In the food, São Paulo is over and there is no denying it. After all, there are numerous options of good restaurants, from haute cuisine to the most casual, from the classics to the new, have for all tastes. In fact, whenever I go to the Garoa Land I go to a gastronomic immersion. Therefore, in this post, we list a tour of restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods. In addition, read also:
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Restaurants in Sao Paulo by neighborhoods
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Whale Rooftop – Mediterranean
Led by businessmen Jair and Angelo Coser and partner Mara Santalla, the Rooftop Whale is on the fourth floor of the B32 building, the most sustainable building in Latin America. The menu consists of noble and fresh ingredients, such as good cuts of meat, seafood, fish, and many enters of ideas to divide. In addition, the desserts are also not left out and are delicious, like the mousse of the house prepared with three types of chocolates. Finally, the drink letter is signed by the Marco De La Rocha bartender, and the wine list contains more than 1200 bottles.
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Noma – asian
With lounge, balcony and rooftop, Noma is a new hit at Faria Lima by chefs Rafael Portes and Fernando Nagao. In the menu, creative and tasty dishes such as: noisy salmon belly niguiris with scallops, tuna in different textures, pieces of wagyu, black cod… In addition, the Asian offers executive menu during the week and an excellent menu of drinks.
End: Av. Faria Lima, 3400
Itaim
Banzeiro – Brazilian
Chef Felipe Schaedler, known for the Banzeiro de Manaus, has already won a loyal clientele for his São Paulo unit. The Amazonian climate is felt right at the entrance, with a canoe of truth sometimes making a bench. The walls of the hall are lined with stick to pique. Among the chief cars, for example, are the shrimp with tucupi and mushroom, astambaqui chop-owed chockro down with creamy baião and matrinxã baked on the banana leaf. Our first suggestion in the itinerary of restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods.
End: Rua Tabapuã, 830, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo. Tel.: 11 2501-4777/11 93235-7003
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Kosushi – Japanese
In a charming house, renovated and designed by the architect Arthur Casas, the restaurant has a beautiful environment with large straw chandeliers. The menu changes each season, with exclusive creations by chef and partner George Koshoji. So wait for a mix of classics, traditional and unusual.
End: R. Viradouro, 139 | Tel: 11 3167-7272
Parigi – French and Italian
The house of the Fasano Group offers dishes of traditional Italian and French cuisine, in an environment that rescues the atmosphere of the old bistros of Paris. Under the command of chef Eric Berland, the kitchen offers contemporary interpretations of classic recipes.
End: R. Amauri, 275. Tel: (11) 3167-1575
Tatá Sushi – Japanese
The Japanese restaurant located in Itaim is led by chef Leo Young, winner of the 3rd season of MasterChef. In addition to the great cost benefit, highlight the quality and freshness of fish! The environment is modern and elegant, with high ceiling and chandeliers resembling Japanese luminaires.
End: R. João Cachoeira, 278 | Tel: 11 3078- 2006
Tuy Bar Cocina – gastrobar
The friendly gastrobar in Itaim is on a charming corner. It has stripped-out air and modern architectural design, with high ceiling and sliding doors that facilitate natural ventilation. On the menu, a variety of snacks with Spanish footprint, such as huevos con jamón, duck croquetas, as well as seafood clique and cheese and meat pastries. The drinks are signed by renowned mixologist Zulu.
End: R. Jerome of Veiga, 163.
Gardens
Aizomê – Japanese
Authentic Japanese restaurant, led by chef and businesswoman Tel Shiraishi, who won the respect and admiration of the Japanese community of São Paulo. It makes an authorial and delicate gastronomy and also uses millennial techniques of Japanese cuisine. The Aizomê offers Omakasê menu for lunch and dinner, as well as à la carte options. The dishes are balanced between hot and cold recipes. Do not miss out on our list of restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods.
