The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over R$80)
$$$ (R$50 to R$80)
$$ (R$30 to R$50)
$ (up to R$30)
Prices are for a three-course meal with half a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent per person; they include service charges and taxes.
Antiquarius
The Portuguese dishes are made with love, Brazilian art adorns the walls and the well-chosen antiques add to the air of refinement. It is a popular spot for a business lunch, with more of a mix in the evening.
Alameda Lorena 1884
Tel: (11) 3064 8686.
Website:
www.antiquarius.com.brPrice: $$$$
Fasano
Part of the chic
hotel of the same name,
Fasano is a modern Italian restaurant dedicated to the art of fine dining. Businessmen mingle with models and the idle rich, but beyond the gloss, this is the best food São Paulo has to offer.
Rua Vittorio Fasano 88
Tel: (11) 3896 4000.
Website:
www.fasano.com.brPrice: $$$$
Café Antique
Named for the shop next door,
Antique has the civilised air of a fine French restaurant and creative European cuisine to match. With such good food, and a carefully chosen wine list, this is the spot for a long gourmet lunch or late dinner.
Rua Haddock Lobo 1416, Jardins
Tel: (11) 3062 0882.
Price: $$$
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.brPrice: $$
Mestiço
Brazilian specialties from Salvador sit side by side on the menu with Thai dishes. The unusual mix works surprisingly well and the restaurant is packed at weekends with a young casual crowd.
Rua Fernando de Albuquerque 277
Tel: (11) 3256 3165.
Website:
www.mestico.com.brPrice: $$
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: $
Nightlife:São Paulo really is the city that never sleeps, with most clubs not opening until midnight. There are neighborhood bars all over the city, but particularly in the Jardins area; the Vila Madalena district has some good nightclubs, as does nearby Pinheiros. Vila Olímpia is known for its clubs appealing to a younger crowd, while Bixiga, also called Bela Vista or Little Italy, boasts relaxed bars.
Bars: Bar Brahma, Avenida São João 677, is
a friendly local bar with live music most nights.
Finnegan’s Pub in Rua Cristiano Viana 358 serves draft Guinness to an appreciative and lively crowd. For cocktails, try
Drosophyla, Rua Pedra Toques 80, a contemporary bar with an Oriental style garden.
Blen Blen Brasil, Rua Inácio Pereira da Rocha 520, hosts a variety of live music and DJs.
Clubs: São Paulo has a staggering range of clubs, with new ones opening all the time; some venues have dress codes.
The Havana Club at Alameda Santos 2233, is a slick cigar and Martini bar with smooth jazz.
Asia 70 at Avenida Nova Independencia 865 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Rua Domingos Andrade s/n on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (website:
www.asia70.com.br) is a spacious venue with live music most nights and a restaurant. Electronic music, techno and drum and bass fill the upbeat
Love Club and Lounge, Rua Pequetita 189 (website:
www.loveclub.com.br).
Live Music: Brazilian music from axé to samba can be heard at
Mistura Brasileira, Rua Padre Estevão Pernetti 112 (website:
www.misturabrasileira.com.br). At
Tocador de Bolacha, Rua Patizal 72 (website:
www.tocadordebolacha.com.br) musicians play both native traditional sounds and pop from Tuesdays to Saturdays. A mix of ages flock to
Carioca Club, Rua Cardeal Arcoverde 2899 (website:
www.cariocaclub.com.br), an authentic Brazilian dance hall.
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