Eating in São Paulo

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The beautiful old city

The beautiful old city

São Paulo Downtown

São Paulo Downtown

From the top

From the top

Skye Bar

Rock, roll and taste

Rock, roll and taste

Ramona

A fan of football? Come and join us!

A fan of football? Come and join us!

São Cristóvão

São Cristóvão

São Paulo Downtown

The beautiful old city

São Paulo Downtown

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São Paulo downtown is a (slightly decadent) gorgeous part of the city, full of history and amazing architecture. It's mainly friendly on the weekends, but locals also walk around for shopping and everyday activities. The famous stock activity and big financial decisions also happen there. Read more ›

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Benedito Calixto Market

Where to have a great saturday

Benedito Calixto Market

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The Benedito Calixto square is just another normal place on weekdays, but turns into one of São Paulo's coolest spots on saturdays. Locals go to the market held there looking for all sorts of items - especially antiques. Plus, the square surrounding is full of places where you can have great food, shop for trendy items and check out art galleries Read more ›

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Ritz

By Maria Claudia

hipster crowd & great food

Ritz

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For years and years this has been a cult place for locals to eat simple and delicious dishes as well as to meet famous writers/actors/cultural personalities. Margarita and caipirinhas are specially great and go well with a portion of "bolinhos de arroz" (rice cakes) while you wait to be seated. Read more ›

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Empanadas Bar

Argentina and Brazil in harmony

Empanadas Bar

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A traditional place that lasts for more than 30 years, it's one of the bohemian favourites when it comes to good food, cold drinks and sports matches. Empanada is highly popular in Argentina, also very common in Chile, but it has, actually, Arab roots. Read more ›

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São Cristóvão

A fan of football? Come and join us!

São Cristóvão

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São Cristovão is the name of a famous soccer team from Rio de Janeiro - so the bar is all decorated according to the theme. Always busy for happy hours, it has a mixed public with one thing in common: the passion for football. Read more ›

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Vila Madalena

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Hippie chic

Vila Madalena

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Once the biggest hippie neighbourhood in São Paulo, today welcomes people from all tribes. The streets named by cute names such as flowers and beautiful feelings make us visit its past, but the diversity of shops showing young creators mixed with well known designers connect us to contemporary times. Read more ›

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Skye Bar

From the top

Skye Bar

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If you like creative architecture, sky bars and wanna take a look at São Paulo from above, that's where you find it all. Skye Bar is situated at the top of Unique Hotel, one of the most expensive and beautiful hotels in the city. Read more ›

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Ramona

Rock, roll and taste

Ramona

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It's absolutely cool! A rock n' roll restaurant with a great atmosphere, good food, delicious cocktails and a well selected playlist. The owners are music lovers with a great taste for the classics and ready to make you enjoy your experience at any cost. It's also one of the few places in town where you can have late dinner. Read more ›

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Frida & Mina

Ice cream and coffee? Yes, they match.

Frida & Mina

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Captivating ambience. Nice stop for walkers and bikers of all ages to try the weekly flavours, chosen according to the season. Everything is natural, including the cones, which one can see being prepared through the huge glass window beside the counter. Read more ›

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City Market

São Paulo for the eyes, mind and stomach

City Market

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Fruits and vegetables you've probably never heard of, some of the best snacks in the country to go with a cold beer and tents' owners who have been working there everyday since before many of us were born. Summing up, those are the main reasons why the São Paulo city market gets so crowded (especially on weekends) of locals and tourists Read more ›

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Exquisito!

A latin flavor

Exquisito!

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If Brazil is not enough, you can get an extra latin feeling here. Focused on Latin America influences, it offers a warm atmosphere and a good selection of food and drinks inspired by several countries and cultures. Read more ›

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Parque do Ibirapuera

One day is not enough

Parque do Ibirapuera

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Not only the major urban park in São Paulo, it's a cultural complex. It has a large area for leisure, running, skating and walking, as well a museums, the Biennale Pavilion and an extraordinary music hall. It's an important part of the city life, very often compared to the American Central Park or Ueno Park, in Tokyo. Read more ›

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Virada Cultural

The Brazilian "Nuit Blanche"

Virada Cultural

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Inspired on the White Night festivals, such as the Parisian, São Paulo started to promote the event in 2005. Mixed cultures - and feelings - are around it and you can find from super crowed big shows (try to avoid them if you are claustrophobic or just don’t like agglomerations) to small corner events. Read more ›

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Mercearia São Pedro

A book, some beer, and “pastel”, please!

