France has Cassoulet. Brazil double dog dares with Fejoada (fay-zzzhwa-dah)…read more I asked the hotel receptionist where to go for Fejoada. She pointed me to Bolinha. It is the weekend and the ubiquitous Brazilian dish is their signature buffet. So everything came to the table! The 10 cuts of meat include bacon, pork chop, oxtail, pig ear, beef tongue, linguica, brisket, ham hock, and pork knuckles. The broth is brimming with collagen--so they offer salsa, hot sauce, and fresh orange slices to resuscitate your palette. Thicken the broth with toasted nut flour if you wish. There's fried sweet banana and yucca, pork rinds and crispy bacon on the side, perfect rice and shredded collard greens. Assuage your guilt with shots of house caipirinha. Think a sweeter margarita on the rocks... The very patient and sweet maitre'd offered me dessert. He's thinks he is so funny! While I have no reference to compare this example to others as it was my first taste of Fejoada, the standard is set immensely high. Not cheap at R150 total bill ($40). But this memory has been seared indelibly into my food coma'd brain. And now I understand why they have such a light dinner. Time for a siesta to recover. !!! Bring a translator (Google translate is pretty good) if you don't speak Portuguese. Inhouse WiFi available.

Amazing food and fantastic deserts. Service was impeccable. Tried Feijoada for the first time, was…read moregreat!!

Gorgeous restaurant! You wouldn't expect the stunning and breathtaking views from the exterior but…read moreonce inside, I couldn't help but marvel at the huge tree, wood beams, beautiful decor, immense wine cooler and liquor wall. I fully appreciated the blanket and heaters that were brought over as it was a chilly evening, yet we were still "indoors" but not. Service was impeccable, with every member of the staff ensuring our experience was top notch and food met our expectations. I chose the slowly roasted beef ribs rice and was not expecting savory goodness that arrived! The beef ribs melted in my mouth and the rice was so incredibly flavorful - I would order this over and over again! Of all the restaurants I've been to, Figueira Rubaiyat has by far the one of the most extensive wine list I've seen, featuring many different wines from around the world, including Brazil of course! There is also a gift shop that should not be missed because of the very unique items that are found here - and a place I'll need to visit next time I'm in the area again! The entire experience is one that should not be missed. Every detail and every bite was absolute perfection!

I've been to A Figueira Rubaiyat many times over the years, including their opening day back in…read more2001. I recently dropped by for lunch and as always, had an exceptional experience. Their famed "baby beef" was amazingly tender and flavorful. All sides were delectable and their service is always top notch. While considered very expensive from a local perspective, A Figueira Rubaiyat offers great value for those coming from abroad and thinking in dollar terms. We paid roughly $75 per person (R$ 360 in local currency, no alcohol, no dessert, only water, bread service, one entrée, and one side). You can't go wrong with A Figueira Rubaiyat!

This spot was adorable! I came here on a quiet Monday night around 9 pm, after a late workday. Love…read morethe ambiance of the outdoor bar seating, and the wait staff were charming. No English menus for this non-Portuguese-speaking girl here, but I actually think Portuguese is a little easier to figure out than Spanish. So if you're in my equally illiterate shoes, smile, pull out Google Translate, and guess away. I ordered the octopus and fish ceviche, the fettucine with mushrooms, a caipirinha and the "Texas" cocktail, because the bartender really wanted me to drink it. I found the ceviche to be the most underwhelming item out of all my choices. It was fresh and tasty, but a little under-seasoned, without either the sharp bite of citric acid nor enough salt to offset the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes in the mix. The fettucine was delicious, with that chewiness of handmade goodness. The sauce was thick and didn't break at all, and the mushrooms were heavenly. I didn't really taste the lemon zest that was supposed to come sprinkled on top, but that's probably because the other flavors were stronger. The caipirinha was fine, but the Texas was a true mixology delight. My bartender didn't speak much English, but he used Google Translate to tell me a number of different details about the herbs and flavors he used in his drinks, which was really endearing. All in all, I was very impressed and would definitely come back here again.

