A restaurant in Gramado has been included in the list of the world's best restaurants in the 2026 Travellers' Choice awards
Located in the Hotel Valle D'Incanto, Osteria di Lucca has achieved 13th place globally in the fine dining category, consolidating its excellence with the concept of comfort food and authentic hospitality.
Gramado's gastronomy has just reached an unprecedented international level. Osteria di Lucca, located in the award-winning Hotel Valle D'Incanto complex, was elected the 13th best restaurant in the world and the 2nd best in Brazil in the fine dining category by the prestigious Travellers' Choice – Best of the Best 2026 award from TripAdvisor.
The award celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel, recognizing establishments that receive a large volume of positive reviews and opinions from the global community over 12 months. Of the 8 million profiles on the platform, less than 1% achieve this exclusive milestone. The restaurant from Rio Grande do Sul achieved this feat with a maximum rating of 5.0 stars, based on more than 1,500 reviews.
For businesswoman and founder Cris Endres, who runs the space alongside Fábio Noel, the achievement reflects the daily dedication of the entire team in providing memorable experiences:
“Being among the best in the world and achieving second place in Brazil is the crowning achievement of a dream built with much love and technical rigor. This award belongs to each employee who dedicates themselves wholeheartedly so that our customers can live an unforgettable experience. It is proof that our quest to unite the welcoming essence of the Gramado countryside with high-end Italian gastronomy is touching the hearts of people all over the world,” emphasizes Cris Endres.
Tradition, affection, and haute cuisine.
Opened in October 2023, Osteria di Lucca was inspired by a double tribute to "Menino Lucca" — a symbol of the boy of Italian origin passionate about cooking and who sees the world with magic — and to the historic medieval province of Lucca, in Tuscany. With rustic-sophisticated architecture, the ambiance aims for a romantic atmosphere with a fireplace and live music to set the mood for evenings in the Serra Gaúcha region.
Under the direction of chef Rodrigo Rauth, the restaurant's concept revolves around Italian Senses and comfort food. The menu combines contemporary techniques and premium imported ingredients with the richness of local ingredients from the Serra Gaúcha region. In addition to the à la carte menu, the restaurant recently launched its new eight-course tasting menu, created by the chef, which explores flavors from the sea, land, and undergrowth on select days by reservation.
Service
- Opening hours: Daily, from 8pm to 11pm (focused on dinner).
(The Tasting Menu operates on specific days and requires prior booking).
- Reservations and Information: Contact us by phone at (54) 3286-1777 or through the official website of Hotel Valle D'Incanto.