Among many waterfront restaurants in Costa da Lagoa, I found the Lagoa Bonita, a good place to have a drink with friends or just relax and watch life passing by. The menu has the same dishes as the other local restaurants and similar price. It has outside tables on a wooden deck and also few tables inside.
Firstly I ordered a portion of fried shrimps and some drinks. Next I ordered a grilled mullet accompanied by rice, pirão, fries and shrimp sauce which took quite long to arrive in my table. The fish was fresh and tasty. The table service was good but some orders took long so maybe they are lacking enough staff.
In overall it was a delicious meal in a lovely place. Nothing really special but a different place to try if you are visiting Costa da Lagoa.

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Address: Costa da Lagoa, 177 ponto 17 - Lagoa da Conceição
Phone: 48- 3335 3009

Opening hours: 11h ~ 17:30h
Credit cards: Diners | Mastercard | Visa

It´s Italian Trattoria do Guto features some of the best Italian food I have had in Florianópolis. The dishes have a distinguished flavor, cooking experience that chef GUTO has learned in US California restaurant kitchens. Situated on city centre, it is one of my favorite restaurants in Florianópolis. Me and my wife decided to celebrate a special occasion in this lovely place.

For stater we ordered drinks, salmon salad and some beef scallops. The salad had a special dressing - I believe based on balsamic vinegar - and generous pieces of shredded salmon.

Time for pasta and looking at the menu it can be quite difficult to decide what to order among so many interesting options. I decided for Tortellini ai Funghi - a kind of ring-shaped pasta with white sauce, mushroom and herbs - which was amazingly tasty. A pasta dish can serve two but my wife preferred to have spaghetti bolognese.

The restaurant has a delightful ambiance. At night the place is dim lit and all the tables candle-lit, thus making a romantic dining setting. The decoration has lots of rustic and old objects on the walls and ceiling giving a sense of friendly intimacy.
The table service is professional. A very polite waiter served us and despite his short experience in the house, he was able to provide good recommendations.
About pricing, I felt it is inexpensive considering the quality of the meal, table service and ambiance. I spent around R$120 and there was left over food which I ordered a takeout — they’d boxed it to go. A couple normally would spend half of that price and eat quite well.
Highly recommended restaurant to dine out with your partner, celebrate with close friends or family.
It´s Italian Trattoria do Guto can also be found on Ingleses.

Address 1: Avenida Hercilio Luz, 1169 - Centro
Phone: 48 - 3224 0974

Address 2: Estrad. Dom João Becker, 1211 Ingleses
Phone: 48 - 3269 3333

Opening hours: 11h~14:30 - 18:30~last customer
Credit cards: Diners | Mastercard | Visa
Website: www.itsitalian.com.br

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This Saturday, summer has ended. The average temperatures were the hottest in many years. From now the new season autumn will cool it down but we still can expected some hot days during the next month.

Situated in the nice location of Sambaqui, Restinga Recanto is a traditional seafood restaurant, noticeable for its decoration with dolls in the front.
They serve traditional dishes found in most seafood restaurants: fish prepared in many ways, shrimp in pumpkin, oysters and other seafood combinations.
The interior is rustic and widely decorated with local culture symbols. Built in a hill top, there is a good balcony with views to the northern bay waters. At night it is especially enchanting, with the lights of the continent shining in the background. Down the hill there is also a restaurant pier for incoming boats and waterside tables.

The table service is informal, without professional training, but the servers are quite friendly and willing to assist you.
I have tried the fish Linguado (common sole), the freshest one according to the waiter, and for accompaniment dishes rice, pirão, saute potatoes and salad. Unfortunately the food wasn’t as good as I expected: the fish missing flavour and regular side dishes. I spent over a R$100 and felt that the meal wasn’t worth it.

In overall Restinga is a nice looking and well located house with regular food, but a bit overpriced in the cost benefit analysis. Good place if you just want to have a drink - perhaps a beer - tasting local seafood appetizers with friends. Particularly at night, the scenery can provide good moments with your partner.

Address: Rodovia Rafael da Rocha Pires, 2759 - Sambaqui
Phone: 48 - 3235 2093
Opening hours: 10h ~ 0 ( Monday closed )
Credit cards: Diners | Mastercard | Visa
Website: www.restingarestaurante.com.br

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Recently a series of properties demolitions have been carried out by Floram, a municipal entity responsible for inspecting and executing environment protection laws in the city. The properties were built illegally in permanent preservation areas.
The most recent one happened in Sambaqui, where a property was built right on the beach and only 5 metres from the sea. The owner was notified, received a fine and will have to recover the damaged area.
That is good news for people who care of the local environment and are worried about the fast and disorganized real state development in the region.