End: Alameda Fernão Cardim, 39| Tel: 11 2222-1176
Capanema – Mediterranean
The plants scattered around the façade and the monochrome concept welcome the Capanema, a Mediterranean restaurant in the Jardins, São Paulo. Recently, the house has the menu signed by the renowned chef Pedro Renófio, who has already passed the winners Evvai and Tanit. Treating gastronomic novelty in SP, of course we were in the Capanema and tried the tasty and well-presented seafood. With a configuration for 60 seats, the establishment has a sophisticated, cozy and intimate environment with a personalized and attentive service. If you are thinking of a lunch or dinner in São Paulo, you will not regret Capanema!
End: Rua Barão de Capanema 551, Jardins – São Paulo
Capim Santo – Brazilian
In a beautiful garden inside the Museu da Casa Brasileira, the new Capim Santo da chef Morena Leite is a great choice for those looking for a light and tropical food, in an environment that makes you forget to be in São Paulo. Among the dishes, guacamole with chips of Brazilian roots, tapioca churros with vatapá and cod in natas with sweet potato chips.
End: Avenida Faria Lima, 2705 – Museu da Casa Brasileira – Jardim Paulistano. Tel: 11 3032-2277 / Whatsapp: 11 98189-0082
Charco – haute cuisine
Located in an old house, the restaurant has an extremely cozy atmosphere and offers haute cuisine with a focus on the coal. Who runs the kitchen is the chef Tuca Mezzomo, which mixes in the menu meat, fish, seafood, vegetables and sausages made in the house. That is, everyone goes through processes involving fire in various techniques.
End: Peixoto Gomide Street, 1492.
Cos? – Italian
The Italian restaurant is run by the duo Leonardo Recalde and the chef Renato Carioni. It features authentic and simple Italian dishes, such as the al Gamberi risotto and the pupunha raviole. The atmosphere is relaxed, with two floors and, of course, a super cozy balcony. That is, uncomplicated Italian food of quality, without a doubt, in a charming environment.
End: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1589 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo – SP
Fiaschetteria del Capitale – Italian
Younger brother of Il Capitale, the house is another venture of the Italian businessman Gianluca Perino and the São Paulo chef Ricardo Dicamargo. The restaurant offers authentic cuisine from the Bota country, with classic handmade pasta. With capacity for 25 people, the environment is small but intimate and welcoming.
End: Rua Barão de Capanema, 214.
Kuro – Japanese
Certainly a haute cuisine experience in the Gardens. With a more intimate proposal, the restaurant is small, and has a counter with capacity for only eight people. That is, you can follow closely all the meticulous work of sushimen. The executive chef, the Catalan Gerard Barberan, alongside sushiman Henry Miyano, execute the menu with mastery, and serve only the omakase, the 16-step Japanese tasting menu. In fact, reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by Instagram!
End: Rua Padre João Emanuel, 712, Cerqueira César.
Loup – seafood
With a pleasant and wooded atmosphere, one of our listed restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods, has classic dishes and meals to share from various places in the world, with contemporary rereading. Highlight for Tartar Thai and the seafood risotto.
End: Rua Dr. Mário Ferraz, 528 – Jardim Paulistano. Tel: 11 3078-1089 3078-0484
Luce – Italian
Opened in 2020, in the bustling Oscar Freire, the restaurant of modern Italian gastronomy is a real success, with great environments; lounge, bar and also balcony. On the menu, Luce offers delicious options directly from Italy, such as burrata and lasagna bites. In addition, also highlight the gnocchi and banoffee, served as dessert.
End: Rua Oscar Freire, 45
Murakami – Japanese
Under the command of the award-winning chef Tsuyoshi Murakami, the restaurant has a counter for only 12 people and serves only the omakase menu, the Japanese tasting, with five stages and two desserts. It works in an à la carte shape at lunch, however, for dinner it is necessary to book one of the two available times: 19h and 21:30h. The menu is completely based on real Japanese cuisine, with soft and different ingredients at each meal.
End: Alameda Lorena, 1186 – Jardim Paulista – São Paulo Tel: (11) 30648868
Piccini Cucina – Italian
Opened in April of this year, it is led by Samuel Rodrigues, with 11 years of experience in the Fasano Group. The menu is prepared by chef Denis Orsi. It walks through all regions of the country and offers typical dishes such as meat carpaccio, polenta to the linguiça ragu. The masses are certainly prominent, as, déco and Spaghettis, as well as risottos. The facade with stone cladding, windows and arch-shaped doors is very charming. In addition, the balcony is inviting and full of suspended plants, inspired by the ancient typically Tuscan taverns. In fact, a restaurant that transports you to small Italian towns, both in the environment and in food.