Great place for late night cocktails and food! I tried the ceviche, burger and cheesecake and they…read morewere all delicious! The cocktails were also good.. Too bad they couldn't make me a Moscow mule (lack of ingredients?) Nice atmosphere with some candles and background music looking a lil NYish

The service is amazing, the food is incredible and the place is just like a backyard. The place…read moreserves pies with a great range of filling along with a diverse salad, with vegetables and fruits. For desert, an amazing banana pie. Can't forget to tell something about the amazing juices.

One of the best dives in SP! Huge place, open ceiling, filled with square tables, huge wall…read moredisplaying top shelf booze, tables outside under huge trees, and probably one of the best scenery in town ;-) Two kinds of chop on tap, Stella and Brahma, both come freezing cold. Food menu is not as large as other bars like Boteco São Bento, but everything they serve is pretty good, plus, they have bigger portions of grilled entrees if you don't feel like having aps for dinner. Place gets packed everyday, best time to get there is around 5pm, after that, it becomes madness, then the only tables available are the ones that they'll force you to buy a fifth of Kettle One.

Great place to hang out after work or on the weekend. The food is very good, and the drinks are ok…read more The downside is the service, it definitely needs work. Waiters are grumpy, and get even grumpier when you ask to close the tab. Sometimes we wait 10 minutes for a draft brew! I come often since it's close to where I work.

Everything was delicious! Our favorite was the shrimp appetizer and the shrimp linguine which came…read moreout family style in the cooking pan. It was as though it just came off the fire. Service was great but knowing how to speak and read Portuguese definitely helps! There were a lot of American songs being played although some were remade by different artist LoL but overall, the dining experience was great! My phone was dying and one of the waiters was kind enough to allow Me to use Their portable charger so that I could order Our uber after dinner. Happy is available daily during the evening. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Sao Paulo. There are other locations other than the state of Sao Paulo as well.

Very expensive for the quality and diversity of the food. You are better off going to Bovinus…read moreinstead.

I had the pleasure of dining here at one of São Paulo's fanciest malls, Iguatemi JK. I got the…read morecreamy Brazilian rice dish with runny egg on top for brunch and it was delicious! I would certainly order it again. You can find the restaurant on the top floor of the mall, among many other restaurants, and across from an extensive food hall that also offers good eats. During lunchtime, this location tends to get very busy since many people come here during their break. There are many people waiting in line and scurrying to get their food fix before returning to work. This place is definitely worth visiting if you're in São Paulo.

It was quite hard to locate this restaurant. It's on the 3rd floor of the Iguatemi building all the…read moreway to the back of the NK store. We got the Tartar de Atum, Nosso Churras, and Matambre de Porco, all of which were executed nicely--tender meat, unique flavors, and good portions. The Porco could've been a little less salty though. Keep in mind that the Lascas de Polvilho (Tapioca Starch Chips) and the 13% service charge are optional. Reservations and credit cards accepted. We left very satisfied paying ~$30 USD each.

What a lovely place, the food, the staff, the ambiance, everything is just happy and the food is…read more10/10 delicious and I would dare to say that this is my favorite restaurant (I'm from SP and I currently live in San Diego CA, but I've been to many places, eating and eating) so this is big! I would highly recommend the Camarão na Moranga, a shrimp creamy cheese in a pumpkin, DELICIOUS! Comida maravilhosa!

It was my first time experiencing Bahian food, and this was a highly recommended spot by locals. To…read morestart, we ordered these fried tapioca bites which came with a honey/sweet sauce. We ordered the acarajé, of course, which was an experience of itself. This is a must-try if trying Bahian cuisine for the first time! You can add the different ingredients into the fried ball, and tastes really good to add the spicy sauce. We also ordered the moqueca, which was my favorite dish of the night (fish and shrimp stew). The coconut milk really makes it so tasty and rich, and perfect to share amongst 4 people.