Sao Paulo Restaurants
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Prices are for a three-course meal with half a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent per person; they include service charges and taxes.
Antiquarius
The Portuguese dishes are made with love, Brazilian art adorns the walls and the well-chosen antiques add to the air of refinement. It is a popular spot for a business lunch, with more of a mix in the evening.
Alameda Lorena 1884
Tel: (11) 3064 8686.
Website: www.antiquarius.com.br
Price: $$$$
Bráz
Huge, thin crust pizzas topped high with everything from mozzarella to boar sausage, served in a bustling space that is always full of fun-loving Paulistanos. The chopp (draught beer) is nectar and there is always a waiter on hand to deliver more.
Rua Vupabussu 271
Tel: (11) 3037 7975.
Website: www.casabraz.com.br
Price: $$
Café Antique
Named for the shop next door, Antique has the civilised air of a fine French restaurant and creative European cuisine to match. With such good food, and a carefully chosen wine list, this is the spot for a long gourmet lunch or late dinner.
Rua Haddock Lobo 1416, Jardins
Tel: (11) 3062 0882.
Price: $$$
Fasano
Part of the chic hotel of the same name, Fasano is a modern Italian restaurant dedicated to the art of fine dining. Businessmen mingle with models and the idle rich, but beyond the gloss, this is the best food São Paulo has to offer.
Rua Vittorio Fasano 88
Tel: (11) 3896 4000.
Website: www.fasano.com.br
Price: $$$$
Le Vin Bistro
The unpretentious French cuisine here compliments the simple decor and family portraits that line the walls. The cosy atmosphere is traditional but never too formal, and the discreet service makes it a good place to begin a romantic evening.
Alameda Tietê 184, Jardins
Tel: (11) 3081 3924.
Price: $
Mestiço
Brazilian specialities from Salvador sit side by side on the menu with Thai dishes. The unusual mix works surprisingly well and the restaurant is packed at weekends with a young casual crowd.
Rua Fernando de Albuquerque 277
Tel: (11) 3256 3165.
Website: www.mestico.com.br
Price: $$
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