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. Jun Sakamoto

    $$$$ | Pinheiros

    Arguably the best Japanese restaurant in a town famous for them, Jun Sakamoto stands out for serving fish of the highest quality and for employing the most skillful of sushi chefs to slice them. You're best served if you let the waiters wearing futuristic earpieces guide you through the menu based on what's freshest the day you visit.

    Rua Lisboa 55, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05413–000, Brazil
    11-3088–6019

    Known For

    • Haute gastronomy
    • The freshest ingredients
    • Top-notch service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
  • 2. Kinoshita

    $$$$ | Moema

    Contemporary Japanese plates with international influences are the draw at Kinoshita, where foie gras might accompany a Kobe beef hamburger or truffles might enliven salmon roe and shellfish. The freshness of the ingredients available on any given day determines the fare of chef Tsuyoshi Murakami, one of São Paulo's culinary superstars.

    Rua Jacques Félix 405, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04509–000, Brazil
    11-3849–6940

    Known For

    • Geishas serve guests in the Krug Room (available only for groups of 6 to 12)
    • Omakase (tasting menus) of seven or nine courses, plus dessert
    • Krug Room, one of the few in the world that serves its namesake French champagne

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 3. Nagayama

    $$$$ | Itaim Bibi

    Low-key, dependable, and well loved, Nagayama consistently serves excellent sushi and sashimi. The chefs like to experiment: the California uramaki Philadelphia has rice, cream cheese, grilled salmon, roe, cucumber, and spring onions rolled together.

    Rua Bandeira Paulista 369, São Paulo, São Paulo, 04532–011, Brazil
    11-3079–7553

    Known For

    • Sleek design
    • The highest quality ingredients
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
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