Is Poco Tapas Curitiba worth it? Prices, menu and our honest experience in 2026
Is Poco Tapas Curitiba worth it? We visited in October 2026, during the Bom Gourmet Festival, to experience the restaurant’s molecular gastronomy up close. In this guide, you’ll find our firsthand experience, the dishes we ordered, prices, drinks, location, tips and what to consider before booking.
Poco Tapas Curitiba: quick overview
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Av. Vicente Machado, 2855, Seminário, Curitiba |
| Bom Gourmet Festival 2026 menu | R$ 124 per person |
| Regular tasting menu | R$ 245 per person (price advertised in October 2026) |
| Our bill | R$ 453,20 for three people, including service |
Quick questions
How much does Poco Tapas Curitiba cost? In October 2026, the Bom Gourmet Festival menu cost R$ 124 per person, while the regular tasting menu was advertised at R$ 245.
How much did you spend? Our bill came to R$ 453,20 for three people, including menus, extras and service.
Where is Poco Tapas located? Avenida Vicente Machado, 2855, store 02, Seminário neighborhood, Curitiba.
Do I need to make a reservation? Reservations are recommended, and you should wait for confirmation from the restaurant.
Is Poco Tapas open on Sundays? The published hours are Monday to Saturday, from 7 p.m.
What is Bafo do Dragão? It is a dessert with a vapor effect associated with the professional use of liquid nitrogen.
How many courses are included in the festival menu? Three: starter, main course and dessert.
Poco Tapas Curitiba: is it worth it?
Yes, especially if you enjoy discovering different flavors and textures. We visited in October 2026, during the Bom Gourmet Festival, and the main highlight was trying familiar dishes reinvented through molecular gastronomy. Avoid it if you’re simply looking for large portions at the lowest price: here, part of the cost goes toward the presentation and experience.
Our visit to Poco Tapas in October 2026
We visited the restaurant during the Bom Gourmet Festival. We ordered three promotional menus, tried starters, main courses and desserts, and also sampled molecular drinks. What stands out is that familiar dishes arrive in a completely different form: drinks become foam, ingredients take on spherical shapes, and even feijoada is reinterpreted. It’s the kind of dinner that gives everyone plenty to talk about at the table.
Where is Poco Tapas Curitiba located?
The address published by the restaurant is Avenida Vicente Machado, 2855, store 02, Seminário neighborhood, Curitiba (PR). The area is close to Batel. Check the updated address on the map before leaving, as older references to the restaurant still exist. See the location on Google Maps.
What is molecular gastronomy?
It is a culinary approach that uses knowledge of physics and chemistry to transform texture, shape and presentation. Instead of simply serving a caipirinha in a glass, for example, the restaurant may present it as a sphere. The fun lies in recognizing the flavor and discovering a new way to experience it. Not everything will appeal to everyone, which is precisely why it’s worth going with an open mind.
Bom Gourmet Festival Curitiba 2026: how it worked
In the October 2026 edition, Poco Tapas offered a three-course menu — starter, main course and dessert — for R$ 124 per person. The festival ran from October 2 to November 1, 2026. This menu is different from the regular ten-course tasting menu. See the Bom Gourmet Festival for other editions.
Clam Chowder: our starter
We chose the Clam Chowder, a North American-inspired soup made with smoked clams, celery, bacon and potatoes transformed into foam, accompanied by a crisp butter cracker. The dish helps explain the restaurant’s concept: a familiar recipe presented with unexpected textures. Be aware of shellfish allergies.
Molecular feijoada: tradition in a different form
The feijoada served at the festival included rice, beans, a fried egg, collard greens, pork crackling and a cube of solid cachaça to eat. It is a creative interpretation of a Brazilian dish. If you enjoy traditional feijoada, keep in mind that the idea here is to play with the presentation rather than recreate feijoada served in a dish.
BBQ Mignon: the main course we ordered
The BBQ Mignon combines seared beef tenderloin, a crisp cracker, mashed potatoes, fried onions and a whiskey BBQ sauce with powdered Coca-Cola. It is a blend of familiar elements and unusual techniques. The meat and mash provide a more traditional base, while the details add the molecular touch. If you avoid alcohol, check how the sauce is prepared.
