Guidebook for São Paulo
Food Scene
Arturito
542 R. Artur de AzevedoNice and cozy sophisticated bistro with excellent food!
R. Fradique Coutinho, 942
Best coffee and sweets!
Espaço Eco-Cultural Casa Jaya
600 R. Capote ValenteCharming house with good vegetarian lunch
Robin Des Bois
86 R. Capote ValenteNeighbor bistro, with nice meats and oysters
Jiquitaia
808 Rua Coronel Oscar PortoVery good and affordable Brazilian cuisine, for lunch and dinner
My favorite japonese restaurant, with no sushi or sashimi but with great Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, saque, shochu, and everything D. Margarida says so.
12 locals recommend
Izakaya Issa
89 Rua Barão de IguapeMy favorite japonese restaurant, with no sushi or sashimi but with great Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, saque, shochu, and everything D. Margarida says so.
Italian food restaurant (12-15h) and take away (12-19h). Can be very crowdy during the lunch
Biondella Massas
386 Fundos R. Capote ValenteItalian food restaurant (12-15h) and take away (12-19h). Can be very crowdy during the lunch
Julice Boulangère
536 R. Dep. Lacerda Francodelicious bakery and café
Everything Else
Saturdays afternoons: antiques, clothes, Brazilian music and food.
Tuesday: foot market, with a lot of fruits, vegetables, pasteis and sugar cane juice
174 locals recommend
Fair Benedito Calixto
240 Praça Benedito CalixtoSaturdays afternoons: antiques, clothes, Brazilian music and food.
Tuesday: foot market, with a lot of fruits, vegetables, pasteis and sugar cane juice
CineSesc
2075 R. AugustaMy favorite cine, with art movies from allover the world
R. Francisco Leitão, 16
Very good burgers and sandwiches
Very small bar with very good brasilian music and dance. My favorite day is on Wednesday, if you get there early you can find a place to seat.
101 locals recommend
O do Borogodo
21 R. Horácio LaneVery small bar with very good brasilian music and dance. My favorite day is on Wednesday, if you get there early you can find a place to seat.
Essentials
Maria Brigadeiro
68 Rua Capote ValenteHere you can try our famous Brazilian desert!
Pão de Açúcar
303 R. Vieira de MoraisSupermarket with all groceries you may need
A lot of options for fruits and vegetables, also with a caffé just crossing the street with great juices and sandwiches
103 locals recommend
Quitanda
159 R. Mateus GrouA lot of options for fruits and vegetables, also with a caffé just crossing the street with great juices and sandwiches
Italian take away to cook at home or to eat in the street (they have tables outside), with delicious homemade pasta and sauces
R. Fradique Coutinho, 211
Italian take away to cook at home or to eat in the street (they have tables outside), with delicious homemade pasta and sauces
Arts & Culture
CineArte
2073 Av. PaulistaGreat cine and bookstore of the city
Drinks & Nightlife
Balcão
150 Rua Doutor Melo AlvesGreat spot for a late drink & sandwich
Pita
282 R. Francisco LeitãoNice and cozy spot for drinks and arabic food (lunch and dinner)
São Cristovão Chopp Gril
Classic Vila Madelena bar, with beer and good food