Must-see restaurants in São Paulo State

  • Pinati

    São Paulo

    What once was an old-timer's kosher haunt catering to Sampa's orthodox Jewish community remains such today, but son Alon has stepped up the family's game…

  • Pão de Queijo Haddock Lobo

    São Paulo

    Pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) is one of the country's culinary pride and joys. Do as Brazilians do and pop in to this well-regarded take-away…

  • Festival della Pasta

    São Paulo State

    Chef Carmelo Flaviano takes diners on a carbohydrate-fueled trip through Italy at this pasta powerhouse, one of the few fabulous, good-value restaurants…

  • Bráz Elettrica

    São Paulo

    Part of the exceptional Bráz chain, the informal Elettrica outlet of its pizza empire takes a different approach, spearheaded by Anthony Falco of Brooklyn…

  • Delí Garage

    São Paulo

    Near the entrance to Beco do Batman, this artisanal bakery from well-honed breadmaker Fernanda Valdívia makes for a perfect morning pitstop. You'll find…

  • Rocha

    São Paulo State

    The excellent locally made Rocha-brand sorvete (ice cream) and picolês (popsicles) arrive in flavors such as milho verde (sweet corn), coco quemado (burnt…

  • Vila Butantan

    São Paulo

    What started out as a food truck parking lot in 2015 has exploded into a full-on gastronomy- and design-focused shipping container city. The food trucks…

  • Bar da Zilda

    São Paulo State

    Just steps off Paranapiacaba's cinematic railroad track–spanning steel bridge (c 1899), this is the liveliest spot in town. It has a fun-filled patio, a…

  • A Queijaria

    São Paulo

    It's easy to tire of Brazil's uneventful cheese, but this revelatory cheesemonger – a Sampa first – works with small-production artisanal and farmstead…

  • Rong He

    São Paulo

    A Liberdade institution and the city's best Chinese. First and foremost, expect surly service; second to that, the gyoza (pan-fried Japanese dumplings)…

  • Famiglia Mancini

    São Paulo

    On charming and romantic Rua Avanhandava – a leafy, almost European-feeling side street in Centro – this traditional trattoria is one of the city's most…

  • Congolinária

    São Paulo

    One of São Paulo's more interesting vegan choices, this simple Sumaré shack – which shares space with in-the-know vinyl record shop and bar Fatiado Discos…

  • Ici Brasserie

    São Paulo

    This modern Jardins brasserie is a good-time, casual spot for well-done classics such as steak frites, boeuf bourguignon and other French staples. It has…

  • Zena Caffé

    São Paulo

    Despite his mug everywhere, including TV (Brazil's version of Hell's Kitchen), chef Carlos Bertolazzi remains a humble, immediately likable dude’s dude…

  • Vento Haregano

    São Paulo

    São Paulo has a churrascaria (all-you-can-eat steakhouse) for all budgets. While Vento Haregano is certainly not cheap, it strikes a great balance between…

  • Lá da Venda

    São Paulo

    Heloisa Bacellar, who honed her pastry skills in France, runs this adorable kitschy homewares shop–restaurant-bakery. Excellent Brazilian comfort food …

  • Town Sandwich Co

    São Paulo

    This hotshot sandwicheria has been scooping up awards for the city's best sandwich joint since opening in 2015. These juicy concoctions tend towards an…

  • Ramona

    São Paulo

    This República hot spot was one of the first to give Paulistanos a reason to venture into Centro at night. The legitimately retro space, fueled by a…

  • Martín Fierro

    São Paulo

    There are exceptions, of course, but most Brazilians eat their meat churrascaria-style, but if you're looking for a fat and juicy hunk of perfectly…

  • Mercearia São Pedro

    São Paulo

    This independently minded boteco (neighborhood bar) is slammed at night, when packs of sexy bohemians swill properly chilled bottled beer with fresh…

  • Veggie Raw Burger N Bar

    São Paulo

    Tucked away in a deep lane off Rua Augusta, this hipster veg burger delight was spawned from the opposite: a highly successful traditional burger joint in…

  • Emporio São Pedro

    São Paulo State

    On endlessly charming Viela das Lavadeiras, this perennially popular Italo-Brazilian choice is the domain of charismatic chef Gui Manoel, who often…

  • Z Deli

    São Paulo

    Servers can barely maneuver within this tiny deli that has capitalized on the city's odd combination of storied Jewish history but lack of the food that…

  • Bullguer

    São Paulo

    Modeled after New York City's vehemently popular Shake Shack, Bullguer does excellent made-to-order burgers and great crinkly fries that taste a lot…

  • Holy Burger

    São Paulo

    This fun burger joint owned by a gastronomy public relations veteran is a solid downtown stop for juicy burgers. The R$19 cheeseburger is a steal, but the…

  • Amadeus

    São Paulo

    Brazilian seafood isn't the first thing to come to mind due to São Paulo's inland location, but Chef Bella Masano's classic, family-run seafooder does an…

  • Casa do Sabor AMMA

    São Paulo

    AMMA's sustainably-sourced, organic and milk-free chocolate is probably Brazil's best. Sample popular flavors such as sea salt, coffee and Gula Merah …

  • Esfiharia Effendi

    São Paulo

    Started by refugees fleeing the Armenian genocide in 1973, this downright divey classic slings some of the city's best esfihas – open-faced or triangular…

  • Panela Velha

    São Paulo State

    Considered the best option in town, this trim, tiny, spotless little place specializes in simple but expertly prepared local seafood. Expect fish stews…

  • Banana Verde

    São Paulo

    One of Sampa's most popular and best vegetarian restaurants. A daily-changing salad buffet is offered (okra with vinaigrette is perennially popular) along…

  • Meats

    São Paulo

    Denver Bronco–obsessed Paulo Yoller is the city's tattooed Beastie Boy of burgers and often regarded as Sampa's most creative grillman. Our go-to is the…

  • Kanazawa

    São Paulo

    Pop into this Japanese convenience store in Liberdade for tasty sakura moti (sweets made from red kidney bean paste, rice and cherry blossom leaves). They…

  • Casa Mathilde

    São Paulo

    Induce a sugar coma with the traditional sweets of Portugal, laid out here in a dizzying and mouthwatering 15m-long display case.

  • Casa Santa Luzia

    São Paulo

    You'll find gourmet groceries and imported brands at São Paulo's most upscale supermarket.

  • Benjamin A Padaria

    São Paulo

    Once a magnificent one-off bakery run by a French-born Brazilian who started making bread when he was 13, billionaires bought the former Benjamin Abrahão…

  • Spot

    São Paulo

    Hidden behind the scrap and steel of Av Paulista skyscrapers, upscale diner Spot is the self-consciously sophisticated domain of celebrities, hip gays,…

  • Casarão

    São Paulo State

    Everybody's favorite restaurant in Iporanga and the only one in town serving substantial meals at dinner time. Popular choices include escondidinhos –…

  • Chefs Especiais Café

    São Paulo

    Cheap eats for a good cause, this 'Special Chefs Cafe' was created to provide autonomy and workplace integration for Brazilians with Down syndrome,…

  • Frevo

    São Paulo

    A São Paulo institution and no doubt the most humble meal you can get on uppity Rua Oscar Freire, Frevo specializes in simple Middle Eastern-influenced…

  • Taquería La Sabrosa

    São Paulo

    An authentic taqueria would once be rarer than a chupacabra sighting in São Paulo! But this colorful Mexican-Brazilian operation churns out tacos,…

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