A Taste of São Paulo

My personal view of a gourmet adventure in São Paulo.

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

Restaurants

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Arabic

Arábia

Rua Haddock Lobo, 1397	3064-4776

Rua Haddock Lobo, 1397

3064-4776

Elegant.

Folha de Uva

Rua Bela Cintra, 1435	3062-2564

Rua Bela Cintra, 1435

3062-2564

Halim

Rua Doutor Rafael de Barros, 56	3884-8502

Rua Doutor Rafael de Barros, 56

3884-8502

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

Tenda do Nilo

Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 638	3885-0460

Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 638

3885-0460

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

Barbecue

Baby Beef Rubaiyat

Alameda Santos, 86	3141-1188

Alameda Santos, 86

3141-1188

The best meat in town.

Bassi

Rua Treze de Maio, 668	3288-7045

Rua Treze de Maio, 668

3288-7045

Nice Argentinian cuts made Brazilian style

El Tranvia (BF)

Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 903	36648313

Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 903

36648313

Barbecue Uruguayan style

Fogo de Chão

Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 538	5505-0791

Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 538

5505-0791

The best rodízio in town.

North Grill

Rua Frei Caneca, 569 - 3rd floor	3472-2038

Rua Frei Caneca, 569 - 3rd floor

3472-2038

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

Sujinho

Avenida da Consolação, 2063	3231-5487 [Delivery: 3231-5207]

Avenida da Consolação, 2063

3231-5487 [Delivery: 3231-5207]

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

Varanda Grill

Rua General Mena Barreto, 793	3887-8870

Rua General Mena Barreto, 793

3887-8870

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

Brazilian

Bananeira

Rua Marechal Hastinfilo de Moura, 417	3502-4635

Rua Marechal Hastinfilo de Moura, 417

3502-4635

Brasil a Gosto

Rua Professor Azevedo do Amaral, 70	3086-3565

Rua Professor Azevedo do Amaral, 70

3086-3565

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

Rua Joaquim Antunes, 48	3816-5911

Rua Joaquim Antunes, 48

3816-5911

Nice buffet

La Table O & Co.

Rua Bela Cintra, 2023	3088-9008

Rua Bela Cintra, 2023

3088-9008

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

Pan et Chocolat

Rua Canário, 1301

Rua Canário, 1301

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

Pâtisserie Douce France

Alameda Jaú, 554	3262–3542

Alameda Jaú, 554

3262–3542

Different French croissants in a French pâtisserie

Rôti

Rua Lisboa, 191	3082-7904

Rua Lisboa, 191

3082-7904

Nice breakfast. Brunch on Sunday

Chinese

Aska

Rua Galvão Bueno, 466	3277-9682

Rua Galvão Bueno, 466

3277-9682

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

Rua Doutor Ivo Define Frasca, 99	3849-1191

Rua Doutor Ivo Define Frasca, 99

3849-1191

Try the pork and cabbage in hot misso sauce.

Ton Hoi

Av. Prof. Francisco Morato, 1484	3721-3268

Av. Prof. Francisco Morato, 1484

3721-3268

Great for seafood and Peking duck (upon reservation)

Contemporary Cuisine

D.O.M.

Rua Barão de Capanema, 549	3088-0761

Rua Barão de Capanema, 549

3088-0761

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

From the Galley

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 761	3073-0928

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 761

3073-0928

Collective tables. Reservation is essential. Gourmet experience.

Mani

Rua Joaquim Antunes, 210	3085-4148

Rua Joaquim Antunes, 210

3085-4148

Sal Gastrononomia

Rua Minas Gerais, 350	3088-0761

Rua Minas Gerais, 350

3088-0761

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

Tête à Tête

Rua Bahia, 480	3825-6312

Rua Bahia, 480

3825-6312

Feijoada

Baby Beef Rubaiyat

Ver acima,

Beth Cozinha de Estar

Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 1061	3073-0354

Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 1061

3073-0354

Feijoada da Bia (BF)

Rua Lopes Chaves, 105	3663-0433

Rua Lopes Chaves, 105

3663-0433

Pé Pra Fora (BF)

Av. Pompéia, 2517	3672-4154

Av. Pompéia, 2517

3672-4154

Pirajá

Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 64	3815-6881

Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 64

3815-6881

Pompéia Bar (BF)

Av. Dr. Augusto de Miranda, 712	3872-1769

Av. Dr. Augusto de Miranda, 712

3872-1769

French

Allez, Allez!

