A Taste of São Paulo
My personal view of a gourmet adventure in São Paulo.
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Excellent Choice: A 'must go' for a gourmet experience. Do not miss. |
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My Picks: A balanced combination of food, price, service, and ambiance |
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Smart Choice: A very good relation price/quality. A bang for your buck. |
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Expensive Choice: Very good but very expensive. Be prepared. |
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Popular: but still waiting for a visit and a review |
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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 |
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Elegant.
Folha de Uva
| Rua Bela Cintra, 1435 |
3062-2564 |
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Halim
| Rua Doutor Rafael de Barros, 56 |
3884-8502 |
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Simple and traditional place, very popular inside the Arab colony.
Tenda do Nilo
| Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, 638 |
3885-0460 |
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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 |
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The best meat in town.
Bassi
| Rua Treze de Maio, 668 |
3288-7045 |
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Nice Argentinian cuts made Brazilian style
El Tranvia
| Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 903 |
36648313 |
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Barbecue Uruguayan style
Fogo de Chão
| Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 538 |
5505-0791 |
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The best rodízio in town.
North Grill
| Rua Frei Caneca, 569 - 3rd floor |
3472-2038 |
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Argentinian beef well grilled and a good wine list at a reasonable price.
Sujinho
| Avenida da Consolação, 2063 |
3231-5487 [Delivery: 3231-5207] |
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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 |
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Nice environment with good meat choices which includes the Japanese Kobe beef from wagyu cattle. A great wine list.
Brazilian
For an overview of Brazilian food in São Paulo, see the NYT article
"In São Paulo, Brazilian Cuisine Is Back on the Table".
Bananeira
| Rua Marechal Hastinfilo de Moura, 417 |
3502-4635 |
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Brasil a Gosto
| Rua Professor Azevedo do Amaral, 70 |
3086-3565 |
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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 technique. Do not miss the desert.
Dalva e Dito
| Rua Padre João Manoel, 1115 |
3064-6183 |
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From the same owner of D.O.M. serves a expensive PF ("prato feito", made dish) a combination of every-day traditional food served together in a single plate.
Mocotó
| Avenida Nossa Senhora do Loreto, 1100 |
2951-3056 |
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Breakfast
Braverie
| Rua Joaquim Antunes, 48 |
3816-5911 |
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Nice buffet
La Table O & Co.
| Rua Bela Cintra, 2023 |
3088-9008 |
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A light breakfast in a nice environment in the backyard by the garden
Pan et Chocolat
A large variety of French pâtisserie. A great choice for a reasonable price.
Pâtisserie Douce France
| Alameda Jaú, 554 |
3262–3542 |
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Different French croissants in a French pâtisserie
Rôti
| Rua Lisboa, 191 |
3082-7904 |
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Nice breakfast. Brunch on Sunday
Chinese
Aska
| Rua Galvão Bueno, 466 |
3277-9682 |
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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 |
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| Rua Padre Chico, 190 |
3675-2270 |
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Try the pork and cabbage in hot misso sauce.
Ton Hoi
| Av. Prof. Francisco Morato, 1484 |
3721-3268 |
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Great for seafood and Peking duck (upon reservation)
Contemporary Cuisine
D.O.M.
| Rua Barão de Capanema, 549 |
3088-0761 |
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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 |
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Collective tables. Reservation is essential. Gourmet experience.
Mani
| Rua Joaquim Antunes, 210 |
3085-4148 |
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Sal Gastrononomia
| Rua Minas Gerais, 350 |
3088-0761 |
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Small, peculiar restaurant associated to an art gallery. Very hard to find (the entrance is in the back). Deserves a visit.
Tête à Tête
Feijoada
Baby Beef Rubaiyat
See above
Beth Cozinha de Estar
| Rua Pedroso Alvarenga, 1061 |
3073-0354 |
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Dona Felicidade
Feijoada da Bia
| Rua Lopes Chaves, 105 |
3663-0433 |
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Pé Pra Fora
| Av. Pompéia, 2517 |
3672-4154 |
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Pirajá
| Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 64 |
3815-6881 |
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Pompéia Bar
| Av. Dr. Augusto de Miranda, 712 |
3872-1769 |
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French
Allez, Allez!
| Rua Wisard, 288 |
3032-3325 |
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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
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 |
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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
| Rua Conselheiro Brotero, 332 |
3824-9208 |
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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
A small and cozy bistrô with a creative chef. Do not miss the Côte du Bouef a Provençale and the profiterole.
