Some of the best middle eastern food I've had. I'm Lebanese and this was comparable to my…read moregrandmothers cooking. Definitely going to come back and try more options during my stay here. The bread comes out hot and is so fresh! I ordered tabouli, chicken kabob, and grape leaves and was very pleased.

French is widely spoken, across many countries in the world. But, how would I (or you?) ever figure…read moreout that this french-named restaurant is a lebanese oasis? Widespread in Brazil as arabic food, lebanese food is even tastier in this restaurant that also offers an all-you-can-eat version. A friend of mine was impressed to see how much the recipes there look like the ones he uses to have back at his home country. I'm a big fan of starters, and I could probably make my way through the meal here only with them (as I've done a couple of times), so that's my suggestion. Grab at least one puff pastry sfiha (on the warm side) and some raw kibbeh (if you're into it). If you'd prefer to take the usual step ahead, go for the kafta.

If you try to find Pitico on an extremely crowded night on the street they're on in Pinheiros, you…read morecould miss it like I did. Now, I did use Google Maps and when it told me I had arrived, I didn't see a sign or what looked to be an entrance to a bar front, so I kept walking thinking I would come across a giant illuminated sign. I went back and realized I was standing right in front of the entrance the entire time, lol.. noticed the tiny tiny tiny lit up sign high up (not eye-level from the street) and the staff / security maybe standing / sitting by the front of a black gate. You'll walk down a little hallway into the main area of the bar where there tons of picnic tables, beach chairs gathered around little side tables, one place to order drinks and food where you see the menu on the wall. The kitchen is on the opposite end where your food will be delivered to wherever you choose to sit as you'll receive a number. The bar in the back contains cocktail drinks. The noise level isn't extremely loud, but could be depending on where you are sitting. If you're trying to talk to someone to get to know them it might be difficult unless you are sitting fairly close to one another. Atmosphere is really chill. I came here at night and I liked this spot. It was clean, open (outdoors open air), and the people were chill. You can bring your dog. Large groups of friends will do well here. I had cerveja and some food that was really tasty! I would order the same thing again. It was the perfect snack. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it off the top of my head anymore. It came on two skewers and I think had pita or some type of bread on the side to use with a spread brought out on a wooden board. I don't remember what time it was, but I had thought they were closing kind of early for being a bar. No worries though as there are plenty of other bars to check out in the area if you don't feel like going home right away.

Know that feeling like hiking through tropical jungle and suddenly see a white polar bear (LOST)?…read moreWell, there is no polar bear here, but right after stepping out from Yelp's HH, we were instigated by some noise, not too loud, but we could hear people talking and having fun, dim and far light lamps, although, all we could see promptly was the back of a black container. Curious, we walked toward the light and discovered Pitico! Great drinks but the food is alright. Also, great place to meet some interesting people. Side note: if it's raining, avoid this place, it's mostly open.

Delicious Middle Eastern food. Home made breads and . The lentil rice with vermicelli is fantastic…read more Very simple but cosy settings, friendly staff. The hummus with basil is a must

Don't expect authenticity on KS, but one thing you can expect is to get your taste buds a festival…read moreof flavours and textures, and ohh aromas. So, KS although has a Turkish name and Turkish on menu, it's actually owned by a Brazilian whom lived in Istambul and is Italian descent. What can you expect out of it? Pretty darn food. And all sandwiches are served on a lavish bread, which is bakes every time someone orders a sandwich! Falafel sandwich: perfectly layered lettuce, grilled eggplant, fresh and crunchy cabbage, house made tahini sauce, crunchy on the outside and juice inside falafel nuggets. I have eaten a lot of falafels, but this one is packed with more spices than usual, not traditional but very yum. Lamb kebab sandwich: perfectly charred juice, tender lamb kebob. Grilled veggies and perfectly assembled sandwich. Sfiha: one of the best in town IMHO and pretty affordable compared to most Esfiha shops around town. KS's sfiha is pretty awesome because it's made with beef, brushed with lamb's grease for aroma and taste, and it uses lavosh dough keeping it very light, crunchy, and not doughy. Plus for R$ 3.90, it's unbeatable! Pet peeves I have about dining in, is that wait service is partial; have to physically order at the cashier window, wait staff delivers to you but nothing can be ordered with the waiting staff. They have a fridge filled with Heineken beer and a few artisanal brews but expect to pay about R$ 23 per bottle. The cool part about it is that is BYOB friendly.

Wanna have GREAT middle eastern food? Try Saj, est their freshly baked bread, their hummus, their…read moretahini, and everything else they serve. Good option for lunch as they have an executive menu that is super diverse and for a great price. All their umits are awesome

Great service; the restaurant space and atmosphere are nice. My dish was good but the portions are…read moresmall so you need to order a few things. It's expensive!

We took part in an oriental tea ritual which turned into a feast! With three options to choose…read morefrom, varying on the amount of food, we began with a large basket of assorted breads, including sweet bread and cookies to accompany 5 dips together with Middle Eastern mezzes like hummus and baba ghanoush side by side with Brazilian flavors like fried, sweet plantain marmalade. We chose the option with 5 additional appetizers instead of the 10 and it was filling. We each got kibbeh, cheese and chicken coxinhas, a bolinhio, and an empanada. Our last course was a string of desserts from traditional rich, honey-drenched sweets like baklava and basboosa, Brazilian sweets like quindím, chocolate cake, and strawberry gelato. All of the desserts were brought out one at a time on a tray for everyone to choose whether they would give into temptation or not. Oh yeah, the tea! We each got two cups of tea and could choose between either hot or iced, from exotic Egyptian and Syrian teas to fruit blends and mate. It's overall a great experience in an exotic environment with belly dancers weaving in and out of the rooms for entertainment. Clap along and enjoy!

Habib's is a fast food chain that I saw several times in Brazil. They specialize in…read moreBrazilian-Lebanese food. The food is not exactly authentic but it is fast food that is meant to cater to the locals. Their specialty is the sfiha (called esfiha in Brazil), which is an open faced 4 inch flatbread that is topped with your choice of different meats and vegetables. I'd recommend trying that one. Some of the other Middle Eastern offerings include hummus, babaganoush, kibe, and pita sandwiches. Being a fast food place, they also have the standard stuff like burgers, pizza and fries as well. Habib's is not a bad choice if you're in Brazil, and looking for something a little different.

I thought this place was ok. It was my first time eating esfiha (sp?) I had the carne and the…read morequeijo. The flavors were spot on. The highlight of the meal was the dessert. I had the chocolate esfiha, which was to die for! My chief complaint was with the bathrooms-there was no running water in the sinks, which begs the question do employees wash their hands?

Really great food. I love a good buffet. They have a nice assortment of food. Some interesting…read morerenditions of popular middle eastern cuisine. The price is good as well.

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!