The food was ok Service was ok Ambience was ok Feels overrated! If I went back ok and if didn't go back that's ok too. read more

Loved this spot. I have Italian restaurants in my family in the northeastern US. Great spot

Not so good . I have had order an lasagna, but was terrible.. But the desert was good. read more

Brazil is known for its amazing Italian food and yet, each time I go, I am always surprised with the outstanding food we get. Nino did not disappoint and had a great time with my friends. FOOD Many great selection of pasta. I am tried all my friends dish and I couldn't not find one I did not like. The sauce was fabulous and had that fresh feel to it; the noodles had great texture and it didn't felt heavy which it was great especially because we went for dinner. DECOR/ AMBIANCE Very nice decor, romantic feel with the dark lighting but it felt great to be there with friends as there is that group vibe and noise feel. Definitely a casual professional environment so dress up a little. SERVICE The waiter was very nice and friendly. Very attentive to our request and despite the restaurant being busy, we appreciate his sense of urgency. WOW FACTOR I could go to this restaurant everyday and get a new pasta and feel zen. Delicious. OVERALL Love the restaurant, great combination of great food, good service and great environment. read more

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Food and service was excellent , the area is also a beautiful area to see the chocolate cake

Love the ambiance of this place! Very rustic and simple. The lunch portions were generous yet easy to finish. read more

Nino Cucina & Vino - Melanzane parmigiana - Italian Near Me - São Paulo, SP

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It's really hard to give NINO anything but 5 stars ! One of the best Italian places in São Paulo, Nino has become a permanent marker in my list when it comes to Italian places - so much so that in a short span of a month, I've been there twice and I really can't wait to go back. The restaurant itself has a very discreet bricked facade with some tables outside, the sign is so small that if you didn't know it existed, you would dimply drive past. Lunch hours are busy and if you don't have a reservation, its best you arrive around noon when it opens so that you can get seated otherwise the wait can be long. I was there for lunch both times - once I had a reservation and the other time I waled in around noon - so there was no seating issues. They have several tables for 2 and 4 people and some larger round tables in the centre of the salon for bigger groups. Try to make a reservation at least 2 days in advance. Getting to lunch - they have a 'Menu di Lavoro' (executive lunch menu) compromising of 2 small starters, pasta of the day and a fruit for R$ 44 (prices on 16/05/2016) - once they had a fettuccine alfredo and the other time a nhoque pasta - both of which I skipped and ordered from the a la carte menu. I have tried their house bread and "ultra" virgin olive oil - its good BUT I recommend you skip it as the entrees need space...lol The first time I tired the Rigatoni Amatriciana and just remembering the flavours makes me so hungry. Perfectly spiced and cooked and served in a pan, this pasta is definitely the star of the house. Rodolfo Santis, the chef, uses 'guanciale' pork meat to ensure the authenticity of the recipe and seriously, one you see the dish in front of you, you really don't think about taking photos - pure perfection and the reason why I am so hooked to this sauce. In the menu this dish is served with the Bucatini pasta but I guess I got lucky and got the rigatoni instead. The second time I tried their Carbonara pasta and I am seriously wondering how they do it - perfect al dente spaghetti pasta, guanciale and farm eggs and some serious magic to make the dish what it is. The temperature at which they serve the dish is perfect and once you see it in front of you, the whole room disappears and you are transported to carbonara heaven. For carbonara lovers, this is definitely the pick of the town. Bothe entrees are good for 1 person (fills you up), served beautifully in a slightly rustic way and at the right temperature. I tried their tiramisu dessert and some bites of torta della nonna - both are wonderful ways to end your delicious meal. A meal consisting of the bread starter, pasta from the a la carte menu, dessert, espresso and filtered water comes to around R$ 100 a person. I will definitely return to Nino, for dinner hopefully, and try toes other dishes. Right now if there is one Italian restaurant in São Paulo you must go to, it's Nino read more

Amazing italian restaurant in all aspects. The food is authentic and the pasta is perfectly cooked "al dente". I love carbonara, Nino's carbonara is perfect. Not easy to find a good carbonara, so for me that was a 5 stars right there. The wine list is excellent. Service is efficient and people are friendly. The only warning is that the line is huge, so go with time to enjoy a bottle of wine while waiting a long time for your table. Staying in line was fun, almost as if you were in a party. But if you hate the line, go very early, before 7pm. read more

Good service, hard to make a reservation. The ambient was ok. The food was really good. Hopefully they'll add more meat-free options.

Food was good, but service slim. Beware the wait. Although it didn't look crowded & they told me I was 8 on the list, I didn't realize I was 8th for only 3 tables! read more

An amazing restaurant! We sat at a little table outside on the cobblestone sidewalk and drank wine under the canopy as it was raining! The food was amazing and full of flavor! read more

Excellent food and wine! I was dining alone on a Monday night and had to sit at the bar because it was full. Nevertheless, this did not blemish the experience. Had the lobster black linguine and it was one of the best I ever had. Highly recommend this place but go early or book in advance! read more

Very limited menu. Food is good quality but no amazing. The restaurant is small and always packed with a nice crowd and it's pretty. Outside seating is mediocre. read more

It's been two month since my last trip to São Paulo Brazil. I arrived today from a twelve hour flight and thinking what should I have for dinner. Well Nino was the choice. This time arrived without reservation 15 minutes before their 7.00pm opening time. No res means maybe no table. But fortune smiled on me. Table for one outside with the menacing rain clouds giving warnings of a serious down pour. Ordered polenta with four cheeses and egg on top. Delicious. Creamy smooth and tasty. Changed from a fork to a spoon to help get every morsel. Then the lobster in tomato sauce on black ink spaghetti. Pasta al dente. Sauce sweet with pieces of fresh Brazilian lobster. Succulent . A glass of wine from Italy...and a tiramisu for dessert with a Brazilian cafezinho. Eating by one self is never great because wish of trying more dishes and sharing. Two appetizers and two primo piatti...the chef is Italian from Bari, Puglia...Yes. I love the region as I have close friends from there and have visited a number of times. Once again. Wish this restaurant was in Los Angeles. The food is lindíssimo. bravo read more