End: R. Vitorius Fasano, 49.
Pipo – Brazilian
The house of chef Felipe Bronze, in the gardens of the Museum of Image and Som (MIS), is in fact a success. The execution of the dishes continues to be done with mastery by the duo of chefs Henrique Ide and Rafaela Dossi. In addition, the technique and power of fire are always reinforced by them, a unique feature of Bronze. In the menu, snacks such as Guioza de Cogumelo, pastas such as the Lasagna de Costela, and desserts as the “best pudding of all”.
End: Av. Europe, 158 – Jardim Europa – Jardins, São Paulo – SP. Tel: (11) 3530-1760
Piselli – Italian
From the restaurateur Juscelino Pereira, an Italian house has classic recipes and inspiration from Northern Italy, in the region of Piedmont. On the menu, dishes such as sorten risotto, made with squid, shrimp, octopus and fresh tomato sauce. There are also delicious fresh pasta, meat, fish and seafood.
End: Rua Padre João Manuel, 1.253 | Tel: 11 3081-6043
Roi Mediterranée – Mediterranean
With Rio DNA, the French restaurant is in the luxurious CJ Shops, and is designed by the entrepreneur Leonardo Rezende (member of the successful 14zero group). The inspiration is the south of France. The house is very airy and has a romantic atmosphere, full of flowers. In addition, the menu of Mediterranean French cuisine is wide, with a mixture of sophisticated and simpler dishes. A place that unites pleasant atmosphere, great service and delicious food.
End: Rua Haddock Lobo, 1626 | Tel: 11 4040-7622
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Huto – Japanese
The starred restaurant led by Fabio Yoshinobu Honda, since 2007, with small and intimate atmosphere, offers a la carte menu and also tasting. The Huto gives you the option of sitting on the counter and following the preparations of the sushimans, which even show the fresh fish served. The omakase menu has 3 types in which the chef prepares according to the available on the day and with his creativity. I tasted the tastiest fish like horse mackerel, salmon belly, bluefin toro and, of course, amazing dishes. In addition, great desserts are served in the dishes that caught my attention.
End: Av Jandira, 677
Paradise
Shin Zushi – Japanese
The most traditional Japanese restaurant in São Paulo was founded 40 years ago. Today it is in the second generation, under the command of brothers Ken and Nobu Mizumoto. In a relaxed atmosphere, Japanese haute cuisine with emphasis on the menu Omakase of very high quality, with fine cuts and certainly the best fish of the day.
End: R. Afonso de Freitas, 169 | Tel: 11 3889-8725
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Animus – high gastronomy
The elegant restaurant of young chef Giovanna Grossi has a sophisticated atmosphere, and at the same time cozy. Of contemporary Brazilian cuisine, it offers à la carte dishes and also a tasting menu. The portions, tailored, make a real tour of the chef’s cuisine, which has lived in several countries. In addition, the environment is very bright and airy. It has large floor-to-ceiling windows, and open kitchen.
End: Vupabussu Street, 347
Evvai – haute cuisine
Certainly one of the best restaurants in São Paulo! No wonder they have already won several awards, among them being in the 14th position of the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America. With only a tasting menu, the atmosphere is extremely pleasant, while the service is very friendly and agile. The creative chef Luiz Fillipe Souza does a surprising job in the kitchen, in a menu that mixes Italian influences with Brazilian gastronomic products and culture.
End: Rua Joaquim Antunes, 108
The fire
The newest restaurant of the award-winning Peruvian chef Renzo Garibaldi. This is the chef’s most casual and affordable house, international reference in dry aged meats and preparations with fire. The elegant architectural design has an industrial style, and refers to the headquarters of New York firefighters. On the menu, specialties such as dry aged, chorizo and ancho with classic accompaniments, as well as sandwiches, snacks and lighter suggestions.
