The service is amazing in this restaurant. The lady at the door was super sweet and kind. After…read morepicking a place we could walk to the buffet and eat as much as we want. It's also very nice that the people are able to speak English. What is not so Common in brasil. The restaurant looks super cute and green.

Don't be put off by the English menu (the only place in 3 days that's had one), this place was…read moreravishing. Although entering the premise at 5:15 with no other customers to be found, this place was legit. It all started with my visit to the restroom where I was greeted by a plethora of mosaics and paintings of Florence, Italy. Then comes the food. I ordered the carbonara and mom got the ravioli. Both equally mouth-watering, full of an authentic Italian flavor profile. Even the bread was great to dip in the sauce. Overall a 9.6/10, easily the best meal I've encountered in SP. The location I went to was Alameda Lorena, 558 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01424-002, Brazil

We went here because the restaurant we wanted to go to had a 45 minute wait. The menu is limited…read moreand the beer selection consists of bottles of (ugh!) Stella or Heineken...although from what I've seen, most Brazilians seem to consider that "fancy." The food itself was surprisingly good. I tried the Roast Beef (sort of a version of carpaccio) and the pesto pasta. The back patio seems to be the best place to dine.

All you can eat Italian food at a mall? Really. Five stars? Really…read more First, the largest population of Italians outside of Italy just happens to be in São Paulo (larger than the population of Rome), and the Italian food here is quite good. Second, the freshness, the seasonal use of ingredients, and the quality of ingredients is quite superior. My wife came here for surgery, and ate here frequently as we rented a place in Higienopolis, and the reason was she could eat healthily on a regular basis, with plenty of vegetables, salad, and make her main meal here one that never bothered her stomach, never made her regret the meal, and with an ever changing main menu of hot dishes freshly prepared as well as rotating room temperature grilled vegetables, grilled tuna, cheeses, build your own salads, and all quality ingredients from carpaccio to prosciutto, a meal could be as lean or as opulent as one might desire depending on one's mood. It is a busy place, and because of the quality of the ingredients the price is comparative as one might expect, but I felt comparable to other local options for excellent cuisine as well. Being busy and in a mall, it is loud, and not easy to carry on a conversation two or three seats down from you, but still convivial and everybody can find something they like here from the foodie to the picky. We had a lovely Baden-Baden Red Ale there, and my wife's pineapple-mint juice was refreshing as well. Also, by being at a mall, it was a safe place to get into and out of. I can understand why some would write 3 or 4 stars, certainly it is an all you can eat Italian place in a mall. This said, after multiple visits, consistent quality, impeccable freshness, and good service, I can't turn my nose up at it because it is a buffet because you can get à la carte service as well, with desserts, pizzas, pasta and other dishes.

A good restaurant with very good services. But a little pricy. Good to go with family since dishes…read moreare usually for more than 2 ppl.

Italian food in Sao Paulo? Sure, why not. But, you can expect it to have a bit of a Brazilian…read moreflare. Bratalian? Whatever you call it, it's going to be delicious if you're getting it from Cantina Nipolitana in Jardins, São Paulo. Inside, you feel like you're really in a family run Italian restaurant. No flare, no frills, just simplicity with a focus on the food. To start, the servers will walk around offering a Bread Basket with olives, tapenade, and eggplant. It's optional, since they charge for this, it's not complimentary. But, I highly suggest you get it. It's only a few dollars per person, and well worth it. The tapenade and eggplant are especially delicious and the bread is light and pillowy. For my drink, I ordered a Caipirinha Pinga Especial ou de Pisco (cachaca, lime, Pisco). This drink was awesome. You start to feel a buzz after a few sips. That's how you know it's good, right? Caipirinhas are very traditional, but one with Pisco was extra special. For my entree, I ordered the Truta com legumes (trout, mixed vegetables, rice, Nipolitana potatoes). This dish was amazing. They filleted the fish right in front of me, which, is always great. It was so tender and light, it was some of the best trout, if not fish in general, that I've had in a while. The veggies were nice, they're served this way as a standard mixed vegetable in Brazil. The potatoes were pretty special here too, they reminded me almost of a hush puppy, crispy, yet light on the outside and creamy on the inside.

This food is terrible. But the portions are huge...;). The worst Italian food I've had in years…read more Let me count the ways: The fried squid arrived so overcooked that it was impossible to actually chew, never mind enjoy. A request for a spaghetti carbonara prepared al dente yielded a gooey soft mound of pasta that was inedible. The covering bread and accompanying spreads and olives was fine. The waiters were friendly. The funny thing is that their sign advertises Italian food with Japanese rigor. I'd like to meet the rigorous Japanese people behind this place...

Argentina themed restaurant. The had daily special of 56 reais. Entry, main course and…read moredessert. I had the carrot soup, chicken with sweet potatoes, and the crepes. Very tasty and would recommend.

Great meal! I had the 3 course meal option of salad, steak with vegetables and dessert. Everything…read morewas delicious! The waitstaff were very friendly and accommodating.

Located on a simple and modest house in the Jardins neighborhood, this is an awesome italian…read morerestaurant. Inside, you can find yourself in Sicily!!! The menu always follow the order: appetizer (potato or eggplant), main course (different options), fruits and an espresso with a small sicilian canolli. They don't have a menu so the waiter will tell you the options. The service is good and fast. The amount of food is just perfect, and thumbs up for the tomato sauce! Defnitely the highlight of the house!!! The price is fine. And if you're lucky, Helena (the owner) will stop by your table and start talking to you!!!!

Tucked away on a quiet street in a quaint charming little house is this Italian restaurant with…read morestrong Sicilian & Palmeirense influences - I had read a lot about it and even though it's so close to where I am, I never could go until today. Starting with the ambience - it's a very modest atmosphere, almost homelike and you feel comfortable at once. There are several previous award plaques and football tees on the wall reminding of the old glory days. The menu is hand written and only displayed at the entrance of the house, so once you get in you are the mercy of your server to tell you about the options available. The starters have 2 options (eggplant rolls or potato with shrimps) and the main course has several varieties of pastas (around 5-6), there is fruit platter and then filter coffee with a mini canolli. The star of the show is definitely the food, its light, fresh and well prepared - nothing fancy but at the same time a lot of the reviews have hyped it to be the "best" or "awesome" - I am no expert on Italian food, much less Sicilian food but there are definitely much better options in São Paulo. However for the region, this place is great bang for buck ! Coming to the service portion - it's cordial but a bit slow and at the same time you really have to pay attention to options presented if you are not a regular or did not read the menu at the gate (yours truly !) - the food does not take long to come but at the same time, you can feel it's fresh. The portions served are good and you don't feel over stuffed or underfed. I'm not really sure if I will return to Taormina, its location is a great advantage for me so that might tempt me - however I would recommend it atleast once - for the charm and the fresh pasta. P.S. On a Friday, its R$ 49.00 per person for starter+main course+fruit platter+coffee & canal, they don't charge service tax but you land up leaving a tip.