Excellent cuisine, from entree to dessert! Really, a must visit if you are in the area!read more

Brazilian friends wanted to take me to a place during my visit to São Paulo that would give me a…read morechance to sample some unique Brazilian flavours and they chose Micaela, partly due to its location (walking distance from my hotel) and due to our needing a place that would be open on Monday. Neither had been here before, but both had heard good things, so they figured it would be worth a shot. How right they were! The restaurant is cute and charming inside, with a rustic sort of feel. The waiters--none of whom appear to speak English, though I cannot be sure of that since my friends handled all the interactions with staff--were friendly and helpful. The menu is extremely varied and includes many ingredients from all over Brazil, including exotic fishes from the north of the country, spices from the Amazon, and all sorts of things that none of us knew what they were. We opted to share two starters, one called Aquarelas do Brasil (after the famous song of the same name) and the other "pintxos" of tapioca and shimeji mushrooms (mushrooms wrapped in tapioca pastry and fried). The Aquarelas dish turned out to be delivered on a plate resembling a painter's palette, with four little servings of things to be spread on thin pieces of a special bread that they make in-house (each serving a different colour, thus adding to the theme evoked by the dish's name). The tapioca-wrapped mushrooms was the better-tasting of the two dishes, though we enjoyed them both very much. For the main course, I had a dish that consisted of beef, farofa, a fried noodle sort of thing on top and a tomato-and-onion salsa on the side, together with rice. It had excellent flavours, though the fried noodle-y thing on top made it a bit difficult to eat. We also had caiprinhas or caipiroskas, one of the latter made with red fruits instead of lime--there is a sizeable list of options for these cocktails on the menu--and they even gave us a taste of a special cachaça made with a Brazilian relative of the betel leaf. We really didn't need dessert after all this, but we decided to share one among the three of us, choosing one made with toasted coconut, white chocolate caramel and something called puxurí that none of us was familiar with, so one of the waiters brought some out to show us. Turns out it's a spice from northern Brazil that is redolent of cinnamon and vanilla, and they gave me a piece to use at home. The dessert was excellent, as was the rest of the meal, and the price was pretty reasonable given all that we had ordered (R$140 each).

The food is amazing here. Definitely get the Galhinado. That chicken and rice dish was the…read morehighlight of my meals there. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had a smokey flavor that was very pleasant. The dessert with cupuazu was really good too.. reminded me of a combination of butterscotch and dried longan fruit.

I just had a really good meal at Sancho. I started with a couple of croquettes which were good and…read moreI washed it down with an Estrella cerveja. The main meal was a Chorizo steak which was cooked to perfection and complemented nicely with a cheesy rice, like risotto but not quite. All very flavorful and I again washed it down with another Estrella chopp.

We had good drinks and food at Sancho. The tapas flavors on par with Madrid and include several…read morelocal Brazilian food versions of tapas. We were fortunate we arrived before the evening rush otherwise we would be waiting. Menus were in portuguese but the translation app did the job. No issue ordering several rounds of tapas and the staff adds or clears the plates promptly. The bar itself has the appearance of cellar bar from Spain, lots of wood. Very relaxed seating for any size group.

This is a very good spaniard restaurant. Went on a Sunday and was very pleased with the food, the…read moreambiance and the prices. This is now our favorite Spanish restaurant in SP. only reason they didn't get the 5 stars is they were out of crema catalana

Located right at ther corner of the quaint street of Lupércio and the bustle of Ministro Rocha…read moreAzvedo is Aragon (formerly there was another restaurant called Lupércio at this same corner) - the restaurant is brightly decorated, with Iberian / Mediterranean whites and a feel of lightness. Lunch on a Thursday was an easy affair - there were tables available and the service was good, a bit pushy at times to order soon but overall good service - there is an elaborate menu with a lot of options and a weekday lunch menu with 3 alternatives each served with a side of salad (under R$ 50). The food is fresh and well made and quite delicious and just remembering the quality of my seafood rice makes me upgrade my ranking from 3 to 4 stars ! It's not a busy place and a good place to hang with some friends and have some good food - recommended.

Last month, I went to have dinner in the Aragon, I liked it very much because the ambient is very…read morenice. I had octupus with potatos and my dessert was churros with milk caramel, delicious. I recommend this place because the price is fair, the food is good and there are some nice drinks.

Great menu selection in a highly competitive neighborhood of Itiam. I ordered Loma Salitido which…read morewas one of the best version of this dish. The Papaya Custard was also perfectly prepared. Great location and more resonreasonable than many other restaurant choices in the area. Our server Miton was awesome.

Don Mariano is a decent value for money dinner spot for Itaim. The neighborhood is notoriously…read morepricey, but you can fill yourself up on the Spanish tortillas here for a reasonable price. As far as empanadas go, while the fillings are tasty, the portions are small, and I have to eat a bunch to get full. The menu is pretty long, and the place seems to have a bit of an identity crisis in terms of decor, but the waiters can usually make good recommendations. We've particularly enjoyed shrimp entrees and I seem to remember a good looking rack of lamb or ribs.