Mercearia São Pedro

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The meeting place of writers and cartoonists (as well as all sorts of creative thinkers), it’s just simple and great. Always full, people enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and events. It may take some time to get a table, but you can shop books, enjoy some beer and small food on the sidewalk while you wait - it’s, actually, part of the fun. Read more ›

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SESC São Paulo State

Theater, Dance, Music, and more

SESC São Paulo State

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SESC’s prime target are the commerce, services and tourism workers, still, a great number of shows and other activities is open to the general public. The prices for the tickets are affordable and the contemporary nature and high quality of the offer attract a wide range of fans. Read more ›

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Red Bull Station

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A contemporary cultural spot

Red Bull Station

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This 1920s building, once a substation responsible for distributing electricity to the tramway system in São Paulo, was refurbished by the architecture office Tryptique.The listed façade and signs of the original function of the structure were preserved and an innovative internal configuration was planned to house visual arts production, above all. Read more ›

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Frevo

Tradition (not only) on the plate

Frevo

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With tables that remind the school environment, it's a place where you will certainly get tasty food with a home made feel. Besides, they serve delicious chopp (very common in Brazil - like lager beer from the tap). Just be aware of the time you go there: you might have to wait for a table between 12 and 13PM, locals' traditional lunch hour. Read more ›

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Mano Sanduíches

Delicious sandwiches

Mano Sanduíches

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From the same owner who opened Nou Restaurant. At Mano's you can have fresh and delicious sandwiches. I love the zucchini, goat cheese and pesto sandwich. Smoked salmon sandwich and marinated pork sandwich are also really good. They also have hamburger, hot dog and grilled cheese. Read more ›

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Shopping JK

Go high

Shopping JK

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The king of the international trends, if you feel homesick or wanna go fancy, that’s the place to shop (with prices way higher to Europe and the USA, I must say). Comparable to comercial centres in so many big cities of the world, paulistanos into shopping just love it. Read more ›

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Mocotó

Northeast Brazil meets São Paulo

Mocotó

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Certainly one of the most amazing restaurants of São Paulo. Authentic, original, friendly. Delicious cuisine from the country's Northeast region, that is such an important part of the city culture. A family business that was opened by the father when he first arrived in town and felt homesick. Hard to get there, but absolutely worth the journey. Read more ›

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Feed Food

Feel the real Brazilian taste

Feed Food

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Feed Food is one of these places that offer you a bag of experiences. To get in there, you need to cross Cartel 011, a mix of art space, trendy shops and even a hair dresser. Once you are inside, it will be a pleasant stay: a mix of a garden and a restaurant, your senses will be delighted. Read more ›

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La Casserole

A French touch

La Casserole

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La Casserole keeps the standard of the French traditional cuisine in the city of São Paulo since 1954. It has the same chef for more than 40 years and you'll feel the sophisticated touch preserved in everything. Read more ›

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Halim

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Kibe for vegetarians (but not only)

Halim

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Halim is one of these places that feel like they have been there forever! It's a tribute to arab cuisine with options that go from fast food to elaborated dishes. Ideal for travellers and locals of all kinds, all together. Read more ›

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Sorveteria Alaska

Welcome to the ice cream paradise!

Sorveteria Alaska

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It's traditional, it's delicious, it's well located. Sorveteria Alaska welcomes sweet lovers of all styles and with all tastes, from young party kids to families or business people, with a mix of flavours and creativity. Read more ›

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Alegria, Padaria Brasileira / CLOSED DOWN

Brazilian handmade bakery

Alegria, Padaria Brasileira / CLOSED DOWN

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The atmosphere of this bakery matches the name: cheerfulness. The colors are bright and the attendants smiley. The owner made a good choice, leaving a stressful job to get into this business. Difficult to choose an option from the yummy menu. Read more ›

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Reserva Cultural

Movies Theatre

Reserva Cultural

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Locals who do not want plain vanilla film programming and the smell of popcorn, love it. Normally, the films showed come from Europe, Asia, South America and it is not rare that they are on in this theatre only. Read more ›

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Bella Paulista

24\7 Bakery that serves everything

Bella Paulista

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Besides serving coffee, baked goods and pies, they also have basically everything else on the menu: ice cream, soups, salads, main dishes, sandwiches, pizza, juices, alcoholic drinks and sweats. Besides all of that, they have a special breakfast menu that you pay a fixed price for eating as much as you want. Read more ›

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Maha Mantra

Healthy Creative Vegetarian Food

Maha Mantra

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Even though everyone loves kilo restaurants, lanchonetes & churrascos, it is highly appreciable to have a veggie place around to grab a lunch. Yogi atmosphere, creative recipes, really tasty food and great fresh fruit juices. Read more ›

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Consulado Mineiro

Brazilian Mineira Comfort Food

Consulado Mineiro

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Located on Benedito Calixto square in the heart of Pinheiros, it's always full of local families on week-ends and you'll probably need to wait to get a spot. Here food is king and decoration is not really a preoccupation: goods news for hungry strollers! Read more ›

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Bar das Batidas - o C do Padre

The real "boteco"

Bar das Batidas - o C do Padre

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Boteco is how Brazilians call an original, dirty look kind of pub, usually located on a corner. Bar das Batidas, best known as "C do Padre" (literally priest's ass - sorry guys) is one of the most authentic you will find. Its nickname comes from the fact that it's located at the back of a church. The "batidas" (cocktails) are the real thing here. Read more ›

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Jazz nos Fundos

The house of jazz

Jazz nos Fundos

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It's an unique place is São Paulo, with its own personality. Looking something in between a garage and a secret place, it's absolutely certain that there is always good music (and small food) going on here. A gem for jazz lovers that offers qualified concerts and musicians, from the strings to the piano. Read more ›

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Papo Pinga e Petisco

Have you tried some "pinga"?

