats you like she's known you forever. Everything is spotless and fresh, and it's a pleasure to be here.”

“During our stay in Puerto Iguazú (Argentina), we decided to explore the flavors of Brazil after visiting the falls on the Brazilian side — and choosing Samambaia was the best decision! The owner was incredibly welcoming, and the food was delicious and plentiful, bringing back memories of the amazing meals we had on our trip to Brazil a few years ago. We also ordered caipirinhas, which were strong, refreshing and exactly what we needed!”

“A very pleasant place to go with friends, family or your partner. Delicious food at a good price, cold drinks, an air-conditioned indoor area and an outdoor area that sometimes has live music. The service is great and the staff are very kind and attentive. Highly recommend!”

“The food was fantastic. Everything fresh and homemade. If you didn't like something at the buffet, she was always happy to make something special for you. She was incredibly kind. We also had fresh passion fruit juice. Everything was delicious.”

“We arranged it a few days in advance and went as a group for dinner. They were very kind and helpful from the first WhatsApp message, truly looked after us with heart and made us feel at home. The food was very tasty and fresh. I definitely recommend it to anyone planning a group trip to Foz do Iguaçu.”

“Food just like mom's ❤️… cozy atmosphere”

“I'm Argentinian and every time I visit Foz I stop by for a cold beer and a snack. Everything is wonderful, great service.”

“Super family-friendly atmosphere and ice-cold beer!”

“A lovely lady and delicious food at a very affordable price! We arrived just before closing and were warmly welcomed, with the buffet restocked. Highly recommended!”

“The food is so good! You might think it's simple, but everything is so fresh and there's everything you need for a filling, delicious dinner! Also, the staff are so friendly and helpful. We felt so comfortable here!”

“We stayed around the corner from Samambaia on our trip to Foz do Iguaçu and came here for a quick takeaway dinner. The fried tilapia was amazing, perfectly battered and fried, not at all oily. They made us a mixed salad and accommodated my rusty Portuguese with patience. We came back the following night to dine in and had the grilled fish plate and fried tilapia again. The first time wasn't a fluke, and their service was super accommodating again. And everything was topped off with a caipirinha and some local live music. Thank you again.”

“No doubt the place is wonderful, everything clean and well kept, and the impeccable service made us come back again and again.”

“I went with my wife and our tour group from Santos. A restaurant with delicious food and great service! We're so grateful for everything, because they opened the restaurant on a Sunday especially for us.”

“Cozy atmosphere, wonderful food and even better service.”

“Absolutely delicious and authentic, and the friendliest service I've ever had. 10/10”

“The food is delicious, with a homemade touch everyone can enjoy. It feels like a family restaurant, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. The smiles were genuine and charming. I would definitely come back.”

“We found this restaurant by chance while walking around our hotel area and we're so glad we did. The service was incredible; we were treated with great kindness even though we don't speak Portuguese, and we felt at home. The caipirinhas were absolutely delicious! The food was amazing! Simple, but very, very tasty, which is exactly what we look for when eating out on our travels. This restaurant is like home cooking, not like some fancy restaurants that charge tourists outrageous prices. I recommend this place 100% if you're unsure where to eat. The lady who served us was the kindest, friendliest person of all. 10/10”

“Delicious home cooking at a very fair price, a tidy and clean place, and excellent service. We went one day and came back the next, we loved it!”

“Quick food, a beautiful place and very friendly staff. Recommended!”

“It's delicious and the people are incredibly friendly. I'd come back anytime.”

“We had a very, very good meal at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend.”

“This was our first meal in Brazil and we absolutely loved it. We were greeted with a lot of attention and care. The food was delicious and hearty! We got to try 5 different delicious soups with the buffet option for a very good price, perfect for rainy weather. The owner and her family were warm, welcoming and kind. We were even given a book of Buddhist wisdom for travelers, in Portuguese and English. We are definitely coming back to try new food.”

“Great food and good value. We were very well looked after; I recommend it to anyone who wants an authentic taste of Brazilian cooking!”

“A very pleasant place. Excellent service and food. All-you-can-eat buffet. And great value for money.”

“Highly recommended, welcoming atmosphere and delicious food.”

“The food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the service is very good.”

“I stayed 3 nights near Samambaia and had dinner here two nights in a row! The fried fish is delicious and the mixed salad was super fresh and tasty. The ladies who work here are lovely and very welcoming. I highly recommend everyone eat here if they get the chance!”

“Very good lunch, generous servings, excellent service from the ladies, a calm and very clean place.”