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. Bráz

    $$$ | Moema

    This restaurant's name comes from one of the most traditional Italian neighborhoods in São Paulo, and no one argues that Bráz doesn't have the right. Each of the nearly 20 varieties of pies is delicious, from the traditional margherita to the house specialty, pizza Bráz, with tomato sauce, zucchini, and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

    Rua Graúna 125, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04514–000, Brazil
    11-5561–1736

    Known For

    • Pizzas with medium thickness and high, bubbly crusts
    • Good chopp (draft beer)
    • Traditional and specialized pizzas, including Castelões, with mozzarella and its exclusive calabresa

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
  • 2. Veridiana

    $$$$ | Higienópolis

    Owner Roberto Loscalzo transformed a 1903 mansion into a remarkable dining space; expansive yet intimate, grandiose yet welcoming. At one end of the room chefs pull Napoli-style pizzas from the three mouths of a two-story brick oven that looms over diners like a cathedral organ.

    Rua Dona Veridiana 661, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01238–010, Brazil
    11-3120–5050

    Known For

    • Napoli in Beirut (goat cheese and za'atar)
    • Napoli in Brasile (sun-dried meat and Catupiry, a creamy Brazilian cheese)
    • Sister branches in the Jardins and Perdizes neighborhoods

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, 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
  • 4. Oficina de Pizzas

    $$$ | Vila Madalena

    This restaurant looks like something Spanish architect Gaudí might have designed had he spent his later years in the tropics, but the pizzas couldn't be more Italian and straightforward. Try a pie with mozzarella and toasted garlic.

    Rua Purpurina 507/517, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05435–030, Brazil
    11-3816–3749

    Known For

    • Excellent wine menu
    • Special rotating dishes on Thursday, including fettuccine al pesto and bruschetta napolitana
    • Pizza-making courses

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
  • 5. Pizzaria Camelo

    $$ | Jardins

    Though it's neither fancy nor beautiful, Pizzaria Camelo has kept paulistanos enthralled for ages with its many thin-crust pies. The chopp (draft beer) is great, too.

    Rua Pamplona 1873, São Paulo, São Paulo, 01405-002, Brazil
    11-3887–8764

    Known For

    • Long wait on Sunday
    • Dessert pizzas
    • Thin crusts on a long list of pizzas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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