Papo Pinga e Petisco

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A classic in the bohemian scene, located across from the famous Praça Roosevelt, in a square full of theatre places and groups. Some of the most famous people in the Brazilian show business started there or have circulated around. A meeting point before and after performances - or just a nice place to meet and have some cold beer with friends. Read more ›

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Ita Comida Caseira

"Ora pois", welcome to Portugal

Ita Comida Caseira

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It's simple and good, with honest price and the owner is adorable. A traditional Portuguese restaurant with mixed influences, it's located in the city center, between super busy areas. It's a good option for fast lunch or weekend explorations. Read more ›

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O Gato que Ri

Pasta time!

O Gato que Ri

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One of the many Italian restaurants that opened in São Paulo after the immigration period, this one was created in 1951 by a very friendly woman named Dona Amelia. And since than, it's a success. Besides serving food at the restaurant, they also sell fresh dough to be prepared by your own at home. Read more ›

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Habib Ali

Arab delicious world

Habib Ali

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Habib Ali is a modest restaurant downtown São Paulo, founded by a Lebanese family, that keeps the business traditional and tasty. It's all made by them and the whole family is part of it. "Kebab", "baba ghanoush", "hummus", you name it, you find it. Read more ›

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Café Colón

Stop and stroll, stroll and stop

Café Colón

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The place is very charming and the atmosphere makes it ideal for a “in-the-flesh” chat. A very selective list of dishes is offered at lunch time. Reunions are common out there. Located close to Pátio Higienópolis, one of the good shopping centers in São Paulo. Read more ›

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Casa Mathilde

Release your inner sweet tooth

Casa Mathilde

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The portuguese culture is one of the main roots of the brazilian way of living. The kitchen is part of that heritage and Casa Mathilde can offer some of the best portuguese sweets in the city! This place is located in the middle of São Paulo's center and has a cozy environment that is perfect for the combination dessert and coffee Read more ›

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Rei do Filet

Carnivores of the world, unite!

Rei do Filet

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This 100-year-old restaurant is THE place to go if you want to eat a great steak. Charging a reasonable price, one steak + garnishing (try the brazilian "farofa") is usually enough for two people. Centrally located, this is definetely one of locals' favorite spot to have lunch on a sunny (or rainy - the weather actually doesn't matter) sunday Read more ›

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Genésio, Genial and Filial

Why not a cold chopp?

Genésio, Genial and Filial

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To begin with, their timetable tells they close when our last customer leaves. Three of the most traditional bars in the city, they're owned by the same man and are located very close to each other. Their atmosphere is totally local and many people go there after work to hang out with friends or after a party to wrap up the night in a great way Read more ›

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Pedrinho Hot-Dog

Go for the best hot dog in the city!

Pedrinho Hot-Dog

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Located on one of the city center's busiest streets, Pedrinho Hot-Dog was voted by São Paulo locals as the hoster of the best hot dog of the year. The place is usually very crowded of students and workers during lunch hours and you can either stay and eat there (but sometimes there's not enough room) or take away one of their super tasty sandwiches Read more ›

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Rinconcito Peruano

Rinconcito Peruano

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Has no sign on the door. After climbing a narrow ladder you arrive at a simple room with pictures on the wall of Peru, andean music and television on with the best of peruvian programming. Nobody speaks Portuguese, the official language is spanish. Most customers are locals nearby, most belonging to the Peruvian colony . Read more ›

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Santa Augusta

Calm amidst chaos

Santa Augusta

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If you want to experience the "crazy" that is Rua Augusta but are not really interested in partying, this is for you. A three storey house with a (now) clean deco and some great indie music, Santa Augusta is a great start for those looking for some snacking and chatting before bar hopping/partying or just a place to chill. Read more ›

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Chip's Burger

Delicious hamburger

Chip's Burger

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Besides the delicious food, service is efficient and the atmosphere is amazing. Price is fair due to the good quality. One can get there by public transportation, or it is easy to find a place to park (in the street or parking lot). Read more ›

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Bongiorno Pizzaria

Best pizza in São Paulo!

