Santa Felicidade
An Italian food district founded by Italian immigrants in 1878, home to large Italian restaurants, wine shops and handicraft stores.
Santa Felicidade was founded by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and is now Curitiba's best-known food district. Large Italian restaurants line both sides of the main street, Avenida Manoel Ribas. The classic way to eat is rodízio-style service, where pasta, fried chicken, polenta and salad are served in rotation. Madalosso is said to be one of the largest restaurants in Latin America, able to seat thousands at once. Along the street you will also find wine shop outlets, wicker and handicraft stores, and Italian-style entrance gates. It is busiest at lunch and on weekends. The district is about 8 km from the city centre, and city sightseeing buses pass through.
Opening hours
Restaurants mostly 11:00–15:00 and 19:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Barigui Park
- Tingui Park & Ukrainian Memorial
- Panoramic Tower
- German Woods
- Free University of the Environment
- Paraná Museum
- Largo da Ordem Historic Center
- Bosque do Papa (Polish Memorial)