I've been to Aquarela many times throughout the years and I love their food, specially the buffet…read morefor lunch. I'm thinking of trying them for dinner now. Deliscious food.

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.

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!

This was by far one of the best restaurants and steakhouses I've been to in a long time. I…read moreabsolutely loved the tomahawk steak we had--it was marbled to perfection, deep-seared and rendered just right, and unbelievably delicious. I was literally still dreaming about it the next day; the food was really that good. Another standout dish was the braised short rib with sticky rice, a Brazilian specialty that was mouthwateringly delicious, with the beef and rice combo melting in your mouth. The toppings and sides were excellent as well. This was at an upscale restaurant, and the bill came out to half of what we would normally pay in the states. Food like this would cost at least two to three hundred dollars in California! For the price we are paying and the quality we are receiving, this is absolutely outrageous. I'd really like to see São Paulo's state government clean up its act and do more for the city, because there's no reason it shouldn't be a top tourist destination. I'm not much of a foodie, so it's nice having friends who are. You can just trust their recommendations and go along for the ride!!

In search of nouveau Brazilian cuisine, Nou provided a great setting to fill our empty bellies…read more After checking out the reviews, the milanesa with risotto seemed like the dish to pick and so my friend and I shared it. The other most enviable dish at the table seemed to be the beef filet with hearty french fries. The cut of meat was succulent and tender and the friend devouring it swore about its tastiness. Before our entrees, our party of five munched on the bolinho de arroz (good but not killer) and octopus (also good). The bar did a nice job of mixing up a proper caipirinha. The waitress asked me a series of questions regarding the customization of my cocktail, so I suppose the greatness of the drink was directly proportional to the attention to detail even before mixing it. The neighborhood is super quaint and somewhat residential and the restaurant interior is of the classy, hip variety. Adorable servers with tattoos and cool haircuts, check. You should find street parking somewhat available, but there's always valet if you don't feel like searching.

Great food, great service! It is a small restaurant. I went there with a colleague. The duck dish I…read morehad was really tasty. I would have given it 5 stars but for the bar. The caipirinhas were really below average. Please get another bartender to prepare the caipirinhas!

It was amazing food and an amazing atmosphere! The cowboy lollipop was perfect and the churros are…read moreunforgettable. Plan on going back soon!

Come hungry to sample the food of Brazil's famed Minas Gerais region. There's a lot of pork and…read morecarbs aplenty - rice, mashed potatoes and of course, manioc in many varieties! At lunch they offer a buffet which I took advantage of, indulging in a little of everything given that this was my first foray into comida mineira. Now I understand why Brazilians so revere the food from this part of the country. At the conclusion of your meal, help yourself to a shot of cachaça from the barrel behind the desserts!

Friendly staff, but the guy stood by and seemed to watch us while we ate. I'm sure he was there to…read morebe ready for our needs, but it was a little creepy. We dined on a holiday, so there were very few patrons. The buffet was good and most of the food was hot. You can also order grilled meats to your liking. The salad bar was quite varied and included a few soups. The main bar was extensive and I tried to sample a bit of everything. I loved the okra! Because of the holiday, they didn't have any cakes out, just a selection of puddings. Some were good, others were...interesting. There is also a kind of tequila with little plastic cups for shots. We had all had 2 each, a nice way to end the night. There was a cherry liqueur, but to me it was too much like cough syrup, so I didn't enjoy that. I had to caiprihanas, and while good, they were over $8 each and I wound up spending more on drinks than the meal! If I return, I'd not order the drinks. It's not the best buffet I've been to in Sao Paulo, but I was not disappointed in the food.