São Paulo Restaurants

São Paulo's dynamic social scene centers on dining out, and among the 12,500-plus restaurants, most of the world's cuisines are covered. The most popular options include Portuguese, Japanese, Italian, French, and Lebanese; contemporary fusions are popular and plentiful. The city also offers a massive selection of pizza and hamburger joints with some world-class offerings. Most places don't require jacket and tie, but paulistanos tend to dress to European standards, so if you're going to pricey establishments, looking elegant is key.

On the domestic front the Brazilian churrascarias are a carnivore's dream, with their all-you-can-eat skewers of barbecued meats and impressive salad buffets. For in-between times, just about every bar offers a selection of grilled meats, sandwiches, and deep-fried favorites for casual grazing. On Wednesday and Saturday, head to a Brazilian restaurant for feijoada—the national dish of black beans and pork. Ask about the other traditional and regional Brazilian dishes as well.

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  • 1. Estadão Bar & Lanches

    $ | Centro

    Quests for quick, cheap, and good food should start near São Paulo's origins at this greasy spoon that's open 24 hours a day. Estadão's recipe for staying in business for more than four decades is its succulent pernil (roast pork) sandwich, a staple of the local street-food scene.

    Viaduto 9 de Julho 193, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01050–060, Brazil
    11-3257–7121

    Known For

    • Eclectic clientele
    • Cheap late-night eats
    • Generous portions

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 2. Frevo

    $ | Jardim Paulista

    Paulistanos of all types and ages flock to this luncheonette on the stylish Rua Oscar Freire for its beirute sandwiches, filled with ham and cheese, tuna, or chicken, and for its draft beer and fruit juices in flavors such as acerola (Antilles cherry), passion fruit, and papaya.

    Rua Oscar Freire 588, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    11-3082–3434

    Known For

    • Whimsical decor
    • Rabo de peixe (ice cold draft beer)
    • Capricho (ice cream with farofa and chocolate sauce)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 3. O Pedaço da Pizza

    $ | Bela Vista/Bixiga

    At one of São Paulo's few pizzerias where you can order by the slice, the options for toppings range from pepperoni and other traditional favorites to shimeji mushrooms, kale, and other innovative ingredients.

    Rua Augusta 1463, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01305–100, Brazil
    11-2619--8408

    Known For

    • Late-night 4 am closing times on Friday and Saturday
    • Dessert pizzas, like chocolate with strawberries, bananas, or coconut
    • Pizza by the slice
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