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!

An authentic Spanish tapas bar on the corner of a street in Brooklin, Maripili is a small venue…read morethat fills up quickly; it's not open on Sunday nights. The food here tastes like something you might find in Madrid. The ambiance is interesting; they're apparently trying to create a household environment in each corner of this small saloon that holds fifteen tables. The service here is wonderful!

I have mixed feelings about Maripili, this place is tiny, like other people have mentioned, tables…read moreare tiny as well, so don't rush up and order everything at once because it will just not fit on your table. Price is reasonable but there were many technical errors when we came in to dine. What we'd ordered: Jamón Iberico - 18 months cure Decent quality jamón but slicing was off, instead of delicate shavings, we got some jamón chunks, some a bit chewy. Sobrasada - spicy red bell peppers patê Good but wouldn't order it again. Duelos y Quebrantos - jamón, bacon, chorizo, eggs Very good, this is what my dream of a sloppy breakfast is. Filled with my favourite parts of pork, scrambled eggs, but not overly greasy. Gambas al Ajillo - sautéed shrimp with garlic and spices TERRIBLE! Shrimp were tiny and not devained, so it was a bit sandy and there were no season to it. Just awful. Jamón com Melon - jamón with melon Very good! Took me to memory lane during Christmas times, spending with family, relatives, having good laughs, people having a great time. Melon was sweet and the counter balance of the jamón saltiness just enhances overall taste and experience of eating melon. Esgarret - red bell peppers, salted cod, EVOO, garlic TERRIBLE#2! Red bell peppers were tender and full of flavour, on the other hand, it was filled with a bunch of raw garlic chunks that had the same color as the cod! Not only they were pungent, it stole and killed my taste buds! Some other cons, the parking situation sucks and service is slow as molasses! But overall, I would come back to try other tapas, drink some wine as they have wine from all over Europe and ZA. I just have to remember to ask them not to use too much garlic, since it's raw it means that is added when served.

Recommended by the guys from a nearby hair salon, I came here for a late lunch. I love paella, but…read morebeing one person I didn't think I would have been able to eat it all and on a time limit as restaurants close midday to prep for dinner service. This restaurant is pretty big. It goes deep in the back with several tables good for solo diners, couples, and large groups as I saw space around the time I went. I'm sure they get crowded during peak hours. I ordered pastel de camarão (shrimp) - quantity 4 pieces. Of course it came with the pimenta azeite which I loveeee so much. The pastels were perfect! I also had an abacaxi bravo caipirinha which had pimenta rosa, pineapple, and maracujá. You really cannot go wrong with pastels or caipirinhas - at least in my opinion! I'm a simple gal. Most of the staff was friendly and I got to have a nice chat with a couple of them. I will have to come back one day to try their paella! They had a mini corner stage in the back where I believe they host live music on certain nights. The afternoon I was there, I got to watch someone thinly slicing meats from the table I was seated at. They recently celebrated their anniversary back in March when I had visited, though I cannot remember how many years it said on the wall and I didn't take a foto of it... but it was a lot of years!

This a right place to have a paella in san paolo. The service is a buffet all you can eat. It's not…read moreso expensive, always they are preparing new pans of paella. Sometimes worth the wait to have a fresh pan.

On a chilly Saturday night, I decided to try the new Peruvian place, La Peruana Cevicheria, close…read moreto home and in a few blocks I was inside this colourful restaurant with an extremely friendly bar - the 2 versions of pisco I tried were really nice and not small when it came to serving size. Ask the bartender for his recommendations and he definitely knows how to pamper you. The ambient is laid back, Spanish music in the background and the place is good for quilt bites or small groups (max 4 recommended). Wasn't very hungry so just tried the 'Ceviche Mixto' - the flavours really pop and it's a very nicely served individual portion - you could share it but you wouldn't want to. La Peruana is originally a food truck that has now opened 'cevicherias' - fixed restaurants. The principal staff like the ceviche chef, barman etc are Peruvian and they do a great job. One place I have to return !

Was having a craving for something a bit lighter and fresher than my recent meals, so headed a few…read moreblocks from my hotel to this place. It wasn't too crowded when I arrived shortly after 7pm, but it soon became pretty full, reflecting its apparent popularity. I wasn't too sure how to order--are the ceviches intended as a starter or a main, and what size is everything?--but the staff are helpful, and I decided to have anticuchos of veal heart as a starter, followed by the ceviche mixto, and see how I got on with that. I also ordered a Pisco sour, of course. The anticuchos come as two skewers with four slices of meat on each, together with a spicy sauce. This was really excellent, with deep flavours, good texture and just the right amount of food. The ceviche came next, and it looked wonderful, with bright colours and plated appealingly. I sat at the bar, so I saw the chef make each batch of ceviche to order, tasting the marinade each time to make sure it was well balanced between citrus, salt and spice. Mine was surely excellent, and I decided there was no need to have anything else. Pricing is very reasonable, too.