From April 3–5, Locanda della Mimosa and Locanda Bela Vista invite families to celebrate Easter in Petrópolis with chef-crafted menus and an egg hunt.
Locanda della Mimosa: history and flavor in Petrópolis
Locanda della Mimosa, nestled in the mountains of Petrópolis, has put together a special Easter program for families from April 3 to 5, 2026. Stays require a minimum of two nights and include breakfast and afternoon tea. The Easter lunch menu is priced separately.
A benchmark of hospitality and gastronomy in the Serra Fluminense region, the inn occupies a historic manor house surrounded by Atlantic Forest. In 2021, TripAdvisor named it one of the best guesthouses in the world with the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best award.
Chef Gerard Granja’s Easter menu
The restaurant is led by chef Gerard Granja, whose kitchen produces breads, pastas, and sauces entirely in-house. The Easter menu features carefully curated starters, mains, and desserts.
Starters
- Easter tartlet with ricotta, spinach, egg yolk, and gorgonzola sauce — R$ 59
- Heart of palm salad with shrimp
- Parmesan basket with seafood — R$ 82
Main courses
- Cheese ravioli with truffle sauce — R$ 119
- Shrimp risotto with asparagus — R$ 139
- Grilled sea bass with Sicilian lemon risotto — R$ 169
- Oven-baked salt cod with roasted potatoes — R$ 209
Desserts
- Chocolate gelato
- Chocolate duet
- Dulce de leche brûlée with lemongrass ice cream — R$ 46
For the little ones, a playful Easter egg hunt brings an extra layer of joy to the holiday, turning the weekend into a true family celebration.
The goal is to offer a special long weekend at one of the Serra’s most iconic addresses — combining fine dining, leisure, and a peaceful setting perfect for the holiday.
Locanda Bela Vista: historic charm in Itaipava
In Itaipava, Locanda Bela Vista also celebrates Easter with a family-friendly program from April 3 to 5, 2026. Founded in 1929, the inn has only seven suites and amenities including a pool, golf course, tennis court, equestrian facilities, an orchard, and hiking trails.
Set in a historic manor surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, the property blends exclusivity with the warm hospitality of the Locanda Group. Its restaurant, open to the public daily, presents a special menu highlighting fresh, house-made ingredients.
Starters
- White fish ceviche with charred tangerine and tiger’s milk — R$ 69
- Potato gnocchi stuffed with salt cod in sun-dried tomato sauce — R$ 72
Main courses
- Chef’s Salt Cod in herb crust with seasonal vegetables — R$ 205
- Buffalo mozzarella rosette with basil pomodoro sauce — R$ 119
- Grilled salmon with orange-honey glaze, black rice, and confit mushrooms — R$ 118
Desserts
- Locanda gelato — R$ 29
- Pastel de nata with cinnamon syrup — R$ 39
An Easter egg hunt for children rounds out the program, turning the mountainside retreat into a memorable family escape.
Event Info
- Locanda della Mimosa — Alameda das Mimosas, 30, Vale Florido, Petrópolis, RJ
- Easter period: April 3–5, 2026
- Minimum 2-night stay — includes breakfast and afternoon tea
- Phone: +55 (24) 2233-5405
- WhatsApp: +55 (24) 99318-5417
- Email: locanda@locanda.com.br
- Instagram: @locandaoficial
- Locanda Bela Vista — Rua Joaquim Agante Moço, 157, Itaipava, Petrópolis, RJ — ZIP: 25740-010
- Easter period: April 3–5, 2026 — minimum 2-night stay
- Phone: +55 (24) 2233-5405
- WhatsApp: +55 (24) 99305-2444
- Email: belavista@locanda.com.br
- Website: locanda.com.br
- Instagram: @locandaoficial
