Curitiba's food scene reflects its immigrant heritage. Santa Felicidade, the Italian quarter in the western suburbs, is the place for long, abundant meals of pasta, polenta, and grilled meats — the portions here are legendary. The city centre and the Batel neighbourhood have more varied options, including Japanese restaurants (Curitiba has a large Japanese-Brazilian community), contemporary Brazilian cooking, and the regional barreado stew that is Paraná's contribution to national cuisine.