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Restaurante Marrua, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Marrua Hotel, Bonito, Mato Grasso do Sul, Brazil
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Memorable is the best word to describe our dining experience at Restaurante Marruá in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Set inside the upscale Marruá Hotel, the restaurant gets high marks for the quality of their kitchen and inspired cuisine from the talented Chef Sylvio Eduardo Trujillo. Attractive surroundings and attentive, professional service complement the inspired Contemporary and Regional cuisine from this gastronomic kitchen.


Marruá Hotel

We had a marvelous dinner at Restaurante Marruá during our stay in Bonito, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil on March 20, 2019. Executive Chef Sylvio Eduardo Trujillo is the talent in the kitchen who honed his culinary skills at top restaurants in São Paulo, Brazil before making Bonito his home 13 years ago. While Bonito is a much more relaxed, laid-back city than the sophisticated metropolis of São Paulo, Chef Sylvio Eduardo Trujillo maintains the same level of high quality and inspired cuisine at Restaurante Marruá.

Sesame Crusted Salmon - Chef Sylvio Trujillo
Sesame Crusted Salmon

Chef Sylvio Eduardo Trujillo began our dining experience with a visually stunning first course with his creation of sesame crusted salmon presented with wasabi cream artistically brushed on the plate, accompanied by grilled cherry tomatoes left on the vine and sautéed mushroom caps, and a small bowl of ginger soy dipping sauce. The combination of flavors on the palate worked beautifully and the salmon was well paired with a Chilean wine, Carmen Insigne, Chardonnay, 2017,D.O. Valle Central, Chile, 13% alcohol.

Chef Sylvio Trujillo - photo by Luxury Experience
Chef Sylvio Trujillo serving the seared salmon

Just when we thought it could not get any better, Chef Sylvio Eduardo brought out the maincourse of Pintado, a regional freshwater catfish, glazed with an orange vinaigrette, and garnished with chopped orange, sliced chili to add color and a bit of heat, finely sliced red onions, and cilantro. He nestled the fish on a bed of manioc (cassava), a typical ingredient of the region, that he had pureed, seasoned with crème Chantilly and parmesan cheese and grilled it to perfection for an unusually delicious blend of flavors. This course was a delicious marriage of style and taste, and the Carmen Insigne, Chardonnay, 2017, also worked well for the pairing wine for this course.

Freshwater Catfish (pintado) by Chef Sylvio Trujillo - Photo by Luxury Experience
Freshwater catfish (pintado)

For dessert, Chef Sylvio Eduardo worked his culinary magic to create an inspired dessert of varying layers of textures and tastes for a rewarding finish to an amazing dining experience at Restaurante Marruá. Presented in a wine goblet, he layered pastry cream with strawberries marinated in a blend of balsamic vinegar and honey which gave them a rich mouthfeel and added crispy meringues to add texture and a bit of sweetness. Crowned with whipped heavy cream mixed with honey and garnished with mint, the dessert was the crowning touch as a showcase for Chef Sylvio’s style. The dessert was paired with another wine from Chile, Morandé Late Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc 2015, D.O. Casablanca, Valle de Casablanca, Chile, 12% alcohol, which was delectable. Late Harvest wines are only produced when the conditions are optimal and 2015 was a phenomenal year.

Layered Dessert by Chef Sylvio Trujillo - photo by Luxury Experience
Dessert

A defining mark for any exceptional restaurant aside from the cuisine, is the service, and from start to finish, we were impressed with the attentive service from the professional staff as well as Chef Sylvio Eduardo Trujillo’s culinary style.

Dining at Restaruante Marrua in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil - photo by Luxury Experience
Dinner Guests – Cheers!

Restaurante Marruá is open daily for lunch and dinner.

To learn more about Restaurante Marruá and Marruá Hotel, please visit their website: www.marruahotel.com.br.

Chef Sylvio Trujillo, Debra C. Argen - photo by Luxury Experience
Debra C. Argen and Chef Sylvio Trujillo

You may also enjoy reading the Chefs’ Recipes section where Chef Sylvio EduardoTrujillo shares his recipes for in English and Portuguese for Salmon in a Sesame Crust and Grilled Brazilian Catfish with Mashed Cassava "a la Plancha" to entice your palate into experiencing the restaurant for yourself.

Marrua Hote & Restaruante Marrua - Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

Restaurante Marruá
Marruá Hotel
Rua Joana Sortof, 1173
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS)
CEP 79290-000
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (67) 3255-6262
WhatsApp: +55 (67) 99189-8264
Email: reservas@marruahotel.com.br
Website: www.marruahotel.com.br
Facebook: www.facebook.com/marruahotelbonito/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marruahotel/

Read more about our experiences in Brazil in the Pantanal and Bonito in the Destinations, Hotels and Resorts, Restaurants, Chefs’ Recipes, Gastronomy and Adventures sections.

 

VIDEOS:

 

o Watch Chef Sylvio Trujillo discussing the first course of Sesame Crusted Salmon – in Portuguese https://youtu.be/23Bg3trt5LY

o Watch Chef Sylvio Trujillo discussing the Pintado- in Portuguesehttps://youtu.be/b77ELV6n9bM

o Watch Chef Sylvio Trujillo discussing the incredible dessert – in Portuguesehttps://youtu.be/igVxwDtTRz0

o Luxury Experience interview with Chef SylvioEduardo Trujillo – in Portuguesehttps://youtu.be/VAcq2Uhhsrc

 

Important Travel Information:

Agência Ygarapé

We used Agência Ygarapé for expert and professional tour information and booking our adventures. The agency has been providing high-quality, attentive service for tours, packages, accommodations, and transport services and more for over 20+years, serving Bonito and the Pantanal region.

Please visit their site for more information (site is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish): www.ygarape.com.br.

Agência Ygarapé is open daily from 7:00 am until 9:00 pm (and until 10:00 pm during high season).

Agencia Ygarape - Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil

Agência Ygarapé
Rua Coronel Pilad Rebuá, 1853, Centro
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS)
CEP 79290-000
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (67)3255-1733
Cellular: +55 (67) 99213-7374
Skype: ygarapetour
Email: informacao@ygarape.com.br
Website: www.Ygarape.com.br
Facebook: www.facebook.com/agenciaygarape
Instagram: @agenciaygarape

Visit Brasil

For more information on Bonito and Pantanal, please visit: http://www.visitbrasil.com/en/destinos/bonito.html, http://www.visitbrasil.com/pt/destinos/bonito.html

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