Festival desserts: Orange Cake and Jack Daniel’s Pudding
The Orange Cake is described as featuring citrus syrup, white chocolate foam and strawberry molecular caviar. Another option listed was the Jack Daniel’s Pudding, with cotton candy and chocolate sauce. These desserts are designed to surprise through their presentation. Confirm the ingredients and availability when making your reservation.
Bafo do Dragão: an experience in itself
We also tried Bafo do Dragão, a dessert with a vapor effect associated with the use of liquid nitrogen. It is one of the best-known attractions of the restaurant’s molecular concept. Always follow the staff’s instructions and consume it only when advised to do so: liquid nitrogen requires professional handling.
Molecular drinks: Caipirinha, Strawberry with Nutella and Sonho de Valsa
The Molecular Caipirinha is a cachaça sphere with lemon powder and green sugar. Strawberry with Nutella is a non-alcoholic option featuring strawberry spherification and powdered Nutella. The Sonho de Valsa drink is prepared as an aerated foam in a siphon with CO₂. Don’t expect all these items to arrive in traditional glasses: they are small tastings that are part of the gastronomic experience.
Regular tasting menu: ten courses for R$ 245
Outside the festival, the restaurant advertises a tasting menu with eight savory dishes and two desserts, including Bafo do Dragão. The price advertised in October 2026 was R$ 245 per person. As the menu may change, check the official Poco Tapas menu before booking. The three-course festival menu is not equivalent to the full experience.
When to go and how to make a reservation
The restaurant advertises opening hours from Monday to Saturday, from 7 p.m. We recommend making a reservation in advance, especially during festival periods. Your request depends on confirmation from the restaurant. Check the official reservations page or Instagram @pocotapas.
Is it worth the price? Our assessment
The answer depends on your expectations. If you’re looking for a different kind of dinner, with discoveries, creative dishes and unexpected presentations, Poco Tapas is worth considering. If you want a conventional, filling and affordable meal, there are more suitable options. We recommend taking advantage of the festival for a first visit, or choosing the tasting menu when you want to devote the entire evening to the experience.
Common mistakes before visiting
Don’t confuse the promotional menu with the regular tasting menu. Don’t calculate your budget based solely on the advertised price: drinks and service may be charged separately. Confirm your reservation and the address. Inform the restaurant of allergies and dietary restrictions in advance. Don’t expect traditional-restaurant portion sizes at every stage. And if you drink alcohol, it’s best to return by rideshare.
How to get there and fit it into your trip
The restaurant is on Avenida Vicente Machado, in Seminário. If you’re staying in Curitiba, compare the distance from your hotel and consider taking a taxi or rideshare. If your trip also includes Rio de Janeiro, we have dedicated guides on getting around Rio and where to stay in Rio de Janeiro. These links are useful for another part of your trip, not for getting around Curitiba.
Actual prices: how much did we pay at Poco Tapas?
Our receipt shows three Bom Gourmet Festival menus, each costing R$ 124, for a total of R$ 372. Extras came to R$ 40, and service was R$ 41,20. The final bill was R$ 453,20, approximately R$ 151,07 per person.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Three festival menus | R$ 372,00 |
| Drinks and extras | R$ 40,00 |
| Service | R$ 41,20 |
| Total | R$ 453,20 |
Drinks menu: prices photographed in October 2026
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Sangria Espanhola | R$ 35 |
| Gin Tonic Flower | R$ 42 |
| Morangada | R$ 42 |
| Limonada de Morango | R$ 28 |
| Long-neck beer | R$ 18 |
| Special boosted beer | R$ 36 |
| Molecular drinks | R$ 10 |
Complete FAQ: frequently asked questions about Poco Tapas Curitiba
How much does Poco Tapas Curitiba cost?
In October 2026, the Bom Gourmet Festival menu cost R$ 124 per person, while the regular tasting menu was advertised at R$ 245.
How much did you spend?
Our bill came to R$ 453,20 for three people, including menus, extras and service.
Where is Poco Tapas located?
Avenida Vicente Machado, 2855, store 02, Seminário neighborhood, Curitiba.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Reservations are recommended, and you should wait for confirmation from the restaurant.