Rua Wisard, 288	3032-3325

Rua Wisard, 288

3032-3325

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

Rua Bahia, 683	3826-5409

Rua Bahia, 683

3826-5409

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

Largo do Arouche, 346	3331-6283

Largo do Arouche, 346

3331-6283

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)

Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 332	3824-9208

Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 332

3824-9208

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

Rua Pará, 36	3257-4064

Rua Pará, 36

3257-4064

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

Lola Bistro

Rua Purpurina, 38	3812-3009

Rua Purpurina, 38

3812-3009

Bar à vin. Place for a petit comitê.

La Tartine

Rua Fernando de Albuquerque, 267	3259-2090

Rua Fernando de Albuquerque, 267

3259-2090

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

Le Vin Bistro

Alameda Tietê, 184	3081-3924

Alameda Tietê, 184

3081-3924

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

Parigi

Rua Amauri, 275	3167-1575

Rua Amauri, 275

3167-1575

Italian

Aguzzo Café e Cuccina

Rua Simão Álvares, 325	3883-7363

Rua Simão Álvares, 325

3883-7363

Small and calm Italian restaurant.

Due Cuochi Cucina

Rua Manuel Guedes, 93	3078-8092

Rua Manuel Guedes, 93

3078-8092

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

Il Fornaio d´Itália

Rua Manuel Guedes, 160	3079-2473

Rua Manuel Guedes, 160

3079-2473

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

Gero

Rua Haddock Lobo, 1629	3064-0005

Rua Haddock Lobo, 1629

3064-0005

Modern Italian cuisine in an elegant ambient.

Massimo

Alameda Santos, 1826	3284-0311

Alameda Santos, 1826

3284-0311

Used to be the best restaurant in the country.

Osteria Pasquale

Rua Amália de Noronha, 167	3081-0333

Rua Amália de Noronha, 167

3081-0333

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

Piselli

Rua Padre João Manoel, 1253	3081-6043

Rua Padre João Manoel, 1253

3081-6043

Busy place with an experienced crew.

Rosmarino

Rua Henrique Monteiro, 44	3819-3897

Rua Henrique Monteiro, 44

3819-3897

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

Rua Araçari, 260

3071-1818

Tappo Trattoria

Rua da Consolação, 2.967

3063-4864

Taormina

Alameda Itu, 251

3253-6276

Very simple Sicilian restaurant

Vecchio Torino

Rua Tavares Cabral, 119

3816-0592

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

Japanese

Aizomê

Alameda Fernão Cardim, 39

3251-5157

Japanese cuisine associated with a french technique. Good menus.

Aska

Rua Galvão Bueno, 466

3277-9682

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

Kinoshita

Rua Jacques Felix, 405

3849-6940

Kappo cuisine from the chef Tsuyoshi Murakami

Miyabi

Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, 241 (Shopping Top Center)

3289-4708

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

Shin-Zushi

Rua Afonso de Freitas, 169

3889-8700

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

Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 2367

3289-5566

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

Avenida Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 2050, Loja. 23

9622-3582

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

Rua Mato Grosso, 450

3231-4497

Pizza

Primo Basilico

Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 1864

3082-8027

Veridiana (BF)

Rua Dona Veridiana, 661

3120-5050

A great environment for a pizza.

Portuguese

Antiquarius

Alameda Lorena, 1884

3082-3015

A Bela Sintra

Rua Bela Cintra, 2325

3091-0740

Seafood

Pilico

Rua Diogo Moreira, 296

3814-2283

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

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 1142

3077-1111

Spanish

Don Curro

Rua Alves Guimarães, 230

3062-4712

Eñe

Rua Dr. Mario Ferraz, 213

3816-4333

Toro

Rua Joaquim Antunes, 224

3085-8485

Thai

Thai Gardens

Avenida Nove de Julho, 5.871

3073-1507

Brazil has a very small Thai community and their cuisine is a late achievement of São Paulo. This fancy and pretty authentic restaurant is one of the few examples.

Nam Thai

Rua Manoel Guedes, 444

3168-0662

Wine

Vino!

Rua Professor Tamandaré Toledo, 51

3078-6442

Born outside São Paulo (Curitiba), they brought a nice idea. You choose your own wine in the cellar, and you can drink it in a large shared table or move to the restaurant. The selection of appetizers (antipasti) are great. They share the kitchen with a very good nearby Italian restaurant.

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Various

Pastifíco Pissani

Alameda Franca, 1413

3081-6847

Barra Funda and Neighborhood

Some place to go close to the Campus of UNESP. For an overview map of the restaurant locations,

Arabic

Arabesco

Rua Homem de Melo, 494

3675-5462

Very simple and cheap family restaurant

Attallah

Rua Doutor Franco da Rocha, 637

3675-5462

Small restaurant on the first floor of rotisserie. Just lunch.

