Villas de Trancoso’s cuisine reflects a union of memory and an ever-evolving technique . Here, every dish is born from the meeting of Bahian tradition and contemporary freshness.
Working closely with ingredients from local fishers and producers, the menu renews in spontaneous cycles, while remaining faithful to a simple principle: cook with authenticity, and serve with soul.
The heart of the restaurant has a name and a story: Rosy, the cook who has been with the Villas since the very beginning. Her journey mirrors the hotel’s own evolution from a family kitchen to refined gastronomy, without ever losing affection or natural ease. Rosy masters the rare art of balancing the simple and the sophisticated. She improvises according to guests’ wishes, translates recipes from around the world using ingredients from the surrounding region, and preserves, in every preparation, the essence of Bahia… dendê, coconut, cashews, and the memory of dishes once made on a clay stove.
The dishes are stories of this place:
More than a restaurant, the Villas offers moments at the table that become lasting memories: private candlelit dinners in the garden, the unique Bahian Banquet experience, sunset cocktails, and light lunches at the hotel’s Beach Bar.
Day at the Villas begins at 8:00 a.m., with a complete, varied, and serene breakfast, setting the pace for the day. Coffee is brewed to order and served at the table, alongside seasonal tropical fruits and juices. At the buffet, you’ll find a variety of breads, cakes, and different treats prepared by hand right here at the hotel. For those looking for a lighter choice, there is an assortment of cereals, dried fruits, nuts, and cold cuts, as well as a fitness corner with vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options. Guests can also order à la carte, including warm dishes such as tapiocas and omelets.
The Bahian Banquet is an experience designed for those who want to gather with special people and dive into the flavors of the coast. Classics such as crab cakes (casquinha de siri), mixed moqueca, shrimp baked in pumpkin (camarão na moranga), and roasted fish are served, as Brazilian tradition has it, with white rice, farofa (toasted manioc flour*), pirão (cassava porridge), vinagrette, fresh salad, and all the spices you like. And to finish with Bahian sweetness, a selection of cocadas (coconut candy) for dessert. The result is an abundant, intense feast with the unmistakable spirit of Brazil. One that turns a meal into a celebration.
The restaurant and the hotel are two expressions of the same essence and, therefore, the flavors of Villas de Trancoso can be enjoyed in the most inspiring settings. We invite our guests to experience their dinners in intimate, private atmospheres, in some of the hotel’s most special spaces, such as in the heart of the garden or surrounded by the sound of the sea. Please contact our team in advance to reserve your multisensory dining experience.