Is Poco Tapas open on Sundays?
The published hours are Monday to Saturday, from 7 p.m.
What is Bafo do Dragão?
It is a dessert with a vapor effect associated with the professional use of liquid nitrogen.
How many courses are included in the festival menu?
Three: starter, main course and dessert.
How many courses are in the regular tasting menu?
Ten: eight savory courses and two desserts.
Does the Clam Chowder contain seafood?
Yes, the description includes smoked clams.
Does the BBQ Mignon contain whiskey?
The sauce is described as a whiskey BBQ sauce with powdered Coca-Cola.
Is there a non-alcoholic molecular drink?
Yes, Strawberry with Nutella is listed as a non-alcoholic option on the photographed menu.
What is the restaurant’s Instagram?
The official profile listed is @pocotapas.
When does the October Bom Gourmet Festival end?
The 2026 edition runs until November 1.
Is the restaurant good for couples?
It can be an excellent choice for couples who enjoy creative dining experiences.
Can the prices change?
Yes. These prices were recorded in October 2026; confirm the current prices with the restaurant.
Poco Tapas Curitiba: what to consider before choosing the menu
When we come across a molecular gastronomy restaurant, it’s easy to be captivated by the images and forget the most important question: what kind of experience suits the way we travel? For us, the answer starts with the budget and the time available. During the festival, the set price lets you try three courses and get to know the concept without taking on the cost of the full tasting menu. The regular menu, meanwhile, is for anyone who wants to explore the techniques and presentations more deeply. They are two different experiences, and it wouldn’t be fair to compare them based only on the price per dish.
Another detail is the pace. In a restaurant like this, every course is part of the experience. It’s not simply a matter of arriving, ordering a dish and rushing off to your next commitment. The fun lies in observing the presentation, understanding the ingredient and talking about what you’ve just tasted. If your Curitiba itinerary is very tight, it may be better to set aside another evening to enjoy the restaurant at a relaxed pace.
How much does dinner cost for two, three or four people?
Using only the October 2026 festival menu price of R$ 124 as a reference, two people would spend R$ 248 before drinks and service; three would spend R$ 372; and four, R$ 496. Our final bill was higher because we ordered extras and paid a service charge. These calculations are not quotes for future reservations; they simply show why it’s worth leaving some room in your budget.
| People | Festival menus, excluding extras |
|---|---|
| 2 | R$ 248 |
| 3 | R$ 372 |
| 4 | R$ 496 |
What did we ask before recommending a dining experience?
When we share a travel experience, we try to separate what we observed from what the restaurant advertises. The bill is an objective record of what was charged. Ingredient descriptions come from the published menu. Whether it’s worth it, however, depends on each visitor’s preferences. This distinction helps you decide without falling into the trap of thinking that every place needs to appeal to everyone.
It’s also worth checking whether molecular drinks are sold individually, whether non-alcoholic options are available and which preparations can be adapted for dietary restrictions. The fact that a dish looks small in a photo doesn’t tell you everything about the sequence, just as an attractive presentation doesn’t guarantee that the flavor will be your favorite. That’s why we recommend choosing based on curiosity, not just visual impact.
How to plan a special evening at Poco Tapas
- Choose a date and check whether a food festival is taking place.
- Read the current menu and check the price per person.
- Contact the restaurant and wait for reservation confirmation.
- Inform the restaurant of any allergies, dietary restrictions and preferences before dinner.
- Plan your transportation to and from the restaurant, especially if you intend to drink alcohol.
- Leave room in your budget for drinks and service.
- Take your time and enjoy the sequence of presentations.
Links to organize your visit and other trips
The best place to start is the official Poco Tapas website, where you’ll find information about the restaurant. For updates, follow the restaurant’s Instagram. And if your trip includes other Brazilian destinations, keep exploring Viagens e Lugares: our Rio accommodation guide and transportation tips for Rio de Janeiro will help you plan another part of your itinerary.
Conclusion: should you add Poco Tapas to your itinerary?
If you’re looking for an unusual dining experience, Poco Tapas deserves a place on your list. Our October 2026 visit revealed a kitchen that plays with familiar recipes and unexpected presentations. Our advice is to plan for the full cost and book in advance.
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