I always say there's no reason to eat pasta at a restaurant unless the dough is freshly made. It…read moredoesn't get much fresher than artisanal pasta dough (massa) from Primo Pastifício. The place started as just a pasta shop and then started cooking up its dough for lunchtime visitors. They serve up single portions of their fresh pastas with the sauce of your choice and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan on top to eat out on the sidewalk surrounding their shop. Everything I've eaten here has been delicious, filling and generous on the portion size. The basic dishes are pretty cheap, but I definitely think it's worth upgrading to the special raviolis and sauces for a few reais extra. It has a very "eating out back with the cooks" feel that I appreciate. Sitting on benches holding your bowl of pasta on your lap has a certain casual charm, however I have to detract one star for the benches that are placed over a sometimes stinky sewer and the flimsy paper containers that sometimes burn your legs with the heat transferring through too quickly. Overall a fun place to eat lunch and great place to pick up some pre-made meals for the week.

Delicious pasta that is made in the house (ie restaurant) with great variety to choose from,…read moreincluding type of pasta, filling/accompaniments and sauce. You can also buy to take home and cook! The outdoor seating is cute and perfect for a lunch on a sunny day. The decoration is rustic and reminiscent of Italy!

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!!