Bongiorno Pizzaria

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Serving delicious pizzas for over ten years, at Bongiorno you'll find an unique environment, rock music, great beers and good prices! One of the slogans is "We don't have customers, have friends" so you'll feel at home, with friends. Read more ›

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Sebastian e Pizza Brasil

The best spot at Brooklin.

Sebastian e Pizza Brasil

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A fun neighbourhood pizza bar. Experience a cozy atmosphere and the coldest beer! Nice place to watch soccer with locals on Wednesdays. Yummy Budget food. Famous for having the greatest waiters and coldest beer around. Read more ›

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Fabrica Augusta

Feel São Paulo's vibe

Fabrica Augusta

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In the back of a youth store, good background music and nice environment are one of the qualities of this simple and awesome bar which has the perfect, calm and comfy vibe of Augusta's street, with good and cheap drinks and food :) Read more ›

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Ludus Luderia

The Best Place for Board Games

Ludus Luderia

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Ludus has a big variety of board games that you can play all night long. They also offer people to explain those games to you and help you choose one to play with your friends. The food there is also great and they have big portions to share with friends. Read more ›

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Tatini

Authentic italian restaurant

Tatini

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The restaurant doesn't look like a traditional Italian cantina, but the food is very close to what you would have in Italy. There are many options of cheese, sauces, types of pasta and also meat. The overall price tends to be expensive, but it is worth it. The place does not open on Mondays and if you visit it on a weekend, try to get there early! Read more ›

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Tandoor

A true Indian experience in São Paulo

Tandoor

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Specially those of Indian origin, locals praise this restaurant for its authenticity, in particular in terms of food, but also for its decoration and atmosphere. The couple Mansha and Lakhi, owners of the place, stick to tradition and, since the 1990’s, reproduce a bit of India here. Read more ›

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Bar da Dida

Small big surprise

Bar da Dida

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Bar da Dida is technically a small room (garage style), that amplifies its area to the sidewalks around it, making the place a very special open air site. Perfect for warm evenings and a LGBT darling, it's a great place to chill and have some non pretentious great time. Read more ›

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Noh

The kingdom of the creative cocktails

Noh

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Noh is that kind of place where imagination has no limits. Bartenders here make good use of technology and chemistry to provide you the most creative cocktails in São Paulo. From vacuum chambers to smoke machines, you can revisit all the classics with a unique touch. Read more ›

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Sub Astor

The fancy side of the underground

Sub Astor

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Linked to the traditional and well known Astor Pub, in the heart of Vila Madelena, it’s an amazing place to try great cocktails and feel fancy. Just downstairs in the old basement, the decoration is warm and the bartenders will be happy to make you the drinks on the menu or even try different mixtures specially developed for you. Read more ›

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Casa de Francisca

Francisca's home, your home

Casa de Francisca

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A mix of theatre, bar, small concert hall. It’s a great option if you wanna fancy a performance in an alternative place, where the decoration is beautiful and a cabaret feeling is there. Besides that, the small food they serve is really good. Read more ›

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Biyou'Z

African taste in town

Biyou'Z

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It's a classic for the ones with international taste, curious to understand a little bit more about this fusion between Brazil and Africa. In the heart of the city, it's also closed to many historical sites with must see spots. Read more ›

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SÃO BRIGADEIROS

Avoid resisting

SÃO BRIGADEIROS

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Although to some people, it is a bit too sweet, “Brigadeiro” is by far the most appreciated candy in Brazil. There is no party worth this name if brigadeiro is not included in the menu. The basic recipe is very simple: condensed milk, chocolate, butter, but this combination is delicious. Read more ›

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Tenda do Nilo

Top-notch Arabian food

Tenda do Nilo

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At ease and welcome: this is the way locals feel here, always received with a warm “Habibe”. The two Lebanese sisters, who came to Brazil still very young, brought the family cuisine to this tiny restaurant and are happy and proud to produce and offer traditional as well as inventive dishes to their clientele. Read more ›

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Alice Café & Cozinha

Timeout to have coffee

Alice Café & Cozinha

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Simple, unpretentious, effective and cool. Good for breakfast, lunch or afternoon break. Nice just being there, reading the newspaper while savouring one of the options available or chatting with friends. The name refers to “Alice in Wonderland”. Read more ›

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Castelões

Mamma mia, it's brazilian pizzeria!

Castelões

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São Paulo is a city made out of a culture mix from all the foreigners who came to colonize and populate Brazil. The italians were a great deal of them and Castelões is a family owned place that still holds a very traditional and delicious (and misterious - the spices are considered family top secret) Italy vibe Read more ›

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Original da Granja

Coziest restaurant in São Paulo

Original da Granja

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Having a good meal with friends is almost a religion in São Paulo. With reasonable prices and a delicious variety of what can be considered "local comfort food", Original da Granja is a great place for friends looking to escape the noise of this metropolis and have a good time. Plus, the team there is always lovely with customers. Read more ›

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