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. Famiglia Mancini

    $$$$ | Bela Vista/Bixiga

    This busy little cantina is well-loved for both its cuisine as well as its location on an unforgettable restaurant-lined strip of Rua Avanhandava, where you may find yourself admiring the cobblestones on the street as you wait for a table. The menu has many terrific pasta options, such as the cannelloni with palm hearts and a four-cheese sauce.

    Rua Avanhandava 81, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01306–001, Brazil
    11-3256–4320

    Known For

    • Generous dishes that serve two
    • Incredible buffet with cheeses, olives, sausages, and much more
    • Traditional family-style Italian decor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted, Credit cards accepted
  • 2. 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
  • 3. La Casserole

    $$$ | Centro

    Facing a little Centro flower market, this romantic Parisian-style bistro has been around for five decades and has witnessed more than its share of wedding proposals. Surrounded by wood-paneled walls decorated with art that nods at famous French artists, you can dine on such delights as gigot d'agneau aux soissons (roast leg of lamb in its own juices, served with white beans), canard à l'orange (roast duck in an orange sauce), and cherry strudel.

    Largo do Arouche 346, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01219–019, Brazil
    11-3331–6283

    Known For

    • French favorites like foie gras
    • Cozy atmosphere
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Credit cards accepted
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