Barbecue

Fogão Gaúcho

Avenida Marques de São Vicente, 1767-B

3611-3008

Novilho de Prata

Avenida Marques de São Vicente, 1215

3619-5454

El Tranvia

Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 903

3664-8313

Brazilian

Barra Baiana

Rua Traipu, 156

3666-5565

The chef Vanilda de Moraes (Vanda) serves good baiana food with a poor service.

Fazendinha da Pompéia

Avenida Nicolas Boer, 120

3611-1114

Chinese

China Esmeralda

Rua Doutor Cândido Espinheira, 662

3862-7798

Very simple.

Hi Pin Shan

Rua Padre Chico, 190

3675-2270

A very good and traditional Chinese food from Shangai and Beijing. They have another unity at Vila Olímpia. Try the pork with cabbage in a spicy misso sauce.

Feijoada

Feijoada da Bia

Rua Lopes Chaves, 105

3663-0433

Pé Pra Fora

Av. Pompéia, 2517

3672-4154

Do not miss the very good appetizers

French

Bistrot da Praça

Praça Tomás Morus, 169

3675-2694

Blú Café & Bistrô

Rua Monte Alegre, 591

3675-2694

Menus and jazz

Chez Victor Brasserie (Next La Barre of Emmanuel Bassoleil)

Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 332

3824-9208

...Coq

Rua Tupi, 832

3661-4011

De La Paix

Rua Tupi, 844

3666-9841

Piccolo Bistrot

Rua Tucuna, 689

3872-1625

Regina Preta Bistrô

Rua João Ramalho, 766

3875-2550

From a rotisserie to a bistro run by the chef Regina Teixeira

German

Bier & Bier

Avenida Sumaré, 1293

3871-4677

Italian

Abruzzi

Rua Traipu, 145

3822-0074 / 2052

La Buca Romana

Praça Tomás Morus, 200

3864-8630

Don Carlini

Rua Monte Alegre, 835

3801-3750

Di Torino

Rua Doutor Homem de Melo, 380

3672-6454

Raimundo Firmino, former maitre of the old Fasano, runs this place for the last 30 years. Great pastas.

Japanese

Mori Sushi

Rua Melo Palheta, 284

3872-0976

Todai Garden

Rua Diana, 149/161

3803-8398

Professional Japanese with a cosmopolitan look.

Jewish

Mossó

Rua Tupi, 792

3666-8459

Pizzas

Babbo Giovanni

Rua Cardoso de Almeida, 407

3825-4336

Bendita Hora

Rua Wanderley, 795

3862-0622

Great pizza in a nice environment

Galpão da Pizza

Rua Doutor Augusto de Miranda, 1156

3672-4767

O Pedal

Rua Caraíbas, 1265

3873-1468

Rectangular pizzas sold by meter.

Veridiana

Rua Dona Veridiana, 661

3120-5050

Zi Tereza di Napoli

Avenida Sumaré, 700

3676-0808

Portuguese

Bacalhau, Vinho e Cia

Rua Barra Funda, 1067

3666-0381

Ristorante Empório Chiappetta

Rua Martim Francisco, 427

3826-3033

Seafood

Claudius Grill

Rua Cardoso de Almeida, 770

3871-5533

Great old restaurant with a Portuguese accent

Espaço Tambiú

Rua Diana, 381

3801-2793

Charming and run by the owners

Telha

Rua Doutor Franco da Rocha, 723

3864-6033

Like a food-by-weight restaurant you combine your own dish.

Various

Botequim Bar & Grill

Rua Caraíbas, 621

3673-2977

Dona Felicidade

Rua Tito, 21

3679-9129

Former owner of "Pé pra Fora"

Dulca Doceria

Rua Lopes Chaves, 134

Padaria Euroville

Rua Cotoxó, 901

3673-0046

Padaria Gran Fornalha

Avenida Dr. Abraão Ribeiro, 79

3392-3466

Pompéia Bar

Av. Dr. Augusto de Miranda, 712

3872-1769

Ponto Chic

Largo Padre Péricles, 139

3826-0500

Royal

Rua Lopes Chaves, 116

3666-5548

Spazio Siena

Rua Tupi, 428

3663-2264

Supermarket Natural da Terra - Hortifruti

Rua Rosa E Silva, 211

From 7:30 to 22:00.

Tanta Felicitá

Rua da Várzea, 418

3392-3001