Tordesilhas (Alameda Tietê 489, Jardins São Paulo) – this restaurant makes an effort to offer dishes typically found in various Brazilian states (even far-flung ones in the Amazon). With dishes from all over the country, from the rich and hearty traditions of Minas Gerais and the spicy and exciting seafood of the northeast, to the […]
Terraço Itália (Av. Ipiranga 344 – 41st Floor, Center, São Paulo) – for those who wish to have dinner with a panoramic view of the city, this is a great choice. Located on one of the top floors of the Itália office tower in downtown São Paulo, Terraço attracts a mix of well-heeled locals and […]
Suri (Rua Mateus Grou 488, Pinheiros, São Paulo) – one would expect this type of restaurant in Miami but not in São Paulo: a Peruvian restaurant serving its signature dish: ceviche. That dish is made with fresh fish, cured with lemon or lime juice and served with chili peppers). Ceviche is considered one of the […]
Sarrasin (Shopping Vila Olímpia – Rua Olimpíadas, 360 – Vila Olímpia, São Paulo) –– located in a one of São Paulo’s quieter districts, Sarrasin is considered to be the crown jewel of the city’s French-inspired restaurants. It takes its name from the main ingredient of its galettes, a type of crêpe made with buckwheat or […]
La Nonna di Lucca (Rua Gaivota 687, Moema, São Paulo) – this is one of the city’s most popular Italian restaurants, located in the upscale Moema district. The décor is intimate and cozy, especially during winter. The main event on the menu is the spaghetti al formaggio, tossed at the table inside a massive wheel […]
Era Uma Vez um Chalézinho (Rua Itapimirum 11, Morumbi, São Paulo) – in Portuguese, the name of this charming place is “Once Upon a Time in a Little Chalet”. As the name suggests, this is a Swiss-inspired restaurant. With an interior designed to look like a quaint Swiss chalet, it’s a cheaper alternative to a […]
Spot (Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo 72, Bela Vista, São Paulo) — this trendy restaurant, only one block from Paulista Avenue, is always filled with actors, models, and other celebrities, making a table there one of the hottest tickets in town. While the ambience and design are certainly Spot’s main selling points, the food is more […]
Lagoon (Av. Borges de Medeiros 1424, Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro) – this unique dining spot occupies an area of 20,000 square meters and features a gastronomic center with four restaurants located in the veranda which unveils a view to the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon: Quadrifóglio, Giuseppe Grill Mar, Pax Delícia and Mauá. The San Remo […]
Kaà (Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 279, Vila Olimpia, São Paulo) – designed by a prominent local architect, this restaurant is ideal for diners in search of atmosphere. Kaà is a magnificent example of beautiful use of space. A surprising, lush, open-air atmosphere awaits behind a windowless white stucco facade. The main restaurant is a narrow […]
D.O.M. (549 Rua Barão de Capanema, Jardins, São Paulo) – since São Paulo is Brazil’s answer to New York, it’s no surprise that this metropolis would have its own version of the Four Seasons restaurant in Manhattan for the VIP set. D.O.M. has been ranked sixth in S. Pellegrino’s list of The World’s 50 Best […]