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A Taste of São Paulo

My personal view of a gourmet adventure in São Paulo.

 

PICK Excellent Choice: A 'must go' for a gourmet experience. Do not miss.
led-blue My Picks: A balanced combination of food, price, service, and ambiance
TIP Smart Choice: A very good relation price/quality. A bang for your buck.
tag-green Expensive Choice: Very good but very expensive. Be prepared.
group Popular: but still waiting for a visit and a review
person Recommend by a Gourmet: but still waiting for a visit and a review

Restaurants

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Arabic

Arábia

home Rua Haddock Lobo, 1397 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3064-4776 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Elegant.

Folha de Uva group

home Rua Bela Cintra, 1435 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3062-2564 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Halim TIP

home Rua Doutor Rafael de Barros, 56 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3884-8502 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Simple and traditional place, very popular inside the Arab colony.

Tenda do Nilo PICK

home Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 638 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3885-0460 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Very small and informal place. The lightest Arabic food you could imagine. Great raw kibbe and falafel.

Barbecue

Baby Beef Rubaiyat PICK tag-green led-blue

home Alameda Santos, 86 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3141-1188 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

The best meat in town.

Bassi

home Rua Treze de Maio, 668 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3288-7045 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Nice Argentinian cuts made Brazilian style

El Tranvia (BF)

home Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 903 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 36648313 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Barbecue Uruguayan style

Fogo de Chão

home Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 538 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 5505-0791 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

The best rodízio in town.

North Grill TIP

home Rua Frei Caneca, 569 - 3rd floor TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3472-2038 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Argentinian beef well grilled and a good wine list at a reasonable price.

Sujinho TIP

home Avenida da Consolação, 2063 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3231-5487 [Delivery: 3231-5207] TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Very simple place at a incredible price. Try the linguiça, the chicken and the T-bone.

Varanda Grill

home Rua General Mena Barreto, 793 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3887-8870 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Nice environment with good meat choices which includes the Japanese Kobe beef from wagyu cattle. A great wine list.

Brazilian

Bananeira group

home Rua Marechal Hastinfilo de Moura, 417 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3502-4635 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Brasil a Gosto PICK

home Rua Professor Azevedo do Amaral, 70 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3086-3565 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Good Brazilian restaurant are not so ease to find as we could suppose. This is a rare combination of pleasant environment, excellent service and great cuisine. Ana Luiza Trajano does a great job combining original recipes with a refined techinique. Do not miss the desert.

Breakfast

Braverie group

home Rua Joaquim Antunes, 48 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3816-5911 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Nice buffet

La Table O & Co.

home Rua Bela Cintra, 2023 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3088-9008 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A light breakfast in a nice environment in the backyard by the garden

Pan et Chocolat PICK

home Rua Canário, 1301 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A large variety of French pâtisserie. A great choice for a reasonable price.

Pâtisserie Douce France

home Alameda Jaú, 554 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3262–3542 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Different French croissants in a French pâtisserie

Rôti TIP

home Rua Lisboa, 191 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3082-7904 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Nice breakfast. Brunch on Sunday

Chinese

Aska TIP person

home Rua Galvão Bueno, 466 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3277-9682 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Lamen is the speciality of this inexpensive restaurant. Try the chashu men with pork and the guioza. The tsukemen is served in two bowls: one with cold lamen and the other hot broth. Jun Sakamoto recommends.

Hi Pin Shan

home Rua Doutor Ivo Define Frasca, 99 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3849-1191 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Try the pork and cabbage in hot misso sauce.

Ton Hoi

home Av. Prof. Francisco Morato, 1484 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3721-3268 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Great for seafood and Peking duck (upon reservation)

Contemporary Cuisine

D.O.M. PICK tag-green

home Rua Barão de Capanema, 549 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3088-0761 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Among the best restaurants in the world. Tasting menus from US$ 110.00 to US$ 160.00.

From the Galley group

home Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 761 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3073-0928 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Collective tables. Reservation is essential. Gourmet experience.

Mani group

home Rua Joaquim Antunes, 210 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3085-4148 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Sal Gastrononomia led-blue

home Rua Minas Gerais, 350 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3088-0761 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Small, peculiar restaurant associated to an art gallery. Very hard to find (the entrance is in the back). Deserves a visit.

Tête à Tête group

home Rua Bahia, 480 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3825-6312 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Feijoada

Baby Beef Rubaiyat

Ver acima,

Beth Cozinha de Estar group

home Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 1061 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3073-0354 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Feijoada da Bia group (BF)

home Rua Lopes Chaves, 105 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3663-0433 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Pé Pra Fora group (BF)

home Av. Pompéia, 2517 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3672-4154 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Pirajá group

home Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 64 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3815-6881 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Pompéia Bar group (BF)

home Av. Dr. Augusto de Miranda, 712 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3872-1769 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

French

Allez, Allez! led-blue

home Rua Wisard, 288 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3032-3325 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A bistrô in a neighborhood wiht a lively nightlife (Vila Madalena) run by young and promising chef. Do not miss the Cassoulet on Saturdays and the Moule Frite.

La Brasserie Erick Jacquin PICK tag-green

home Rua Bahia, 683 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3826-5409 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

One of the most prestigious chefs in São Paulo, the “Maître Cuisinier de France” Erick Jacquin offers menus that changes every three months.