End: Rua dos Pinheiros 808
Nelita – Italian
Opened in early 2021, Nelita is commanded by the young and competent chef Tassia Magalhães. It makes an Italian authorial and contemporary cuisine. The restaurant is in a nice two-story house, all renovated, in the region called Baixo Pinheiros. The environment is warm, modern and sophisticated at the same time. Meanwhile, the menu is divided into four parts: To eat with your hands, Entrances, Main (Pastas, Vegetables, Laughter, Fish, Meat) and finally, Desserts. Therefore, it pleases all palates and surprises us with every bite. Certainly a highlight in this list of restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods.
End: Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 330| Tel: 11 3798-9827
Jun Sakamoto – Japanese
The renowned restaurant named after the chef has a Michelin star. Chef Jun gained fame for the masteria with which he performs his creations and also for the quality of the raw material used. Rice, for example, is imported from a California farm. It is boiled in a specific iron pot, brought directly from Japan. In fact, one of the most disputed experiences is the preparation of Omakasê, that is, the 16-step tasting menu, directly on the counter. Another must-see of our tour of restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods.
End: R. Lisbon 55| Tel: 11 3088 6019
NB Steak – meat
In fact, a great tip for those who enjoy a good meat! On the menu, the stars are the more than ten noble courts, such as brisket and the newcomer by the little sting. To accompany, various salads and trimmings. In fact, NB Steak has already taken the title of Best Rodízio four times by Veja SP. Also noteworthy is the pudding, which is among the best in the city. In addition, the service is friendly and the hall, very wide.
End: Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 816 | Tel: 3078-0999
Republic of the Republic
Casa do Porco – Brazilian/high gastronomy
Considered the best restaurant in Brazil by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Casa do Porco presents haute cuisine in a relaxed and democratic atmosphere. On top of that, it has extreme agile and above all, organized service. The star of the menu is certainly the pig. Therefore, it offers delights such as papada sushi and the guava panceta. However, the novelty is the great vegetarian menu. It has most of the inputs collected at the site of the couple Rueda, in São José do Rio Pardo, in the interior of the city. That is, it certainly had to be on our tour of restaurants in São Paulo by neighborhoods.
End: R. Araújo, 124 – Republic
Merenda da Cidade – Brazilian
The cafeteria of the chefs of Casa do Porco, Janaína and Jefferson Rueda, offers full meals daily for only R$40. Salad, main course, dessert and juice included, with inputs from Sítio Rueda. Fill the menu dishes, for example: Facing the São Paulo, steak in the roé, strogonofe, Bolognese pasta… In addition, the City Lunch House has vegan options, sandwiches and special night menu.
End: Rua Epitácio Pessoa 98
Vila Conceição
By Koji – Japanese
Led by chef Koji Yokomizo, this is the fourth house of the group, and has a more intimate footprint, with 50 seats available and a more contemporary environment. On the menu, noble and fresh fish. In addition, Koji brings authentic Japanese recipes with contemporary touches. In fact, the restaurant has an extensive letter of sake, in addition to the new drinks, classics and authorship.
End: Escobar Ortiz Street, 726.
Vila Medeiros
Mocotó – sertão
From the renowned jury chef of MasterChef, Rodrigo Oliveira, has the proposal of offering simple and affective dishes but with innovative and, of course, incredible touches. You can not fail to try the little dadinhos de tapioca, a recipe created by the chef but obviously there are the classics as well as, for example, turrets, sun meat, baião de dois and moqueca. In addition, Mocotó has delicious desserts such as tapioca pudding, the Basque pie of romeu and julieta and the different poplet of mango and clove lemon. Certainly, a necessary experience.
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La Serena – Italian
At JK Iguatemi, the restaurant offers cuisine from the South of Italy, and has an elegant and timeless decoration, with beautiful environments, two environments, open kitchen, lots of light and two bars. We even forget that we are in a mall. On the menu, creative and refreshing dishes, as well as a crui in the bar with several fresh options.
End: Shopping JK Iguatemi, Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041
By Renata Araújo and Duda Vétere.
Photos: Renata Araújo, Disclosure.