Kaa
| Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek, 279 |
3045-0043 |
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French-Italian by Pascal Valero
Lola Bistro
| Rua Purpurina, 38 |
3812-3009 |
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Bar à vin. Place for a petit comitê.
La Tartine
| Rua Fernando de Albuquerque, 267 |
3259-2090 |
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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 |
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Unpretentious bistrô chain. Nice wine list and wines by the glass.
Parigi
| Rua Amauri, 275 |
3167-1575 |
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Italian
Aguzzo Café e Cuccina
| Rua Simão Álvares, 325 |
3883-7363 |
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Small and calm Italian restaurant.
Due Cuochi Cucina
| Rua Manuel Guedes, 93 |
3078-8092 |
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One of the best restaurants in town. Do not miss.
Il Fornaio d´Itália
| Rua Manuel Guedes, 160 |
3079-2473 |
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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 |
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Modern Italian cuisine in an elegant ambient.
Massimo
| Alameda Santos, 1826 |
3284-0311 |
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Used to be the best restaurant in the country.
Osteria Pasquale
| Rua Amália de Noronha, 167 |
3081-0333 |
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Simple and cult pasta restaurant with nice Italian appetizers ("antipasto") to start.
Piselli
| Rua Padre João Manoel, 1253 |
3081-6043 |
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Busy place with an experienced crew.
Rosmarino
| Rua Henrique Monteiro, 44 |
3819-3897 |
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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 |
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Tappo Trattoria
| Rua da Consolação, 2.967 |
3063-4864 |
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Taormina
| Alameda Itu, 251 |
3253-6276 |
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Very simple Sicilian restaurant
Vecchio Torino
| Rua Tavares Cabral, 119 |
3816-0592 |
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Giuseppe La Rosa e Manuela Medeiros receive in their "home"
Japanese
Aizomê
| Alameda Fernão Cardim, 39 |
3251-5157 |
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Japanese cuisine associated with a french technique. Good menus.
Aska
| Rua Galvão Bueno, 466 |
3277-9682 |
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Japanese lamen. Try the chashu men with pork and the guioza.
Kinoshita
| Rua Jacques Felix, 405 |
3849-6940 |
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Kappo cuisine from the chef Tsuyoshi Murakami
Miyabi
| Rua São Carlos do Pinhal, 241 (Shopping Top Center) |
3289-4708 |
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Very traditional Japanese taste: you will feel yourself in Tokyo. Go for the menu (omakasê).
Shin-Zushi
| Rua Afonso de Freitas, 169 |
3889-8700 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Pizza
Primo Basilico
| Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 1864 |
3082-8027 |
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Veridiana
| Rua Dona Veridiana, 661 |
3120-5050 |
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A great environment for a pizza.
Portuguese
Antiquarius
| Alameda Lorena, 1884 |
3082-3015 |
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A Bela Sintra
| Rua Bela Cintra, 2325 |
3091-0740 |
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Casa Portuguesa
| Rua Cunha Gago, 656 |
3819-1987 |
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Seafood
Pilico
| Rua Diogo Moreira, 296 |
3814-2283 |
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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 |
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Spanish
Arturito
| Rua Arthur de Azevedo, 542 |
3063-4951 |
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Don Curro
| Rua Alves Guimarães, 230 |
3062-4712 |
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Eñe
| Rua Dr. Mario Ferraz, 213 |
3816-4333 |
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Toro
| Rua Joaquim Antunes, 224 |
3085-8485 |
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Thai
Thai Gardens
| Avenida Nove de Julho, 5.871 |
3073-1507 |
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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 |
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Wine Bar
Le Tire-Bouchon
| Rua Barão de Tatuí, 285 |
3822-0515 |
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Vinea Store
| Rua Manuel da Nóbrega, 1014 |
3059-5200 |
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Vino!
| Rua Professor Tamandaré Toledo, 51 |
3078-6442 |
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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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http://vejasaopaulo.abril.com.br/revista/vejasp/edicoes/2037/m0145006.html
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Pastifíco Pissani
| Alameda Franca, 1413 |
3081-6847 |
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| Rua Doutor Melo Alves, 205 |
3086-4774 |
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| Rua João Moura, 976 |
3083-5991 |
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