La Casserole led-blue

home Largo do Arouche, 346 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3331-6283 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Traditional French restaurant with a traditional French cuisine. Located in a square at the old downtown has a view to a nice flower market. Try the Bouillabaisse, Coq au Vin, Canard à l'Orange, Boeuf Bourguignon, Blanquette de Veau or the Filet au Poivre.

Chez Victor Brasserie (BF)

home Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 332 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3824-9208 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

It is a great surprise to find such a nice restaurant in this neighborhood. From the same owner of the Unique hotel, it provide resources for his charity initiatives.

Ici Bistrô PICK led-blue

home Rua Pará, 36 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3257-4064 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A small and cozy bistrô with a creative chef. Do not miss the Côte du Bouef a Provençale and the profiterole.

Lola Bistro

home Rua Purpurina, 38 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3812-3009 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Bar à vin. Place for a petit comitê.

La Tartine TIP

home Rua Fernando de Albuquerque, 267 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3259-2090 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Very simple and tasty. Go for a Quiche Lorraine and a Salad or for the Moroccan Couscous on Fridays.

Le Vin Bistro TIP

home Alameda Tietê, 184 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3081-3924 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Unpretentious bistrô chain. Nice wine list and wines by the glass.

Parigi group

home Rua Amauri, 275 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3167-1575 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Italian

Aguzzo Café e Cuccina

home Rua Simão Álvares, 325 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3883-7363 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Small and calm Italian restaurant.

Due Cuochi Cucina PICK

home Rua Manuel Guedes, 93 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3078-8092 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

One of the best restaurants in town. Do not miss.

Il Fornaio d´Itália TIP

home Rua Manuel Guedes, 160 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3079-2473 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

From Vito Simone to Marcello and Letícia Pesce the homemade Italian cooking and informal style remains the same.

Gero

home Rua Haddock Lobo, 1629 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3064-0005 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Modern Italian cuisine in an elegant ambient.

Massimo

home Alameda Santos, 1826 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3284-0311 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Used to be the best restaurant in the country.

Osteria Pasquale TIP

home Rua Amália de Noronha, 167 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3081-0333 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Simple and cult pasta restaurant with nice Italian appetizers ("antipasto") to start.

Piselli

home Rua Padre João Manoel, 1253 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3081-6043 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Busy place with an experienced crew.

Rosmarino led-blue

home Rua Henrique Monteiro, 44 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3819-3897 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

The owners' dedication and expertise on food and wine, together with the nice environment of backyard's garden make this place a fantastic choice for a pleasant dinner.

Supra group

home Rua Araçari, 260 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3071-1818 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Tappo Trattoria

home Rua da Consolação, 2.967 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3063-4864 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Taormina

home Alameda Itu, 251 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3253-6276 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Very simple Sicilian restaurant

Vecchio Torino

home Rua Tavares Cabral, 119 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3816-0592 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Giuseppe La Rosa e Manuela Medeiros receive in their "home"

Japanese

Aizomê tag-green

home Alameda Fernão Cardim, 39 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3251-5157 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Japanese cuisine associated with a french technique. Good menus.

Aska person

home Rua Galvão Bueno, 466 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3277-9682 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Japanese lamen. Try the chashu men with pork and the guioza.

Kinoshita group

home Rua Jacques Felix, 405 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3849-6940 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Kappo cuisine from the chef Tsuyoshi Murakami

Miyabi

home Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, 241 (Shopping Top Center) TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3289-4708 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Very traditional Japanese taste: you will feel yourself in Tokyo. Go for the menu (omakasê).

Shin-Zushi PICK led-blue tag-green

home Rua Afonso de Freitas, 169 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3889-8700 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Traditional Japanese cuisine. Seat by the sushi bar and be delighted with the inspired sushiman Edson Riyoiti Yamashita who spent several years cooking in Tokyo's suburb (Kawasaki). Do not miss the hot dishes like the yellowtail cooked in a elegant broth with turnip. Definitely Mr. Yamashita has a magic touch!

Sushiguen

home Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 2367 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3289-5566 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A 30+ years old Japanese restaurant run by Mitsuaki Shimizu who makes the best tirashizushi in town. Try also the great fried oysters and the anago sushi.

Tempura Ten

home Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 2050, Loja. 23 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 9622-3582 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Hidden place inside a closed gallery: look for number 23. This is the best tempura you will ever try. Reservation is essential since they server just 18 people per night in their single table plus counter restaurant.

Jewish

Ak Delicatessen group

home Rua Mato Grosso, 450 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3231-4497 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Pizza

Primo Basilico group

home Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 1864 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3082-8027 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Veridiana (BF)

home Rua Dona Veridiana, 661 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3120-5050 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A great environment for a pizza.

Portuguese

Antiquarius PICK tag-green

home Alameda Lorena, 1884 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3082-3015 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

A Bela Sintra group

home Rua Bela Cintra, 2325 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3091-0740 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Seafood

Pilico TIP

home Rua Diogo Moreira, 296 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3814-2283 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Very unusual place. A family house without a single sign. It is ease to see the customers helping themselves. Great seafood. Try the lobster moqueca. Make a reservation.

Porto Rubaiyat

home Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 1142 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3077-1111 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Spanish

Don Curro

home Rua Alves Guimarães, 230 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3062-4712 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Eñe group

home Rua Dr. Mario Ferraz, 213 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3816-4333 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Toro group

home Rua Joaquim Antunes, 224 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=phone.gif 3085-8485 TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=webpage.gif TWikiPreferences?rev=2;filename=getmap.gif

Thai

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